$70k CAD is about £40k GBP, which when you compare to a brand new VW california, they start at £55k GBP - Awesome value!!! Best MTB'ers van build on youtube!
Yeah but if you are spending £55k on a VW then you need your head testing. Way overpriced and overrated. You could spend £25k and get a much better van.
@@beemo4 You need to think outside the box mate. If you buy a camper van pre made you will always pay way more than a self build. For 25k you could buy a van and convert it yourself. And 25k is a huge budget. Pick up a decent used van for 12k and then spend 12k on the conversion. That would be fitting it out with everything you could imagine to a high standard. I just did my own high quality convertion for less than 10k including buying the van. and wouldn't trade it for a VW. California or not.
Considering ready made campers based on the Promaster 2500 start at $90K+ USD your van is a great value. You got a van built to address all your needs with far superior workmanship... not a mass built generic camper that has to be adapted. Thanks for giving us a great series of the build out. Great Job VanGo!!!
I've watched a lot of these van build vids, especially for MTBers, (singletrack sampler etc) and this is the best. No expense spared, but totally worth it. Great job.
This van is quite easily the best build that I've seen of the recent MTB UA-camrs who have all bought into the vanlife. Well done Paul, it look seriously comfortable.
There we are gang - it's all over! Of course there are some tough times with no travelling happening right now, but more videos to come nonetheless. Apparently some people can't figure out that the final price does not include the van cost. Check out the VanGo Conversions website now - the also do partial builds! 👉bit.ly/VanGoConversions
It’s a lot of money circa £40K, but it is one of the best I’ve seen. 4months work on & off I guess. Plus the kit they use is all top end stuff. Can definitely get some bits cheaper but you won’t save much. Fantastic job
Fan bloody tastic! Absolutely love this van build. I have so many likes in all areas of the van. I loved how the guys at Vango Conversions (In Squamish, BC) Spent extra time on the finer bits of detail even if you will not be able to see it. As is, right now. To Have that build van in my life (with my Scott spark 960) would change my life and way of thinking. I could happily live in that, Checking out Canada at my pace is crying out to me. This build would give me the ability to roam around and be me. Well done Vango Conversions, Good luck and have fun Paul.
It's a top quality build, those guys at Van Go are proper craftsmen. I was honestly expecting the build cost to be around $100k Canadian. Incredible value when you consider that it's a home, office and garage all in one. You must be so stoked, Paul.
GREAT van build series, although I do have TWO suggestions. Please please please, firstly, get Kitchen rated fire extinguisher for the living cabin and an electrical extinguisher for the garage... Secondly, a vehicle size trauma kit... They make molle pannels that fit the seat backs, you could then put whatever extra pouches you'd like neatly on the seat back. Again great build.
An absolute spot on van build!! As a professional truck driver, I thought I had it pretty good with the amenities in my truck(minus the toilet). You have an awesome setup Paul!! Use it well and enjoy it. I loved all the videos in this series. Now I want to see where you go and hope you make it to NC!
I’ve enjoyed the whole build series, and the final product is just sublime. Where BKXC went cheap and fast, you and the team at VanGo really thought everything out, and I think Brian is living with some of those shortcuts as he tours the lower 48. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right!
@paul this is so crazy...my husband and I stayed at the exact same campsite in Sedona! One morning we woke up and opened the sliding door, and a hot air balloon was landing 50 yards away!!! Sick van. You are inspiring us to build another :)
Such a great launch platform into the next stage of your journey. Truly admire your ideas/ business sense that ultimately keep you in bike/ adventure mode.
fantastic quality and electrics look like something for a sci-fi film , imagine what they could do with a XLWB Iveco , full size bathroom , sofa and a sink with a drainer .
Questions about the garage: What is the depth? I heard that most have them at 60". But I don't see how it would fit. My current 29er hardtail bike measures to be about 63" long and 32" height (with front-wheel removed). I plan on getting an enduro bike in the future, or at least having someone else's second bike. I want to be safe when I do have a second bike. I was thinking of storing the bike(s) on a sliding tray (like yours) with BOTH bike wheels removed. It would save space on both height and depth, giving me more interior van space. Thought on this?
Fantastic and best I’ve seen yet for sure. Please watch the flame deflection on the rear burner once a pot/pan is on it. Something tells me the window shade won’t like the heat. 4” of stainless up the back there would do the trick.
Biker Van life 2020... Garages, Swivel chairs. Work Editing stations, Power needs. Water. Storage Heat cool. Light blocking., Bathrooms.. DIY or Pay the man.... Who's is better!? BKXC? PtP? TSS? Rinse Repeat this build does look pro level by VanGo
Can't wait to see this thing on the road! This is my dream! I've been living in a dodgy low free candy type van for 3 years slowly trying to save towards one of these mansions. Will definitely be stealing a few ideas when the time comes :)
Hey Paul! Perhaps consider some vertical insert you can throw behind the burner that is closest to the door. Otherwise you might end up splashing food all over that beautiful woodwork & window cover! Really great build - glad to see this thing finally come together and for you to be on the road. Looking forward to seeing where you go. Stay safe out there in COVID land, man!
Very informative tour Paul. Thanks for the details. Especially the tip about lowering the seats when they get raised up on the swivels. Never heard anyone mentioning that before. Shout out to vango for crushing it.
I don’t think I will ever own a van but I love watching videos about them for some reason. I think it is the build part of me that likes them. They are really cool and this one is a punters delight. That’s right a punters delight you can reuse that original comment 😂. Another great video.
Your van build is awesome. Very well thought out and excellently built. I myself would consider a similar build with differences to suit what I need. But 90% of what you have is how I believe I would have done it
It’s a really nice build. Much higher quality than my Revel. Then again I didn’t have to wait 4 months and I’ve an indoor shower. That’s nice when it’s 4F outside. 😁. Enjoy your van travels and if you swing by Boulder, CO let us know!
Hey Paul, I'm planning a build myself, and I'm drawing a lot of inspiration from your van build. I'm curious about how well the duel climates between the garage and the living area is working out? I know your routing heat back there, but I'm wondering how you determine how much of your heat is being diverted where?
Amazing! Really appreciate you sharing this. The end results far outweigh the costs incurred. The Wi Fi amplifier and repeater are 🔥Best wishes on your upcoming adventures.
Awesome van! Great design! My one concern is regarding the garage.....when you store used items in the shelves/cubby holes, the wood inside will act like sponges if you don't treat them with some kind of sealant.
Ahhh yeah you know I did think about that, but in reality when it's raining not much goes in the back! Plus if it's raining....I'm likely not getting my bike out in the van unless incredibly necessary.
Propane gives you some redundancy though. If your power dies, you can still heat and cook, and even hook it up to a propane generator. Always have a backup plan
I like he says "Definitely going to sleep fully clothed." XD This is an amazing van build, so neat and organized. Even the garage looks super great. Just make sure to put things back where they belong in the Van, Paul.
Question: why did you choose to use a gas system for water/gas stove rather than use electrical stoves and such, as well as more solar panels+larger batter storage for long term probably cheaper use?
Really cool garage area. Are you happy with the decision of closing off the back, I love the light I get though there but I like that it separates the spaces.
This is the best van build I've seen yet. The only fault is that it's based in a Promaster van, which are known to be junk. Lots of mechanical issues, and undeliverable in snow and rain due to being front wheel drive.
Hey Paul, am I right in hearing from your videos that you live in Canada? I'd love to hear your story, you seem to have one worth telling. Love the videos. I did a road trip out in Canada last year with a few friends, we travelled from London to Toronto, and then drove out to Vancouver! Got back into mountain biking just a few weeks ago and found your videos, great content.
This is definitely the cleanest and well-thought van build I have seen! OK, Greg Virgoe's van is also "a perfect build" but he doesn't have a place to put mountain bikes in it, so you won Paul! :-D
Get some shower caps to cover the rotors on your front wheels while they are in the wheel hanger. This will help keep the rotors from getting contaminated.
Great van & video series :) I would've loved to have seen this in natural daylight, with no lights on. Also, how did you, or how do you plan to get the van to Europe? :)
Amazing work by vanGo, one thing you might want to ad is a back-wall behind the gas stove in front of the door, the flames seems relatively near to the sun-cover on your window ?
Paul, Don't you think have your seat posts in a closed position for an extended period of time will wear them out, I believe most manufacturers recommend you store them in the fully extended positions. very cool van build though
Spot on van build. So well thought out. VanGo did an amazing job. Everything has clean lines. I love the marine drawer locks when I see them used. If I could get this done in light colour wood, it would be perfect 😊 anyway, just wanted to wave hello from Devon \○/ and wish you all the best during the lockdown, wherever you end up.
Probably one of the most thought-out and organized van builds I have seen.I really like the wheel and shoe storage idea.
SteveOutdoors watch the lost co van build that one is probably my favorite
@@evanrindlisbacher8058 Will do: thanks!
Hanging things on hooks. Novel idea
$70k CAD is about £40k GBP, which when you compare to a brand new VW california, they start at £55k GBP - Awesome value!!! Best MTB'ers van build on youtube!
Yeah but if you are spending £55k on a VW then you need your head testing. Way overpriced and overrated. You could spend £25k and get a much better van.
H F yes but the California is a camper, for 25k the only camper you can get is an old used camper from the 70’s..
He said the price was without the van
@@beemo4 You need to think outside the box mate. If you buy a camper van pre made you will always pay way more than a self build. For 25k you could buy a van and convert it yourself. And 25k is a huge budget. Pick up a decent used van for 12k and then spend 12k on the conversion. That would be fitting it out with everything you could imagine to a high standard. I just did my own high quality convertion for less than 10k including buying the van. and wouldn't trade it for a VW. California or not.
Absolutely love the van, especially the garage -some people seem to sacrifice the quality of the garage but you guys seemed to get it just perfect
Garage is where it's at!
@Paul The Punter Great job on the ga-rage.
@@PaulThePunter How did the deal work with VanGo? Also how much would it cost if I wanted to build a van similar to yours?
Considering ready made campers based on the Promaster 2500 start at $90K+ USD your van is a great value. You got a van built to address all your needs with far superior workmanship... not a mass built generic camper that has to be adapted. Thanks for giving us a great series of the build out. Great Job VanGo!!!
the 70k price is without a van
@@williamdavis9471
Yeah, so $40k USD for the van and $50k USD for the conversion... you still get what you want for less..
Vango did an awesome job. Turned out great!
Sure did!
I've watched a lot of these van build vids, especially for MTBers, (singletrack sampler etc) and this is the best. No expense spared, but totally worth it. Great job.
Respect. This van is one of the best conversions I've seen on youtube.
This van is quite easily the best build that I've seen of the recent MTB UA-camrs who have all bought into the vanlife. Well done Paul, it look seriously comfortable.
There we are gang - it's all over! Of course there are some tough times with no travelling happening right now, but more videos to come nonetheless. Apparently some people can't figure out that the final price does not include the van cost. Check out the VanGo Conversions website now - the also do partial builds! 👉bit.ly/VanGoConversions
Oooooh thank you paul
Have u still got a house
Paul The Punter oh yeah, I miss-read this apparently. 😂
I can't believe that whole converted van cost 70,000 Canadian! I'm for sure hitting up VanGo!
Keep in mind, that he did not have to pay for labor
Of course you are, lol.
He has more money in drawer pulls than I had in my entire bed setup in my first conversion, haha.
@@hanchesterman5661 70k includes labour. He paid alot less than 70k
It’s a lot of money circa £40K, but it is one of the best I’ve seen. 4months work on & off I guess. Plus the kit they use is all top end stuff. Can definitely get some bits cheaper but you won’t save much. Fantastic job
I've seen a lot of these conversions and this thing is a work of art.
$70,000 Canadian is only $12 U.S.
Excuse me I only invest in monopoly money
I'll give you 5 dolla
One thing I didn’t see in the van was a fire blanket, extinguisher and first aid stuff? I’ve followed the whole van series and looks incredible!!
It's in there now, don't panic :)
Paul The Punter I wasn’t worried haha! Just noticed it wasn’t there that’s all.
@@PaulThePunter Be careful running the stove burner with the window blinds installed.
Wow. Definitely the nicest van I have seen so far. You can see that the builders are proud of their work, and rightly so.
"I want to see the garage first." Speaking my language. That pullout storage was amazing. I'm filling that idea away.
Just finished watching the build series. Wow !
The guys doing the build know what they are doing.
Fan bloody tastic! Absolutely love this van build. I have so many likes in all areas of the van.
I loved how the guys at Vango Conversions (In Squamish, BC) Spent extra time on the finer bits of detail even if you will not be able to see it.
As is, right now. To Have that build van in my life (with my Scott spark 960) would change my life and way of thinking.
I could happily live in that, Checking out Canada at my pace is crying out to me.
This build would give me the ability to roam around and be me.
Well done Vango Conversions, Good luck and have fun Paul.
Sweet van! Definitely one of the best conversions I've seen. VanGo did a great job.
I really enjoyed your build series! The tour is the icing on the cake! Pumped for you to have your van completed! See you on the road!
It's a top quality build, those guys at Van Go are proper craftsmen.
I was honestly expecting the build cost to be around $100k Canadian. Incredible value when you consider that it's a home, office and garage all in one. You must be so stoked, Paul.
GREAT van build series, although I do have TWO suggestions. Please please please, firstly, get Kitchen rated fire extinguisher for the living cabin and an electrical extinguisher for the garage... Secondly, a vehicle size trauma kit... They make molle pannels that fit the seat backs, you could then put whatever extra pouches you'd like neatly on the seat back. Again great build.
That is an amazing van step-up. I think this would be a great option for me when I retire and want to do a lot more traveling.
An absolute spot on van build!! As a professional truck driver, I thought I had it pretty good with the amenities in my truck(minus the toilet). You have an awesome setup Paul!! Use it well and enjoy it. I loved all the videos in this series. Now I want to see where you go and hope you make it to NC!
What a fantastic van, so pleased for you Paul. After all this is over you’re going to have a great time in it!
Cheers Mum :).
Best Van build I’ve seen. Looks spot on 🤘🏽
I’ve enjoyed the whole build series, and the final product is just sublime. Where BKXC went cheap and fast, you and the team at VanGo really thought everything out, and I think Brian is living with some of those shortcuts as he tours the lower 48. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right!
Great vid Paul. Loved this. The VanGo guys did such an incredible job there. The attention to detail is amazing. They truly are craftsmen. Enjoy!!
Paul you are bloody nifty on the business side, I'll give you that, Hope your helping some of the other UA-camrs not get stiffed by the industry
First time I've seen a slide out workbench / storage. That's pretty awesome!
Wow they did a really good job. Great attention to details, great workmanship...just excellent work. Thanks for sharing this on UA-cam.
@paul this is so crazy...my husband and I stayed at the exact same campsite in Sedona! One morning we woke up and opened the sliding door, and a hot air balloon was landing 50 yards away!!! Sick van. You are inspiring us to build another :)
Such a great launch platform into the next stage of your journey. Truly admire your ideas/ business sense that ultimately keep you in bike/ adventure mode.
Thanks Phil!
Probably one of the best van setup for MTB I have seen. Good job!
Sick build, my man - it turned out incredibly well. That garage is simply spectacular!
Thanks!
fantastic quality and electrics look like something for a sci-fi film , imagine what they could do with a XLWB Iveco , full size bathroom , sofa and a sink with a drainer .
Hi Paul, this series about your van build was incredible. I love it from start to finish. Thanks!
Thanks!
Questions about the garage: What is the depth?
I heard that most have them at 60". But I don't see how it would fit. My current 29er hardtail bike measures to be about 63" long and 32" height (with front-wheel removed).
I plan on getting an enduro bike in the future, or at least having someone else's second bike. I want to be safe when I do have a second bike.
I was thinking of storing the bike(s) on a sliding tray (like yours) with BOTH bike wheels removed. It would save space on both height and depth, giving me more interior van space.
Thought on this?
Fantastic and best I’ve seen yet for sure. Please watch the flame deflection on the rear burner once a pot/pan is on it. Something tells me the window shade won’t like the heat. 4” of stainless up the back there would do the trick.
Yeah I checked that, comes nowhere near the window frame.
Biker Van life 2020... Garages, Swivel chairs. Work Editing stations, Power needs. Water. Storage Heat cool. Light blocking., Bathrooms.. DIY or Pay the man.... Who's is better!? BKXC? PtP? TSS? Rinse Repeat this build does look pro level by VanGo
Wait.... YOU GOT A VAN!?!?! UNBELIEVABLE!!! Congrats on the world class build!
😂😂
Absolutely AWESOME! You're doing great things!
Thanks!
I loved everything about this build...except for the part when we see Paul’s food pantry sits right above his toilet 😳
That's probably the nicest MTB build I have ever seen !
Can't wait to see this thing on the road! This is my dream! I've been living in a dodgy low free candy type van for 3 years slowly trying to save towards one of these mansions. Will definitely be stealing a few ideas when the time comes :)
Hey Paul! Perhaps consider some vertical insert you can throw behind the burner that is closest to the door. Otherwise you might end up splashing food all over that beautiful woodwork & window cover! Really great build - glad to see this thing finally come together and for you to be on the road. Looking forward to seeing where you go. Stay safe out there in COVID land, man!
Yeah I checked that, comes nowhere near the window frame.
Very informative tour Paul.
Thanks for the details. Especially the tip about lowering the seats when they get raised up on the swivels. Never heard anyone mentioning that before.
Shout out to vango for crushing it.
No probs!
Congrats PTP! Be great to get through this sitch and see you out and about or aboot (wait your not Canadian)...see you out on the road!
I don’t think I will ever own a van but I love watching videos about them for some reason. I think it is the build part of me that likes them. They are really cool and this one is a punters delight. That’s right a punters delight you can reuse that original comment 😂. Another great video.
Your van build is awesome. Very well thought out and excellently built. I myself would consider a similar build with differences to suit what I need. But 90% of what you have is how I believe I would have done it
Awesome van set up. Defo always want to see the garage first 😄
It’s a really nice build. Much higher quality than my Revel. Then again I didn’t have to wait 4 months and I’ve an indoor shower. That’s nice when it’s 4F outside. 😁. Enjoy your van travels and if you swing by Boulder, CO let us know!
Hey Paul, I'm planning a build myself, and I'm drawing a lot of inspiration from your van build.
I'm curious about how well the duel climates between the garage and the living area is working out?
I know your routing heat back there, but I'm wondering how you determine how much of your heat is being diverted where?
Amazing! Really appreciate you sharing this. The end results far outweigh the costs incurred. The Wi Fi amplifier and repeater are 🔥Best wishes on your upcoming adventures.
Thanks a bunch!
Great video, thanks! Allan and gang do excellent work, I think I will use them to do my van too! Can’t wait!
Nice!
Very nice! I like the TF sticker on the fridge. Nice touch
Awesome van! Great design! My one concern is regarding the garage.....when you store used items in the shelves/cubby holes, the wood inside will act like sponges if you don't treat them with some kind of sealant.
Turned out super well in the end. Hope you had a blast in Sedona with it!.... I'm presuming you're not doing too much travelling now.
I'm surprised you dont have any awnings over the back door and side door to avoid water damage and keep rain off and out vango did some amazing work
Ahhh yeah you know I did think about that, but in reality when it's raining not much goes in the back! Plus if it's raining....I'm likely not getting my bike out in the van unless incredibly necessary.
An induction cooktop is much safer, efficient and saves hauling and dealing with a tank. Great build!
Propane gives you some redundancy though. If your power dies, you can still heat and cook, and even hook it up to a propane generator. Always have a backup plan
I like he says "Definitely going to sleep fully clothed." XD This is an amazing van build, so neat and organized. Even the garage looks super great. Just make sure to put things back where they belong in the Van, Paul.
This van is too good for this guy.
Love that celing looks like bonsai tree's.. Vans awsome enjoy paul
They did an outstanding job
Question: why did you choose to use a gas system for water/gas stove rather than use electrical stoves and such, as well as more solar panels+larger batter storage for long term probably cheaper use?
The Garage is the new Benchmark for Mountainbike Vans! ha ha ha
Really cool garage area. Are you happy with the decision of closing off the back, I love the light I get though there but I like that it separates the spaces.
This is the best van build I've seen yet. The only fault is that it's based in a Promaster van, which are known to be junk. Lots of mechanical issues, and undeliverable in snow and rain due to being front wheel drive.
The video we were waiting for! I’m a big fan of your build, love it.
Congrats on the van :) stay safe out there and have fun breakin her in!
Hey Paul, am I right in hearing from your videos that you live in Canada? I'd love to hear your story, you seem to have one worth telling. Love the videos. I did a road trip out in Canada last year with a few friends, we travelled from London to Toronto, and then drove out to Vancouver! Got back into mountain biking just a few weeks ago and found your videos, great content.
This is definitely the cleanest and well-thought van build I have seen! OK, Greg Virgoe's van is also "a perfect build" but he doesn't have a place to put mountain bikes in it, so you won Paul! :-D
this beast is SO purdeeee in person...😍
Incredible and beautiful design built, great job.
Stay safe out there, Paul.
I definetly steal some ideas for my next van! love the mtb garage. keep it rollin!
Get some shower caps to cover the rotors on your front wheels while they are in the wheel hanger. This will help keep the rotors from getting contaminated.
Do you ever get worried about getting broken into at night ? Or do you set home alone style traps up around the van before sleep ?
WOW that turned out beautiful!! If i ever win lotto im going to vanGO for sure lol
Niceeee
Beautifully done VanGo!
Did I miss the scene where you pull the protective vinyl off the stainless steel backsplash? 🤔
Yup you sure did, Allan did it behind my back. Needless to say, I was heartbroken.
Oh no! All that anticipation - G O N E 😟
Turned out great Paul
Super cool congrats!! 🎊. Every episode is superb🤟🏽
This build is sick!
Paul, do you have enough juice to run a desktop pc..?? If I had videogames and wifi in something like this would literally be all I need.
Amazing van build. Have you weighed the van to see the total weight after completion and how the additional weight affects the gas mileage 👍
Dude, I wanna be you in some years so much
Amazing job! A highly anticipated video and it is amazing
Hey Paul, what about an extraction fan in the rear right door to help those shoes etc dry quicker?
Great van & video series :) I would've loved to have seen this in natural daylight, with no lights on. Also, how did you, or how do you plan to get the van to Europe? :)
You should definatley get it wraped in a custom Paul The Punter Wrap!
Work of art, from start to finish... 👏👏
Very nice build Paul!! Can you provide the dimensions of your bed and the ceiling height? I'm 6'3'' I think Pro Masters are too small for me...?
Amazing work by vanGo, one thing you might want to ad is a back-wall behind the gas stove in front of the door, the flames seems relatively near to the sun-cover on your window ?
Yeah I checked that, comes nowhere near the window frame.
Van looks sick can't wait for more videos
Me too!
I love the van!! Great video Paul as per usual! 😁
Awesome! I would add some hanging space 4 some pretty dresses, but other than that it's AWESOME. 👍
The only thing that would make this van even better is a pop top... that would be perfection.
Super luxurious van! Enjoy it
Paul,
Don't you think have your seat posts in a closed position for an extended period of time will wear them out, I believe most manufacturers recommend you store them in the fully extended positions.
very cool van build though
Yeah this simply isn’t true, maybe like 10 years ago but no any more. Thanks for checking in!
Spot on van build. So well thought out. VanGo did an amazing job. Everything has clean lines. I love the marine drawer locks when I see them used. If I could get this done in light colour wood, it would be perfect 😊 anyway, just wanted to wave hello from Devon \○/ and wish you all the best during the lockdown, wherever you end up.
Such a nice van