VAN TOUR: 2013 Ford Transit Connect XLT Camper Conversion
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- Опубліковано 27 жов 2024
- What's up, humans? Long time no see--said Kevin from The Office. Stay tuned to the end for outtakes, as usual. Also, don't judge my cuticle-biting.
I've been working on this van for some time now (intermittently, as life doesn't wait for anyone) and it's about 90% complete now, andddd 🥁 🥁 🥁 now I'm selling it. Ain't life funny? At the time of this posting, it's listed for sale (located in Northern California). When I purchased this van, I was financially unstable (hence the start of car-life) and things have changed in the last year; I know for certain now that I'll be living this vehicle-dwelling life for quite some time, so I'm now ready to take a bigger plunge and get a larger rig to live in and finally feel at-home in. I'm ready to be able to host friends, stand up when I change my clothes, have drawers and an oven. I can't wait.
Anyway, this is the Connect in it's current state. I am abundantly proud of this kitchen and bed that I built on my own. 🔗Links to some items I used for the build, and items I use regularly, are below❗️(They are Amazon affiliate links.)
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📏SPECIFICATIONS:
*Bed extended: 32"W x 67"L x 17"H
(The measurement of bed varies a bit; the foam/mattress is slightly larger than these measurements, and the wall is curved and inconsistent, so some parts are wider than these mesaurements.)
*Bed not extended/couch: 19"W x 66.5"L x 17"H
*Kitchen: 41.5"L x 24.5"H x 20"D (height to top shelf/overhead shelf ~51")
🔗LINKS:
JACKERY power station:
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Sink:
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Faucet:
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Upholstery foam/mattress:
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Foot pump:
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Food-grade tubing:
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Seat organizers:
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Car trash cans:
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Mini toaster oven (next to sink):
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Lunatec Aquabot Nalgene bottle:
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LED string lights:
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GSI Outdoors spice rocket:
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Olimpia Fit travel towels:
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Rechargeable fan:
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Reflectix window coverings:
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Luci solar lantern & charger:
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4" High density foam:
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I'd like to thank all of you wonderful people who have taken the time to send me the kindest words my ears and eyes have ever absorbed. My gratefulness is ineffable. You guys are great human beings.
Special thanks to Dane VanDenHeuvel, GavMalien (AKA "AV Mail" in my head), Harry the OG Alien, Rodney Ingram, "G", Iesha AKA Ilien, Beejle, Alex Manning, Dillan, Samantha Girardi, Patrick Seifert, Cody Deakins, Shonda, Tomi Leigh, David Naser, and the kind owner of Knight Garage in Sacramento, "Lotto Wizard", Brian Boza, Stephen Davis, Andres Corral, Sofia, "Mikedy1123", Victor Gonzales, "A Mermaid Girl", James Brannon, Janet Marlow, and many others for all of the generosity. 💕
So impressive. I needed my dad's help and it was still hard so big props to you!
It was a challenge for sure, but I’m so proud of what I was able to accomplish. Thank you so much!
@@NikitaCrump as you should be :)
It’s actually pretty half assed.
@@420BLUNTLEY inappropriate
Nice to see the full tour! Whoever buys it will be super lucky cant wait to see the new build!
Thanks, man!
“Can people stop driving by?” Cue: birds 😂
😂 The timing was priceless!
Awww I'm so proud! From car to van movin on up 🥰 you're living my dream life. Don't give up! Good job!!
Thank you so much! That means a lot! (:
Bedroom/kitchen build like a boss - great job!
I’m soooooooo glad to see u back doing van videos…. Absolutely love them
🥺 Thank you so much
Awesome can't wait to see when it's all done
Ya never fail to bring a smile to my face. Stay being you!
So cute. Excited to see the new one and what u do with it.
I really love the simplicity of your van layout. It’s refreshing to see something that isn’t too complicated, and that still looks great 😊
😁 Thank you!
Wow, all the details and hard work you put in, truly shows if you want something, you can do it!
Thank you so much! I’ve really learned a lot and realized that yeah, you really can do what you put your mind to.
Nice Kitchen! Looks spacious considering the size of transit connects
Impressive work 👏
Thank you! (:
❤❤❤❤❤ you are the best, without question.
wonderful job you look like such a wonderful and happy person God bless❤
I'm already waiting for your new bus, curious how you will renovate it 👌👌
From this 60plus grandma...GOOD JOB! Also mildly jealous, but that's another story for another time.
i’m so happy for you !!! the days of civic living are finally all paying off !!! go live your adventure, you deserve it
Thank you so much, Amy! (:
Hopefully you still doing good looks like you doing better keep it up you got this fr 💯💪👏
Amazing job, very cute and fancy, just like u nikita......
My mom kicked me out at 17 with no vehicle and ima start traveling like u and hitting the nice streets on my motorcycle and dirt buke
Do it! Stay safe and stay sane! Best of luck on the journey, wherever it leads.
Nice van build Nikita, maybe look into a Dodge Promaster, cheaper than Sprinters and you can strand up fully.
I LOVE your van!!! I'm stationary now but will be back on the road soon. Maybe we will meet up somewhere. Mwah!!😘
Thank you, Monica! I'd love to see ya somewhere, sometime. (:
Very talented, smart, pretty too. Haven't watched u in a while, doing well. Cool
Thank you so much, Tom. (:
Thx
I think the cabinet should be covered with fabric to save weight and expense. Very impressed with your efforts. You are ready to graduate to a bigger one.
That’s what I was thinking too. And thank you!
show us how it works!! 👶
Love your smile
Thank you. (:
Swing through Michigan to pick me up and let our adventures begin 😂😂😂
REALLY KOOL BUILD
Thank you! (:
Amazing work 👏 🙌 👌
Thank you!
She is ready to survive a walking dead episode. EMPOWERED
Haha thank you! I like to think I’m resourceful and handy enough to make it through a few seasons. (:
Ugh-mazing thanks!
Thank you!
@@NikitaCrump this is my new goal in life keep posting please I need to learn everything I can
Great build!
Good job, it looks great
Thank you!
Gnarly!
says the girl who felt comfy in her car wanting a bigger van but love it how much you selling it for
how did the civic get so big??
I like the kitchen, but that's a high top one, because I wasn't able to get that amount of clearance in the shelf over the seats in my connect...
Thanks!
Ahh, yeah, I ended up liking the space less with the high top/shelf. It’s useful in many ways, but it makes the space feel much smaller. Or maybe I’m overthinking it, as usual. 😅
I have to admit: she’s way better than me. Nice job. So proud of ya!
Thank you! (:
She’s super cute
Badass misssssss lady!! Looks dope!
Thank you so much!
Very happy for u.
Thank you so much. (:
Is that Billie Webb in the background? Hi Billie!!! You're hilarious!
Haha it is Billie! 🙂
Nice simple build! good use of space. What is the length from the back of seat to back door. Thank you
Thank you (:
It’s about 5’ 7” or 5’ 8”
Great job!
Thanks!
Why are you selling your van??
I explained in the video (:
Why you selling the van and not the car?
nice job!
That Is So Fucking Cool!! You Rock! I Wish I Could Say The Same! Right On!!
Thank youuuu! 😊🥰
Very cool
Bigger and better exclamation did you film this at Cal Expo LOL
Ya know, I’ve wondered what it’s like over there. I’ve never been.
(I hesitated to say “better” haha)
Ok sorry for being out of the loop.
Very impressive. Nice job. I been thinking about doing this for a while now. Are you selling your van for a bigger one?
Thank you! And yes, I am. (: Hoping for a high-roof Transit.
@@NikitaCrump Hope you are able to get it.
Wait is your van the same model as the Gabby van?
It is
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Tylerrrrr! Hi!
I’m ready for bigger things 🙄
Awesome! I'm highly considering buying a 2011 XLT to convert. It has 150k tho, which scares me a bit. How did your engine run? How was the power and acceleration in the mountains? Steep inclines?
That I recall, it ran great except on a rare occasion, it would stop accelerating. It’d only maintain the current acceleration power. So if it happened when I was going up hill, I’d gradually lose speed all the way up whatever mountain. 😅 Again, this was rare, but it did happen multiple times. I know others who had a Connect and never spoke of an issue like this.
I’m trying to remember how many miles mine had. I think once I was done with it, it was around 130K ish. When I was shopping, it was important to me to get a lower mileage one. I believe mine started out with about 90K which I felt more comfortable with than the more common ~160K+ ones I’d see for sale.
It had some get-up. Plenty of power. I had a couple random issues: a hole in the floor from either old age or a spill (a permanently placed round piece had become gooey and easily removeable) had to seal that up, window switches went out and had to be replaced, check engine light permanently on, really squeaky doors (I learned the hard way that you shouldn’t lubricate them to cure that (it does cure the squeak but causes the door to not maintain it’s placement - it just swings back closed on you when ya want it open, unless the angle of the van is in your favor)).
Overall, I’d say it was good! Had some used-vehicle flaws, but it worked. (:
@@NikitaCrump im thinking abt doing a cross country trip in my high mileage 2013 but not sure if it can handle the passes with about 8500 elevation that i would have to travel through. What type of hills/elevation were you driving when your car cut out or??? Im nervous but enticed to do it so idk!!
Are you selling the van as is and starting from scratch in the new one?
I am!
Is that a mini microwave on the counter? if yes... must get one! thank you
Idk why she didn’t answer but it is a toaster oven. I think it’s part of the dash mini line
I 😍😍😍😍 the trash can… 🤘🏼
I’m thinking of buying a connect as well, how many miles were on yours when you got it?
I believe 116K
Yes... But does it have a carbon monoxide detector ;) HAHAHAHAHAHA!
pretty sure she does have one!
Hey, don’t be playa hatin’
@@NikitaCrump I am all for your travels, It's good to watch you succeed! But I will forever remember that you put a carbon monoxide detector in your car because you'd thought you would suffocate. :) I honestly don't remember much about it, except it was hilarious when you realized. :0
what is that cute little yellow thing on your counter???
It's a teeny "oven" made by Dash!
Can you please share the name of the mini toaster oven? The link to Amazon doesn't work. TIA!
I think that may be because they don’t have it on Amazon anymore; I can’t locate it. It’s by “Dash” (:
@@NikitaCrump gosh, this looks not complete without shower/closet room. I guess it's pretty uncomfy to search for the place to wash and poo everytime
Are you still living in the civic why not live in van ?
Wait did I miss the video of your selling your car? How much was this van?
The van is $14k
I didn’t sell my car - I still live in it! (Would probably never sell it 💘)
@@NikitaCrump I’m curious why you built the van but you choose to continue living in your civic? I’ve been watching your videos periodically for a while now. This is something I’ve been wondering. I haven’t seen all of your videos so I’m not sure if you’ve already addressed this. I really like the idea of this lifestyle and I wish you the best! Sending love from Maryland ~♥️
No burp this vid?
Hello, do u speak russian ?)
So you now have a van and no longer live on a car
Nooo, haha did you watch the video? Or read the description? Or check my socials?
Plz tell me you have an only fans!