What did our Van Build Cost? Van Build Tiny House - Last Episode 5 of 5
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- Опубліковано 1 січ 2025
- What did our Van Build Cost and what would it cost to build a simpler or sweeter version?
In this, the last episode of Van Build Tiny House, we finish up with the cost of the remaining items including the rooftop attic, the air conditioner, appliances, and all the miscellaneous items.
Then we summarize all the totals from all the episodes to come up with one GRAND TOTAL.
Episodes include:
Ep. 1 The Van
Ep. 2 The Build
Ep. 3 Plumbing
Ep. 4 Electrics
Ep. 5 Attic / Summary
Finally, we reveal information about our Van Plans.
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WoW! UA-cam suggested your channel yesterday and I've been binge watching your channel. I'm impressed with all the research and resources that you've done to plan your van life trip around the world. I'm 51 but when I grow up (retire in 6 yrs) I would love to do life similar as you guys. Kudos to you & Snow, you're truly an inspiration!
Welcome to the channel!! We are happy to have you along for the ride 🚐🚐
Wow! I’ve now listened to your entire Build Cost Series. It’s obvious that you spent a lot of time researching and putting tons of information together in an easy and informative way. I love that you used your van build as a concrete example from which viewers could modify to either simpler or sweeter version. I haven’t seen any other video like this. It’s so helpful to have a big picture of the costs and what you get. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Thank you for these kind words! We looked for this kind of info when we were planning our build and it just didn't exist! So, Curt was determined to get it out there! Hope you are doing well!! Cheers!
For a ten year journey i think the attic was genius! Your plans are going to help so many people raise the bar on their build...even a simpler version is above average. Well done ✅
Awwww... Thanks so much for those kind words Lola Hall!
Yes, that attic is great and looks so cool as well.
You are so awesome sharing all these Van builds with us!
Glad you enjoy it!
i am completely blown away on this build! you thought of things that i didn't think of at all. just amazing! happy travels!
Thanks so much!
In... L❤️VE with your bathroom idea, pure gold!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Excellent series. Can’t wait for the plans.
Thanks deb andersen... Cheers!
3 words ... Wow Wow Wow .. I can't thank you enough both of you for making those video and sharing with .. Peace to both of you
You are welcome! Cheers
Way to finish strong 💪 Curt!
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THANK YOU!
Newbie & LOVE
YOUR
VAN!
BEST BUILD EVER!!!
Thanks for coming along on this journey with us!
This is such a great template to start from on my future van build. Can't wait to see your plans when they become available!
Glad you like them!
that cost series was amazing
Great series! Very well thought out and informative. Looking forward for what's to come.
THANKS!
Hi again SNOW&CURT
What's amazing is you Curt! I'm the wrong person to even try to digest all of build stuff. But I did watch parts that I knew would make sense to me. But all in all your series is just terrific and the detailed blueprints etc are such an unexpected bonus. I surely can understand the research time involved! You did a beautiful job with your van and I have no doubt there will be many who will appreciate and benefit from all your time and effort. You both have your own skills and when combined you're definitely a dynamic duo!
Thx as always for sharing. Hope everything is going good now that you're back on the road. Catcha again soon...
I know how lucky I am to have a Curt that can build this crazy stuff!! We are doing well back on t the road and happy to be changing the scenery... but still staying safe with the virus!
Thanks Curtis. Have loved your enthusiasm and experience. Creating from Sydney Australia.
Greetings €:)
Happy you are enjoying the videos!
Now I am depressed … I knew looking at a few of your videos a lot of money was spent, but I’m overwhelmed. A few years ago I opened a bakery. It closed at the start of COVID and I lost everything, my life savings and ended in debt. (Do not feel sorry for me I’m just explaining … many others have had it much worse)..
I’ve always wanted to travel some in a van (I live in mallorca) … my hope was to do it on a shoestring … I know that many things you have done I would not need and I can simplify … but I love your home. I’d love to have a home like that. And now I wish I never watched this because I know it is not in my stars …
I am very happy for both of you and while COVID slowed you down some, I’m very happy you’re giving up on your dream.
Thank you for explaining everything
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Who ever knows where the trade winds will take you? Best of luck on your journey!
The air conditioner was and is my biggest want and question! I keep hoping technology will get better for lower energy/more output! Also, I love the hanging canned goods racks. Thank you so much!
Hope it was helpful!
Thank you for laying all this out AND for the guesstimates of costs for different budgets. I thought this would've cost a LOT more for those of us who don't have all the requisite DIY skills, and I am pleasantly surprised to be wrong.
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Excellent series! Really appreciate your time in explaining everything. I can't wait to buy the plans!
You are very welcome! Curt worked hard on this series because he knows it's valuable info that's just not out there!
Thanks for doing the buildout series!
Would you consider doing a video on what you would change if you were to do things over? Things that would simplify or improve your overall satisfaction or items you wish you'd done.
Best regards,
M-
We will see!! Curt has a few Tech Talks in mind to do over the next month or so, then maybe we do that video!
Thumbs up, Curt!.................interesting and so informative. Can't wait to see the rest of your journey.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Appreciate the info and the transparency!
You bet!
AMAZING VAN!!!
Thanks you so much... and thanks for watching our vid!
Love the van series! I watched every episode. Do you have a video explaining what you used to do before van life? Work & how you met, etc. Would love to hear your "origin" story!
Not yet... maybe one day! Glad you enjoyed the series!
From one their very early videos, Snow discloses she was n construction management; Curt has always been a genius :-)
My fav van life couple.
Awwwww... Making us blush over here! 😊😊😊😊
Your build is amazing and it's incredible how informative your videos have been on the building experience. All I have to say is that I hope my fiance is ready when I pull up with a Sprinter and some power tools haha
Glad they are helpful!!
I So ❤ tha Van of yours!!! It's Lovely! & CUTe
Thank you for this series. Love it.
Glad you like it
Waiting for the van plans. Very good idea. I will have need you for my van building.
You bouth are so great.
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great set of video's ... it helps a lot for many who are looking to get into this.... just wish i could find more info for my step van lol.... you two do a great job on video's from content to how you edit it.... i hope you kids stay safe .... keep them coming....
Thanks Anthony G... Cheers!
Y’all are one of the few that Margaret raves about in her review on build series! Awesome build! Been following since you had just a few followers.
The channel if you haven’t seen it is Ladi and Margaret. She basically reviews popular van build tours from a design perspective.
We just watched her video... have to admit, it is a bit weird watching someone review your house... LOL! We are happy to have you following along... our original subscribers will always hold a special spot with us!
I would like to see how you built your roof rack. How it’s mounted and tilts.
Check out Curt's Tech Talk Series... he shows you how he built our van!
ua-cam.com/video/UJfSXwP9QmM/v-deo.html&list=PLiZy6rmwh72qZGJP98-_io9d2wWpDzGOJ
We are having detailed plans of our van drawn up now. They will be available in October if all goes well! You can visit this link and sign up to be notified when we have them ready to go! CHEERS!
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Awesome build, videos, people. Safe travels 😊
Thank you!
Curt, I have a 2019 Winnebago 59k but i Love YourLocal RV. Congratulations! Any recommendations how do we find a builder? Thanks
You should come out with a book how to builder an rv. 👍🏼 Thank you!
Thanks for all the information, very clear and understanding. Very good job 🔝👍
you are very welcome!
Great video! Looking forward to the plans. Just started to convert a Freightliner 2500/170EXT . I have a budget on $50K with $29K for the van. See if I can fit everything I want in there.
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Good stuff right here! Thanks for sharing this valuable info!
You are very welcome
Yall are a great resource, thanks!
You are very welcome
Can’t wait for the van plan ❤️
SOON!!!
Hello, I really enjoy your videos, thanks so much. Would you please consider doing a video about your electric bikes including the storage etc.? Thanks so much.
That is on the list
Thanks again for everything. Were you guys able to complete the build guide book?
Not yet! Hoping to launch on October 1! It was a bigger project than we anticipated!!! Anyway... our UA-cam Members will get advance notification and a discount code!! Bare with us a bit longer! THANKS
@@SnowAndCurt i pick up my new van in about 2 weeks and really need some guidance about what steps to take first. Can you recommend resources while i am waiting for your manual?
The best van series👍.
Awwww.... Thank you! Curt worked hard on these five episodes!! 🚐🚐
Great series-I will watch over again!! Your sincerity and love of supporting the community is just awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
I have loved the videos!! Our interest right now would be a hour shower. But with a hand shower because of my disability having to sit in my shower chair for a shower. Any ideas on the change would be helpful!! Also, what is your idea about adding that 2nd ceiling fan to our Pleasure Way? Thank you!
Our shower actually has a shower head AND a hand held shower nozzle... so, I am sure you could do the hand held for the shower! And, we LOVE having two fans in our van! It really moves the air around nicely!
Based on your amazing gift to explain everything, I'm sure the book will be the best resource for my conversion. A question about the book. You'll explain only your build or you will point on possible improvements (build/materials) based on experience accumulated in almost 2 years on the van? You also are amazing in how fast you answer to everyone. Hope to meet you on the road.
It will be detailed plans of our van... Plus some online tools that will include spreadsheets, videos, and PDF's. Some of the resources will be for any van... Some may be specific to our van.
Great series, loved it. Really informative. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do you have information on that screened-in awning. That looks awesome!
We give details in this video: ua-cam.com/video/vqTKifaoM_4/v-deo.html
Thank you!!!
No problem
I am in planning and research phase. I know that everyone's build can be a little a different. My question is regarding weight. For just the upfits and additions for your build what did that add to the weight of your build? Thanks for the videos and everything.
We explain that in a Q&A video we did from the 'Frequently Asked Questions' we got from our Van Tour video... here is the link! Thanks for tuning in Matthew Stacy!
ua-cam.com/video/aFNlkdzXevE/v-deo.html
I love your van, I would want the plans when I’m ready. Since you built it do they insure it as an RV? If so will you be doing another blog on how to insure and what it costs?
We've covered that in a few of our Q&A videos!! Yes, it's insured as an rv.
Wow, thanks for all that and the costs. Just as a heads up your playlist link does not go to your playlist
Thanks! We will check on that right now!!
This happens to me too.
Love the van series! Interesting and informative.thank you! Are you doing consultation alongside the van plans workshop?
Nope... We will not bring consultations or builds... Just the online tools that are coming! We want to be able to focus on our travel journey! 🚐🌍😁
Thanks for this video, Curt. Do u hav an estimate when the plans will be available.
Hoping like crazy for october 1... it was a bigger job than expected! Our members will be getting early looks and a discount code soon! Hang in there!!
Snow & Curt our members? Discount code? I’ve already signed up for the email. Can I join a special club? 😉
Fbr65... Some folks join our UA-cam Membership page where they make small monthly donations to help support our videos. You can learn more about it by clicking the link in our video description. The monthly payment amounts are $5 or less and they help us be able to keep providing content for you guys! Cheers!
Snow & Curt cool! We’re signing up under my husband’s account!
This is the best van conversion I have seen. I would love your plans. Thank you.
Van plans available in october... Sign up to get notified when they are ready on our website www.TheChillDaze.com
Nice series. Appreciate it. I'm undecided on the platform. Leaning towards a Promaster. Will the Van Plans be available in Sketch/Rhino/Etc. That way basic dimensions can be changed but the overall plan maintained. Thanks again.
Nope. They will be actual pdf blue prints of our van. But there will be a Van Build Workshop available online that will have tools to help make adjustments for other vans.
Thanks Curt.
Nice 👍
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You guys are awesome, but my brain made Curt sound like the teacher from Snoopy 😆 we all can't sparkle everywhere. I'll be forwarding to my 15 year old technical advisor. Thanks for your vids and stay safe out there. ❤️
Ha... He makes my brain do that sometimes too! It's a lot of info, but we sure would have liked to have that resource when we were planning our build! Thanks for tuning in!
Seriously, it's brilliant, love your design. By the time you get to the English Riviera, I'll hopefully have my own. Take care and enjoy all that Mexican food, viva Mexico!
Great job Snow and Curt! Miscellaneous is spelled wrong, lol
Ha!! All of the research and details in this vid... And we've got a typo! 😁😳
Great job Curt! What's the total cost for someone else to build it, or did I miss that part?
$160,000 to $195,000 for our version... not simpler or sweeter version.
@@SnowAndCurt Thanks for the reply.
Hi guys, great as usual! Do you guys need a special license for the 170 EXT? I heard that here in the UK you might need a minibus license. I'm torn between the 170 and 170 EXT, do you know if there's much difference in the drivability? Thanks again!
We do not in the states... but we know some countries do require it, but not for tourists! So, we are 99% sure we will be fine.
Wow 140 000$ is like 185000$ Canadian .. love your Van - but oh dear can’t afford that much - will have to stick to Renovating our Vintage 1999 Roadtrek.. But your unit is definitely worth every penny
Vintage is awesome... And making it your own is even better!
An equivalent motor home class B van to your build like a Winnebago or Airstream would be well north of $200k.
Great video series!! Did you add a larger capacity fuel tank or did you keep the stock one? Do you experience any issues with range between fill-ups when fully-loaded?
stock tank... we considered it, but no room. We have not had any issues. But, there will be some places on our journey that we will likely carry an extra five gallons with us to be safe!
Great build awesome information planning my own build soon, question how have you found insurance to cover all your expenses on the van and build and have you had any luck finding financing maybe long term as a rv?
we didn't research financing... Sorry. Our insurance is quite complicated because we travel internationally... Which sometimes means we are self-insured 😳
Achei o valor bem justo... Aqui no Brasil, construir ou comprar um RV custa uma fortuna....
THANKS!!!
How to make the attic box?
Check out Curt's Tech Talk Series... he shows you how he built our van!
ua-cam.com/video/UJfSXwP9QmM/v-deo.html&list=PLiZy6rmwh72qZGJP98-_io9d2wWpDzGOJ
their build $110K - simpler build $33k - sweeter build $145K...
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The other question is how was it paid for? Sponsors? Savings? Remote work? Sold stuff?
@@leslieladyhawke we sold everything we owned... Both cars, our house, and everything in it!
Snow & Curt Wow! So tempting! We love watching conversations of all kinds. So fun to watch and learn. Maybe one day, maybe something else.
Your cats are ok w living in a small space? Do you have an outside tent space or do you walk them? When you leave the van, how do the kitties keep cool or warm? We have pets too.
Expensive but your van is amazing! I think we are going to be in around $25k with the cost of our bus after we’re done.. hopefully be done in a couple of months. I think we will outsource the electrical but I think they quoted us for $8,000. That includes a 500 watt solar setup, gennie, alternator charging, plugin, mini split, and running all wires. Gonna be sweet! Follow on Instagram: #thewonderboybus.
Glad you guys are doing great! I’ve followed you since the beginning and you were a huge motivation for us in doing what we are doing with our rig. Take care you two! Kat+Cam
That is exciting!!! When will your bus be done?
Snow & Curt hopefully by the end of the year.. just hard changing lifestyles, fixing a house up and fixing a bus. We’re getting there though! Take care y’all, safe travels and much love ✌🏼
Hyundai first RV Motorhome....First Time ....YR Review...Snow and Cult...pl.
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Damn. There’s people selling complete vans for$110K. I might be better off just buying one premade
Wow that is a lot of money, and it's still just a van conversion. What do you anticipate it's resale value to be in, say, 5 years?
For us, resale is not in our plans. We will travel the world in this van for 10-12 years... The van will go with us wherever we settle down at when our journey is over... It will serve as a guest room for folks that come to visit us.
@@SnowAndCurt fair enough
It's one of the best van conversions ever and not many compare with such nice custom features & comfort. Curt built it like a house so it's not just any conversion. It's made as an investment for themselves to live and travel in, not for the resale value.
First again! What did I win? 😁
You win!!! You win!!! Not sure what you when, but you win!! LOL!!
So about 3.5 years of average rent for a house around here would pay for that in full.
Absolute bargain.
Yep!
nice attic! fyi, check your titles spelling before publishing. miscellaneous is spelled with an 'e'... :-)
Curt worked very hard on this whole series... loaded with crazy info that you cannot find any where else... lots and lots and lots of details... that he is putting out there for free... I think we can let a typo or two go! LOL!!
Call me crazy for $110,000 be nice to take the van into colder weather that van would freeze up in a heartbeat.
We actually designed and installed a recircualtion system that heats the water based on temperature and circulates it thru the whole system so water will not freeze in the pumps, tanks, or fittings. Should serve us fine in mild feezing temps... and we will avoid long tern harsh freezes becuase the cold hurts! LOL