This DIY Campervan Conversion is Sailboat Inspired and Selling Surprisingly Cheap

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Meet iVan, a DIY campervan build on a 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 144” wheelbase chassis with the 3.0L Blutec turbo diesel engine that has just over 20K miles.
The van has an open interior inspired by sailboats constructed of vintage Philippine Mahogany and quarter sawn Oak.
Havelock Wool insulation & Kilmat lined
Dometic Double Paned Awning Windows
Maxxair 5100K Fan
Mercedes flooring with cork insulation
Double Panel Shelf Headliner Shelf
Baltic Birch Door Panels with storage
Van Essentials Window Covers for cab
Eurocampers Airvent cab window inserts
Queen size bed with 4” trifold mattress
Swivel seats and seat covers
50 Amp DC to DC Charger - solar ready
55 Amp AC to DC Converter Charger
15 Amp Shore Power
Campchef 2 burner stove with oven
21 G Fresh/15 G Grey w/remote dump
Airhead Composting toilet on slide out
75L ICECO duel zone fridge/freezer
2nd set of Michelin Agilis tires
5K Curt Hitch Receiver w/7 pin plug
Fomoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
Fiamma F65 Titanium Awning, new mounting kit, no drill awning feet
For sale Facebook Marketplace Shohola, PA $70,000 USD
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@tincansailor9437 Месяц назад

The soft bottom cabinets are genius. I also strongly approve of the amount of space not given to a TV.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you. We do watch some things on the tablet at night. It’s plenty for us.

@lauragosnell2481 Месяц назад

That man is incredibly talented, the wife’s fabric skills are amazing too! Well done

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@michaelfishkin4332 Месяц назад

This guy is a genius and a craftsman. Bravo beautiful creation and work.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@shepatown Месяц назад

$70,000 sounds about right. Beautiful work!

@sandrastevens2793 Месяц назад

Not too bad!

@barbaramuzychka3836 Месяц назад

wonderful build. The man is not only super talented but he is just such a nice, kind caring person

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@lizzym9029 Месяц назад

I really enjoyed this tour. I actually loved the infotainment system idea. Most time is spent out of the van anyway. It’s versatile and simple!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you. We gat a lot of use out of the "infotainment" system.

@ASLLOVE Месяц назад

I really enjoyed this tour. The repurposed wood, antique inspiration and overall design is fabulous. Thanks for sharing Patrick.

@dawnsmith4275 Месяц назад

James is a talented and humble man, and this is a beautiful build. So many subtly genius amenities - like the infotainment system! If I didn't own a van, I'd be looking to buy this one! Bravo and safe travels wherever your adventures may take you ✈🛶🛥🚐🚝🌍🙂

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks! That’s really nice😁

@lynnecahill2859 Месяц назад

Just Incredible! And he sounds like the sweetest man! Every woman would be lucky to have such a caring partner!! 🥰🥰🥰

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

You are so kind

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

That’s a very nice thing to say. I’m not sure my wife would always agree. Hopefully enough of the time.

@robertaaugustini4091 Месяц назад

Sweet! Beautiful home, thank you, and happy adventures !@joycelynch9783

@mariajhanley5172 Месяц назад

The curated details are over the top impressive. I adore this custom may I say "designer" build. Well done.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@janesynnot7446 Месяц назад

The woodwork and put together so beautifully done.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@jimmyc7803 Месяц назад

just the kind of build i was looking to do. gonna copy many of his ideas. thanks.

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

I’m glad we could help with ideas for your build. We truly enjoyed and appreciated all the videos on Patrick’s channel that helped with ideas for iVan 😁🤗

@lisahurst1940 Месяц назад

Love the beautiful woods in your van and the old train or boat look to it. That “infotainment iPad” use was super smart. Nice little van and some great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@sherryspectre217 Месяц назад

I have watched TONS, of videos of van conversions. THIS has got to be one of these MOST beautiful and functional, homes, I've seen...Well done... I would. NEED MORE electric tho....☮️❤️🌱

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you. We just use the lights, fan, fridge and charge our phones and tablets. We left space for more batteries and made sure that our dc to dc charger has inputs for solar. So far we haven't needed more but we do drive almost every day so the battery gets topped up.

@ZombicidalMadMom81 Месяц назад

Oh Gods this is a beautiful build!! I've been trying to get my parents to understand the attraction to Tiny and/or Nomadic Living; they are still of the idea that ppl who live in vehicles do so because they have no other option. I want to show my parents this build because this is something they could definitely see themselves using.

@samchan6035 Месяц назад

I enjoyed your video very much. The craftsmanship is excellent.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@erikvaldur3334 Месяц назад

Absolutely Brilliant. Such a smart purpose build. I absolutely love the right amount of wood and fabric. It's still very roomy. Amazing!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@FlaGordon2 Месяц назад

Great build and beautiful woodwork. I'm stealing your chase lounge/ seat !

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Go for it!

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

My chase lounge/seat is one of my favorite things! I love that hubby James made my seat back duel use. And finding the faux sheep wool fabric for the cover was too much fun😜

@user-hc3ol7nh5e Месяц назад

Very lovely! Beautiful wood work. I too like the open shelving above. His presentation was excellent. Great voice too!🌺

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@hollyvick181 Месяц назад

Also cool that they can be flexible, and he can put his wood in there or kyacks

@dianaverhulst3407 Месяц назад

Nice video Patrick - good build!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thanks 👍

@KyleRuggles 29 дней назад

Wow! LOVE THIS! I could totally see myself whizzing around in this.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures 29 дней назад

You can do it!

@joycelynch4279 28 дней назад

It’s still for sale if you’re interested😁 We have it listed on Marketplace

@joycelynch4279 28 дней назад

Hi Kyle, it’s still for sale and listed on Marketplace if you’re interested 😁

@shirleylaracuente8021 Месяц назад

Beautiful and it’s Mercedes not cheap but it’s ready to go and it’s a Mercedes Benz that’s luxury. Love it

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@davidpatrick1813 Месяц назад

Really nice quality work too... thanks

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks 😁

@joanroche7008 Месяц назад

This a good work for a very nice result. Thanks for sharing

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@spellmadam2947 Месяц назад

Great van. Perfect travel or daily driver. Beautiful woodworking. Well thought out design. Clever toilet area.

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks 🙂

@waiheketranscend Месяц назад

James, you are so easy and pleasant to listen to! thanks for all the clever ideas. It's a great van design! Cheers from Waiheke Island, New Zealand

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Nice, thanks 😁

@hollyvick181 Месяц назад

Love the simplicity of the info_ tanement. Lol love that the seating on fridge can sit either way..too cool! I was surprised about those tiny poles to hold the endxofcthe bed up.

@sandylipscomb7003 Месяц назад

So beautifully built🥰

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks😁

@gratefulvideo Месяц назад

He is a genius.

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks! I love that hubby James always comes up with great ideas for our projects. He’s been in the trades since he was 17, so lots of experience with problem solving. We knew we wanted the short wheel base, but I still wanted all the comforts. And he did that for me😁🤗

@eddielalowskibmx Месяц назад

This thing looks brand new too. Crazy to think theyve even gone anywhere in it it is spotless

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

They cherish this

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@jamesg6638 Месяц назад

Beautiful wood work. Great job you two! Love all the mahagony as I have a lot in mine as well. FANTASTIC 👏🏻

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks! We call it Marty Wood as it was our brother in law Marty who hooked us up with the wood about 20 years ago!

@thefrugalwanderlustinglinguist Месяц назад

Wow! Such detail!!! Like the angled puck lights. Things most of us don't think of til after the fact. Amazing!!

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks! It comes with camping for a really long time in other campers and learning what works😁

@jahart5556 Месяц назад

Wow... Love this particular build. Beautiful ❣️

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thank you! 🤗

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks, we put A LOT of thought into it. A lot of Chinese buffets were eaten with lots of diagrams and sketches drawn😜

@leonardcroft1467 Месяц назад

Hello Patrick Nice Build ..

@stephennowicki7158 Месяц назад

Nicely done 😊

@54bonkers Месяц назад

Wow what an incredible build!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thanks

@nateisright Месяц назад

They’ve built a van version of a Pullman train car and that’s a good thing.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@clang107 17 дней назад

Amazing work. Love the wood 🫶🏻

@joycelynch4279 17 дней назад

Thank you! 😁

@user-lz3mf3io1z Месяц назад

That was a smart build ❤

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Agreed 👍

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks! We spent a lot of time in our favorite Chinese buffet with a pad and pencil and going over ideas😜

@AstroVanTribe Месяц назад

Patrick....! This is a good one, looks like my kind of work and smartly thought out

@ekdaufin1485 Месяц назад

Beautiful wood and carpentry. Great frig and lounger!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thanks. We do like that fridge.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Месяц назад

This is why I like DIY conversion vans. When it's d, I, y, it's an individual done. In other words, when this peak couple make this Van, no one else has this design. This is why I love DIY VS manufactured my manufactured. Everybody has the same vehicle boring very boring so d. I. Y is the best way because it's individually made to someone else's special vacation. What? I have on my campaign old temperature loops. I built myself. No one in the world has it and that's the point.

@amyj.s.9610 Месяц назад

This is a first class build, loving the boating aesthetic and attention to color and detail is perfect! Very talented couple!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thanks so much!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@flormaldonado8418 Месяц назад

So beautiful 😻

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

You are so kind

@nadines7175 Месяц назад

Love this build and he just seems like such a kind man!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Such a great couple

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

He truly is 😁🥰

@lesliehunter1823 Месяц назад

This is a very thoughtful build, more like a land yacht. I was particularly interested in the structure of the bed because of the thinness.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you. We wanted full height counters and as much head room as possible over the bed so keeping it thinner was important.

@eddielalowskibmx Месяц назад

Maaaaan this van is so beautiful! At first, i was like “oh it’s nice and simple.” And it kinda is but when he showed the wood my jaw dropped. So beautiful. And the headache-proof overhead cubbies are so genius. This guy and his wife make a great team!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thanks so much

@charlevoix418 Месяц назад

Great woodworking job, I like the pivoting backrest concept. My only concern is that a part of the matress is laying directly on the propane stove top.

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

It’s where my feet might be, but I’m 5’4” and sleep in a fetal position mostly, so it’s really just the mattress corner that sits there.

@raywestberg1032 Месяц назад

I too am a woodworker but I doubt I could match the craftsmanship displayed in this van. Great work.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Great 👍

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

I’m sure you would do fine, give it a go!

@janiceknight1035 Месяц назад

Great setup

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thanks

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@revyred8679 Месяц назад

GORGEOUS ❤

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Yes 🙌

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks😁

@thomasschwarting5108 Месяц назад

Excellent James, nice video! Hope you all the best in selling it.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Fingers crossed!

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Yes, fingers crossed someone will enjoy it as much as we have 😁🤞

@ekdaufin1485 Месяц назад

Swivel seats are NOT basic but a great luxury for those who can afford it, especially “live-aboards. “

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

You’re right they are a luxury and add a lot of useable space.

@terrymathis4213 Месяц назад

Very wonderful built. He thougjt of everything.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thanks! We have been camping since the 80’s together. From tents to pop up’s to hard sides. So we needed to give a lot of thought into iVan as we specifically wanted the short wheel base to get into the areas we enjoy exploring. With James’s wonderful building skills, I am able to have a very comfy, cozy, workable travel van😁🤗

@richardpeatman7260 Месяц назад

Excellent

@TerryW5379 Месяц назад

It’s hard to sell something that you put so much time, work, and love into and I’m sure memories. Enjoy your over sea’s trips!

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

So true!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you.

@kirkallgayer1643 Месяц назад

Very Very nice 👌

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thanks a lot 😊

@nancyglassman9979 Месяц назад

Wow!!! your woodworking is magnificent. And I love how you designed your camper. Great job.❤

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks 😁

@scrapdaddysgarage5027 Месяц назад

Wow beautiful build and excellent craftsmanship! Experience makes the difference 👍

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Couldn't agree more!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@CGStaggs Месяц назад

Beautiful!!!!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thank you

@joanndavis4843 Месяц назад

Very good video 👍! Expensive on the outside, cozy and thrifty on the inside. Whoever buys this one will be very happy with it for sure👌.

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Well said!

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks! I hope someone will enjoy and appreciate it as much as we have🤞

@carolsakaguchi3739 Месяц назад

Beautiful

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thanks

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thanks

@sabejreid2072 Месяц назад

Shame you are selling - looks so cosy and well thought through. Whoever buys it from you - will surely enjoy it! Go Well.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thanks! iVan has been a fun build and we truly enjoy the time we are spending exploring the east coast with him.

@heathers_home_videos Месяц назад

I was trying to figure out how to secure my iceco fridge just like his, I like how he used straps attached to a base

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

It’s makes it quick and easy to put in and out when we need the extra floor space 🙂

@bill-gray Месяц назад

very very nice van

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thank you 😁

@sandrastevens2793 Месяц назад

I am a Pro Master fan and a break down bed and also like the kitchen on opposite side. But this is good second. I would give up the lounge to make a shower and put the frig in area where he slid the toilet! But I could live with this, with a shower!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

It’s funny, when we did a shell off restoration of our 1959 Airstream we dedicated a space for a shower. The composting toilet lives in the shower as well, but is removed during shower times. We find that we like staying in state and national parks, so the shower in the Airstream was hardly ever used. In building iVan, we can hook up a shower nozzle to the faucet and set up a “doggy pool” in front of the sink area. But again, with us staying in state and national parks - so far we have found the their shower facilities nice and more convenient than setting up inside iVan. It’s all in how you intend on how and where you spend your time 😊

@MacgyverSharon Месяц назад

Nice!

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Thanks

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Месяц назад

This is exactly why I love DIY why I tell people to buy a used Van and build it at yourself. It's unique because only you have this style like this guy. In the video only he has that style. If this was a manufactured c***** Van $400000 $10000. People will buy the same exact band I don't like that so I don't respect manufacturers or corporation.

@richarddharrison2 Месяц назад

Beautiful workmanship. Love the nautical theme. The only problem I see, besides no shower, is the time and difficulty in setting up the bed. I would prefer to have a stationary bed, so if you pull off the road, you can just lay down and rest without going to all that work...

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing based on your perspective

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

The bed is a trade off. We like a big comfortable bed and the extra open space we have when it’s closed so we are willing to take a few minutes to open and close it. When closed it’s still big enough for the two of us to have a comfortable nap so it kind of works both ways.

@denysepommet1811 Месяц назад

Great job! One question: can you sit on your bed when in « sofa mode » or is it too high (with not enough head room)?

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Great question

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

I’m 5’4” and Jams is 6’2” and we both sit easily on there😁

@nateisright Месяц назад

Needs some Buster and Punch light switches/knobs to complete the Orient Express look.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

Have to look up those switches.

@jonblackey1882 Месяц назад

This van is beautiful. Regarding the window back by the bed on the drivers side. Do you remember what brand it is, or where you got it? We built a teardrop trailer, and that type of window would be a nice upgrade. Thanks

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

That window is a Dometic we got off eBay. I belief Arctic Tern window also has something similar.

@gilbertdenti2812 Месяц назад

Great Job ! Can we hire you to do a conversion van for us ?

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

They’re selling this one. I’m moving on.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

As Patrick said this van is for sale. We just build for ourselves sorry.

@user-ic1nr8pc3m Месяц назад

👍 15 : 00

@Robert-es1uw Месяц назад

Do you make any for other people? Thanks for the tour.

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

We just build for ourselves😊

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Месяц назад

Now you're talking about d*** time. You've got a DIY person. These are the people. I respect people that can build their own like myself. These are DIY because DIY rocks. This is it not manufactured with cheap material just to make you vehicle light solid real material? Yes, your vehicle, I'll be little heavier but it's solid and it won't tip over in the wind.

@sharonoldham4374 Месяц назад

I like everything about this except bed. I wouldn't want to go thru all that to go to bed or to cook the next the next morning .

@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Месяц назад

Okay 👍

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

I understand that. We found that in a van this size everything is a trade off. We like a nice big bed. We thought about putting in the bump outs but that still resulted in a smaller bed that still took up more room when not in bed form. It takes five minutes or less to do the bed so we made the choice.

@laurastewart2418 Месяц назад

I used to write poems...I should write parodies but they might not be fit to read....lol

@Bellasafari Месяц назад

Man oh man, that van just needs a mast and sail! Yacht quality! I wonder if he is a woodworker? (JK:)

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thanks for the kind words, I feel very lucky to have my own personal carpenter 😁🤗🥰

@Bellasafari Месяц назад

@@joycelynch4279 you are blessed indeed✨

@watbri1801 Месяц назад

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

@sandrastevens2793 Месяц назад

Why are you selling? Doing another?

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

No, just a number of international trips planned in the coming years. So iVan won’t see as much activity.

@jnolen1048 Месяц назад

I don't like the stove and bed over it , would have switched the sink and stove areas.

@joycelynch9783 Месяц назад

It’s tough to get in all the things you want. We really enjoy having an oven. Having the oven meant that the stove/oven could not go over the composting toilet and the toilet had to go where it is so it could slide out far enough. The corner of the mattress covering the stove at night has not proven to be any issue at all. Which is a relief!

@dsquared1950 Месяц назад

Beautiful aesthetically and practically. The ceiling and the woodwork are so beautiful.

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

Thank you. We do enjoy the ceiling.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Месяц назад

I'm a fan of your channel 2 except not to manufactured real people that make their own. That's why like DIY people like myself? People take the initiative to make their own and save a ton of money to waste to buy a Van for $70000. We can easily get a good Van for $5000 and turn it into a $50000 Campavan.

@skapunkoialternativeliving6522 Месяц назад

Are these people full-time or are they part-time? Or they just weaken warriors or they're just using it for recreational use. What are they using it for?

@joycelynch4279 Месяц назад

We are just recreational and weekend warriors. We chose the smallest wheelbase to be able to fit in anywhere we like. And we kept it simple because it doesn’t need to be anything more. For It’s size, iVan is a very comfortable and user friendly van.😁

@lesliehunter1823 Месяц назад

I've noticed that many people who did their 1st build on the 170 have switched to the 144 for their second build because of the maneuverability re parking and going over gullies off road.