Man! Y'all are making incredible progress!!! You have done an amazing job at planning where everything will go. The shiplap looks great! Getting your materials so you could immediately start on the next day was brilliant! I love the way you work together. ❤ You know when you get tired of traveling, you will be able to build out and sell vans. People will be lining up to get one of your vans! Have a great week! We love y'all so much! From SC, your friend, Jane ❤🙏 That PVC bend pipe was brilliant!
Aw, thank you so much Jane! We always love seeing your name pop up, your comments are so kind and uplifting. 💚 We hope you’re having a great start to your week!
Great Work on the van you 2! LOL, Old man in me saying, get your rest, stay hydrated (Water) & A moment of safety saves a lifetime of regret. Take Care!
NICE WORK LOOKS GREAT. Just a few well meaning comment to take or leave as you please. 1) In 50 years of RV use I always placed my fresh water pumps at the same ground level as the fresh water tank outlet because they don't have any great suction force to start with and are less likely to lose prime (NOT saying they would) if there's always gravity pressure against their inlet (NO suction required that way as if the pump inlet is HIGHER than the tank where yours is mounted). Im NOT saying it wont work, but ONLY if gravity is forcing water into the pumps inlet its best IN MY OPINION (no suction required)........ 2) NICE selection of large DC cables to run from the engines alternator back to your house batteries !!!!!!!!! Im sure you know a DC to DC charger is required between the alternator and your house batteries ESPECIALLY if they are different chemistry such as Lithium. 3) Just in case you're not already aware as I bet you are. In your AC power distribution panel the Equipment Ground Buss (typical Green/Bare wire) needs a bond to the RV frame,,,,,,,,To the panels case/frame BUT NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TO THE NEUTRAL BUSS (where white Neutrals attach) . An RV panel is considered as a Sub Panel and therefore requires separate insulated and isolated Ground and Neutral Busses unlike in your home.. Any DC to AC Inverter you use should be configured with a BONDED Neutral as well as any small portable generator which often come from the factory with a FLOATING NEUTRAL.......ESPECIALLY if you have an EMS Best wishes hope this helps KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK John T BSEE,JD Retired Electrical Power Distribution Engineer and 50 year RV owner
That is looking so good! I’m loving the nocturnal build. Such a great plan of attack. I hope that when you are done, you can both get your circadian rhythms back in sync with daylight for your mental health. Great progress!
Thank you! Building at night has been really helping our productivity, but we are honestly so ready to get back on a ‘normal’ schedule! 😅 We’ve felt like total hermits for the last few weeks 😂
I suggest you change the line from the tank to the pump. Getting rid of the up then down loop will allow the water to get to the pump without an air lock which can degrade the flow from the pump.
Natalie, have you both decided not to set up a small area for a hook up shower inside where you can set it up and take it down after it drys? I like all you and Jimmy have done to your great van home😊
It's amazing how you two have evolved since starting building the bus, then starting your first trips, all the unknowns forming the knowledge of real van life living. Then, deciding to get this awesome Ram ProMaster, and doing this classy, stylish, quality build and getting closer to the day you'll set sail in your amazing new stylish van life adventures. WOW!!!!! It's a joyous blessing and fun for us all as you two share your adventures with us. Thank you for all the extra efforts you are doing to share your stories. It's a real joy🙏🌻🎶🌸🧚♀️
That is a ton of progress. Only thing I would mention is that 40 gal is a ton of weight so you don't want that weight behind the rear axle, if possible, especially on a front wheel drive vehicle.
Awesome video!!! Thanks for showing the fresh water plumbing!! That will be very helpful when I start my van. I’m going into this with absolutely no experience so learning these things from you is so awesome!!
Hey, we started converting the bus without any experience, so it can definitely be done! We can’t wait to hear about your build! We’re super excited for you! 💚😊
At minimum you should prime and apply 1 coat of paint. Being in a van the humidity you'll have back priming and back painting will help the wood last longer. I would maybe go and use a mold/mildew bathroom paint for the backside of the wood
I believe you're schoolie has given you some have great ideas for the van and building is not so hard to figure out outstanding work so far imiss seeing you i thought something happen welcome back happy at summer holiday
I noticed Jimmy grabbed Romex cable at Lowe’s. That is a bad idea to use it in the van. You need all cables (including for 120v) to be multi-stranded. Romex is a solid copper core that may break from vibration.
Wow you two are getting some serious work done! It seems like it's going so fast too. I'm sure it doesn't feel that way to you two though. Well keep it up and you'll be on the road in no time. I hope you love the van life! Going from a bus with so much more space. I went from a bus to a kinda mini bus, an Astro van, which is pretty small but I'm hoping it'll make me more of a minimalist. See you next week!
Congrats on the build-out guys, it looks amazing!! We barely filmed during our renovations because it just felt too overwhelming so you guys creating content and building is mindblowing!! Best of luck with the rest of the build, hope to see you guys out on the road someday! -Cody
I’m amazed with all the two of you accomplish together. You make it look so seamless but I’m quite sure you have many obstacles to overcome in a project like this. So many fun travels up ahead for the two of you. 💕💕
I love that dark brown ceiling with white walls, very classy and professional looking. The water system looks like it will be easy to work on and troubleshoot if that becomes necessary. You two are pros!
If you have an exhaust fan in the van and you turn it on, I have heard it will overwhelm the toilet vent fan and pull the toilet vapors into your van. Suggestion don’t fill the screw hole for at least a year, that way if you need to access something behind the wall it will be easier to access them, you could also go back and install cup washers to give it a more finished look with filling and painting. Maybe a tankless water heater as an upgrade down the road.
you may want to read up on pump location instructions. because it is higher than the tank it may need to be lower than water level to draw in water. otherwise looks awesome
Construction has really come a long way. Surprising how much you were able to get done. Before you realize it you'll be finished and living in your new dream home.
The vent for the toilet could cause problems. 3 1/2" tubes does not equal the flow of 1 1 1/2" pipe. Also the seal needs to be air tight duct tape is not a very good seal. It degrades with age and you will then be pumping the fumes into the enclolsed frame space possibly leaking fumes into the van. Sewage fumes are corosive and will cause cause rust.
may i suggest putting some kind of guard around the water tank connection coming out of the back, hate to see it get broke hitting it with something, wife and i LOVE watching your builds we get a kick of of it (in a very good way) till next week.......................
You make look easy. Good work. So what's update on sale of bus. Still see it next to you. At some point, tell us how this new toilet works. No black tank?
Amazing job and so much fun to watch! Thank you for sharing this part of your journey. Looking forward to following along with you when you are back on the road!
Hey guys, I really suggest checking out self contained showers!! They fold down to the size of a shower curtain and save lives after a long dusty hike.
Yall are doing a great job. It's going a whole lot faster than I'd anticipated considering when you first made the decision to build out a van you didn't have 1)a van 2) a place to work 3)the tools and 4) a place to live. Your teamwork and organizational skills just amaze me.
You two are so inspirational! My hubby and I are retiring and planning to rv full time but watching you both makes me wish we did this at your age! So fun to watch your progress!
When you get your kitchen faucet think about getting one you pull out hose to fill a pot or put out the window with a spray for a outdoor shower. Iam enjoying watching the night shift. I was a nightshade Nurse my whole life.
Just started watching your channel recently with your Canadian series. Love it! You didn’t Jerry rig it you Jimmy rigged it (in Canada it’s the term)…chuckled a little bit as your name is Jimmy!😅
