DIY VAN TOUR - Full-Time Travel Couple - Shower, Roof Deck, and Convertible Bed - Van Life
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2020
- Can you believe it? Our VAN TOUR is finally complete and ready to share with you! In this episode, we go into full detail about our van showing you the entire thing! We cover the front of the van, how we stay cool, how we stay warm, our cabinetry, kitchen, storage, bathroom, convertible bed, electrical, our garage, roof deck and so much more!
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0:39 - The cockpit
6:34 - Where the magic happens?
8:47 - Where we cook!
14:03 - The Entire Command Center
17:28 - Where the actual magic happens
21:15 - How we power this rig
22:18 - Do you need a swivel table?
23:58 - Where do you store stuff
27:11 - Roof Deck
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Your plate solution is to install an in-set butcher block sink cover.
Alternatively, you do have enough space on the side to install a folding shelf, just make it for half of the area, so the electric is not covered.
You're welcome.
Awesome build!!
Love your van. Do add the little flip up table.
Just watch this and subscribe to your channel really love the van built 😍👏
@@AnaTorres-kd9pb Thanks Ana!!!
I like how she even bought a tiny shirt. It certainly saves on space, amongst other things.
And weight! Haha
😂😂😂
@@MathersOnTheMap yes 😂
Hell, yeah! Lovely outfit...❤️
Yea she is super cute. Nice build on the van. Could the camera drawer be turned into a metal lock box just incase?
*Make a wood cover for your sink, you'd* *then have a place to put your plates.*
They should have kept the piece they cut out and repurposed it that way.
I don’t know if it has been suggested, but, get another piece of butcher block that will just fit over your sink and then you will have that extra place for your plates. Love your layout!
Your “kitchen regret”... regarding not being able to “plate next to the stove”...could you use a cutting board that covers your sink to create more counter space?
Exactly my thought... it's kinda standard on RV so I'm rather surprised they don't use it...
Pretty simple! 💁🏻♀️
Who needs to plate the food? Eat directly out of the frying pan. 😂
Or use the previous butcher block, cut to fit in the hole and stand on the lips of the sink. Drill a hole in it to put your finger to pull it.
Actually,They have enough counter space.Since they are only two,I guess the counter space is enough for them...
Making the flip-up table with a cut-out to accommodate your outlet might be a good idea as well as a cutting board that covers your sink to give you the extra space you need.
Yep I agree, but that requires more work and I’m ready for the road and don’t want to look back!
@@MathersOnTheMap Love your van and videos! A quick easy fix for that sink cover. Get a plastic cutting board a little bigger than the sink opening, then hot glue four short pegs on one side that fit the sink hole. I worked for us! While you're at Walmart getting the board, get a couple of bins or baskets that fit those cabinet shelves. Then you can slide them in and out like drawers without the extra weight, work, and expense. Happy travels!
@@davidheald3684
Nice.
Love these Creative Solutions! Maybe when you guys have driven around for a while, after that build is not so fresh, you'll have more bandwidth for little tweaks like this. *👌🏽 to make it juuust right. 😌
I really don t understand why they did not do it yet, anyway great Van. thanks
Everyone is suggesting the same thing !! Cutting board over the sink 🤪
Take it as a siiiiign hahahaha
Haha yep I think we need to!
Finally a guy that is over 6'. All the other videos I have watched have had the bed going side to side, I'm 6'3, and I have been looking for a video to show the bed with a normal size guy. I can't wait to build my van
Best of luck! You can maybe buy flares if you want to go side to side but 6’3” I wouldn’t recommend it !
@@MathersOnTheMap ya my other concern is in the shower will I be able to stand up straight or will I have to crouch or sit
Nice home!!! Shower and toilet is a must for me. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!!! It was for me (Taylor) too!!
Shower Door SOLUTION - on the edge of the door attach very small rare earth magnets. And small / thin metal plates or other rare earth magnets on the frame.
And you need to keep your fire extinguisher OUTSIDE of a hard to access cabinet and behind several items in front of it. Preferably mounted on a wall.
And a carbon monoxide detector is a must.
Have a tip for your drawer regrets! Add a tray, box top or basket in the shelf. You won't have to dig or loose the storage width on your shelf.
Baskets from a dollar store. I’m not doing drawers in my van to avoid all that extra weight, and in my house I already use baskets everywhere.
Don’t sweat the small stuff, your van is lovely. I love the faucet and the wood on counter tops. The white paneling gives it a modern sophisticated look. 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you N Luz!!
@@MathersOnTheMap
You’re welcome. I live in a 3 bdrm house and I’m never happy with my cupboards. But we can always tweak anything, so here’s a little tip. If you can’t find one long basket to contain all the stuff in your cupboards, than use two baskets you like and put the things you use the most in the front basket. This way, if you have to get something from the back basket, you can place the front basket aside while you search in the back one, quick and easy, puff! no mess. :)
Enjoy your travels, stay safe, and God Bless.
As far as putting a plate next to the stove when you're cooking, I've seen a lot of tiny houses that had cutting boards fitted to cover the sink opening in order to provide additional countertop space. Somebody has probably already suggested this but hey, here it is again for what it's worth.
ONE RECOMENDATION: Have the fire extinguisher very accessible and if you can have two or three of them.
You'll need them if God forbit a fire ignites
I would ditch the recyclable trash can and put the extinguisher there.
this is one of the best conversions I’ve ever seen. I’ve always imagined having a stationary bed, but I loved the way you did the convertible without sacrificing storage!!
Thanks Natalie!!! Really appreciate it!!!
😊 I live on a boat, I use a bamboo cutting board from IKEA on my sink while plating food....
I hope to live on a sailboat one day!
I LOVE that you guys don't wear shoes inside. Props
Haha that’s all Taylor!! (It’s not bad in warm weather but a pain when you have cold weather boots on or something similar!)
Mahalo
Love it! Attractive and thoughtfully designed. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Awesome job! Well done, like that stile and move some of your ideas into my project, thanks for your inspiration and detailed vlogs
You got it Sunny! Best of luck with your build!
Best conversion yet.
Love, one of my favorite couple van build stories, and layout.
Thank you!!! 😁
What a beautiful conversion. Very impressive.
Thanks Sandra!!
Teamwork makes the Dream Work! Great build, you guys! Happy travels....
Yes it does! Thanks Kim appreciate it!
Freaken, hella cool guys. Shows you guys are highly motivated people and the van is not lazy people friendly. Awesome!
truly an amazing build, hope it will provide the greatest memories!
Thank you I appreciate it!
Love it. Such a awesome looking couple enjoying life. ♥ Smart choices.
Thank you really appreciate it!
AMAZING BUILD! Been using your videos to help us with our videos and it's super inspiring to see it completed. Happy Travels!!
Thanks guys!!! Best of luck with your build let me know if you have any questions!
This is awesome - you guys are killing it! Been cool to see your build progress over the last few months
Thanks Kev! Appreciate it and hope all is well man!
Great design guys. Good use of space and I love how you’ve got some decent garage space by elevating the floor and still can have convertible bed/dinette.
Thank you Belinda!!!
Your DIY videos have been great and thanks for helping out by answering my DM’s. See you guys on the road 🤙🏽
Thanks Michael really appreciate it and you got it! Let me know if there’s anything else I can help answer!
I would definitely recommend putting some magnets along the shower door so that it latches much better
Great video--your van is amazing. Thanks for keeping us inspired during the pandemic!
Thank you!!
Hats off to you both that van you built is the bees i luv it amazing well done really enjoyed it K... UK.
"nobody wants to have diarrhea in the nature's head" ha!
enjoyed watching the process of your build & glad to see the completed project! looks great, guys!
haha that would be brutal right?! And thank you!!!
Wow, i love it!! 💘 i especially love that you have not only a toilet but a shower. I totally feel we must have a restroom. Specially rn w. Covid andbplaces to pee are shut down. Great great build!!
Thank you Kariazma!! I agree we’re definitely glad we went with the permanent bathroom!
Great build guys, we personally never considered a van build ourselves so this was pretty cool to see. FYI, I agree with Kevin I need my entire leg to be supported while sitting down. Look forward to seeing your full time on the road vids. Thanx for posting.
Thanks for the tour.! Will definitely check other build-videos
You got it Victor! Thanks for watching and feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 👍🏻
Love the outtakes at the end! LOL. :-) Well done, Mathers. Love your build.
Thanks Dee! Haha
Awesome! So beautiful!
Thank you!!! 🙏🏻
Now THAT’S a van build! You two make a great a couple and a great team. Wonderful video.
Thank you Oscar really appreciate it!!
Amazing rooftop! I also like the back camera, the passenger seat, diesel heater, cell booster and great electrical drawer. Amazing job!
Thank you so much!!!
Make a side table that folds out for more room when cooking. And when the table folds down, cut out the square for outlet in foldout table right over where outlet will be when folded down. Then just have something to lock in it place for both ways Your welcome
Pretty awesome van tour 😎. Very professionally designed 👌.
Thank you really appreciate it!
Hi. Great work. How lont it took you to build your van.
Richard
Wow!! What a awesome job guys thanks for putting together this video and sharing your hard work, kind regards Roy from Australia
Thanks Roy! Really appreciate it!!!
I have seen dozens of builds lately, and this is the closest to what I think is Ideal for our needs. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see the build series!
Thanks Gene! best of luck with your build!!!
You also might consider mounting / using one of those plastic clam shell containers up on top - ( since that sturdy wooden / composite deck is up there already ) if you ever need to carry more than the van will allow. Or - even if you wanted to take bikes along. And there are options for trailer hitch mounted storage boxes - racks etc . .
i love your book nook. i love the set up its dope
Thank you!!! We appreciate it!
Great van. Y’all did a great job. Be safe out there and God bless!
Great design. Well thought out.
You can just scooch the outlet over to the right a little more, and make it bigger. :) or put a baking sheet over the sink.
I’m in love with your van.
Thank you!!!
Having watched every episode on the van build I can say that the van is exceptional. A quality build and a great layout. Excellent job on the van tour you both do well in front of the camera and you both speak well and that a big plus over a lot of UA-cam videos. It is good to hear your likes and regrets. I'm about half way through my conversion and I already have a list of regrets, lol.
Its good to see your channel picking up speed on the subscriptions.
Always a thumbs up 👍
Thank you Jackie really appreciate all of the support along the way! Keep trucking on your van!
We've watched many vids of your Van build...it looks GREAT!!! luv all the spacious storage. Super functional Van.
Thank you very much!!!!
You could add a lagoon table next to the stove. Van looks beautiful!
I was going to suggest a lagoon table for extra counter space.
I just this moment found your channel. Love it!! Have you thought about a cutting board type thing to fit into your sink cut out for when you're not using your sink? That way you can plate the food
Thank you!!!! Yea we thought about it, something I should do just too pumped to hit the road!
Man.. that's an awesome build! May you two stay forever young!
Thank you!!!! I wish we could haha
Nice build. Happy & safe travels, guys!
Thank you Thompter!!!
Amazing build, amazing little home! Maybe consider getting a lock on your beautiful electronics drawer!
Thank you and I know!!! we’re beefing up our security!
in lew of drawers you can make slide out shelves...
In lieu of…
Really well built. I'm very impressed.
Very nicely done, Mathers On The Map! Very good build in a relativily small Rv. Great!
Thank you!!! We appreciate it!
Awesome tour video! Kev needs to get rid of some of those coats lol 😂
Hahaha no way Matt!!!
This is absolutely amazing, Kev! Would love to see it in person someday, so swing whenever you're passing through North Jerz! PS - maybe use the piece you cut out of the butcher block for the sink as a replaceable cover so you can plate the food next to the stove top? Just cut a finger hole in the middle!
Hey Adriaan hope all is well and thank you!!!! We won’t be back up to north jersey until ski season but I’ll let ya know! Regarding the stove top, I know I have plenty of butcher block left over too...just struggling to get motivated to get the tools back out before we hit the road haha
That is so legit. And so beautiful lovely couple, Sir
Absolutely gorgeous home.
How about Placing a cutting board across the sink?.
Their intro is literally the same as Kara and Nates
So is their van!
HAHA!!
The hole van is nearly the same aswell aha
And the van they just copied it maybe they don't have any idea even the stove bathroom and bed the same
Copy yes but this is a better build 😀
Like the van! Happy adventures!
This is one of best van-conversion . Well done 👏
Thanks Ahmet! Really appreciate it!
Add a grill on top and table and chairs foldable small compact
AAaaaawww....what a beautiful Van Conversion. Great job and excellent layout! If I decided to get rid of my truck, maybe I will trade-in my Geo Pro for a Van Conversion.
Thank you I appreciate it! The van makes life a bit easier with finding a place to park and stealth camp!
Awesome build! Gave me some great ideas.
that is one of the nicest/cleanest (design-wise) and well thought out garage area i've seen.
(the rest of the build was pretty darn outstanding, too.)
Haha Thank you I appreciate it!!!!
This seems like a "home." Nice layout, nice people. Enjoy your travels and stay safe.
Thank you!! You too!
Very nice build, I just installed the same shower door, it seems most folks are installing them backwards with the handle facing out instead of in, think about it when you use the door you are inside the shower, it does make for good video footage.
Interesting I didn’t really think about which was to open the door when we installed it. Would gave us an extra half inch too
Your kitchen problem is an easy fin. Move the switch on the end of the counter/cabinet, and install a flip up counter top. You can make the flip up as big as you need it to be. Just make sure you put your flip up counter top is level with the main counter top, makes life a lot easier. Enjoy your new life.
Thanks Tian really appreciate it!
Super van build, so organized and the laundry shute is the best!! Smart work, happy and safe travels
Thank you!!! Yes, the laundry shute literally turned out to be awesome!!!
Nice layout & build quality. Like your logo on side of the van. Where did you get that made?
Your video just popped up for me, great build! I'll definitely be checking out more videos and subscribe.
Your cabinetry is perfection, is this the first time you made cabinets? If so, AMAZING job! Those door latches are great too, I haven't seen that kind before, could you please share a link?
Thank you so much! Yes this is our first time building cabinets, you can thank Taylor for her design and poly urethane on all cabinet doors, she did a great job! Here’s our amazon affiliate link to the handles - amzn.to/2JppLKz
If ya don’t want to use our link just search Probrico (12 Pack) 2.5 inch Hole to Hole Modern Cabinet Hardware
Thanks again!
Wow, that is awesome!
Roof deck = EPIC! Soooo cool. Great job!
Thank you!!!
For the shower door, maybe a couple of magnets :) Nice van!
Thanks Scott! That’s not a bad idea, I’ll see what we can do
OMG....This is the exact layout we want. Do you make these? Do you have a link to the items you purchased, etc.? WOW, great build!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
Thank you Christine we really appreciate it!!! Are you asking if we build vans? Also in terms of links we don’t have a one stop shop for all the links we used but we do put them in the description of every van build episode we have (over 40 of them) and in the description of this video as well! Thanks again!
Beautiful, functional van build... :-). First time I came across your channel and love your video, awesome van. Enjoy your road trip and be safe. Thank you for sharing with all of us. You've gained "1 more" subscriber.
Thank you Tien really appreciate it!!!
Awesome build
One thought you could easily make a sink cover so you the counter space when you need it over the sink.
Great build guys! I really like the elevated bed area! So smart
Thank you! We got the idea from Sara and James! Your tiktoks are on another level 🙌🏻
Love the van, love even more how you shared your regrets all in one video!
Thank you!!
Beautiful build. Security is a major concern for me and everything is easily accessible which has it's pros and cons.
Thank you!!! And Roger that! We may or may not have a solution for that 🤐!
@@MathersOnTheMap sipmly safe i guess
15:12 lol thats a pretty big antenna 😂
I'm amazed at what you guys were able to do with such a small space.Really impressive!
Thank you!!!
Looks awesome!
Thanks Erica hope all is well!!!
Anyone else notice how their intro sounds almost exactly like Kara & Nate’s?..
Literally all I could think about the whole video. EVERYTHING is the same!
@@celiabergquist2988 well at least everything about the van is their own idea. They've been working on their van for over a year, well before K&N's van. Plus this is a very common layout for a van.
But the video style as of recent is like "😑😑😑 come on, dude" so freaking obvious
They have almost 2 mil subscribers. Why wouldn't you want to copy that? I guess you don't understand how youtube works.
YESS
@@jamesoncross7494 youtubers can do similar things to each other but you cross a different line when you're essentially impersonating someone 🤷♀️
Great to see it all come together! Got total van-envy! Also: Kevin is such a babe🥰🥰!! Guess I also envy Taylor 🤣🤣
Hahahaha thanks Dirk really appreciate it!!!!
Amazing Build!
Perfect campervannnn👍
You can have a fixed induction stove top
Hey, you could get a sink cover and put your plates on it possibly?
Beautiful!!❤
nice choice of color inside the van..so livable and cozy....well done guys!
Thank you Rainero!