#81 Transformed this old Van into a home (with basketball floor.) 

Watch part one of the video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jlfJlMQkRrE.html

Kevin, Mariona and Jaime are such a cool team! They have a lot of chemistry and work really well togheter! Keep it up with the amazing work! :D

This is very nice to upcycle an old van, but as an electrician, this post van became an electrician's worst nightmare. I know that you try and reuse things but that is not always the best idea for electricity, because some cables can be toxic (XVB for example if prohibited in public buildings due to toxicity), a single isolated wire can become a fire hazard in the longterm (friction, plastic melting due to high current draw and maybe causing a short, ... Some tips for the future: 1. Never use the yellow and green line for anything that isn't Earth (same for the blue wire for zero potential) 2. Always have 2-4 layers of isolation between conductors (use XGB cable and maybe add an extra plastic PVC tube) 3. Switches are rated for different types of voltages and or AC or DC 4. An outdoor cable has to be protected by a metal cover (to prevent it from damage from for example a shovel) 5. Normal extension cable is not meant to be used underground outdoors, (use EXVB cable for that)

Jaime gave me positive energy. He’s entertaining. I love watching him.

I love this combo, no idea why but they make me smile. So wholesome. This turned out amazing.

That space under the bed, you can utilize 'em by making it into drawer or storage. That'll make it more space-efficient. Apart from that, It's a great van-renovation nonetheless. Good Job to Jamie, Kevin, & Mariona!

Just a note from a sewist: when using the seam ripper, use the little ball end when cutting threads. It's a lot easier and you risk less holes in the fabric than with the spiky end.

Great prototype, but you need a vapor barrier... when you heat this space in the winter, the moisture from your breath/cooking is going to condense on the underside of the metal roof sheet. The cork insulation might not mold, but you will have water stains at least on the roof boards, and rot eventually.

I can't stop loving the big guy

Wow, trash to treasure. I wouldn't mind living there for an extended period. I think the corner office is the cherry on top.

Cool idea to convert the van. An idea: a canopy at the entrance so that everything doesn't get wet when it rains. Why didn't you make the roof higher to have more headroom? Greetings from Hamburg!

Absolutely love the before and afters of the van conversion! Goes to show that reusing and up-cycling materials doesn't mean you have to compromise on looks. The interior decor looks so comfy and homey! And most of all, I think this project really encapsulates the spirit of Project Kamp - the constant building off of the efforts of past Project Kampers to make something greater than before. Keep up the good work, guys and gals! Wishing you all the best of luck from Malaysia!

I love how much history the van has now: the gym floor, the clothes, the frog, the door... Such a cool build!

Nice to see Croatian licance plate as a decoration

Honey wake up! Project Kamp published new video 🎉

The comment section for these videos are as creative and inspiring as the videos themselves! Thanks everyone! One Army! Woo Ha!

Cool idea for the van, grow some deciduous vining plants along the exterior. These will shade the van in summer, keeping it cool, while still allowing for sun to warm it passively in winter. It also look cool and you could use a plant that yields fruit or flowers for syrup or tea. Possible candidates are: Grape, kiwi berries, Jasmine or even roses. You could also paint the van black and white depending on the sun that reaches it. You could paint the areas that receive summer sun white and winter sun black. Lastly you could make a little garden on top with pots or sod roof. Makes the roof last longer and the van will fit in the landscape better as well as retaining rain, shading from heat and providing wildlife habitat. You could even leave some space to sit an relax

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I'm thinking: screens for bugs, cross ventilation, underbed storage, a few more plug outlets: toaster, coffee machine, kettle, fans, electrical cooking hot plate, heating source for winter, heated outdoor shower. Ladder to access the roof as an alternate use space, weather permitting.

What a great video update! At first I thought why even bother remaking that old van, instead of just building a tiny house from scratch. Would probably have been just as easy or even easier. But as the video progresses and at the end I fully understand. What a great build! Very inspiring. Love the long 40 min format☀️

Love the "Split" registration plate :) Ajde Hajduče

The Splashed Frog frame finalized my like for this build!

suggestion: transplant a bush or two in front of the tires - esp the one elevated off the ground. Wonderful job - enjoyed the video as always.

Whenever I feel sad, I just come to this comment section, y'all so wholesome!

What a great combination of just two people with so many qualities that complement each other. I hope to see more of these 2!

Jaime is one hell of a carpenter! Mad props

Love it. That's nicer than a couple of flats I've rented in the past.😂

it’s really funny walking around the city seeing these German post vans in use and then knowing you guys have one and are making a house out of it :D

Watch out for condensation with the metal sheet, I've heard some horror stories!

Been watching since season one. This is my favorite project yet! You all did an amazing and beautiful job. I love all the reused pieces! Wish I could come and stay in the yellow van one day. For now, sending support and love from Oklahoma, USA ❤️

Add some out door by the side door.. some awning.. that is retractable.. for a bit of extra outdoor sitting area... and make a mesh door to keep the cabin part cool on hot days.

Really cool upcycling of the van! I love all the warm wood on the inside! So cozy!

This is freaking awesome!! I love seeing the big picture but also the little details that really finish it off and make it special

I would have liked doors under bed for access storage. Perhaps your plan was access from the back door. Loved your build.

Great job on the van. A possible next step would be to completely gut the interior of the engine, saving whichever parts are salvageable and then turn it into some kind of storage. Just an idea!

Jaime, Kevin and Mariona, congratulations on your van transformation with imaginative re-use of quality materials. Love the idea of giving the van a new life as a nice stationary home.👍

they are SUCH a good team tho! its practical AND its pretty! I love it! upcycling-recycling doesnt have to be ugly, and this video is a prime example of that. Also the Frog Good Luck Talisman is everything

I'm from Croatia, that license plate comes from the town of Split on the Dalmatian coast, great job, keep it up

Very cool spatial audio effect on the soundtrack. The sound of birds fills the room through the Homepod. The van house turned out great!

I enjoyed how the time lapse let you see the wood drink up the oil.

The precious plastic sockets are amazing. Great work on the van.

One of the nicest projects and videos so far 😍 Very nice video cutting, a perfect result! I especially like these longer "make" videos.

Oh my, my, what a fine woodworking viking gentleman 😢😋. Congrats , Beautiful job !

I did not realize this was a Mercedes power train. It is definitely has value as a recycled powertrain as it was in running condition the last time it ran! 😊 Disassemble and convert to cash.

This homie does incredible and very detailed carpentry and finish work for his friend, and then the dude just makes some ugly curtains and decorations out of pants and shirts and roadkill But homie doesn’t make fun of him for it that is real friendship.

Loving the creativity, workmanship & teamwork - great to see transformation of the van with imaginative re-use of quality materials.

Yeah, I could live in that!

Your videos are an inspiration. A huge reason to why I'm looking forward to every Monday :)

You did a great job guys! More idea for a project: Make an outer roof for it and a ledder and some hooks for a tent on top of the van. It makes the whole cabin more cool at summer , and last longer as a cabin too. And makes a dry basis for a camper with their tent at bad weather. A storm can be really a headach. Makes your stash wet for days. Just and idea. maybe it would be very noisy. Also the roof could make great storage. How you heat the van?

later on, it would be nice to build a little deck in front of the van to cover the wheels or the bottom of the van. That way people can sit outside too.

Excellant use of materials.

ive been subscribed to precious plastic (that now became one army) almost since the modular phone and i was always sad that the channels werent doing so hot when it comes to views but now with project kamp im super happy to see it be more popular helping you guys achieve more and more ❤

A tip for your handplaner: Never place them on the cutting edge, always store them on the side, so they wont get dull so quickly

What a cool tiny house/office. ❤

The jean curtain and pocket holder were such clever ideas, I love this :D

i think you should put a glass on the frog frame for more protections

Nice work, surprised you didn't raise the roof up a bit for more headroom!

Gotta comment for the algorithm. Lots of love from the Philippines ❤

this is probably the cutest episode you guys have ever made, its so cozy i love it

My new favorite channel

Maybe add some hinges to the bed surface for easier storage access through the back door. ❤ Your work

Awesome and inspiring video! I am person who also builds up my property with as much reclaimed material as I can from salvaging lumber to bricks to nails and screws. I am almost sixty and think I have always been of this recycle/reclaim lifestyle and have only become more so with age. There is a delightful satisfaction in creating something usable and beautiful from other people’s unwanted materials, which will last longer than a store bought product.

Would suggest making a awning for the van, and maybe a solid floor outside,. Using the Mimosa for a shade roof works great and looks rustic.

Looks like an exhausting, fun, and brilliant build. Thank you everyone for sharing your projects with us!

Someday I want to be there with you guys and want to learn from you guys and feel the freedom I see in all of your eyes. I also want to live like that SOMEDAY I am also going to be there. Lots of love from INDIA

This, and the previous video could be my favourite 2 videos of the series. Jaime, Kevin and Mariona worked really hard for the transformation of this Van. Also, to make the van more space-efficient, you can make a storage room like little boxes or drawers for the space under the bed, besides that I really loved your work, well done!

Looks great, though putting a proper mirror in the wash up area would go a long way. It will also get very hot in the summer.

Reference your Vehicles/Accommodation. Cover the outside of the Tyres. This protects them from the Ultraviolet light that degrades the tyres.

watched u guys from the start and i dont now why but this episode get me very emotional seeing who far u came and the connection between your selfs.

Great undertaking ! It's so nice to see so much done with things that would have otherwise been considered trash. So heartwarming ! Keep the videos coming !

Smashed is what that frog is. Splashed would mean it was a liquid. You splash water but you smash bugs. Just alittle English lesson. Good job on the truck guys! It looks cozy.

Perfect video as usual. Such pleasant to have a longer video this time ! Keep up the good work 💪🏻

I just found your channel so i went back and watched from the beginning. I think what i like about the videos now is how much each persons personality is shown. I think that was what was missing at the beginning of season two. I love your channel and the purpose of your kamp

The results are amazing! I especially love the desk portion in the front cab part. Very good idea. Well done, team. 👏👍🇨🇦

An Awning would make a nice addition to the van.

I’m sure a little defined entrance / outdoor living space would be so settling and comfortable !! Who is gonna be moving into the van? It would be cool to see someone’s own style within this beautiful space 🥰✨

You should also uploaded content on Instagram and in shorts content on RU-vid witch will definitely help you increase your reach hand tell the timing like how many days it took to make the van and i love project kamo

Unbelievable, great job! Maybe missed roof in front of door / over the stairs.

Great work guys 👏 I love the little details you kept from the old design. Since you made a new roof anyways I think some overhang in front would have been very nice for rainy or hot days

You all are amazing! I am from Croatia and I am glad to see a piece of my country at your camp! Keep it rockin! :)

Congratulations on the excellent repurposing of the old van into a tiny home that is very smart and comfortable.

Wow! Just WOW, really! Spectacular, detailed, first-class skills. I want! 😊

I'm going to pick up an old ute just to start moving re-usable items like wood and things for the old caravan sitting on the land. I great series, even for ideas alone. Thank you Project Kamp team old/and new/and future members ggs viewers!

Would the roof be strong enough to support a living roof? Maybe precious plastics can manufacture green roof trays that you can use on all your buildings, you don't have to plant grass, sedums can work great in your klimate, great work on the floor boards, go team van🎉

This whole project has the energy of a dad doing a project with his two kids to teach them his craft. :D Great stuff, either way!

The crew displayed excellent craftsmanship and team work. Very talented people. The interior decoration is beautiful. The adaptive reuse of the sports floor wood was excellent. I believe it is maple, not white oak. But there is simply not enough square footage for two people to coexist and no winter heating potential with the exception of electricity. WHere is your thinking on the 40' L x 8' H x 8' W cargo container cut in half to make two, two person units? The van is only fully utilized with a couple. In a container as explained previously, you could house 4 singles with 2 bunk beds or 2 single beds for two people who are not intimate. Winter heating is a snap with a wood burner because the reflective wall is steel. If the steel wall is clad with a non combustible (steel sheet with standoff studs, tile, stone, cement alternative slab). I'm not seeing a downside and I'd love to hear/see the subject debated by Project Kamp. 😊

Wonderful video everything looks amazing and a nice place to learn I loved the curtains and the sheets. Thanks 😊

Oh, I'm relieved. Thought the old car had to go out on the roads again, with an old floor from a gym, it wouldn't have handled the hills. So a big apology from here. good job guys.

wow this is amazing! love the use of old jeans in these projects. great job!

You should of made the roof higher and added a small loft to place the bed adding more space in the camper since it will never be driven again?....great job converting it into livable space!!!

Great work on the van guys! A nice deck around the van would be amazing

I love your video's! They bring me a lot of inspiration. I wanted to let you know i often watch your videos on 1.25 speed. I have no idea if i'm the only one, but i find your video's more enjoyable when they move just a bit faster. You ofcourse don't have to do anything with this information, it is zero trouble at all to adjust my speed. But i thought, if more people do this you might want to know for your reach. Thank you very much for your content!

Also big love to everyone on the project y'all so incredible and smart ❤❤️🙏

Very nice build. Great work team! I only wonder about the water-tightness of that roof, but time will tell

Nice work. That basketball flooring is an amazing score... I suspect you buy it all and it gets used everywhere. With all that rain you get... I might have been tempted to put in a steep A frame roof with windows on the gables for natural light... maybe even put the bed up in the loft. Next one. ;)

Not to throw any shade, but it's kinda refreshing to see proper woodworking skills put to use in a Projekt Kamp video 😅

MUSIC COMMENT... Hey, I've seen you mention in multiple videos that people like or don't like the music... just wanted to pop up and say I think having different music for different videos works great! This one's a build montage so fast beats work really well, the ones more out in natural surroundings having more acoustic music is right. Keep doing what your doing!

wow, happy space now....maybe bugscreen as a cool ad-on for ventilation purposes.

I know I’m a bit late, but it could be really nice to build a ladder on the side of the van and put something on the roof, like a herb garden, a little hangout area or some solar.

Amazing job on the van, it looks terrific! 🎉🎉