VAN LIFE BUILD: Getting Back Modern Day Luxuries
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2020
- Two weeks ago we moved into our unfinished Sprinter Van Conversion without running water or electricity. While we love living in our tiny house it will be a heck of a lot easier to van life with some of these modern-day luxuries ►SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video bit.ly/2DDSUgu 💜
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After a long 15 weeks of this VAN LIFE BUILD project, we are living in our 170 Sprinter Campervan and are readjusting to tiny living! But, after this week's LONG list of things to do we are hoping that life will be easier. Running water ✔️ Electrical System Started ✔️ and we're close to some luxury!
A big thank you to Battle Born Batteries battlebornbatteries.com/ for helping us out with a brand new electric system. With 6 x 100 amp-hour lithium-ion batteries and a 5000-watt inverter we can live off-grid for WEEKS at a time!
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Get Caught up on this Van Life Build Project:
Building Off-Grid Tiny House During Pandemic bit.ly/2Y0KGIJ
VAN LIFE BUILD: Insulating Off-Grid Tiny House bit.ly/2C5v3Y0
VAN LIFE BUILD: Framing our Off-Grid Tiny House bit.ly/2zufvMq
VAN LIFE BUILD: Full Bathroom w/ Indoor Shower & Toilet bit.ly/2CtCzfi
How Did We Get Here?
Abandoning our Van in Africa bit.ly/2Kff0HT
After an incredible 3 years of living, working, and traveling in our self converted Sprinter Van we made the very tough decision to abandon it in Africa to take a rescue flight back to Canada. As it has for all of us this global pandemic has flipped our world upside down. When our Prime Minister announced that he was sending repatriation flights over to Africa to pick up Canadians who were stuck (due to border closures) we consulted with friends and family closest to us and realized that in this time of crisis we should be back in our home country. Halting our dream of driving around the world was a hard pill to swallow which is why we knew we needed a big project to keep our mind + body busy while social distancing back here in Toronto. Enter building an off-grid tiny house on wheels!! This is going to be our 3rd time converting an empty cargo van into a campervan and we are both excited and nervous to take on this project. We want this build to be the ULTIMATE OFF-GRID VAN 🚐
Tour the renovations we've done to our self converted sprinter van:
VAN TOUR after 2 years living in our TINY HOUSE on wheels bit.ly/newvantour
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Who are we?
We're Eamon and Bec, a Toronto-based couple who live full-time in our self converted Sprinter Van!! SUBSCRIBE for wanderlust travel, behind the scenes of what it's really like to live in a van, and videos all about the yummy vegan food we make + eat! VAN LIFE COUPLE.
Our goal here is to inspire you to chase after your own dreams however big (or small... tiny homes anyone?) they may be! We hope to create a community of like-minded, positive individuals who will grow to love and support one another on their own journeys.
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Happy Sunday lovely people! Eamon and I have thought long and hard about merch for YEAAARS and we are now thinking about it very seriously. We would LOVE your feedback here... what would you love to see us create? What would you love to wear? Any design ideas? Colours? Any and all ideas are welcome 💜
:00 I wanna see so much from you guys! I would like to see a few head accessories and maybe bracelets n jewellery? But some simple designs on shirts etc just amazing alone! 💖
add a microwave oven convenction
Chaiwala brand t-shirts/long sleeved shirts. Hoodies as well !
Love you guys! Stay safe! God bless :)
With global warming and hotter summer, we need some fun and cool hats, any ideas?
Bob is such a darling when he
said, "I need to read the instructions first". What a
useful and thorough guy.
We are lucky to have Bob in our lives!
@@eamonandbec You surely
are. He has a very good heart.
Also he enjoys heliping you
both, as you are both far from
lazy. This van build is going
to be super. Hot water showers
and the works.
1 11 I agree, Bob and Eamon know what they are doing. Smashing it!💪👌
That’s true❤️❤️
Eamon & Bec ❤️❤️
Bob organising screws made me feel happy. He’s my spirit animal.
I know right
same haha
Amber Price same here...😂
Bob is awesome! Everyone needs a Bob!
Same
If I complete something that’s not on my list, I absolutely will add it to the list just so I can cross it off 😆
Hahah I totally do this too!!
I feel like such a weirdo for being the apparently only person who appreciated Becs shapely butt. I need a work out routine Lolol
Good work on the van!
I was about to comment!! She’s packing 🍑
I literally came to the comments to find more butt comments but nope lol. So thanks for this one haha
You’re not the only one :)
but the question is “do they place those shots intentionally or not” 🤔
Definitely not the only one. hahaha I couldn't help but notice.
She is really pretty. On their Instagram she has these jeans and her bum looks sooo nice in them. They had workout videos for a little bit. I think they do a lot of yoga and HITT.
"Do you remember the last video" Hahahha bob giving the shade!
When Bob said, “how’s that folks?!” I thought, aww, he’s talking to us! Hi Bob!
Bob is always thinking about you!
Eamon & Bec 🥰
Hahahahaha that’s funny yeah he was talking to us lol
“If you have a little patience and you’re well-fed...” Words for life, Eamon!
Can I just say, Rebeccas sense of style is AMAZING?! Would LOVE to see some sort of interior decorating videos where she styles other people’s vans/homes 🌻 and with Eamons building savvy you guys could literally have a makeover business!
I can’t believe that you guys will leave your office soon and we won’t be blessed with bob every video
It will be hard to leave Bob but we are so looking forward to getting back on the road.
@@eamonandbec Bob will always be with us in memory and in our hearts. Never forgotten
Graham Redpath he’s still alive? 😳
Still alive? What the hell you talking?
What happened to him?
😂🤣🤣😂. Bob to Eamon : "did you see the last video"?
😁
Can always count on dad to bring you back down to earth 😂
@@eamonandbec -That's what dads are for
Eamon : Ready?
Bob : No , i have to read the instruction
😂😂😂😂
Everyone needs a dad like Bob.
Haha
Eamon is going to have those instruction manuals haunting him now 😂
Hahah I know eh 😝
Ugh nothing makes me happier than waking up early and starting my sunday with yall ❤️
Awe you are so sweet Tay!! Hope you enjoy this week's episode 🤗
Happy Sunday to you!
"If you have a little bit of patience and you're well fed" hahaha oh man my husband can attest to the second part being VERY important.
Eamon and Bec - I’m a new subscriber but I’ve shamelessly worked my way through almost all of your content in a very short time. I have to tell you that your channel is in a class of its own. Each minute is magic. I have been feeling very stressed and your content relaxes me so much. I learn from you. I laugh with you. I’m inspired by you. I love your gentleness, your spirit of adventure, your kindness to all people - but especially each other. I love that you’re inspiring others to move their bodies and clear their minds. But your suggestions are never forceful or overdone. I LOVE Bob. I have been trying to follow a plant based diet for about 5 years. I keep starting and falling off again. I wish my partner was supportive like you are. Anyway, I look at recipes constantly and your cookbook is completely spectacular. Easy, but delicious. A beautiful rotation of meals that could get you through all on its own. It’s inspired me to start again and hopefully stick this time. Lastly, I bought your tea (Chai happens to be my favorite anyway.) Can’t wait to taste it! Love you both. Thanks for being rocksteady on all fronts! Love, Grace from Michigan ❤️
Hi Grace, thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us ❤️. We are SO happy to be a part of your life and are blushing at the thought of a big binge party of our content. Love hearing that you’re enjoying our recipes ... to be honest that book is the piece of creative work we are MOST proud of to this day. Especially if it’s helping people eat more plants 🌱. Sending you a big virtual hug!!
Bobs so cute I love him
Bob's got his own fan club at this point 😆
Everyone else's week feel complete? Mine certainly does 🤗
Awe thanks for making us a part of your Sunday routine Tamara!! Much love ❤️
Looks like your water is flowin'. I want to say a big thanks for putting Bec's tush in front of the frame more then once. It was magical. Bec is such a fine looking woman and the curve of her back side is something to be cherished.
Bob is the absolute best.
As far as merch goes, I would love to see comfy tanks, workout headbands, or comfy t-shirts. As far as colors go: black, grey or oatmeal.
BOB we LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUU
Haha I’ll be sure to pass that along!
I'm never early but I always make it at some point Sunday morning.
Bob was great with that reminder to actually read the instructions without being too snarky. LoL
So glad the water came right on with no leaks the first time!
Water and power - life in the van can begin!
Amazing work and everything looks beautiful.
Thanks! Hope we can get back on the road soon!
I love bob he reminds me of my grandpa and it makes me smile
i love how eamon and bec always take time to like and reply to comments not many you tubers do that (btw i love you and your videos) love from brighton in england !💓
Thanks Sylvie! 💜 Your comments are important to us! Hope all is well in Brighton!
My sons name is Brighton!
Bec, I don't know how you do it but you have the most beautiful skin. It's just perfect, no blemishes no cellulite. Girl most of us could only dream of such gorgeousness.
I noticed that too on close ups of booty in short jeans. 👌🏻
Clean vegan eating helps.
@@veganfromvenus oh absolutely, it also has to do with genetics.
Omg, yes!! She’s absolutely stunning 😍👌🏼
You guys should do two videos a week. I feel many would like to watch much more than just a video a week.
You guys are so funny at times, it’s wonderful to see people having fun and even laughing at them self instead of bitching all the time, your doing a wonderful job and your going to enjoy your new up dates, have a wonderful life ,be safe and happy,
When I see a video from eamon & bec that's longer than 25mins I get soooo happy 😊 ❤️
Awe thanks Cas! Felt like it may be a bit too long but I'm glad to read this!!
Never too long! 🤗
3 minutes into video & had to make a comment .. bob’s the bomb 🥰.. ok now i’ll watch the rest 😉
Join the Bob fan club Nancy 😆
In my honest opinion, Bob is my favorite guy in the channel! It should be Bob, Eamon & Bec
Hard to believe they haven’t had a shower for a week but Bec looks that good, amazing. Eamon always looks like he needs a good bath. That said I watch a lot of UA-cam and hands down this is the best channel out there. Looking forward to next week. You are an inspiration to us all.
Been waiting all morning!!! So excited to watch with my cup of chai!!!!
Awe thanks for joining us today Monica!! Happy sipping + viewing ☕️
i am from Europe so its like 3pm, I have been refreshing the youtube page all morning for this
Awe thank you Hashir!! Hope you enjoy ❤️
Originally from Europe? Born
here? Where are you living Hashir. Greetings from
Switzerland.
Me too...Tenerife, the Canary Islands 🦎🌴
@@user-ot1jo2mp3h Czech republic
@@hashir556 Czech is a
difficult language to learn I
think. Enjoy your week Hashir.
I love that Bob was sorting all the pieces.
I’m glad you guys are back in the office only because we get to see bob ❤️❤️
Haha... I love when Eamon said "if you have a little bit of patience and are well fed you"... that's so Eamon and Bec!
Hahah you know us well Michelle!!!
I hope one day I find my buddy and we can have this much fun making out home together
Bob is a good man. He kept you guys on track. Maybe you should build him a home on wheels?
Thanks. Seriously love your content, you peeps rule. But you totally gave love and cash to Craig and aimee kinging it. Thats love. And support. You rock. Didnt think could love you more # stillwontpooopin yourloo
Hey Eamon and Bec! ❤️ Found you guys this month and have been binging all your vids ever since. Used to live a bit of 'vanlife' for a year last year in a Toyota Landcruiser! It was Danish firebrigade landcruiser from '87 and we popped on a rooftent and built in an interior. We drove from Amsterdam to Accra in a year (@africabywheels)! Had the best time in West Africa. We adopted a street dog which we found as a 4 week old puppy on a forest road in Sierra Leone, which has been amazing (she now lives with me in in Netherlands!🙌) We unfortunately broke up last year but I'm going strong and feeling good! Your vids are motivating me to get my own van and customize it myself, even if I'm single! I believe I can do it. Hope you can go to Morocco soon again and maybe we meet one day on the road, can't wait to be back on the road again too in my own van one day! Good luck with the rest of the van build and keep up the great work. Lots of love, Charlotte
Hi Charlotte!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story with us 💜. Sounds like quite the adventure!! And thank you for rescuing a little pup I know she appreciates her new life every day :):) Sending love!
I love how you're so kind to each to other. It matters. Well done on the running water!
We all love Bob!! He’s literally the best! ♥️♥️
You’re amazing Eamon! You just figure everything out! ....but thank God for Bob and the instructions! Bec, you must be so happy with this van!
That install footage turned out great!!😎😯 12:54
I think many appreciated that it was not done solo by Eamon but Becc joined in. :-)
Very instructional and informative. I had to replay a few times to fully understand.
I love both of your energy so much, makes my day every time. And the editing is amazing and fun!! 😍✨🌻🧡
Thank you Susi!!
I'm fairly new here. The thing that I love most aboout your channel is the firrst video I watched captured me with your undying 'zest' for life. You are doing what so many just dream about. I'm now 63 yrs old, recently retired due to cancer related issues,(I BEAT stage 3 lung cancer but unfortunatly the chemo and radiation beat me up pretty bad, lol). Our home will be paid in full in just under 4 yrs. At that time if things go as planned we will being doing a bus or van conversion and statting on a journey to see Gods art work. I had bought a used travel trailer from a friend for a project but in the end it was a bit more than I could handle so I was able to sell it to a young couple who are currently building it into a beautiful tiny house. It will be perfect for them starting out on their lifes adventure. I'm currently keeping my eyes open for a bus or a step van for converting. Maybe even concidering a used class C motor home. Guess if the 'right' opportunity comes up then we will know abit more of what kind of machine we'll be setting off in, lol. God bless and keep you both safe. Looking forward to watching your adventures unfold and wishing you nothing but the best life has to offer......
Bob is great! Everyone needs a friend like Bob!
I’ve just painted my bedroom and felt proud of myself. How a non-professional can install all of that plumbing blows my mind. From Britain, with awe.
Yay!! So relieved to learn that Trinity is doing great...phew ❤️🌸❤️
I was laughing when I saw Eamon putting on the second running board and said out loud to myself "How's he gonna get out now?" Yep, Eamon you need a mechanic's creeper! You never know how many times you will need to get under that van. :) Good job guys...I enjoy watching the show!!
#city hall...your channel is the ice cream of the crop when it comes to romantic...a marriage would only be the cherry on top...did you see Trent and Ally's wedding?...it was so simple and yet so romantic...the love was amazing...that's what we need in these times.. MORE LOVE....we can't get enough...so...yes..... bring it on!!.....especially since you are already married anyway.......to make it official before the world would be heavenly and angelic...you could do it private and publish it later....you two are a shining example of how to get it right....so...yes...#city hall...
The amount of joy y'all bring me, you'll never know
Not to be dramatic but i would die for Bob, what a man
I’ve been waiting all week for this and I’m so excited to see you guys back in the van!!!! I love you guys so much❤️
Thank you for the love Isabella!! We send it all right back to you!
Hi Eamon, Bec and Bob. We are 65 year old couple from the UK and we both love your vlogs. We are caravanners and are impressed with what you do in even less space than we have in our 7m long caravan. We started watching you on UA-cam from your “decision to get a van” vlog and are slowly making our way through each one, with a sneaky fast forward each Sunday to see how you are doing with the “new” van/home. Lovely to hear the update about Trinity, we were worried about her. Keep safe and keep blogging.
Another great show full of good energy, lots of fun and funnies. You two are so kind and thoughtful to each other. Way to make it last!
All the booty shots when installing the inverter made me really want to go plant based. 🤣
Trust me, plantbased is not a guarantee for that ;)
Mariah Ritenour a good life growing up in an affluent home AND..... GREAT genetics!
@@ch2821 Correct. Genetics plays a huge part... Using that as her base she also exercises and watches her diet.
In college I dated a woman with her figure. She didn't do a day of exercise in her life. Youth and genetics.
Loving this series so good to see the can come to life! Saw on Kinging it’s video that you brought them their new windshield for Chapitti! You two are so kind :)
I’m so happy to see this journey and bob again hope everything goes well!
Eamon is so smart and down to earth! Great job!
Easily the best part of Sundays ❤ hope you are all doing well
Thank you Celeste!!
Goodmorning eamon, bec & everyone else ❤️ happy Sunday ☀️
Happy Sunday Evelynn!
Happy Sunday 😊
Happy Sunday everyone. Have a glorious, victorious day!!
you’re so fortunate to have Bob, what a blessing!
Bob sorting the bolts is the cutest thing ever
I love the songs choices, you have such a great taste in music! excellent job!👏🏼
Thanks so much, we spend a lot of time looking for music so it feels good to get this comment.
I've been waiting all week for thissss!!! Favourite youtubers by a mileeee!!
Awe you are the best!! Thank you so much for the love!! We send it all right back to you 💜
"But if you have a little bit of patience and you're well fed" Buahahaha! Too true my friend, too true.
I've been waiting 6 every 10 minutes for a new video finally YESSS😆
Awe ahah new videos go live at 9am EST every single Sunday!! 😊
12:52 ... you're welcome. Highlight of the morning! :-) (but, more seriously, aren't you at all worried that some serious bounce on a rough road will be enough to get the inverter up off the lips it's sitting on? You might want to put something above the inverter to keep it from bouncing upwards...)
Yay! So excited for you guys!!
Just watched Kinging it and it was soo sweet of you lads helping them out and not even mentioning it. The sincerity of your kindness makes my heart full:)
12:22 Imonu (I’m going to) I love hearing local stuff like that 😆
Would you ever sell the layout or how to DIY this ur followers online? I just love the layout! also will u reveal total cost to do this build? I’ve been trying to figure out how to buy a sprinter van and that cost plus a build. I’d love to save up but I just don’t even know where to start with pricing it out.
Hi Laura! Eamon and I are actually thinking of putting together a blueprint of our van as we've had several questions about dimensions and how-to so stay tuned :). I'm not sure if we're planning on a cost breakdown for this van but we have one on here about our first van which is a great place to start because we were on a serious budget!
I’m also interested in this build’s price breakdown!!!
Eamon & Bec - not a budget for this one, then? Yay sponsors and freebies! 👌🥳
With the amount of ebegging thats contributed to this build I'm not sure how you would 'cost' it accurately
Yo any one else notice the sick Milwaukee set up? WHAT ARE YA PLANNING ON CHOP SAWING? A whole house?
I'm always so sad when the video ends. Keep it up y'all! I can't wait to see how happy you are once it's finished.
Good morning from Friendswood, Texas! Feeling the outer bands of Hanna this morning. Hard rain and high winds. Off and on today. You guys are a ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air! Casa B is rockin’ it!!! 😎🤙🏻✌🏻🏄🏼♀️
“Good thing this guy isn’t on hourly, huh?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahah the love of a son is like no other 😆
xD Lool
I've loved watching the van evolve and have learnt lots that i will hopefully use in my future van build. I can't wait for merch!!!
Thank you for being a part of the entire journey!!
So happy to see this upload!! Really needed this after a tough day ❤️
Always stay as you are guys - you brighten so many peoples’ days across the globe xx
You all make my Sunday mornings so much more enjoyable!! I look forward to this every week. 👏🏻
Sending love from South Africa ❤️✨
Sending love right back at you Emma 💜
Suid Afrika!!!
Me too 😊🇿🇦
I lived in Cape Town from
1984 - 1988. Greetings from
Switzerland.
Another south african 🌍☀️
i’ve never been this early before, these videos make my dayyyy
Awe thank you Ellen! Sending you a big virtual hug 💜
You guys are so much fun to watch.
Whenever I am stressed or upset you guys are so joyful, simple and calm it's lovely 🌺
1:08 I thought eamon was going to throw the table out 😂
you guys are so incredible, i hope one day to meet you if you come to Italy🇮🇹
We would love that!
I look forward to Sunday’s and watching the latest blog from you guys! The van is looking amazing and I love seeing how well you work together!
I love you guy's relationship and I totally love how Bob/Dad is so unbothered by everything 💕
Well, the word "schmeckt" sounds similar and actually means "taste" in German.
Haha niice!
more like tasty or not? 😊
super tasty 😊
I thought it is supposed to be "Schmuck" which means "neat" in German.
@@Akkaren79 also means jewelry... and in yiddish, it's a kind of coarse putdown . lol
12:53 😳😳🎂 CAKECITY...
I am so impressed as Eamon is up for the work and even if he has questions as to how, will work to get it done. Good Job.
Getting lots done. Very compact! Love it!
You two are so ridiculously beautiful! Impossibly beautiful!!!!
Aww, thanks so much Pamy!
Yeah I was noticing Eamon's eye color, this whole time I thought they were brown 🤫👁️. Both of you are gorgeous inside and out
I want to get my wife those teal plants your wearing in the beginning of the video! Where are they from?! Van looks amazing. Good job guys.
Hey Robb! They are from a company called Indigo Luna ❤️
@@eamonandbec Is that also were you're tops are from. I love them!
Would love to be able to support you guys by buying some merch. The best thing is, your viewers already know that your products will be well thought out, ethically sourced and be top notch quality. Some ideas of stuff I would like to see : Eamon and Bec or Chaiwalla logos on reusable canvas bags for groceries, mugs for drinking Chaiwalla Chai, logo stickers, van layout plans, yoga/workouts videos, yoga wear, linen clothing, all your Chaiwalla products including a new Chaiwalla chapstick...Chaip-stick! 😅
Evening Eamon&Bec, great to see your home getting kitted out! Batteries, water tank, inverter... Lot of weight back there! Sure she can handle it! All coming together nicely.
Health@Happiness 2U!... And Bob!
Phone bill: $65/month
Bob making me laugh in the morning: priceless
😂😂💕
Eveyrtime me and my bf watch together he gets so jealous of all your Milwaukee tools 🧰 🤣🤣
Love my Milwaukee tools!
Is it only me that think that they are the best couples for a very good team
❤️This was super fun. Thank you so much. 😁 I love that you gave Bruce the first bowl of water. My heart kind of blew up.💕
WHOOO you should come to england... if they ever build a bridge
We spent a few months in England last summer in our first van Trinity 💜
@@eamonandbec Great how did you like it? Yorkshire is the best part in my opinion haha
You should definitely come again