We love creators that don’t gatekeep 👏This is the first van build video that is actually accessible and achievable for people - not just those with lots of $. Wishing you all the best on your journey soon.
Thank you!! I know a lot of the social media surrounding van life can seem out of most peoples reach, so that has always been my goal: to show a more realistic version for the everyday person! :)
Ho ho ho let adventure begin ! 😃🎄 you are building your beautiful and fun dream , will be a very cozy tiny house on the journey , have wonderful adventures = )
I build full size sprinter camper vans for a living and after selling my full size transit van that I lived out of for years I bought one of these little transit connects. When I was getting inspiration for layouts I found your video and to me this simple set up is way better than most and I replicated a lot of things you did in there! I’m almost done with the project and am super psyched to put it to use! Anyways, I just wanted to say great job, thanks for the inspiration and hope you’re still enjoying it!
I have a Ford Transit. I really like the functional bed preserving most of the floor space and still having a food/clothing storage area. Great idea of a portable table that is the bed support as well.
You seem like a cool young lady. It's not common knowdledge about memory foam. I just learned that 3 days ago watching another van build. So just keep going.😊 😊😊
You May Want To Look At Having A Small Diesel Heater And A Separate Battery System, That'll Charge When You're Driving If You Will Be In Really Cold Areas. Take Care And Travel Safe !!
I love this 😅 -you’re hilarious and so freaking cute! & remind me of Claire Danes. I love her. I only wish my tiny house build was proceeding with half as much fun and enjoyment as it seems like you’re having! 🥴
Love the simplicity to the approach - we went with the no build option so we could get on the road as soon as possible. Looking forward to your upcoming road trip! Within 9 months of us having our van we did a cross country road trip from PA to Grand Canyon and was on the road for a month and LOVED it and we were more than comfortable in the van. New subs here! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
Thank you very much!! Wow that sounds like an incredible trip, and I'm glad your van served you well! Just checked out your incredible channel, love it!!
I like how simple and clean your build is. So great seeing you and Eric building it together. What I found interesting about your video was that the van was originally a mobile office. I'm going to look into one of those! Great video! Keep it up!
Yes the mobile office was wild!! My video the week before is of me gutting the whole thing, taking out the filing cabinet, desk, and chair if you are interested. Such a strange set up haha!!
Your van build has been great so far; I’m going to subscribe so I can see where you go from here. It looks good and the bed works if you want it long ways, sideways, front ways, back ways, this way, that way, no way, or another way. 🤔. I like seeing the build done from the beginning forward. It clears up a lot of the questions that come up when I watch other creators. Ever forward…..>>>>
A single burner gas stove for oatmeal, coffee, cooking. A collapsible water jug, a power source(I use Bluetti 750wattbitll run a electric blanket-small heater- charge everything and has portable solar panel if needed. Lots of options, have fun, enjoy life, people are good just dont watch the "news", their job is 2make everyone afraid.🌝👍
Yep sounds exactly like my setup, small stove, water jug, and battery! That's pretty much all I need! I agree and choose to believe that most people are good!! Thanks for watching :)
Fairly simple yet VERY functional! I'm really impressed with the wood on the rear doors that turned out really nice and tied into the platform perfectly! Very cool you did a great job. Utilizing the dresser was pure Genius!!
regarding handles on your bed set up: probably useful on the box for lifting. For the plywood extension, putting some finger holes in the wood will allow you to flip it open more easily without having hardware that gets in the way. Or you can use part of an old belt to make flexible handles that don't hurt if you bump into them. One other question--do you have any insulation in there? If you're a farmer traveling in the cold season, I imagine that could make your sleeping much more comfortable. Love learning about the ikea mattresses--great idea for these small vans!
Yes definitely for the box! As for the plywood, I was thinking along the lines of some sort of cloth/faux leather type handle, similar to your idea with a belt. I also love your idea of finger holes!! I have insulated window covers that I put over the windows but yeah no insulation on the walls. Less than ideal, but still better than a tent haha! I've had a few cold nights but nothing too bad, I typically just try to head south and hope for the best. Plus heated blankets, and my winter sleeping bag if I really think I'll need it. I will probably do a video on this soon! Thanks for watching and the great ideas!
I’ve heard that a heated blanket or pad underneath does wonders. Or just pay for an electric spot for those cold snaps and get an extension cord for those cheap heaters. Friends borrowed our 6x10 CTC over a cold Easter wknd in Canada and just used those tiny hardware store electric heaters.
Your design and build is innovative, charming and though unnecessarily heavy, stuck to budget-which is a huge win, so kudos! Even though you took precautions by selecting a wonderfully sprung mattress, to further safeguard against mold from growing underneath said mattress from the damp that in all likelihood will still accumulate, consider drilling multiple ventilation holes into your bed platform. Congratulations on a job well done!
I'm subscribing cause you came up with some nice ideas which maybe I could try. You aren't afraid of a challenge so you will do great. In from Central Oklahoma.
Instead of nob handles maybe use leather straps to get more clearance and not have them sticking out...and maybe cut a little hole in the plywood to help pull it up.🤔 I have a diy Transit Connect as well..I need to make some adjustments on mine too. Looks kool🤙
I was thinking the same thing with the leather straps! I saw someone else do something similar, can't remember who, but definitely will help with saving a bit of space. Every bit counts lol!
I have almost the exact same van .. 2011 Ford Transit, 60K miles. Trying my build in such a way it can still haul large loads yet double as a painting studio on wheels .. kinda a challenge.
I have many other videos showing the realities of van life, check them out if you are interested! I don't live in the van full time, only a couple months out of the year so I keep water and things like that very simple. I think I show my water jug and how I cook in general in this video: ua-cam.com/video/oyjDlrTPwR4/v-deo.html
Absolutely love your bed placement and ease of setup.. And you did a very nice job on floor and door panels. I can't wait to see the rest of your build/decor.
Wow, just found you on my UA-cam feed. I'm 70 Yeats old slowly converting my 2004 suv mercury Mountaineer and you gave me some awesome ideas. Looking forward to more content on what else you've done inside to make it more comfortable and warm for you. God bless you. Traveling mercies.
Wow.. Memory foam freezes? I just came started watching your build and hit that fun fact. I love your design and am going to watch more over the coming days to get ideas for my future build - Dave from Canada. As we speak its -33C going down to -38C Brrr
That is awesome Eric was teaching you stuff on how to build the base of the bed. Your van build would be so me. I need it cheap and ready to go. I didn't know about the memory foam thing.
Its going to be amazing when you do a large van build, but your van does around 50 mpg, and a large van probably if both diesel will be around 30 mpg it's a lot to loos but it can be offset by staying that bit longer somewhere.
Nicely done. I have the exact same Van that started as a mobile office. FYI - they were built in Baltimore under contract by Ford Motor Company. I also kept the white plastic panels; headliner and I use those heavy hooks a lot. Like you I prefer the platform bed with stuff stored underneath. You can get while plastic plugs to plug up all the holes where you took the security screens off the doors. I used the metal “extenders” of the floor behind your seats to store the Jack, jumper cables etc. since you cover the access up with the platform. Enjoy your ride.
Very cool to know more about the mobile office!! Thanks for sharing! Yes definitely had some handy features for me when it came with all that stuff, like the hooks and flooring.
the big two pieces of wood, can be modified, so that you can access the storage on the drawers from the inside, say removable top, when say raining or really cold. Maybe you have done it already, I just saw your video, I have a Transit 350, certainly 3 times yours, because mine is extra large cargo van. But that is a fantastic idea, I will be using myself. Best. God Bless.
I've been thinking about changing the top to be removable, especially because I put stuff in-between the drawer spaces too! Hmm might be the next modification I make!
Great job. I'm a grandma and a weekend camper in the process of buying a Connect. My concern immediately for you is insulation ... not knowing which months you travel (but you mentioned Montana), any plans to insulate your van? Happy trails. Hope we "connect" on the road. Great job again. 👵💕
I could be wrong but that memory foam mattress you had that froze looks like a gel foam mattress. Those do freeze. Never had a regular foam mattress freeze.
What yr is this van? Might have missed that…and what are the dementions of space before u put the bed in? Thanks for nice detailed explanations. Super great job getting this all put together😃🎉 I hope I can do something like this too!
Super cool, I’ve got literally the same set up, though on my bed”support” is my battery boxes, feeding diesel night heater night heater & electriblanket ( a $12 heated seat cover lol) in Scotland its an achievement IF the temperature goes above 12* through the DAY, nighttime can go to -8 / -12*C So heating is essential Have fun ✌🏼💚🙏🏼🚛💨
Hahaha the 'creepy mobile office' is probably the set up I'll have in the beginning 😂 Also planning to get a Ford Transit Connect or Ram ProMaster City and it's awesome what builds people have managed!
Haha isn’t it sooo funny? I just love the office chair! Amazing, the transit connect is the perfect little size for me. Definitely have seen some people do some amazing stuff with these tiny little vans
This is great! I love the different design to the usual, having the living / seating space at the back. I wonder if the folding bed extension could have another joint / hinge on it, with a bracket on the floor to enable it to be used as a back rest on your seat?
I just found my very own tiny Ford Transit connect. Mine has that really high white rack on top like yours. Did you replace it with something different and if so might I ask why? Thanks.
Thats a cool Video and car and country vibes 😅 Greetz from Germany 🇩🇪 i want to buy similar car , also to travel with Girl and my 125cc Scooter around europe
Awesome job! But I do think the bed setup is too hard to do. I would get rid of the hinges and just put a small hole in it to pull it out from under the mattress and put a small lip under the edge of the plywood above the drawers the catch that end. Then you wouldn't have to move the big mattress piece when converting into bed mode, just lift the edge up a couple inches.
this is sick. check out camping chuck boxes. they are compact little kitchens that can expand to cook with but fold away into a little box that stores all the kitchen goods efficently. I am going make one soon for my Subaru camper
This is a good, basic build and makes you happy which is most important. I watch a lot of van build videos but never did it. Still, there are at least some van builds where people have a diesel heater but no insulation and are happy with the heat level, even people in fairly cold climates. It requires care with installation. Some keep the diesel tank on the rear outside because it sometimes smells. The vehicle is small and would be a challenge for me to make a build for full time camping. I could make it work, though. That would be for later in life, as I am now 55.
We love creators that don’t gatekeep 👏This is the first van build video that is actually accessible and achievable for people - not just those with lots of $. Wishing you all the best on your journey soon.
Thank you!! I know a lot of the social media surrounding van life can seem out of most peoples reach, so that has always been my goal: to show a more realistic version for the everyday person! :)
And the access to so many power tools and storage for the drawers and help who knows more than you do.
you have no idea how lucky you are to have a friend like Eric! Invaluable! Treasure him always!
He’s the best! We had such a fun day together building the platform!!
Ho ho ho let adventure begin ! 😃🎄 you are building your beautiful and fun dream , will be a very cozy tiny house on the journey , have wonderful adventures = )
So excited! Thanks for watching!
Thank you I didn't know that memory fome freeze
I build full size sprinter camper vans for a living and after selling my full size transit van that I lived out of for years I bought one of these little transit connects.
When I was getting inspiration for layouts I found your video and to me this simple set up is way better than most and I replicated a lot of things you did in there!
I’m almost done with the project and am super psyched to put it to use!
Anyways, I just wanted to say great job, thanks for the inspiration and hope you’re still enjoying it!
Your van conversion is so cute!! Simple design, nothing too over the top, I love it. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the kind words and for watching!!
Hi dear Erin! Love your DIY personality and your TALENT. Now you added value to your van and "Erincized" it hehehe
Awww this means so much to me! Thank you! “Erincized” I love it!!
The mattress has to be able to breath ie slatts underneath or brill some large hole's in the plywood
Oooo good idea! Thanks!
That's actually really good. Tidy, cheap and user friendly.
I have a Ford Transit. I really like the functional bed preserving most of the floor space and still having a food/clothing storage area. Great idea of a portable table that is the bed support as well.
You seem like a cool young lady. It's not common knowdledge about memory foam. I just learned that 3 days ago watching another van build. So just keep going.😊 😊😊
Thank you! Yeah its a weird fact that I learned the hard way haha!
Thanks for sharing . I am getting start up plan again after seeing your build ... on my long been planned road trip/ camping.
Good for you👍❣👋👵🐢
Ericcc has absolutely (probably without telling you) adopted you as an extra kid to look after.
Hahaha 100%!
Love your ideas, work and attitude!
Thanks so much!
good presentation, good camera and audio. and good content
Thank you so much !
YES! Memory Foam gets hard in cold weather. I have a pillow that turns into a rock...did not think about that hehe.
Blew my mind haha!! Turns rock solid lol
Great music
You May Want To Look At Having A Small Diesel Heater And A Separate Battery System, That'll Charge When You're Driving If You Will Be In Really Cold Areas. Take Care And Travel Safe !!
Looks so beautiful ❤
Love this video! Really shows your personality and how creative you are. Not gonna lie, that chicken was one of my favorite parts! 😍
Thank you so much💗💗 haha that chicken was so fun and curious!!
Looks great. Happy travels.
Love this build.
Thank you very much!
I love this 😅 -you’re hilarious and so freaking cute! & remind me of Claire Danes. I love her.
I only wish my tiny house build was proceeding with half as much fun and enjoyment as it seems like you’re having! 🥴
Love the simplicity to the approach - we went with the no build option so we could get on the road as soon as possible. Looking forward to your upcoming road trip! Within 9 months of us having our van we did a cross country road trip from PA to Grand Canyon and was on the road for a month and LOVED it and we were more than comfortable in the van. New subs here! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
Thank you very much!! Wow that sounds like an incredible trip, and I'm glad your van served you well! Just checked out your incredible channel, love it!!
Nice setup!
You're great. very entertaining. God Bless and safe travels.
Thank you!!
Your build looks super cool, however , how could you remove the butterfly door knob 😂😂 that was the best part 🤪
This is a cute functional build! 😊The white on brown looks very good! Nice work! 👍🏻
Thank you so much!! :)))
I love the simplicity and versatility! And that you are continually refining the design. Well done.
Thank you very much!
A water proof cover so the memory foam doesn't absorb moisture might help
I like how simple and clean your build is. So great seeing you and Eric building it together. What I found interesting about your video was that the van was originally a mobile office. I'm going to look into one of those! Great video! Keep it up!
Yes the mobile office was wild!! My video the week before is of me gutting the whole thing, taking out the filing cabinet, desk, and chair if you are interested. Such a strange set up haha!!
Omg this is so cute absolutely love it and h th and you for explaining in great detail 🫶🏽
Very fun video 😂 simple and functional build
Thank you 😁
@@erin_elyse I saw you’re taking a trip out west. Enjoy! This has inspired me to keep this on my bucket list as I’m about to graduate college!
Eric did a great job!❤
Your van build has been great so far; I’m going to subscribe so I can see where you go from here. It looks good and the bed works if you want it long ways, sideways, front ways, back ways, this way, that way, no way, or another way. 🤔. I like seeing the build done from the beginning forward. It clears up a lot of the questions that come up when I watch other creators. Ever forward…..>>>>
Love❤
love this, great vid
A single burner gas stove for oatmeal, coffee, cooking. A collapsible water jug, a power source(I use Bluetti 750wattbitll run a electric blanket-small heater- charge everything and has portable solar panel if needed. Lots of options, have fun, enjoy life, people are good just dont watch the "news", their job is 2make everyone afraid.🌝👍
Yep sounds exactly like my setup, small stove, water jug, and battery! That's pretty much all I need! I agree and choose to believe that most people are good!! Thanks for watching :)
Fairly simple yet VERY functional! I'm really impressed with the wood on the rear doors that turned out really nice and tied into the platform perfectly! Very cool you did a great job. Utilizing the dresser was pure Genius!!
Thank you very much!
That is so amazing! Can’t wait for the next video
Thank you so much!!
Go Green! I like the “lounge” set, it offers way more functionality! Great work repurposing the wood that you already had on hand. 🏆🏆🏆
Go White!! Thank you!!
dude... that's the Gabby Petito car! 👀
I need an Eric/Erin in my life!🤣
Hahaha right?! We work together at our job too and I think we make a good team!
Nice and neat.
Awesome thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
regarding handles on your bed set up: probably useful on the box for lifting. For the plywood extension, putting some finger holes in the wood will allow you to flip it open more easily without having hardware that gets in the way. Or you can use part of an old belt to make flexible handles that don't hurt if you bump into them. One other question--do you have any insulation in there? If you're a farmer traveling in the cold season, I imagine that could make your sleeping much more comfortable. Love learning about the ikea mattresses--great idea for these small vans!
Yes definitely for the box! As for the plywood, I was thinking along the lines of some sort of cloth/faux leather type handle, similar to your idea with a belt. I also love your idea of finger holes!!
I have insulated window covers that I put over the windows but yeah no insulation on the walls. Less than ideal, but still better than a tent haha! I've had a few cold nights but nothing too bad, I typically just try to head south and hope for the best. Plus heated blankets, and my winter sleeping bag if I really think I'll need it. I will probably do a video on this soon!
Thanks for watching and the great ideas!
I’ve heard that a heated blanket or pad underneath does wonders. Or just pay for an electric spot for those cold snaps and get an extension cord for those cheap heaters. Friends borrowed our 6x10 CTC over a cold Easter wknd in Canada and just used those tiny hardware store electric heaters.
Gorgeous!
Thank you!
Pretty simple, but very functional!!
Your design and build is innovative, charming and though unnecessarily heavy, stuck to budget-which is a huge win, so kudos! Even though you took precautions by selecting a wonderfully sprung mattress, to further safeguard against mold from growing underneath said mattress from the damp that in all likelihood will still accumulate, consider drilling multiple ventilation holes into your bed platform. Congratulations on a job well done!
Thanks!
Beautiful 💙💙
Thank you! 😊
I'm subscribing cause you came up with some nice ideas which maybe I could try. You aren't afraid of a challenge so you will do great. In from Central Oklahoma.
Thank you so much for watching and subbing!
Instead of nob handles maybe use leather straps to get more clearance and not have them sticking out...and maybe cut a little hole in the plywood to help pull it up.🤔 I have a diy Transit Connect as well..I need to make some adjustments on mine too. Looks kool🤙
I was thinking the same thing with the leather straps! I saw someone else do something similar, can't remember who, but definitely will help with saving a bit of space. Every bit counts lol!
Excellent simple build. And very versatile
Thank you!
I have almost the exact same van .. 2011 Ford Transit, 60K miles. Trying my build in such a way it can still haul large loads yet double as a painting studio on wheels .. kinda a challenge.
Unclear where you store your water.
Like how you show the reality of van life. Stay safe.
I have many other videos showing the realities of van life, check them out if you are interested! I don't live in the van full time, only a couple months out of the year so I keep water and things like that very simple. I think I show my water jug and how I cook in general in this video: ua-cam.com/video/oyjDlrTPwR4/v-deo.html
Absolutely love your bed placement and ease of setup.. And you did a very nice job on floor and door panels. I can't wait to see the rest of your build/decor.
Thanks so much!
This is an amazing and ingenious build!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it!
Erin and Eric, I think it's terrific! Wish I was handy and could do that. Bravo!
Thanks so much!
You can do it! You may make a few mistakes at first but I'm positive you can!!
Wow, just found you on my UA-cam feed. I'm 70 Yeats old slowly converting my 2004 suv mercury Mountaineer and you gave me some awesome ideas. Looking forward to more content on what else you've done inside to make it more comfortable and warm for you. God bless you. Traveling mercies.
Thanks for watching! So glad you were able to get some ideas and I’m sure your mountaineer will be super cozy!
Love the bed set up
Wow.. Memory foam freezes? I just came started watching your build and hit that fun fact. I love your design and am going to watch more over the coming days to get ideas for my future build - Dave from Canada. As we speak its -33C going down to -38C
Brrr
That is awesome Eric was teaching you stuff on how to build the base of the bed. Your van build would be so me. I need it cheap and ready to go. I didn't know about the memory foam thing.
Yes it was super easy and quick to build! The memory foam thing blew my mind, ugh so annoying lol! Thanks for watching as always!!
love this but also curious what you do about food and toilet and temperature control
Thanks for sharing your development process Erin and love that you are a part time farmer!
Thank you for watching!! Hehe yes farming is the best!!
That bed is Genius!
Thank you!!
Its going to be amazing when you do a large van build, but your van does around 50 mpg, and a large van probably if both diesel will be around 30 mpg it's a lot to loos but it can be offset by staying that bit longer somewhere.
Oh! Yes! That's the answer for me! A flippy bit!
Nicely done. I have the exact same Van that started as a mobile office. FYI - they were built in Baltimore under contract by Ford Motor Company. I also kept the white plastic panels; headliner and I use those heavy hooks a lot. Like you I prefer the platform bed with stuff stored underneath. You can get while plastic plugs to plug up all the holes where you took the security screens off the doors. I used the metal “extenders” of the floor behind your seats to store the Jack, jumper cables etc. since you cover the access up with the platform. Enjoy your ride.
Very cool to know more about the mobile office!! Thanks for sharing! Yes definitely had some handy features for me when it came with all that stuff, like the hooks and flooring.
Thumbs up for having great taste in music
I Luv Ur design idea.
the big two pieces of wood, can be modified, so that you can access the storage on the drawers from the inside, say removable top, when say raining or really cold. Maybe you have done it already, I just saw your video, I have a Transit 350, certainly 3 times yours, because mine is extra large cargo van. But that is a fantastic idea, I will be using myself. Best. God Bless.
I've been thinking about changing the top to be removable, especially because I put stuff in-between the drawer spaces too! Hmm might be the next modification I make!
You're both talented and Eric is a good friend. Good to know memory foam freezes. All these people from the west side never say that.
He is!! and right?! I learned that the hard way. Thanks for watching!
You did a fantastic job. So cool with the resources.
Thank you very much!
Great Job!!!
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Great job. I'm a grandma and a weekend camper in the process of buying a Connect. My concern immediately for you is insulation ... not knowing which months you travel (but you mentioned Montana), any plans to insulate your van? Happy trails. Hope we "connect" on the road. Great job again. 👵💕
I could be wrong but that memory foam mattress you had that froze looks like a gel foam mattress. Those do freeze.
Never had a regular foam mattress freeze.
If you want to put handles on the flip out Amazon has leather ones that I’ve used.
Thanks! I’ll check it out
What yr is this van? Might have missed that…and what are the dementions of space before u put the bed in? Thanks for nice detailed explanations. Super great job getting this all put together😃🎉 I hope I can do something like this too!
Super cool, I’ve got literally the same set up, though on my bed”support” is my battery boxes, feeding diesel night heater night heater & electriblanket ( a $12 heated seat cover lol) in Scotland its an achievement IF the temperature goes above 12* through the DAY, nighttime can go to -8 / -12*C So heating is essential
Have fun ✌🏼💚🙏🏼🚛💨
Omg I have a heated seat cover too!! Literally the best money I've spent on the whole van haha. Great ideas how to keep warm. Thanks!
Hahaha the 'creepy mobile office' is probably the set up I'll have in the beginning 😂 Also planning to get a Ford Transit Connect or Ram ProMaster City and it's awesome what builds people have managed!
Haha isn’t it sooo funny? I just love the office chair! Amazing, the transit connect is the perfect little size for me. Definitely have seen some people do some amazing stuff with these tiny little vans
First of all....POWER TOOLS! NICE! Second....you should have totally left the butterfly knobs on the drawers.
Haha yes power tools!!! Couldn’t have done it without them! Hmm maybe I should consider putting them back on🤔
I vote to put them back on.
This is great! I love the different design to the usual, having the living / seating space at the back. I wonder if the folding bed extension could have another joint / hinge on it, with a bracket on the floor to enable it to be used as a back rest on your seat?
That's a great idea! Hmm I should look into something like that. Thanks for the idea!
GO GREEN💚!!!! #SPARTYGANG
GO WHITE!!! 🤍🤍
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I wanna do it tooo but am under 18 rn 😂😅😢
I just found my very own tiny Ford Transit
connect. Mine has that really high white rack on top like yours. Did you replace it with something different and if so might I ask why? Thanks.
Nice IKEA hack! 👏 Can you please link the IKEA bed that you bought?
Sure! I'll put in the description too. Thanks for watching!
www.ikea.com/us/en/p/innerlig-spring-mattress-for-extendable-bed-70350410/
Thats a cool Video and car and country vibes 😅 Greetz from Germany 🇩🇪 i want to buy similar car , also to travel with Girl and my 125cc Scooter around europe
Looks like you have the high top type.
"a creepy mobile office" ? Lol
Awesome job! But I do think the bed setup is too hard to do. I would get rid of the hinges and just put a small hole in it to pull it out from under the mattress and put a small lip under the edge of the plywood above the drawers the catch that end. Then you wouldn't have to move the big mattress piece when converting into bed mode, just lift the edge up a couple inches.
I am making some adjustments in the next few weeks! Great idea
How many miles and how much was your van? What year?
this is sick. check out camping chuck boxes. they are compact little kitchens that can expand to cook with but fold away into a little box that stores all the kitchen goods efficently. I am going make one soon for my Subaru camper
sounds so cool!! That would be great for a Subaru!
This is a good, basic build and makes you happy which is most important. I watch a lot of van build videos but never did it. Still, there are at least some van builds where people have a diesel heater but no insulation and are happy with the heat level, even people in fairly cold climates. It requires care with installation. Some keep the diesel tank on the rear outside because it sometimes smells.
The vehicle is small and would be a challenge for me to make a build for full time camping. I could make it work, though. That would be for later in life, as I am now 55.
Those IKEA mattresses do not hold up for long.
Wear eye protection when using tools or hazardous liquids please.
hey where's ur jacket from?