SECRET BATHROOM, LIGHTWEIGHT and RUSTIC.. (VAN LIFE EUROPE)
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- Опубліковано 10 кві 2024
- THE VAN BUILD IS ALMOST COMPLETE.. HIDDEN BATHROOM DESIGN - VAN LIFE EUROPE.. Yes, we have our van shower/bathroom.. Just waiting for the new loo to arrive :) Very exciting now folks as we just have the windows and a few finishing touches to go! Windows will be done professionally BTW ! That moving in vlog is happening very soon!! Stay tuned for some travel van life content soon:)
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Thankyou so much for watching friends🧡.. We are so dam close now😊.. Let us know what you think of everything and we’re alway happy to hear any suggestions, ideas you may have too😊.. Have a fantastic weekend.. Xx
Awesome job with your van guys , you can be proud. Take care .
dam or damn?
I honestly can’t think of anything to add, you both have worked so hard and rolled with the punches. Feel proud, you are almost on the road again! Yeehaw!
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Do you get near ship's chandlers? Yachts & small boats have a spring as a stay for the cupboard doors, when it's holding the door open it's straight & you pop it sideways to close the door, if you get it mounted exactly right it will also hold the door closed with its springiness. They're marine-grade stainless steel & they come with screw-on brackets attached.
When you say you are basic...I LOVE that. I'm dealing with a home reno and the designer keeps pushing granite and marble and 1000 dollar kitchen faucets and I tell them no...I don't want that. I want plain old subway tiles and plain old floor tiles and the faucet I have is only 2 years old and I thought it was expensive at $200. They don't get it!
Back to basics all the way! Good luck with yours 😊
How can they call themselves designers, if they can't work with what people ask for?
I loved watching those one day home renovation shows from UK, and one designer there, always completely messed up the assessment, meaning you could see on their faces at the reveal, that disappointed in shock kinda look.. 😅
What a lovely couple you are. Thank you for including us in your life. ❤️
awwwww, Thankyou so much for joining us☺️xx
Handles shmandles , use the holes, nothing to bang your head on ! Looking good guys❤
Hah, yeah we thought this but then we thought the wood will get grubby quite quickly being white..
@@theexPAWersvery grubby very quickly but if you have a circle of Hammerite round each they'll wipe off very easily.
@@theexPAWers Use some thick rope instead
That bathroom come shower makes ABSOLUTE sense...cracking idea that im sure will be copied by many...nice open van...great job x
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
Omg you 2 are such a joy to watch. I havent seen a husband and wife get along as cute as you 2 do. So much fun to watch. This van is going to look wonderful...i cant wait. And cant wait to start traveling. Keep up the good work guys ❤❤❤❤
Here is an idea. We have added a basket to the sliding step as an outside used dog poo carrier in case of there not being a bin. Don’t want it inside the camper 💩 Made from an old kitchen door basket and sprayed black.
Don't worry about the no handles and the like.. make an adventure out of hunting down the last of the detailed stuff.. like a treasure hunt. 🔍 You've got all the important core stuff figured out. What a Journey. Well done Dear Ones. 🎉❤ HOORAY 😅
awwwww, Thankyou.. Yeah we are so very close now to getting complete, just the last few finishing touches ☺️☺️xx
@@theexPAWersyou can use ribbon for temporary door handles till you get the "right" ones.
Aww you guys are such lovely people you deserve the adventures this fabulous van will bring. You’re so close now you can almost touch the finishing line.
I would put that blue behind the circles in your overhead cupboard just to give it a splash of colour guys xx
We thought about this idea actually so we’ll see 😊
The touches of royal blue look great. Hang in there. You'll soon be on the road.
Thanks, that’s what we hope😅
Put 2 permanent sides on the shower top, that the lids can rest against when lifted up! Then get a couple of (or 1 big one) of the plastic containers that will fit on top of the lids while travelling. You can then use them for extra storage space for clothes..towels etc. When you want to use toilet, shower, just lift them off and lift the flaps up as normal. The permanent sides will stop the containers from moving during travel! 👍😊
Good idea although we do have heaps of storage in the van already! But you never know we may need more so will keep your idea in mind 😊
I think it would have been hilarious if your walls of the pooper were lower. Then you would be sitting in there with this disembodied head sticking up talking to Nick while he brews coffee 😜🤪
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Haha, why not 😂😂.. Happy to poop in front of each other with a peg on the nose😂
Yes! A kiss at 20:36 actually did happen (after he couldn't get your attention even pawing your arm) . Wheeeee!
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Vinster out on his travels……..what a legend!!!!
Velton has got sooooo much to live up to! Enjoy guys, enjoy!
To think; by the time you have completed Velton, and learnt all your new skills, just think what you could do with that beautiful house you found up in the hills!
Would still be fun to see Sarah on a digger, sorting that road up to the house Nick! 😁👍
And!!!! You are selling yourself short guys,
You are more than capable of sticking the windows in Velton yourselves! It would be a giggle to see Nick stressing over it! Think of the footage guys! Think of the footage! 😁
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Yeah, we did like that place but too much work, we want an easy life after this.. Some land for sure but not with a massive house renovation to do! Thanks so much for watching..😁
hello wonderful people and dogs. I don't believe in perfection. I believe in good enough! You guys are are doing a great job on your new van home.
Thanks so much for watching..😁
You could just put holes in all the cupboard doors and surround them with rubber or something then you wouldn't need handles. You are doing great. What do you have to do with paperwork now? The fur babies know exactly which van to go in. Bless them.
We may still add holes to all those cupboard doors as well as the handles (down the line) we have to get the van approved as a camper now.. Should all work out ok 👌 cheers xx
You too are definitely punctual with y’all’s video. The van is magnificent looking I’m so happy that it’s all coming together. Great job you too!
Every Thursday! We never miss a beat, no weeks off😅
Almost there pawpeople. You must be getting so excited now you can see the end in sight. Can't wait to see you back on the road x
We can’t wait either 😊
@@theexPAWerstake a bag of tools & the parts & finish it on the road!
(Not painting & gluing though, that's a bit smelly)
Why not put webbing straps on the bottom of the cupboard doors as handles 😅that could hook onto hooks on the top of the cupboard frame work to hold the doors open. Save you having to use onee hand (or your head) to hold the doors open.
Great idea!
That's actually a very good and simple idea!
Great idea! We already got some handles busy aren’t sure about them now😂.. Nit sure what you mean by attaching them to the top of the frame work though 🤔
A small loop of webbing (it could be a colour matching your colour scheme) on the cupboard door at the bottom could be used to pull open the doors. When the door is open the loop could be used to attach to some type of hook on the ceiling or on the top frame of the cupboards. Hard to explain without a diagram.
Love the holes in the overhead doors, you don’t need a handle, you can use the holes 😁
One finger hole in each cupboard to use as an opener "handle".
Yeah that’s what we thought but then we thought they’d soon get grubby being white 😅
Looking good! I would be a bit embarrassed to go to the bathroom with my head sticking out of the hole. It doesn’t feel private but that is just me. Love those cute little doggies!
You got me choking on my drink there 😂! Maybe a hole to pop your head through with the lids shut 😂😅! A bit like the old-fashioned steam baths. Sorry, that just fired up my imagination and it cracked me up. Cheers 😂
😂😂.. There’s only Nick and I in the van and we are more than happy to use the loo in front of each other.. Also there will be a shower curtain you can pull around for privacy.. At the end of the day it’s a van!! A lot of folk don’t even have a bathroom at all! We certainly didn’t in Vinny and lived in that for years!
Yep, I get that, it was just when you were talking about using the loo with the lid down it made me smile 😊, and with your passion for mood lighting , it seemed like a perfect opportunity. Happy days 😊
Sara, I see you two are as fun as ever. You are really getting there with the van. Good for you!
I 've been wanting to tell you, I love the color of your hair, it's golden! I'm wondering what your plans are for it. Will you be letting it be smoother again.
Just a girl thing! 😊
Thank you! You are both so real and so much fun!
Enjoy your travels again.
Looking fabulous guys!! The blood, sweat & tears are really paying off now 🙌🏻 xxx
You should put a little computer hard drive fan in the toilet cubicle as an exhaust fan that you can turn on for #2’s 😆
Vans coming together nicely....go for the dark...or black window's...our had dark ones in when we got the van...ideal for privacy...infact I can sit on my bench seat look out...wave to people...pull funny faces... and they are none the wiser...so ideal for your Dad Dancing Sarah and Nick...😂...
Haha, yeah definitely want tinted windows for sure! Thanks so much for watching..😁
I am layed in bed in a French aire on way back from a visit to Central Portugal, watching you two. Love your weekly vlogs. Your Nearly there.
We’ll be heading to CP on our way to the UK after the build is done.. Love it there 😊
Can't wait to see you totally moved in. I do think you'd like struts for those upper cabinets. You can always make changes kater💙❤️🩵🩵
That’s the plan! We can change things when on the road, just need to get the main van done now 😊
Hi Guys
If you watch a vlog from The Jammy Gits on UA-cam they have a shower in their van in the middle of their kitchen.
They used plastic conduits joined at the corners with 4 clips to make a shower rail,I reckon this would work perfectly in your van.
Jonny
I also saw some van lifers who use a hoola hoop they they string up for showers. Brilliant.
We use a hula hoop in Vinny and it worked really well, something simple for sure! Will check out the jammy Gits 😊
Van is looking good. Always a treat to see the doggies :)
I love the blues and green theme. Cannot wait to see the finished results.
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The bathroom design is brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! So excited for the finish!
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
You disappeared from my feed and I couldn’t remember your channels name so I’ve got catching up to do, good to see what you’re doing with the new van 🌟
Nice one Nick and Sarah, it’s really coming along. Fingers crossed you can find the right windows at the right price. Can’t wait to see it all when you’re finished. You’ve come a long way!!! Lovely to see the little doggies well and happy. See ya next week xx
Thankyou so much ❤️ x 😊
Well, Charlie and Dizzee seem to approve of the new van, so that’s the main thing! 😂❤ looks good 🐶
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You've accomplished so much! I can't wait to see the final reveal. 😊👍
Thankyou so much ❤️ x
Thin shower curtains are you friend, because they dry quickly and don’t smell as a consequence. It’s looking good. The shower is great, I saw someone in the US with that concept, they used a hola hop to put the curtain too, which they’d cut a piece out of to make smaller, rejoined with a dowel, then sealed around with some heat shrink stuff, then attached with a metal wire with a hoop on the end, so that it could attach to a hook on the ceiling. Enjoy.
Thanks for the tips ❤.. We did use a hula hoop in the old van for shower and it works great.. 😊
Your determination through all difficulties and seemingly insurmountable problems is quite inspiring, well done, you two 👏👏
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
you guys are so down to earth, I love it!! One of my favorite u tube channels!
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
It's getting so exciting now 🤠... And my wife has just tried on her #vanwife t-shirt (a birthday present). She looks fab in it.
Glad she like the T-shirt😊.. Thanks for the support and have a great weekend 😊
you can always just use shower film for those windows-applied with water.
Where is the Piano going to go??? Great vid guys, not much to do now! 🥰
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Hey guys and fur babies…wow! The van builds looking fantastic! Can’t wait till it’s painted and finished, it’s so exciting…much love from 🇬🇧♥️
Thankyou so much ❤️ x
What a journey you’ve been on it’s fantastic. Let the travels begin x
Not long now 😊
You'll be set now you've got a shower , well done guys , and Vinnie looks ok as well ✌️
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Nearly, nearly there. 🎉🎉
Looking good, guys. 👏👏
Next week finish 🤔
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Yay.. Not long now 😊
I laughed when you said about the mattresses being hard. I drove to the beach one day , climbed into the back, sat down on something REAALY hard and for a split second I thought someone had been in and stolen my mattress and I was sitting on the wood!! It was just cold!
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So close to done! Your bathroom is so unique, really keeps the van open and spacious. I really like the long rug, need one for our camper van😂. You two should be very proud of the awesome job you’ve done.
Thanks so much!😁
For the life of me I couldn’t figure out what you were doing with that bathroom ….I get it now….very cool and it does keep an open and airy feel. You guys are so creative😘😘😘
awwwww, Thankyou so much ☺️xx
I love the touches of that lovely blue carpet
Thanks. 😁
All very exciting. Can’t wait to see you moved in and on the road again. Have a great week xxx
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Great vlog again guys. Nice to see you taking the old guy out for a run Sarah, it'll do Vinster some good too. Its all looking really good now, the windows will make such a difference, and finish it off really well.
A great job, well done. 👏 👋🇺🇦🇪🇺
Thankyou so much Geoff, almost there now ❤️ x
Thanks guys you're nearly there! Love the turquoise cushions and other splashes. Take care. Jo in France 🇫🇷
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Good find for the poles. Shower unit is great. You guys have done awesome work. ❤K
Thanks so much for watching..😁
Great work you two. So looking forward to you being released from the build and getting some fun time in. Not that I haven’t enjoyed your pain in the van build, the result of which is fantastic, I just think you deserve a break. It’s been endless what with all the Vinny issues then this being a much bigger job than you anticipated. So much for people’s idea that can life is a breeze. Fantastic and I think your doggies will be delighted to get back on the road too! ❤
Can’t wait to get this all done and the paperwork done as a camper, we will feel free again and it’s going to be fab 😊
Velton is looking 👌 great . Hugs to Charlie & Dizzy ❤❤❤❤
Snagging is the term I believe - great word!
Thanks so much for watching..😁
Hi guys!
Thanks for sharing your latest update, Glad to see Vinny getting a run out, I bet he needed to do some leg stretches beforehand.
We are so envious of your DIY stores there compared to the ones back here in the UK, it’s so difficult to get decent products for the Van without paying over the odds.
All the best,
Zoe, Malish and Keeva the Pickle.
Hard surface to sleep on = good for your back? Well... if only... my fysio told me (years of horrble pain in my back) o.k. so.. if lying on the floor relaxes your body then YESS you need a hard mattress. If not: memory foam for instance will do the trick! Did it ever! Slept on memory foam like a baby! So. Its not as black/white as you put it. Hope this helps (viewers)
I like the short bathroom. Gives a spacious open appearance compared to a normal full height one.
Thankyou so much, that’s the plan❤️ x
We've never built a van so I don't know what I would be like, probably stressed impatient and bad tempered, it's so exciting nearly done, you have done such a fantastic job, let the travels begin, soon anyway., we've loved watching the build seeing if all come together, see you next week hopefully a couple of steps nearer , love to the furbabies..
Thanks Tracy ❤.. It’s very hard doing this and even harder trying to make videos doing it 😂😂.. Not long now!
Cabinets! Ugggg, I feel your pain. (Especially when one drops the last perfect size screw, arg! Where da fudge did it go?!!!) I spent last 2 days fussing with a cabinet that swings open and has a spice rack on the door. Of course I put the hinges on the wrong side, so a few "Do Ova"! Weather here is in the 90'sF and I have no shade...BRUTAL!...oh and the big monster horse flies are coming out. (Did you know they work in teams as one is in front distracting and the other comes from behind and extracts, OUCH!) And YES, moving in a soap dispenser and a rug counts as moving in! You Got This! Wheeee! 👏👏👏
😂😂.. Great message! Good luck with your work.. Thanks so much for watching..😁
It’s great to see the van almost finished. You must be so excited about getting back on the road 😀
Oh yes! So exciting 😊
It was nice to see you both back in vinster it was like the good old days on the road❤
It's really coming together now. I'm looking forward to seeing the windows done. Let's hope you can find somebody to do it quickly enough for you guys 🙏 looking forward to seeing you next week❤😊 Steve in Neverending Wet Wales🌧😫🏴
Thanks Steven 😊❤
It is all looking so great!! I know how you feel about visiting Obramat and Leroy Merlin! We are always doing improvements on our villa and seem to spend our life there! 😂❤️
😂😂.. It’s like a second home now😂😂
I like your Swiss cheese cupboard! The van looks great- well done. Looking forward to your travels. X
Thanks so much! 😊
Good job guys 👍 I hope you manage to get the windows sorted soon. Have a good week xx
Thankyou so much ❤️ x
Great job❤
Lovely video too watch both 🥰🥰
It is so beautiful ♥️
Loving the van ❤
Almost there it’s fabulous 🎉🎉🎉🎉
19:08 Just your luck to get a seized calliper on a trolly too! 🛒 🔥
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Van looks amazing guys!! Top vlog as always 👌🏼
nice going
Love the van .well done ✔️ 👍
Van is looking great cant wait to see the windows in xxx
Will be ordering the windows today!! 😊
Love your van conversion. It's built with Love ❤❤ xx
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
Hi guys done a great job on the van not long now to you both hit the road ,all coming together now much love from Scotland 🦴🦴🐾🐾👌👍❤️🚐🚐
Yeah not long now😅.. Thanks so much for watching..😁
The blue area. Install a net. You can put bathroom supplies in it. Without interfering with the doors. Amazing job! Love it all ❤
That’s a good idea ❤
Nice job. Can hardly wait for the final reveal.
Almost there now😊
Everything is absolutely perfect. Well done ❤❤🐶🐶
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
It's going to look fab xxxx
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
So excited for this! Love the door you showed us on Instagram ❤
Love watching the van build really enjoy it xx
Savour these last few weeks. 😉
Interesting how fun the textiles in vinny are, fun.
Great video guys looking forward seeing the next one 👍
Thanks 👍
Always so much fun watching U two! U make the best videos.
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
Loving the Van guys, great work.
Thankyou so much ❤️ x
Love the bathroom, brilliant idea.
Thank you! 😊
Great work and it’s coming together nicely 🎉
Soon be on the road to new adventures 🥳
Atb John 🏴
Great vlog! A great shame about all those people who love your videos but don't subscribe? Maybe the word 'subscribe' frightens people? Many think think that it involves great commitments, but of course it doesn't and it's the least anyone can do if they are enjoying your vlogs as much as I do. Have a great weekend!😊
Yeah for sure, subscribe seems like a big commitment I suppose but like you say it really isn’t at all and really helps us out 😊
Love everything!💕💕💕
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
Nick, building out a van is like birthing a baby, you forget the strain instantly you have your creation in your arms, or on the road 😅😊
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Thank you.
Love watching you guys! My kind of happy funny adventurous people!
Back to proper adventures soon!! 😅
Looking good guys 👍✌️
Thankyou so much ❤️ x
Fab progress and looking great. Guess you could put your own tint on the windows. So close to hitting the road. Well done x
Hi guys, loving the build, have loved watching it all.. won't be long now until the end of it..then you can take a well earned rest, and start your travels once again..loved it all..😊😊
Congratulations you have done a brilliant job it's lovely. Hope you have amazing adventures to come xx
Thankyou so much ❤️ x 😊