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$8,000 BUDGET VAN TOUR! Van Life Couple DIY Sprinter Van Conversion 170” 

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We hope you enjoyed this van tour of our $8,000 "budget luxury" Mercedes sprinter van conversion. Learn how we built this van in 16 weeks for $8,000:
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BUDGET VAN BUILD PLAYLIST:
Van Tour: • $8,000 BUDGET VAN TOUR...
Buying a Van (Financing, Insurance & More): • Buying a VAN to Live I...
Maintenance & Demolition: • Van Life Sprinter Main...
MaxxAir Fan Installation: Coming Soon
Window Installation: Coming Soon
Van Insulation: Coming Soon
Solar & Electrical: Coming Soon
Bed Platform: Coming Soon
Kitchen Cabinets: Coming Soon
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WHO ARE WE?
We're Becky and Austin, an American couple who converted a 2010 170" Mercedes Sprinter van into a tiny house on wheels to travel full time on a budget. We left our jobs and spent 4 months in 2020 designing and building a completely DIY campervan conversion. In 2021, we lived the #vanlife for almost a year to #travel to almost all of the US National Parks.
On this channel we're all about sharing details - money included - because we know how helpful it is to learn how long things take and how much they cost! We're creating these videos as a resource to help others afford and create their own vanlife, so if you have any questions, just drop them in the comments. #vanbuild #campervan #budgetvanbuild #vanconversion
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Van Overview
00:52 Entryway & Floors
02:32 Bulkhead Door & Insulation
03:57 Water System
05:26 Kitchen & Storage
10:50 Couch & Slide-Out Table
13:39 Bathroom/Toilet
15:19 Lighting & Electrical
16:40 Bedroom & Walls
19:44 Windows, Fans & Safety Features
22:25 Shower & Garage
22:52 Solar System
24:08 Propane System
24:52 Cab

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Комментарии : 166   
@KnightMD
@KnightMD Год назад
This is a great build with many smart decisions... That said, I think the cabinet between the fridge and the bed should have been a shower/bath. Big quality of life changer.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks! We appreciated having the extra storage space, but we get that other people would rather have a shower. That would have taken up much more space than the tall cabinet, which was not worth it to us.
@LordofStormsEnd
@LordofStormsEnd 3 месяца назад
I’m working on a similar van design and after being in a smaller van that couldn’t support a shower I still prefer the gym method of showering, gives you a reason to leave the van and be around people 😂
@ohmcintyre2067
@ohmcintyre2067 2 года назад
This is a really nice build. Everything you need, perfectly designed!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thanks a ton!
@Ms.Frankenbuilder
@Ms.Frankenbuilder 2 месяца назад
Nice job, well thought out. Subscribed.
@lorraineajg2076
@lorraineajg2076 2 года назад
Well done. You should both bed really proud of what you have achieved especially at that budjet. Good luck on your travels. It's great to be able to follow you from the outset. Keep on keeping it real it's your best asset. Love from the UK
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thank you Lorriane, we really appreciate your kind words and support 💙😊
@alisong2328
@alisong2328 Год назад
I love this! It’s very well-organized and bright, and it looks very cozy and comfortable. The safe with a charging station is a great idea.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks so much Alison! The chargers in the safe made keeping everything charged and organized (and secure) sooo easy 😊
@TheSavvyCouple
@TheSavvyCouple Год назад
What an awesome van build! Great video Becky!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks Kelan!! 💙
@SteveAudra
@SteveAudra 2 года назад
Nice job with the build! We love that you were so resourceful and kept costs down. We have tried to do the same with our build. It's taken us quite a bit longer to finish our build though! After more than two years, we're finally getting ready to do a tour of our "finished' van. We look forward to seeing what you guys do next!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thanks friends! 💙🥰 We're looking forward to seeing your van tour video!!
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Год назад
Unless you are just copying what everybody else is doing two years sounds right
@SteveAudra
@SteveAudra Год назад
@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath We've definitely taken our time and we're actually glad. It's allowed us to travel and figure out what we really need!
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Год назад
@@SteveAudra I’m 17 months in and still changing how I am doing my bed(s). If you wanna do this really fast you basically have to copy what someone else did which doesn’t interest me
@harriethunter8910
@harriethunter8910 Год назад
Love your van. Greetings from Australia and looking forward to seeing your adventures on here. Safe travels
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thank you Harriet!!
@evelyndunn50
@evelyndunn50 Год назад
Great video love the safety alarms. Enjoy your travels.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Safety is important to us 😊 Thanks for watching Evelyn!
@user-pl4ot1if9v
@user-pl4ot1if9v 6 месяцев назад
Very well thought out. Love the style.
@kingrafferty
@kingrafferty 2 года назад
Great van! Met you guys at the beach parking lot in Ptown last year. You talked about building another one. Way to go! Safe travels.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
It was great meeting you out on the road Joanne!
@genegarbaccio9491
@genegarbaccio9491 9 месяцев назад
Impressive video Austin!
@michaelhodge4217
@michaelhodge4217 Год назад
great build lots of thought went into this one. you guys gave me many good ideas thanks.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
So happy you enjoyed it Michael!
@eprohoda
@eprohoda 2 года назад
very fantastic footage.
@Followmikey
@Followmikey Год назад
Great video! I like the sliding door feature separating the cab!!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Pretty cool, right! Glad you like it! 🤗
@elainelipscomb1476
@elainelipscomb1476 Год назад
Great build.Enjoy and stay safe on the road🎉
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thank you Elaine! 💙
@NoteFromSELF
@NoteFromSELF 3 месяца назад
I like that you kept the ceiling plain white. All the wood slats that seem to be the trend remind me of the displays at GAP and Old Navy.
@ExploreThe50
@ExploreThe50 2 года назад
Very impressive build!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thank you! 💙
@jbird8847
@jbird8847 Год назад
Thank you for the tour of your home. I really appreciated not only your thriftiness but also you sharing the sourcing such as the sink at a yard sale, windows at a salvage yard ect. The simplicity yet high functionality is very impressive. If I were to make one comment it would be about the window tinting. Make sure to check the laws in the different states because they vary greatly in the allowable tint and the enforcement. Great video and you just got another subscriber 👍
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks for your comment! We definitely were aiming for a simple yet functional build. As for the tint, we decided it was worth the risk since it gets sooo hot in the front of a van due to the huge windows. Luckily we didn't end up having any issues on the road as we traveled through 40+ states! 😊
@lawrencedavidson6195
@lawrencedavidson6195 Год назад
Nice build, i love it!! Greetings from Jamaica.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks for watching Lawrence 💙
@toyalee3721
@toyalee3721 Год назад
Love this build … simple but have everything you need
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
That's exactly what we were going for Toya, thanks! 💙
@tinymission7821
@tinymission7821 Год назад
That’s a great van build. I love the bulkhead door and the way you made it flow with the space. The big unseen cost of course is the time spent building out your van/home. Even if you allowed a super conservative $10 hr. In time you still hit another $11,000 in labor costs. This is something that outsiders looking in never seem to understand. They just ask if you’ll build them one. Give them a $25,000 labor bill and see if they are still interested. I could see myself very comfortable in your conversion. You both did a truly amazing job.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
The bulkhead pocket door is one of our favorite features of the space, I just loved how it made it feel like a studio apartment instead of a vehicle. Great point, we dedicated a lot of time to this build in order to save money, but the value of that time was not included in our overall costs.
@jacquelinegarrison8277
@jacquelinegarrison8277 Год назад
Thanks for sharing. You two are so creative. Have a nice journey!:)
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
You're so welcome!! 💙 Thank you for your kind words.
@benjaminrush4443
@benjaminrush4443 Год назад
Great DIY Budget based on KIS. Has everything. Kudo to you. Thanks.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Simplicity was our goal! Definitely helped keep the budget down and build short 😊 Thanks for watching!
@briannajackson7724
@briannajackson7724 Год назад
Very nice n simple build ❤️
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks Brianna ❤️
@richardmontena1353
@richardmontena1353 2 года назад
simple yet complete
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
That was the goal 😊
@mikemanjo2458
@mikemanjo2458 2 года назад
Amazing!!! Great job! Beautiful home! ❤️🙏🏻Jane in SC Safe travels!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thank you Jane, we're very proud 🥰
@mikemanjo2458
@mikemanjo2458 2 года назад
@@Lifepothesis You definitely should be!❤
@peterschultzvinter4811
@peterschultzvinter4811 2 года назад
Like the details of their explanations.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thank you Pete, we hope the details help others who are interested in building or buying a campervan. We learned a lot from other RU-vidrs when we were planning our build.
@bassguitarbill
@bassguitarbill 2 года назад
Cool stuff
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thank you! 💙😊
@maribelvaldes6527
@maribelvaldes6527 Год назад
👌 todo muy bien organizado felicitaciones 👏
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Gracias Maribel!
@Not_A_Tourist
@Not_A_Tourist Год назад
Very nice build. I've got the max air fan with the remote, the remote was cool for about a month, and now I don't think I've touched it in like a year.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Good to know how it's worked for you.
@adrianmorris3772
@adrianmorris3772 Год назад
Great build. Greetings from Adrian in Sheffield South Yorkshire England.🤗😺
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thank you for watching Adrian 💙
@vickystevens6123
@vickystevens6123 2 года назад
I love it it is really nice very well designed. Y'all did a great job congratulations. Maybe I could find somebody when I retire and I get me something like this too design mine so it's specific for me. But I like a lot of the things that you have in there
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thank you Vicky! It's great to be able to customize your van to your own preferences and needs 😊
@vickystevens6123
@vickystevens6123 2 года назад
@@Lifepothesis I like it that it wasn't that expensive but it looks so nice and so functional and a lot of room in there for such a small space. Thank you for sharing your video I will make sure that I hang on to your video that way when I get mine done I can have some ideas. I wish that you have happy and safe travels and I hope to see more of your videos I subscribed
@leviteeler1629
@leviteeler1629 2 месяца назад
Great video .So far how do you like the freight liner .How did you figure out the electric System and the different parts you need .DC wiring is so different to me as I’m use to AC . Question on how did you install the 12 volt accessories? Thanks? Last question any problem getting partsfor freightliner since it is discontinued.
@17th_Street_Preacher
@17th_Street_Preacher Год назад
Some folks spend $50k..you done good!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thank you, we're proud of what we accomplished on a budget 😄
@monikastep5711
@monikastep5711 Год назад
Looove your couch cushion cover idea! you should trademark it ;-) I'm gonna steal the idea first :)
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks Monika, we're glad it was helpful to you 😊
@NoteFromSELF
@NoteFromSELF 3 месяца назад
I have also thought it makes more sense to use just the filtered atee tap without a bigger faucet.
@michelesfibers
@michelesfibers Год назад
Great build and video. Can you share how deep your kitchen cabinets/counter top is? I love your layout. The only change I think we would make for us, actually 2, is I prefer our bed east to west but we are both short! Also we would probably make the toilet either in the couch or as a pull out from under the sliding table. Our thoughts on a toilet is that we, as older people, need in the night place to pee and would probably use it for #1 all the time unless emergency. You did a great job with your build and with your explanation of your choices.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks so much! The countertop is standard depth, 24". Our countertop came from Ikea and we didn't modify the depth at all. In our next build we will definitely make the toilet easier to access and will get a composting toilet instead; totally agree with your ideas for the toilet location/access!
@joeyt684
@joeyt684 Год назад
Really enjoyed the video! I was wondering what pump you used for your kitchen sink? Most of the ones I've seen are meh. Yours is more substantial.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Hey Joey! This is the one we used: amzn.to/3VRPWJP
@darrellfort1668
@darrellfort1668 Год назад
vanlife4ever!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
🙌🙌🙌
@thomasucc
@thomasucc 7 месяцев назад
Love the clean European look
@BenjaminHansen
@BenjaminHansen 4 месяца назад
21:00 A note about the fantastic fan, the remote control units are not able to open the lid part way. So with the remote, the lid is either all the way up or all the way down. I think there is an option to manually turn a knob, but the one I installed was too far for me to reach. Your choice of a manual one was good for your application.
@michaelmueller6833
@michaelmueller6833 Год назад
Love the van, just noticed though if you hit something head on those knife are ganna come flying to the front, I’d use it without the knifes or try and and lock them down better when you travel
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
We never had any issues with the knives and are also protected by the bulkhead door.
@TheWanda047
@TheWanda047 Год назад
❤❤love it❤❤
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thank you 💙😊
@celiamitchell4969
@celiamitchell4969 Год назад
I'm so impressed. How do you know about these things? I want to learn all the details. Sorry to be a pest but I'm so blown away.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks Celia! Austin is an engineer so he went to school for a lot of this but we also learned a lot from watching RU-vid tutorials and doing trial and error. We are releasing videos covering our entire van build process from start to finish so please subscribe to follow along 😊
@celiamitchell4969
@celiamitchell4969 Год назад
Are you two builders. How did you know what materials to use , gas struts , installing etc? This is AMAZING!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
To find materials we watched van build videos and did research online! You can find the list of most of the materials in our build at our Amazon shop www.amazon.com/shop/lifepothesis and on our website at www.lifepothesis.com/our-van
@drazzlefun8232
@drazzlefun8232 Год назад
Hey guys I love your Sprinter :-) one question: you're running a 2kw inverter off 240ah of batteries. That's quite a bit. Has it not hurt your batteries at all? Thanks. Richard from South Africa
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks so much! We decided on the 2kw inverter so we could run household appliances like a toaster and a microwave. Both of those are used for less than 5 minutes at a time, so they don't drain the batteries significantly. the only continuous draw we had on our inverter was the refrigerator, but it only draws 70 watts or so while it is running. We didn't notice a reduction in battery capacity over the year that we spent in the van.
@jolewis1682
@jolewis1682 Год назад
Very Nice Build!!! Do you make builds for others?
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
We don't build vans for others but we do give more details on our website www.lifepothesis.com to help people who want to DIY their own van build!
@jolewis1682
@jolewis1682 Год назад
@@Lifepothesis thanks for responding. I wish I had the time and talent to do my own DIY. Again thank you for your time and responding. Y'all did a great job on your van build !
@debraderoos5225
@debraderoos5225 2 года назад
Perfect van build, even the shower system. Why only one bike?
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thanks Debra! 💙 It's funny that you mention that, we only had one bike when we left and intended to pick up another one on the road. In reality we spent way more time on other modes of transport like hiking, longboarding, and kayaking. The bike ended up only being used for emergency transportation when we broke down (so we were super grateful to have it) and a singular biking adventure where Becky borrowed a mountain-biking friend's bike.
@amindabohnert7528
@amindabohnert7528 8 месяцев назад
Where did you find the front side windows
@isabellaalves7370
@isabellaalves7370 3 месяца назад
What is the air conditioner are you guys using?
@jj..-
@jj..- Год назад
Hi, 💚 this!! Is your van wheel base long, medium or short & is it a high roof? 🙏
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Yes we have a 170" wheel base, which is the second longest (the longer one is called the EXT or extended). And we have a high roof.
@jj..-
@jj..- Год назад
@@Lifepothesis thank you awesome job 💚
@Dsgn7
@Dsgn7 2 года назад
The $8000. was just the build out correct? What was the cost of the pre-owned van? How long did it take to build? Great job on a budget too!
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Yes, $8,000 was the build cost. The van (plus registration, title, tags) was $17,900. You can check out the cost breakdown on our website at www.lifepothesis.com/our-van . The build took 4 months for 2 people (about 1,100 work hours). 😊
@Dsgn7
@Dsgn7 2 года назад
@@Lifepothesis thanks for info
@Auxbeam
@Auxbeam Год назад
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@lynnestamey7272
@lynnestamey7272 Год назад
You won't be able drive to all the National parks in Alaska, only Denali, We angel and Kenai Fjords. The others can be reached only by air taxi or boat. There are 8 National parks in Alaska. If you meant the lower 48 that is called the contiguous 48 states. I do hope that you make it to Alaska. It's awesome👍. I lived there for 24 years, moved to Texas to retire and I still (after 16 years!) cannot stand the heat.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Fair enough! We weren't able to make it to Alaska on our first trip due to the Canada border closure. We hope to visit the national parks there sometime soon!
@spwan3
@spwan3 Год назад
What's the mpg you are getting?
@ThatWhichISee
@ThatWhichISee Год назад
Great job. That kitchen table will give you extra prep space when it extends all the way out.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thank you! Yes, we loved using the pull out table for prep space when we were cooking 😄💙
@atravel23
@atravel23 Год назад
How do you feel the van life?
@007nadineL
@007nadineL Год назад
Great free video. Thank you. 😉😂😉😉😄😂😉😄😋😉😄😋😙😄😋😙😄😙😋😄😋😙😄😋😙😄😙😋😄😉😂😃😃😉😁😉😃😁😁😃😉😉😃😁😉😃😂😉😂😃😉😋😃😙😎😎😎
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thank you
@ChrisW228
@ChrisW228 2 года назад
Is that enough of a trap going into the gray water to lock smells in?
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Yes, no smell came up the sink from the greywater tank
@jenniferstephenson
@jenniferstephenson Год назад
That black plastic part that connects to the sink is called a drain trap. It does the job of a p trap but is space saving.
@onthetrailwithrobandluz3520
Super creative build you guys 8?)
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thank you so much 💙😊
@gambaridup
@gambaridup 2 года назад
Is it safe to travel across America from coast to coast ? Or carrying gun is needed ?
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
We found it very safe. We just used common sense and trusted our instincts when finding places to stay and park. Our biggest challenge was avoiding dangerous weather, which just required awareness of conditions and the willingness to change plans to avoid things like the ice storms in Texas, flooding that led to a road washout in Washington, and wildfires in the Pacific Northwest.
@saracurrens2651
@saracurrens2651 2 года назад
How much did the empty van cost?
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
$17,900 after taxes, title, tags, etc. You can see the cost breakdown on our site at lifepothesis.com/van-budget
@pattyellen1954
@pattyellen1954 Год назад
Including cost of vehicle?
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
The buld cost was $8,000 not including the cost of the vehicle. Please check out the full budget breakdown on our website at www.lifepothesis.com/van-budget 😄
@gabbiesmeemee
@gabbiesmeemee Год назад
Don't you want the reflectix with the shiny side out during the day when it's hot? That's what reflects the Sun away from the vehicle. Black fabric draws Heat to your vehicle just a little thought you might want to know
@uwubro8911
@uwubro8911 Год назад
He was doing it that way for the cold, lol they were in a cooler area
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
We would orient the reflectix towards the source of heat, so in cold climates we would face it in and in warm climates we would face it out. However if we were stealth camping we would put the black fabric out to look less like a camper van to passerbys.
@rakibbinsayeed4322
@rakibbinsayeed4322 2 года назад
How much did it cost?
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
The build was $8,000. You can see the cost breakdown on our website at lifepothesis.com/van-budget/
@statiunitideuropa
@statiunitideuropa Год назад
I don't love the horizontal beds, for a lot f reasons
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
To each their own! 😀
@lynnescaddan8919
@lynnescaddan8919 Год назад
This is a nice build. But where's the shower ?
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
The shower is in the garage, you can see it at around 22:25.
@Minadakis_Manos
@Minadakis_Manos 2 года назад
Can I buy it??
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
The van already has a new home 😊
@kayfay502
@kayfay502 Год назад
👍
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Thanks for watching Karen!
@wowyummyyy
@wowyummyyy 2 года назад
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@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Thanks for watching! ❤️😊
@kaneda4
@kaneda4 2 года назад
erm.. hey there, try to put the reflectix on the window the other way around, i mean aluminium side towards the window it will probably work best like that lol
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
Black out is great for stealth, and we would orient the reflectix based on whether we were keeping heat in or out. 😊
@rickflubadubdub4298
@rickflubadubdub4298 2 месяца назад
They look like brother and sister.
@DVaccarelli1988
@DVaccarelli1988 2 года назад
I'm sure you guys have heard that Bec (from Eamon & Bec) has been battling breast cancer for the last several months. She did just recently have surgery, and now she is on radiation.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Yes, we heard. We're thinking of her!! 💙
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Год назад
I rarely ever get anything at a great price at Habitat for Humanity restore in Oakland California. They think you should pay a premium over retail because they are a nonprofit, even though everything they have is donated. I do most of my buying next-door at The Reuse People who are also a nonprofit but give me lots of great deals and are willing to negotiate, especially if you’re a repeat buyer.
@kellygold2815
@kellygold2815 2 года назад
All that work and no bathroom? Could have made slight modifications to fit in a bathroom in the layout.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Not having a bathroom was a conscious decision to maximize the amount of liveable space we had in the van. We do have a toilet and shower, and we are very happy with our decision to exclude a full bathroom from our build 😊
@sophanarachay4917
@sophanarachay4917 2 года назад
Ok, they have a toilet. I don't need more.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
That is our number 1 question! 😉😜
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Год назад
Nobody ever sees the contradiction in having a large sink, especially rectangular one, and wanting to save water
@georgewagner7787
@georgewagner7787 Год назад
If it's too small, your pots don't fit .
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Год назад
That’s a pain to have to drag out that microwave from the bottom of a cabinet every time you want to use it
@tinymission7821
@tinymission7821 Год назад
They didn’t say whether they take it out or just use it in place. I’m sure if they wanted to give up the counter space they could just leave it up there. And although it is in an awkward place, everything in these small spaces is a give and take. They could move it to their pantry storage area to make it more convenient, but that’s just not their priority of how they want to use the space.
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Год назад
You’re safe wouldn’t take any time at all to break into it be better off hiding your laptop somewhere and could easily build a hiding spot that nobody could ever find
@georgewagner7787
@georgewagner7787 Год назад
Maybe they do. They just made everything public
@lavonnes4284
@lavonnes4284 Год назад
I was surprised they would show where the safe was..... Security risk!!
@Cnjsmom
@Cnjsmom 2 года назад
Great van but you are definitely not complying with Leave No Trace since your urine drains directly to the ground under the van.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis 2 года назад
Urinating outdoors can comply with leave no trace principles, and we always diluted the urine with water afterwards. More often than not we were using restrooms and not our bathroom setup.
@georgewagner7787
@georgewagner7787 Год назад
No one anywhere can live without having some effect on the world
@jhart3983
@jhart3983 Год назад
Don't mean to be gross but liquid and solid may happen simultaneously.
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
😳
@realMDizzy
@realMDizzy Год назад
Oh it was going so good until we got to the "pee funnel" Aint no way that little cup can stop my flow without splashing around on the floor. You'd need like a salad bowl or something around that size not no little kitchen funnel.
@brandyboo
@brandyboo Год назад
Build around a proper bathroom. It is disgusting to have your toilet under your bed and by the kitchen. why do so many people discount the importance of having a private toilet? I don't get it
@Lifepothesis
@Lifepothesis Год назад
To each their own. We prioritized living space over rarely used bathroom space and often used public restrooms.
@missdanibelle
@missdanibelle Год назад
In all things, be kind. I'm sure there was a way to convey your point without being rude. Especially since they've built it for them and not you. Their priorities are different.
@tims1289
@tims1289 Год назад
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