I hate to see any kind of light at night, so would want my charging station covered, however if I could get a Humbleroad van, I would take whatever I got and figure out a way to live with it. If I ever won the lottery (I don't play), the first thing I would do is, make an appointment for my very own build. You are the best!
Every night, when I’m out and about, I spend a few moments covering all the glowing leds. 🤣 I use a Bluetti for power. I like it….except for how much light it throws out!
Another fun watch! I hope it's just as fun thinking up all these solutions as it is for us novice viewers. That remark about teeth in the glass almost caused a "Folgers" spit take!
My “night stand” is 2 levels. Lower is a tray with my phone, watch, keyfob. The top is a drop down shelf that for the CPAP when hubby travels with me. Water glass slot is on the side.
1:56 -- Personally, I'd put the charging stations on a narrow (4"?) shelf, up towards the ceiling, where it's reachable but out of the way. I don't like having the phone in sight during the night.
@@lynnekerr3890 Possibly, but that's why I'd keep it narrow and keep it high; it would actually be over the storage cubbies, not overhanging the mattress.
I would not worry about someone knocking those items off the charger. I would guess that would be a very unusual event... and so recess the cubby if you want, or make it flush if you want. I think flush is a cleaner look, but recessed might be better if stuff (earrings?) is left there and the owner travels that day. I tend to leave junk around...so recessed. Love that aluminum cover sleeve! Beautiful!
Ya, George, great idea for the cup, I don't know how many 78 year old van lifer's that have that many teeth left, so a cup for spare change and plate with 4 bone's on it would be good!
George, I love watching your videos and the art and functionality you create. I still think the blue countertop is the most beautiful striking one of all your builds you've done. 👏👏👏
Great video George, 5 months ago you did the video walk around of the completed midi me Metris, there's some music accompanying the video, what is that music called, it's nice , I know it's purple planet but I don't know the name of that actual track, thank you, and great work
Yes, I think all of us women like color. They did that van up in a seashore theme with shell type drawer pulls, blue countertop and blue striped curtains, beach theme cushions. The floor was covered in a vinyl that resembled a boat deck in striped wood, very lovely.
Wow, 90 degree battery cable terminal ends and bus bars. I like that stuff it makes so much since. Need a "T" terminal end for running LiPo battery wires in parallel. I would tend to put plastic containers on one side of the bed and a deep trap door storage on the other side to stow sleeping bags
George, you and your team never stop to amaze us! Your ideas are way advance that anyone else, wish one day I can have the honor of working with you. My suggestion put the water holder and electronics charger on the feet side, this way you will not kick them out and also easy to reach if you are on the galley.
That is a great idea for the new electric bus panel - if it was my van though, I'd wan that entire box (especially the part facing the bed to have an insulated/metal cover or a full metal box for extra fire prevention - it would suck to wake-up with my feet on fire! LOL
You are correct - You do need a variety of heights of drawers . After years of use I still have 5 to 6 drawers under my counters. Takes Mis-en-Place to a whole new level without having to stack stuff on top of each other. You couldn't pull that off because your drawers are way beefier than mine - but I wouldn't do it any other way.
My husband and I are both C-Pap users, which means we would both need space on the side of the bed (at the head of the bed) for our C-Pap machines. I like the recessed area for the wireless charging. Your builds are great!!
You’ve come such a long way & the innovation/creativity never end. With each new video I enjoy them a little more than the last but not as much as the next … and yes I still go back and serial watch looking for those all important “minor details “ Thanks again George, you’re the best❗️👍 😎
Truly custom. You are always improving on perfection and willing to share your expertise. George, you and your team create beautiful precision, functional art. Love your videos.
I did a similar solution for my sliding trays (and yes, bikes drove the dimensions for *everything*, hah) and used big heavy-duty slides like that. Are those from Fulterer? The big issue I had was that unlike smaller slides, those things don't come apart at all! I had to be very strategic in the whole install process to make sure I didn't run myself into a dead-end and have to reverse.
George, have you talked with anyone who uses Airtabs on their van to help with wind? Thanks for today's video, always enjoy seeing what you all have been doing.
Love the idea of the electric "tray"! Few questions: 1. Any plans for the space below the bedside boxes? I can't imagine you dont have plans for that :) 2. As far as weight distribution, I was a little surprised to see the battery and water on the same side of center. Does that matter as long as they're over the axle or will you have other heavy items such as the fridge etc on the driver's side that will compensate?
Don’t limit the phone charger locations to the rear corners. Make them plug n play at each corner or maybe do diagonal corners so one is accessible from the middle of the van.?
Fantastic edit, so many ideas crafted beautifully. I can't wait to see the wireless charging recess with cup holder as it's something I'll get to soon and had similar thoughts. I offset the bed in my sprinter (same orientation) so my better half has more cupboard space. I was considering sunken cubbies too! Thank you for sharing!
A master builder at work. Love it. But, it's interesting to me how we can also have very different requirements for different needs and preferences. I want the SMALLEST round sink that can take a 13" plastic round tub. Why? Because we like to boondock and we use plastic bowls in the sink to wash our dishes/glasses in and then we dump the dish water outside to avoid filling the grey tank! And the smaller size uses much less fresh water, again maximizing our stay away from fresh water and dump stations! And we also like to have more countertop space which the smaller sink allows.Similarly, we only need a single, small, portable induction cooktop. We NEVER cook with more than one pot/pan! And again, we prefer the added countertop space. Also, fresh water tank must be minimum 50G and the grey can be around 30G with a flush on the grey tank and an electronic macerator pump with 3/4" hose on a reel for dumping the grey anywhere...even uphill. And no black tank needed as we only will ever use the Separett Tiny toilet so solids don't go in the tank. Urine diverter to the grey tank! Easy, efficient and simple. Finally, I like the idea of the glycol heating via vehicle fuel. Makes sense and if it also heats the tanks, then no propane is needed. Don't need a generator either if sufficient solar is fitted on an integrated and aerodynamic rack like the Orion rack, and a good DcDc is charging a large 640ah 24v LFP battery, which can drive a 24v DC aircon without inverter, leaving a 24v 3000VA Multiplus inverter-charger to provide up to 40 amps of power from a thin 20 amp extension cord. No need for heavy 30a cords when the a/c is not powered only by the external power! Imagine.....a lightweight 20a electric cord on a reel for the external power when in a campground. A lightweight, easier to manage, 3/4" waste hose on a reel for the grey tank, no messy poop dumping ever, great heating and cooling options and sufficient cooking and economical water and waste water usage. All in a small 24' van. Oh well, we can only dream to build such a van.....or hire a master builder like George to do it for us!!!
An Orion rack costs $2100 + $210 tax = 2310. You can buy a lot of 80/20 aluminum rails for that price and build your own custom rack. Why would you buy Orion and give them the markups? It's the same thing at much lower cost. Roof racks are not rocket science to build. Why would the AC not be powered by 110V when you have the option to do so at a campground? You always want options. The batteries could die, the solar may be loaded up with snow, you never know. Options. A DC air conditioner will not run directly on 110V AC power. Why would you not want that option? Makes no sense. If you can get a generator, get one. When you are out in the wilderness, even a flat tire can cost you your life. A generator can fill up that tire using a small compressor, can keep you warm and run life saving machines for you like a CPAP or other. Always have one. Don't make assumptions about knowing exactly what you need. There is always that one thing you forgot. Backup systems take the worry out of builds.
@@mjremy2605 I do not have a CNC or metal cutting machine to form the fairings anywhere near as nicely as the Orion. Why build something that is already professionally designed and built? It is silly. 2. There is no need for 120v to run an efficient DC air conditioner, given sufficient solar. Besides, I would still have minimum 15a from the campground which is MORE than enough to run the a/c with no help from the battery. 3. I have lived full-time in an RV, mostly offgrid, for many years. LFP batteries are more reliable than grid power in some parts of the country LOL! My last rig had full-time 24x7x365 air conditioning running 100% offgrid from the solar on the roof and only 300ah of 24v Lifepo4 battery (which I assembled myself from raw LFP cells and an Electrodacus BMS) It worked PERFECTLY to supply all our electrical needs and air and heat pump, for 5 months at a time while traveling up North in the Summer. 4. Tire Pumps CPAP, etc are all well covered with my vehicle's systems OR my Lithium system. I have the redundancy I need. 5. I have lived this lifestyle for many years and know what works for me and what does not, and what is convenient for me and what is not needed. Everyone's needs are different. If I were the type to simply travel from fhu campground to fhu campground then I would have a very different set of wants and needs, but I don't do that much at all.
Nice ..I.have the same setup in my 2022 144 Sprinter. But storage boxes are too high! They must be a couple of inches lower than mattress to avoid knocking your head during the night!
Recessed cup holders definitely but as far out away from the bed or bedding as you can, maybe a higher set cup holder could be good, in terms phone charging, you could look at some kind of recessed wireless phone charger similar to what cars are getting now
Hello, George! How do you feel about up/done beds, like Happy Jack? I’m excited to see the Maxi Me, when the time comes. Like, every Sunday…I’m pushing the button, maybe?? 🤣🤣
Thought? Having a horizontal electrical panel. Under the bed seems to be where all the dust accumulates. Are you going to have some sort of dust cover over the panel? BTW, you rock, starting my build soon.
I can't recall if you custom cut those mattresses or are they bought? Our 8020 built Transit is about to undergo an update and we're redoing our bed platform and will need a new mattress.
I think this may be the most functional design you've done yet, for a fore and aft mattress. But at 72", that's still for short people! Almost all adult mattresses are 80" long. Only the single and plain twin are that short. And every dormitory bed is...a TWIN XL to come back to 80". Just a thought. I know that six inches can be a killer for a van.
A water glass next to a charging station needs more thought the electronics may only be water resistant at time of purchase not indefinitely.. Under the upper cabinets within reach seems wiser but yet not directly above the water.
Might I suggest: A wood lockbox is perhaps a wasted effort. I'd try to find a real metal biometric lockbox, sized to match the space, and secured to it. On the phone charger, laying it down is a waste of space. A charging stand allows the phone to be seen as a nightclock.
How will the mattress be ventilated underneath to avoid mold with the electrical 6 inch box etc. directly under it? It looks like the entire surface is solid under the mattress.
George - I've been watching you since your first video - love your channel! You build spec vans - ala Mini-Me. Why aren't you looking at a Humble Road spec build of a Travato 59KL? It's the most popular floor plan in the history of class B's! Winnebago is crap (sorry my opinion). You could build this floorplan the right way. 100% electric, no propane and WATERLESS toilets. Black tanks are bogus. I'll buy your first one.
With eight vans in the shop now and two sitting outside and four more on order, I do not have time to build a spec van if a client comes in and asks for that layout, I will be happy to build it! Thank you for all of your support
To each their own. I love our fixed bed over the ‘e-bike’😂 garage. Been there having to store the bedding during the day and making the bed each day in our previous PW and Westfalias, and it is nice to just be able to simply get into a ready made or un-made bed 😀
I agree with you on that. I prefer an open access to the back doors. But if you are couple, and want to carry along a lot of bikes, and sporting gear for outdoor adventures, there is no other place to put it except under the bed. High end bikes attract thieves if you leave them outside on a bike rack. They can also be vandalized and have parts stolen from them. What choice do you have? You could have a slat bed you pull out on one side. Or if you are very creative, you could make a bed single or double like Dave Orton did, a winery engineer in a video by Kirsten Dirksen. Dave is very creative and likes a Spartan, functional van he can convert to hauling lumber or camping. If you put a loft bed, you sacrifice overhead cabinets possibly but that is an option. Check out the Kabe Affinity van for a creative bed solution. A Polish engineer designed it, and a Swedish company made it. Check out their twin bunk beds - made by converting two passenger seats. Mind blowing design. The Polish are excellent designers.
this is what you call high tech.
No matter what I have going on, I always stop to watch. Thanks George!
Same here.
Always Enjoy a Sunday Morning Humble Road Video .. Thanks George !!
Awesome, you’ve got my gears churning. Will send thoughts soon.
I hate to see any kind of light at night, so would want my charging station covered, however if I could get a Humbleroad van, I would take whatever I got and figure out a way to live with it. If I ever won the lottery (I don't play), the first thing I would do is, make an appointment for my very own build. You are the best!
Every night, when I’m out and about, I spend a few moments covering all the glowing leds. 🤣 I use a Bluetti for power. I like it….except for how much light it throws out!
Its the details that give the most impact!
Still “WOWING” 6 years in! 😘
Excellent George, well thought out answers to every detailed questions, expert quality build. Just Fantastic👍......
Another fun watch! I hope it's just as fun thinking up all these solutions as it is for us novice viewers. That remark about teeth in the glass almost caused a "Folgers" spit take!
The end of this video illustrates why your building method is superior. Being able to construct modules outside the can is genius.
There clearly is no substitute for quality and craftsmanship. Cheers from U.K. AJ
This wind deflector and sides of the rack, the angles for the solar panels. So nice! I will change mine like this. So beautiful ❤
Go for it!
“For your teeth”… I love your realism!
George, you and your crew are geniuses. Your design and attention to detail is unmatched. I don’t even own a van but I absolutely love your channel
I like the idea of the charging area being recessed.
Well done as always George. Great job!
“Heavy mass vinyl” made me smile. Proof positive that I’m a hard core fan!
Well, not 1st, but you know what they say about that. 🎉. Waiting to see this. Amazing ideas. Thanks, George. Genius!
very well thought out! love how you use 80/20 and always remember to give yourself access to make repairs in the future
Such beautiful work! Yes, your ladder is fabulous. On that van, I see a lovely quilt. It all looks so cozy.
My “night stand” is 2 levels. Lower is a tray with my phone, watch, keyfob. The top is a drop down shelf that for the CPAP when hubby travels with me. Water glass slot is on the side.
You prove that brilliance can also be beautiful. 😊
EVERYONE OF YOUR VANS HAVE DIFFERNT PERSONALITIES. WE LIKE ALL OF THEM.
1:56 -- Personally, I'd put the charging stations on a narrow (4"?) shelf, up towards the ceiling, where it's reachable but out of the way. I don't like having the phone in sight during the night.
That’s true. Notifications come in anytime, and the phone lights up. Potential for a head bump, though.
@@lynnekerr3890 Possibly, but that's why I'd keep it narrow and keep it high; it would actually be over the storage cubbies, not overhanging the mattress.
I would not worry about someone knocking those items off the charger. I would guess that would be a very unusual event... and so recess the cubby if you want, or make it flush if you want. I think flush is a cleaner look, but recessed might be better if stuff (earrings?) is left there and the owner travels that day. I tend to leave junk around...so recessed.
Love that aluminum cover sleeve! Beautiful!
Ya, George, great idea for the cup, I don't know how many 78 year old van lifer's that have that many teeth left, so a cup for spare change and plate with 4 bone's on it would be good!
George, I love watching your videos and the art and functionality you create. I still think the blue countertop is the most beautiful striking one of all your builds you've done. 👏👏👏
So interesting. Love to see how the builds are planned and executed.
Great video George, 5 months ago you did the video walk around of the completed midi me Metris, there's some music accompanying the video, what is that music called, it's nice , I know it's purple planet but I don't know the name of that actual track, thank you, and great work
that blue countertop is hot
Yes, I think all of us women like color. They did that van up in a seashore theme with shell type drawer pulls, blue countertop and blue striped curtains, beach theme cushions. The floor was covered in a vinyl that resembled a boat deck in striped wood, very lovely.
Got mine for awhile longer but it's good to plan ahead.
Wow, 90 degree battery cable terminal ends and bus bars. I like that stuff it makes so much since. Need a "T" terminal end for running LiPo battery wires in parallel. I would tend to put plastic containers on one side of the bed and a deep trap door storage on the other side to stow sleeping bags
George, you and your team never stop to amaze us! Your ideas are way advance that anyone else, wish one day I can have the honor of working with you. My suggestion put the water holder and electronics charger on the feet side, this way you will not kick them out and also easy to reach if you are on the galley.
Always a pleasure and inspiring to watch your videos, lots of experience contained in that workshop.
might want to put the cupholder on the opposite side from the tech, to avoid all possibility of spillage 😬
Actually he needs a cup holder and recharge station on both sides - I'm assuming that 2 people are traveling together
Great video as always - want to rebuild what i have just finished each time i watch one
The Ford Tourneo which is advertised on your UA-cam links is an interesting proposition for conversion. Regards from U.K. AJ.
That is a great idea for the new electric bus panel - if it was my van though, I'd wan that entire box (especially the part facing the bed to have an insulated/metal cover or a full metal box for extra fire prevention - it would suck to wake-up with my feet on fire! LOL
You are correct - You do need a variety of heights of drawers . After years of use I still have 5 to 6 drawers under my counters. Takes Mis-en-Place to a whole new level without having to stack stuff on top of each other. You couldn't pull that off because your drawers are way beefier than mine - but I wouldn't do it any other way.
Your a van master crafter. Innovation you do is amazing. I love the marine feel your vans have.
Love seeing your builds, because your attention to detail is fantastic!
Thanks for sharing. Like 78. I would recess the night table by 1".
My husband and I are both C-Pap users, which means we would both need space on the side of the bed (at the head of the bed) for our C-Pap machines. I like the recessed area for the wireless charging. Your builds are great!!
Some truck bed slides under the bed to slide bed out makes for replacing the sheets much easer and top access to the garage is possible
You’ve come such a long way & the innovation/creativity never end. With each new video I enjoy them a little more than the last but not as much as the next … and yes I still go back and serial watch looking for those all important “minor details “ Thanks again George, you’re the best❗️👍 😎
Truly custom. You are always improving on perfection and willing to share your expertise. George, you and your team create beautiful precision, functional art. Love your videos.
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I did a similar solution for my sliding trays (and yes, bikes drove the dimensions for *everything*, hah) and used big heavy-duty slides like that. Are those from Fulterer?
The big issue I had was that unlike smaller slides, those things don't come apart at all! I had to be very strategic in the whole install process to make sure I didn't run myself into a dead-end and have to reverse.
As always, State of the Art craftmanship
George, have you talked with anyone who uses Airtabs on their van to help with wind? Thanks for today's video, always enjoy seeing what you all have been doing.
Yes, ARV has tried working with those
Now we can all 3D print them out or cast them in resin ourselves. The price is ridiculous for some plastic pieces.
Yes, they are expensive, hope they are worth the money I spent.@@mjremy2605
Such great ideas. Can't wait for my build!
Everything always looks so cool when you show us stuff George. I really appreciate it. Lots of great innovations coming from Humble Road for sure.
Love the idea of the electric "tray"! Few questions:
1. Any plans for the space below the bedside boxes? I can't imagine you dont have plans for that :)
2. As far as weight distribution, I was a little surprised to see the battery and water on the same side of center. Does that matter as long as they're over the axle or will you have other heavy items such as the fridge etc on the driver's side that will compensate?
Weight is always a priority and yes, everything balances out in the end.
I had the same thought! See how well you have trained us, George? We think like you now. What a curse! 🤣
Recessed of course!
Don’t limit the phone charger locations to the rear corners. Make them plug n play at each corner or maybe do diagonal corners so one is accessible from the middle of the van.?
He usually puts phone chargers at various locations in the van but these are for night time charging and alarms.
Fantastic edit, so many ideas crafted beautifully.
I can't wait to see the wireless charging recess with cup holder as it's something I'll get to soon and had similar thoughts.
I offset the bed in my sprinter (same orientation) so my better half has more cupboard space. I was considering sunken cubbies too!
Thank you for sharing!
A master builder at work. Love it. But, it's interesting to me how we can also have very different requirements for different needs and preferences. I want the SMALLEST round sink that can take a 13" plastic round tub. Why? Because we like to boondock and we use plastic bowls in the sink to wash our dishes/glasses in and then we dump the dish water outside to avoid filling the grey tank! And the smaller size uses much less fresh water, again maximizing our stay away from fresh water and dump stations! And we also like to have more countertop space which the smaller sink allows.Similarly, we only need a single, small, portable induction cooktop. We NEVER cook with more than one pot/pan! And again, we prefer the added countertop space.
Also, fresh water tank must be minimum 50G and the grey can be around 30G with a flush on the grey tank and an electronic macerator pump with 3/4" hose on a reel for dumping the grey anywhere...even uphill. And no black tank needed as we only will ever use the Separett Tiny toilet so solids don't go in the tank. Urine diverter to the grey tank! Easy, efficient and simple.
Finally, I like the idea of the glycol heating via vehicle fuel. Makes sense and if it also heats the tanks, then no propane is needed. Don't need a generator either if sufficient solar is fitted on an integrated and aerodynamic rack like the Orion rack, and a good DcDc is charging a large 640ah 24v LFP battery, which can drive a 24v DC aircon without inverter, leaving a 24v 3000VA Multiplus inverter-charger to provide up to 40 amps of power from a thin 20 amp extension cord. No need for heavy 30a cords when the a/c is not powered only by the external power!
Imagine.....a lightweight 20a electric cord on a reel for the external power when in a campground. A lightweight, easier to manage, 3/4" waste hose on a reel for the grey tank, no messy poop dumping ever, great heating and cooling options and sufficient cooking and economical water and waste water usage. All in a small 24' van. Oh well, we can only dream to build such a van.....or hire a master builder like George to do it for us!!!
An Orion rack costs $2100 + $210 tax = 2310. You can buy a lot of 80/20 aluminum rails for that price and build your own custom rack. Why would you buy Orion and give them the markups? It's the same thing at much lower cost. Roof racks are not rocket science to build.
Why would the AC not be powered by 110V when you have the option to do so at a campground? You always want options. The batteries could die, the solar may be loaded up with snow, you never know. Options.
A DC air conditioner will not run directly on 110V AC power. Why would you not want that option? Makes no sense.
If you can get a generator, get one. When you are out in the wilderness, even a flat tire can cost you your life. A generator can fill up that tire using a small compressor, can keep you warm and run life saving machines for you like a CPAP or other. Always have one. Don't make assumptions about knowing exactly what you need. There is always that one thing you forgot. Backup systems take the worry out of builds.
@@mjremy2605 I do not have a CNC or metal cutting machine to form the fairings anywhere near as nicely as the Orion. Why build something that is already professionally designed and built? It is silly.
2. There is no need for 120v to run an efficient DC air conditioner, given sufficient solar. Besides, I would still have minimum 15a from the campground which is MORE than enough to run the a/c with no help from the battery.
3. I have lived full-time in an RV, mostly offgrid, for many years. LFP batteries are more reliable than grid power in some parts of the country LOL! My last rig had full-time 24x7x365 air conditioning running 100% offgrid from the solar on the roof and only 300ah of 24v Lifepo4 battery (which I assembled myself from raw LFP cells and an Electrodacus BMS) It worked PERFECTLY to supply all our electrical needs and air and heat pump, for 5 months at a time while traveling up North in the Summer.
4. Tire Pumps CPAP, etc are all well covered with my vehicle's systems OR my Lithium system. I have the redundancy I need.
5. I have lived this lifestyle for many years and know what works for me and what does not, and what is convenient for me and what is not needed. Everyone's needs are different. If I were the type to simply travel from fhu campground to fhu campground then I would have a very different set of wants and needs, but I don't do that much at all.
always creating and improving, George. Well done.
Nice ..I.have the same setup in my 2022 144 Sprinter. But storage boxes are too high! They must be a couple of inches lower than mattress to avoid knocking your head during the night!
Recessed cup holders definitely but as far out away from the bed or bedding as you can, maybe a higher set cup holder could be good, in terms phone charging, you could look at some kind of recessed wireless phone charger similar to what cars are getting now
“A glass of water for your teeth.” How many young heads did that fly over?
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I got it. I guess I am not young, heh, heh. Still have all my teeth though. But you cannot be young if you can afford HR vans.
Hello, George! How do you feel about up/done beds, like Happy Jack?
I’m excited to see the Maxi Me, when the time comes. Like, every Sunday…I’m pushing the button, maybe?? 🤣🤣
Up DOWN, not DONE. 😊
Thought? Having a horizontal electrical panel. Under the bed seems to be where all the dust accumulates. Are you going to have some sort of dust cover over the panel? BTW, you rock, starting my build soon.
Love your work ❤️!
One question - What is the wood species you used in the Doctors van? I like the look of it.
Dr. Stevens Van we use Birdseye maple and Cherry
That was Cherry wood. Isn't that soft red glow lovely? Such a honeyed wood tone.
The owners may need an ambulance stretcher mechanism in order to get the e-bikes into the van.
The heaviest ones are 80 pounds.
Theirs are not so heavy.
I can't recall if you custom cut those mattresses or are they bought? Our 8020 built Transit is about to undergo an update and we're redoing our bed platform and will need a new mattress.
cupholder within reach from the standing area, so you're not crawling across the bed spilling it.
Hey George, are you going to use that stuff with the spacing in it under the mattress or put holes in the plywood so the mattress can breathe?
We ventilate our mattresses with a series of holes in the bed boards.
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Welcome to Humble Road!
I think this may be the most functional design you've done yet, for a fore and aft mattress. But at 72", that's still for short people! Almost all adult mattresses are 80" long. Only the single and plain twin are that short. And every dormitory bed is...a TWIN XL to come back to 80".
Just a thought. I know that six inches can be a killer for a van.
Look back at the cardboard build for this van. The client specifically asked for 72”
A water glass next to a charging station needs more thought the electronics may only be water resistant at time of purchase not indefinitely.. Under the upper cabinets within reach seems wiser but yet not directly above the water.
Might I suggest: A wood lockbox is perhaps a wasted effort. I'd try to find a real metal biometric lockbox, sized to match the space, and secured to it.
On the phone charger, laying it down is a waste of space. A charging stand allows the phone to be seen as a nightclock.
How will the mattress be ventilated underneath to avoid mold with the electrical 6 inch box etc. directly under it? It looks like the entire surface is solid under the mattress.
Solid only for the video. All bed boards are ventilated.
Do a full aquahot 125 episode please 🙏
George - I've been watching you since your first video - love your channel! You build spec vans - ala Mini-Me. Why aren't you looking at a Humble Road spec build of a Travato 59KL? It's the most popular floor plan in the history of class B's! Winnebago is crap (sorry my opinion). You could build this floorplan the right way. 100% electric, no propane and WATERLESS toilets. Black tanks are bogus. I'll buy your first one.
As you know - this floor plan could work in ANY Chassis - Ford, Mercedes or RAM. It's a winner.
With eight vans in the shop now and two sitting outside and four more on order, I do not have time to build a spec van if a client comes in and asks for that layout, I will be happy to build it! Thank you for all of your support
What about all that space betweeen the vertical 8020 and the walls? Seems like a lot of lost storage space.
All reserved for mechanicals.
iPhone? Inset just the right thickness and add in a magsafe charger. Magnetically connects the phone to the charger.
MagSafe is what we will be using
A very good idea!!
It's unusual to see electricity and water living side by side.
Shocking, isn’t it? 😊
Are you going to sell your cup holders?
Still hating the high bed.
Hate is cancerous. Don't hate! 👍
I just don’t want to knock my toe, elbow, or knee on it.
A glass for your teeth! 😂
te bed is little bitt to high front off te windows
I'm not a fan of fixed by beds, period.
To each their own. I love our fixed bed over the ‘e-bike’😂 garage. Been there having to store the bedding during the day and making the bed each day in our previous PW and Westfalias, and it is nice to just be able to simply get into a ready made or un-made bed 😀
I agree with you on that. I prefer an open access to the back doors. But if you are couple, and want to carry along a lot of bikes, and sporting gear for outdoor adventures, there is no other place to put it except under the bed. High end bikes attract thieves if you leave them outside on a bike rack. They can also be vandalized and have parts stolen from them. What choice do you have? You could have a slat bed you pull out on one side. Or if you are very creative, you could make a bed single or double like Dave Orton did, a winery engineer in a video by Kirsten Dirksen. Dave is very creative and likes a Spartan, functional van he can convert to hauling lumber or camping. If you put a loft bed, you sacrifice overhead cabinets possibly but that is an option. Check out the Kabe Affinity van for a creative bed solution. A Polish engineer designed it, and a Swedish company made it. Check out their twin bunk beds - made by converting two passenger seats. Mind blowing design. The Polish are excellent designers.
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