Home Builder Creates Extravagant DIY Van Conversion With Full Bath & Shower
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In this video Paul, a retired luxury home builder, gives us a tour inside and out of his Ford Transit 3500 Ext DIY camper van. This van is over the top with a full shower and toilet in the back, two center twin beds in the middle and a front kitchen galley. Highlight features include: Mini Split residential air conditioning with heat pump, lithium iron phosphate batteries, inverter system, power shades, movie projection, engine/domestic water heater and leather seats.
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This was AMAZING!!!! I absolutely love all of the special effects of the van. Since he is building a new one will he be selling? Also, will you ask if he built vans for others????
As usual a great video 👍👍👍 this one gave me quite a few ideas to remodel the sleeping area of my Chinook 😃 Ron following from the French riviera 😎
What a beauty! Do you happen to know if it’s easy to insure a DIY van?
Hey, what brand is that AC mini split?
@@juliemac5604 aircon titanium 12000 btu 110 volt, $700 Amazon , there is no rv a/c that will be as quite and heat down to -5f,
As a custom home architect and a former class B owner this build gets two thumbs up. You had me as soon as I saw the mini split on the wall. The electric blinds, adjustable bed and fabulous bathroom were icing on the cake. Looking forward to seeing your next build. Well done!
I love a rear bath! The redirect of the shower water back to the tank is brilliant! I will be recommending a mini-split to one of my upcoming clients as well. Pat, you should have brought them over to the shop, I would have loved to meet them!
Yes would have loved to. Time constraints this time but will next time. 👍🏽
Hi George, glad you liked it, I love the passion you put into your vans, next time I’m in NJ I will love to meet you. It’s not only the young van builders having fun, us too
@@paullehto1823 🎯💯💯💯👍👍😊
But the Truma system warms the water up first so u won't waste water so he basically made his own system? Wow...i really like the water tower tho the whole build is on point
You are the Man
Geez, he should be designing RVs! Great job!
Yes 🙌🏼
Don’t take this the wrong way, I don’t like to build for anyone, weather it’s a house or a van. 90% of home a built I built on spec, I enjoy being able to be free to build want I like, luckily I never had problem selling them.
@@paullehto1823 it was a compliment and a second it! You don't have to, just saying you are better than those who do it for a leaving, you are amazing!!
Best layout and beautifully finished van I have seen!
Yes
My absolute favorite van build so far! Seems like the older couples tend to make the best builds in my opinion! They some how fit in all the comforts of home and do amazing jobs!
Thank you, I’m a little spoiled, like the comfort of home exploring this amazing country we live in. . Sea to shinning sea
Exactly!I agree!🎯💯💯💯👍👍😊💪🙏💖🙌✌💵💰😇🤗
I'll love it! Everybody wants to put the bathroom in the front when you first walk in, very smart to put it in the back I would do that for my bus conversion.
The nicest bathroom I've ever seen in a van or motorhome. The shower is exquisite.
Thank you Debra
This is by far one of the neatest van builds I have ever watched. It’s simple, elegant, classy and inventive. You have a great eye for detail!
Thank you very much Brittany
The bathroom is the best.
Agreed
@R C. That and the driver & passenger leather seats. Custom made indeed.
Looks like he should go into the van conversion business also 👍
Then it would not be fun, my back ground of building and designing over 100 luxury homes helps.
@@paullehto1823 I have watched hundreds and hundreds of van videos and I'm telling you that your van is by far the very best one I have ever seen. It's beautiful and all of the extras such as the electric bed, the electric blinds and your bathroom are absolutely perfect! I often dream of hitting the road and living full time in a van once my youngest son gets out in his old. He's 15 and the youngest of 5. I'm not sure if I can make my dream a reality but if I can I would love a van similar ( well, exactly like lol) yours. Best wishes and safe travels to you and your wife 😊
Thank you very much
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☝️☝️☝️ Link toPaul's channel☝️☝️☝️
Ohhhh I love the dry shower!!!! Winnebago should take ‘his’ designs into consideration! Really love the beds too, they look so soft and comfortable!!!! Totally awesome!
Yes, look out
Wow, this is the best van conversion that I've seen! It's well thought out & designed. You thought of everything. I'm like you, I really don't want to work or rough it when on vacation or traveling. Love that shower & the dry bath. Love the power shades & movie screen. Those beds are genius, the elbow room you added in it is great. Having the head of the bed elevate awesome.. Love that your wife can drive it too, because I would want to also. As a nurse I can say that your wife if right about being careful with your drinking water. I am impressed.
I would have one of the beds double as a sofa.
@@debraderoos5225 Me too!👍👍
I'm in full agreement with you on this one!🎯🤔💯💯💯👍👍😊
Love the van, and all the creature comforts - except for your wife’s bed. Her’s doesn’t elevate and is a pain to operate. Why do men always make sure they are comfortable, but their wives don’t get the same consideration?
The best design I’ve seen. Inspiring! manufacturers should be taking notes. He did some wonderful work. 👍🏼
Wow, thank you!
He sure did!I agree!🤔🎯💯💯💯👍👍😊
How can manufacturers get this info?!! Someone who has access needs to get it to them!!!
I realize hundreds have said it before but I'll say it again...this is one of the best van build's I've ever seen. LOVE that the two bed are permanent and not some dinky 'dinette' no one can realistically fit into and can't move around in. Also, this build is perfect for those solo travelers who don't need both beds and have big dogs or multiple dogs...the dogs can hang out on the other bed. The bathroom? FABULOUS. This designer designed for the driver. Bravo! And I realize he's said in a few comments he doesn't want to start building for others...but maybe you can get him to reconsider......the van world needs him! Thanks for sharing. Wish you all a wonderful summer of travel, relaxation and new adventures.
Thanks with your kinds words, the world needs more love , less hate. Taking a trip to Midwest America and enjoying it with your little home on wheels can you be the most Satisfying experiences of your life. Seeing a herd of wild ponies tearing up the plains of Wyoming at sunset, is something I will never forget
Oh la la! Very beautiful and luxurious. One of the best van builds I've seen and believe me.. I've watched hundreds of hours of van builds because this will be my lifestyle in the near future. Inspiration taken!!@
Wow, thank you!
Absolutely brilliant, the level of innovation is tremendous. I really can see myself duplicating his process to a large extent. I especially like the fact that he limits holes in the side and the roof. Hats off to this build. I was in the building industry for 40 years and clearly this gentleman knows what he's doing. Thank you for taking the time to create the video.
Thanks, you being a builder like me 40 years helps in building vans, I’ m enjoying the challenge. I think I can do better, we’ll see, next build coming soon
My first reaction, WOW! But Dang, what a conversion!! Thanks for sharing this beauty!
Thank you TJ
As you get older the idea of roughing it is not so appealing. I will watch this one over more than once.
Best bathroom I have seen this was a great layout
Thank you very much
I love this build, I'm sure a lot of people do actually have guests over so fair enough build a little seating area. But building the beds upfront where that would usually be and having the bathroom in the back is stunning. I wouldn't even pretend to need a guest space lmao
Glad you enjoyed the build
Be sure to show Patrick the next build and share it with us. I'm fascinated work your idea!
Thank you
He did a great job. Designed it custom to meet his and his wife’s needs. Nice tour. Thanks, Patrick!
Thank you very much
Ever hear phase, form follows function, when I was at UConn civil engineering, I took architectural class and learned that good design must frist be functional, and then make it pretty. All the things I did make my van life more functional. Bath was the most important thing for my wife, me was a bed - couch that I could enjoy rv and snakes
Snacks
An exceptional DIY build! He carefully considered his needs and his wife's needs. And I love how he has used some of George's suggestions (Humble Road). BRAVO to him on his design, details and craftsmanship.
Projector was brilliant!
Yes, great feature. Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
I like it because it takes little space but gives big picture. Need shades down daytime
I am consistently impressed with folks who just do this when it's not their normal job and don't do this for a living. The skillset, know-how and ability to do it feels so out of my range. Love this build. I also like how he was nice to the "strange dog", haha.
I’ve had a lot of building experience and a engineering degree and I find tbuilding these van a challenge . When I see a young couple build one of these with no. Experience and do a nice job, that’s impressive
We Love this Van. It’s the Best self build We’ve seen. Thank you for sharing we,d love to see their next convention.
Thank you very much Rebecca. Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
He seems like such a sweet man, warms my heart, like a true precious grandpa. Love the way he speaks kindly about his wife.
My wife is the best that’s happen to my life
Wow this is like an upscale class a in a class b. Wonderful
Yes, agreed
This looks like a professional job. The innovation, material use, integration and fit and finish are tops.
Paul and Hunter do great work. There are more tours with Paul on the channel
Wow! This is by far one of the best van builds that I've ever seen & I'm extremely impressed. Paul is brilliant.
PATRICK, as thr FORDS go this is the ONLYONE I had ever seen with a bathroom , without a doubt this is the greatest build I’ve seen, , PAUL is a good builder, as custom homes were his line , just wonderful , thanks for showing this build , cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yes this was a great conversion on a chassis in don’t see much
Probably the most practical and comfortable layout I've seen! Love the bathroom. And he did something I've thought of but have never seen anyone else do: remote control shades! Windows are great, but having to run around and close them all for privacy would be a pain, especially in the bigger RVs. Can't wait to see the next van!
Thank you very much
Dana Galloway - I loved the shades too! So much easier.
What a nice guy he was, very sharp and efficient in his planning too!
Thank you very much
its really clever way of saving water in the shower system. very nice.
This guy is so full of ideas. I loved the accessibility if the best and especially the capture of the water in the shower. There is reason for everything. Very thoughtful build.
SOOOOO great! Thank you for sharing. Wish he would video his next build. So much to learn from him!
You and me both!
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Also, Patrick, thank you for representing east coast van and rv life. It is so nice to see so many people into it here. Feels more local now. Thank you.
I love the bathroom! I would want this bathroom in mine. He did such a great build out of this Van. I would like a shorter Van for myself, so the fact that he is working on a shorter Van is great! I really want to see his next one. The whole time I was watching this video, I kept thinking he should have the beds flip up or move up towards the ceiling. I can't wait to see what he does for the beds in the new one. I love the mini split a/c - heater. I had never heard of one of those in a Van. Thank you for making this video, and thank you to him for explaining his Van so well. I'm so excited to see his next Van.
I’m trying on next build to have same comfort ( usable space) as this van in next size shorter transit so it’s more Mobile. Beds will tilt up if you want to carry bikes, motorcycles, work tools, pick up Xmas tree etc. kitchen and bath expand out when in use. AWD and off road tires with 2” lift will allow off road use
@@paullehto1823 - Awesome - having the kitchen and bath expand out - love that. I'll be watching.
Excellent & informative Owner presentation and interviewer questions too. One of the BEST van conversions with 6'3" interior height, FULL shower bath, electric remote blackout window shades, huge tv projection screen, & sleek storage drawers. LOVE the split HVAC system and ample solar panels. The exterior hidden access ports are clever too. Will you sell it when your 2021 arrives?
Thank you very much. Yes, I believe he will be selling this
$78,000 , it has 36,000 miles, will deliver 300 miles, after that $1.00 per mile
I'm happy for all these people who love creating rolling homes. This is the first I've seen with power window shades.👍👍 I would try to fit in a fridge/freezer which would accommodate both ice and a pint of Ben & Jerry's. Grand video. 🤗Thank you guys.
Thank you! Cheers!
Absolutely beautiful! What a job! Almost feels like an airstream with all the aluminum. I love the taste in the finishes. You could build me one of these any day for a premium.
Thank you. Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
Love this van. So clean and functionable and beautiful. Love, love, love the bathroom and the stainless steel roof, as well as the mini split. Actually everything is awesome! Greetings from South Africa. 🇿🇦
So happy you found this channel
This is my dream van.
I can see why
Love this guy. Old school American, love it.
Me too.
Old school is right, work hard generation, don’t expect anything for free, treat people how you want to be treated, simple
Check out humble road, other old school American from the east coast showing young west coast van builders a few lessons
Absolutely Brilliant. I too am 6'4" and would prefer a custom Transit w/ AWD, but budgetary constraints will probably keep me in a Promaster FWD and an OEM RV package.. Can't wait to see Paul's new build. Great Tour of his work. Thanks.
THANK YOU PATRICK, for all the tours you share with us 👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙋🏻♀️🇦🇺
Great van build from someone in my age group. I agree that one doesn't want so many chores. I'd love to see a build where someone doesn't have to sleep over the battery bank. I don't think the paneling goes with the rest of the decor but it's not a deal breaker.
Lithium’s need to be in heated area, can’t be charged under 32 f, vans battery chemistry are safe unlike Tesla or phone batteries. The paneling is attached with beau clips and easily be changed to suit. I frist did them in white and it looked like a hospital,
Wow! Just wow. This guy has some serious knowledge of what a van conversion needs to live in.
Thanks much.
Thanks Patrick great interview (you never interrupt your guests) loved this van and all the thought and details that went into it. Looking forward to his next van build.
I really enjoyed Paul’s van because he had a lot of good advice on the construction. He seems to be very knowledgeable and trustworthy! Thank You for sharing...
Well said!
best bathroom hands down !!!
Thank you 🙏🏼 Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
I agree!🎯💯💯💯👍👍
Finally well designed storage! I see so many people put the batteries in the most accessible storage and have to dig their consumables out of every corner. This guy put the guts in the floor access & hard to reach areas - there’s access, but the amazing 6 drawers are all accessible daily use storage.
As someone who lives small but hates chores, I think this build reflects a lot of smart choices. Loved the details for the mini-split & the shower recirc too. The Lagun table that docks over the counter is also great.
Thanks, fixed all the thing that buged me on frist build. It’s nice to have small van for its moblity but you need to make use of every square in.
Thanks , he’s got so Much viable knowledge. 😎❤️👍
Thank you
Paul is The Man! This is a great DIY project. Awesome travel van.
We agree!
Loved his design and can’t wait to see his new build.
Thank you. Me too. Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
Wow. Very precise/detailed information. I don't why he is not designing vans/RVs for a living. This man is next level!
Love that van, really nice build out, can’t wait to see your next one, you sir are a true craftsman, thank you for sharing, GREAT job Patrick
Thank you Scott
Paul is a legend.
He is. A new tour coming to the channel featured Paul and introduces Hunter his master fabricator.
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures can’t wait to see it, Patrick. Be well, my friend.
Love, love, love this conversion!!❤Fantastic build!!🔨Thanks for posting. 👍
My pleasure!
Thanks
I thought surely he had someone else do the build, as he was first talking and showing everything, but no, he did it all. I am impressed no end! I can't wait to see what he does on his next one!
The ikea cabinets are perfect. No building, just installing, from the discount section of Ikea. $6.00? Perfect!
Thank you for checking this out. Help isn’t a bad thing.
Yes awesome bargains
@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures I agree!💯
Same here!💯💯💯👍👍
Paul pushing those beds together on more than just their anniversary night 👍
Nope, once a year my friend
@@ellsmere58 that is a shame lol
😂
Yea 😲
Nonayo business, nosy!
Fantastic van build. Upgrading the power system would be icing on the cake. Lovely. Well done.
Add 800 watts of solar if you camp long periods of time without using engine alternator to charge batteries . There’s plenty of roof area without a/c on top
Yes you can always do it in phases
@@paullehto1823 I agree!🤔🎯💯💯👍👍
He is a GENIUS. I love the way he explains his decisions. ❤️
Thanks, designing homes help.
Can’t wait to see the next one!
Me too
Me too!😊💯💯💯
Me three 👍
I love everything about this built specially his shower n toilet
I love it Too, I think having a bath is more important than a kitchen, van without bath- I don’t get it, ever stay in hotel room without bath but had a kitchen ?
Patrick, this is my favorite video of yours yet! Great job
Wow, thanks much Amy. 👍🏽
Thanks from me too, hope your dreams come true❤️
What a stunning van... So much attention to detail... Definitely a van to be proud of...💗
Absolutely!
Great work on this van conversion! As an RN I appreciate your wifes input on the water!
Safe travels and be well. 👍
Thank you Rosemarie
I've watched way too many hours of van builds on YT and yet that bathroom floored me. Amazing!
Wow, thank you!
I'm totally down with the accessibility of all of the utilities for service and repair. I've seen so many builds where I think, that's gonna be a pita to get to if you have to work on it and you will have to work on it. Some great ingenuity in this build.
Thank you for checking this out Bob
Your right, I hate all the electronics in new vehicles, but my systems are easy to replace and not expensive. They do make life better for the lazy like me. Not for everyone, I get it,
Love this!!!!! Great explanations for someone like me who is looking to get into Van
Life!!!!
Glad it was helpful
Lol I've been waiting 😀, the layout is outstanding already 😍
Thank you
What a brilliant solution for not wasting water waiting for the shower water to heat. Amazing.
WOW!
Thank you for checking this out
Beautiful van! Love the bathroom and the mini split.
Me too. Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
Game Changer...THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT.
Agreed
I know that's RIGHT!!🎯💯💯💯🤔👍👍💪🙏💖😊🙌✌💵😇🤗
What an incredible build! Thanks for sharing this beauty. Can't wait to build mine and love seeing new innovative builds
Thank you very much Linda
I love that you put a mini split in your very smart build. I live in a 27' toy hauler and would like to replace the extremely loud overhead AC with a mini split.
Go for it
I love this van soooooo much!!!!! Thank You for sharing!!!!!!!
Thank you Shannon
Beautiful and highly effective van build. Awesome job!
Thank you. Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
Slick looking van build. This gentleman is very talented with the way he built their van! 👍
Thank you very much.
Absolutely a beautiful built, I've seen hundreds of built yet , yours is definitely in the top 2.
Semper Fi
This is probably the nicest van I’ve seen! ❤
Love it
Love that bathroom and the extended bed option. Very nice!!! Awesome job!!!
Thank you
Outstanding with everything and then a full bath.
In a word - Wow! Brilliant... amazing rig. Applause~~~~
Just saw the latest van and came back to see this one. Its beautiful too. Bath excellent and makes it my choice. Mod I’d prefer in bath is window over toilet is awning crank out to open. Will help with venting moisture and odors. Also bath Air Maxx roof vent vs the current exhaust system. The aluminum ceiling very nice look plus split system beats noisy roof ac. . Nice work Paul, well thought out. Nice to see such ingenuity and motivation. 👍
Very impressive Patrick.
Well made and well thought out.
I totally enjoyed this.
MommaFaye 🌺
Thank you 🙏🏼
This is awesome! I can’t wait to see his new build. I wish he’d do a build series on UA-cam!!
Doing a video and building at the same time would not be fun for me.
@@paullehto1823 that’s too bad, your work is so fantastic! I love your take on a van conversion. I’ll be watching for the new tour! 🙂
The shower is a hit
It really is.
It sure is I agree!🎯💯💯💯👍👍😊
Oh my gosh he is adorable! What a lucky lady! And the van is incredible too ... especially that bathroom!
I think you you need to see eye doctor🥴
I absolutely love this build..thank you for sharing. The movement of the van is totally comfort! Side note: I’d love for Paul to build my van
I've still yet to see anyone with a better bathroom and shower build. I NEED to have that design in my build!
Thanks Ras
They have some unique features/equipment i haven't seen in a van before.
Thank you for checking this out Lisa. Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
Well done, sir! This guy is smart and applied science with general contractor real world experience to this design and build. He also knew when to get professional help to do it once and right. This one is the best yet. Has everything and is laid out as I would do. Love the dry and wet bathrooms! The mini split is awesome! Oh, and I love the well thought out, yet hidden access to the stuff behind the walls. So many people forget that. I cannot fix it if I cannot get to it. Again, well done, Patrick!!!
Oh my goodness - this man needs to build vans!!! Awesome ideas and creative
Maybe, I know of a talented young guy that used to build houses with that I will have do the build, I will mostly design. I’m starting on new build that I think will be better than this.
Thank you very much. Many more Van Tour videos on the channel.
Thank you Paul. I cannot wait to have you back in the channel.
That is a yacht style bathroom! Unbelievable! This is an absolutely genius design!! I ❤️ this build!!
Thanks, that’s exactly what I was going for, small space makes it a challenge, I appreciate that you like it
Thank you so much!!
Appreciate this fella's fresh ideas like the showering system, mini split, ikea finds and no solar panels and still having power. Wish there was another way to mount the outdoor part of the mini split!I wonder if more vents in the back door and at the side of the van so the unit gets air... Any way just love the idea of mini split in the van.
Thanks for the tour!
Thank you
Agree, having to leave back door open to get a/c is huge drawback. There are very many complaints about a new van that requires rear door to be open, to get city water hookups.
Maybe put a/c underneath, where spare tire lives, and put conventional spare tire holder on rear door. Would keep the van stealth, rather than having a/c unit mounted outside of back door, as I have seen before.
Maybe dismiss theory,, 🤔 that vents can't somehow be cut into door and side of van, as you suggested.
If that were the only obstacle for Space X, I bet Elon would FIND a way to get more ventilation, and not leave hatch door open.
Otherwise, van wins best of show, except maybe a flip down flat screen, 📺 for better picture quality.
Mount the mini split higher behind the back window and have a glass window that opens and vents out so you can have the door closed? For his build he might need a power open for the window so the can open it from inside.
Yes, love the idea of the quiet A/C (mini split), but would hate leaving the door open. I bet on his next build, he has a better idea! My only other dislike (and I understand he didn’t want unnecessary “holes” in the body) is having all of the outside connections so low to the ground and basically under the van. Too hard to get down there for some people. I love how they have handled this on the new Winnebago Ekko. Another thing I would consider is a self-contained type toilet (cassette, etc.). I would also NEED a larger frig and TV. But this is THE best VAN build I’ve seen.
Beautiful bathroom design. I love the way you re-circulate the water while waiting for it to heat. Excellent idea!
Grandpa got some style!
I hope I showed the young guys that we not done yet
@@paullehto1823 Ha! You showed the young guys that they haven't even begun to learn anything yet!! 😊
Impressive!!!! Love the design! You lost me on the technicality of electrical elements, but I still watched it to the end. I love the genius of people ingenuity. Love It!
Steven O savage explains rv electriclal systems on his channel very well . I Concentrated on items that were unique from other Van Builds that other people may find helpful
Very nice 👍 each van just getting better and better,seems mini split system getting popular ,love it
Thank you very much
Speechless, this man is brilliant
Thanks Tracey.