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Van Tour LAYOUT Review: 170 Sprinter Design w/ Full Bathroom & Kitchen

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Episode 11! Designing your campervan layout can be very overwhelming, but some of the bigger topics such as a partitions, power, weight distribution, and bathrooms, should be among the first you address. In today’s video we take a look at Uphill Adventure's beautiful Sprinter 170 van conversion (2019), and we look at some of the layout/design ideas they were able to implement into their tiny home on wheels. As always, please remember this series/this video is never to insult anyone, design is objective, and my goal is to always provide my own opinion in a clear & respectful fashion. Thanks for watching!
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@curlyhaircamping 4 года назад

It’s Wednesday, baby! Thanks for watching this episode with me! Sarah and Jess did an awesome job converting their van, but there is always something we can learn from! I’ve loved receiving all the suggestions for upcoming reviews. I’ve been so proud and impressed by the designs & ideas this community is able to think up & execute. When I was first exposed to vanlife in 2016, there’s no way I would’ve imagined half of these recent van tours would even be possible! Let me know what you think below, and have a great week!

@Larissatheg 4 года назад

Hey Margaret, I love these videos and really look forward to them. I was wondering why you're not posting them on your own channel? I'm not so interested in the e-bike content and that's why I'm not subscribed to this channel. I'd love to subscribe if the overall content was something I was interested in, otherwise, it's going to mess up the suggested videos and content for me which has been super useful so far, I always get great suggestions. Anyway, thanks for making these reviews and deep dives, it's great info!

@aixac3648 4 года назад

You should be a consultant for planning van builds; help people figure out the best build layout, with safety and efficiency in mind. This service would be helpful for those that want to get into a van of their own, but need help. Many DIY’s could benefit from the tips. 1 on 1 consultations. 🙂 Great job!

@keelangilmour2511 4 года назад

Please have a look at this van. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8DEdjSFZVwM.html

@gavinjames695 4 года назад

@@keelangilmour2511 That's so funny, I was just about to post a request for Margaret to take a look at the same van build! Some very interesting and innovative design details. A ceiling, held on by magnets? the tongue and groove really helps, but who knew??!

@oliviazimmermann2388 4 года назад

Would love to hear your opinion on this van ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZHccS2AT0Uc.html

@crystalhanson7692 4 года назад

As an engineer, I'm obsessed with watching van builds with my bucket of popcorn, yelling at the screen like it's a bad football game. This series is great, I love this, do all of this. A+ 👍😂

@LilyWasHereMB 4 года назад

Recently, within the last couple of months or so, I stumbled across your van tour (build) review videos. I don't recall which one, but my initial reaction to it was, oh, another van lifer/world traveler sidelined by covid trying to make meaningful content to keep their subscriber base. Worse, it was based not on your work, but rather on the original content of others. I thought that was pretty low. I was wrong. Since ~mid 2018 I've been watching lots of van build, van life, and travel videos. I ordered a new Sprinter in June 2019, took delivery in early December, delivered it to my builder in March and hopefully, I'll be picking it up within the month. I mention this for two reasons. First, because this comment is coming from somebody with a lot of money on the table. Second, because I wish you, someone, had been doing the type of van build critiques that you do while I was in my research phase. Think about it. We all watch van tours to get ideas about building a van. But none of them, none that I've seen in more than 2 years, other than yours, actually delve deep into the design decisions. Boy, that's a lot of d words. What's out there, mostly, are the Instagram style tours. Pretty Vans, pretty people, pretty locations, and usually, if not always, a pretty van dog. Like you point out, people get swept up in the imagery and are blinded to the reality. So, I've subscribed. Your posts are precisely the type of videos that DIYers should be viewing as well as people like myself, who design but don't build. Probably more important for people like me. There is a builder who posts progress videos on his channel called Humble Road. George goes into detail as to why he designs and builds the way he does. No, Humble Road is not building my van. Can't afford George, but I continue to watch his channel for ideas and the entertainment value; he's a funny guy. The major theme in the Humble Road van builds, is that everything has to be smartly designed, function well, and look good. Function is critical in such tiny, self contained and, expensive spaces. Even though my van is nearly done, I still watch Humble Road and like I said, just subscribed to your channel because, things change and there's always something I can learn. Thank you.

@jeffbrown4772 4 года назад

Great points, Carl. I'm in the thinking/dreaming stage so I am taking notes from Margaret's videos. I recently started watching Humble Road as well. Both are great information and ideas sources.

@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 4 года назад

this is such a weird initial mentality to have had... would you have felt the same if an architect or structural engineer critiqued famous buildings?

@Kthx881 4 года назад

Humble road is great. Really enjoy the way he presents and builds.

@LilyWasHereMB 4 года назад

@@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 I agree with you. My initial thoughts were wrong, irrational, and distubingly dismissive (again with the d words?) After watching and commenting on Margaret's toilet video, I puposely waited until her next post to write & post my long comment on her work in general. The idea behind the delay was the hope that more people might see it, specifically, Margaret, if I commented on a newer post. I wanted my comment to be among the first on a new post for two reasons: (a) A not so subtle message to Margaret to keep doing what she's doing, there is genuine value to her work and (b) To tell people like me, new to Margaret, and who might view her posts and react, at least initially, as I did, to stop and think. I am pleased to see that more than 40 people have read my lengthy comment, and bothered to give it a thumbs up. I am hopeful that Margaret also sees this and gets a sense of how her broader audience appreciates her.

@curlyhaircamping 4 года назад

@Carl P. WOW! Thank you for taking the time and energy to construct such an incredibly thoughtful comment! When it first popped up & I saw the length of it, I got pretty anxious, but as I read through my heart swelled! THANK YOU! I'd be lying to say I was completely confident these videos would be well-received. I sort of jumped into it expecting that a lot of people would really dislike me for a very long time. I even came to terms with the fact that the people I respect MOST on the internet (fellow vanlifers specifically) would likely *hate* me for pulling back the curtain on the insta-perfect lives we all pretend to have. Even more so for pointing out the imperfections on projects we all work so hard on… The biggest hope I had was to prevent some of the not-so-great van design ideas (the ones that experienced people notice & scoff at silently) from being repeated in all the van conversions taking place as we speak. No one saying anything almost felt like a disservice, like keeping my opinions to myself would just delay the progress of the entire community. Ladi has definitely been my biggest cheerleader, always reminding me that objective and respectful opinions about van design is exactly what this vanlife niche lacks. I’m thrilled to see you mention Humble Road. I’m a huge fan of George, and Ladi and I have mentioned to each other how he’s be the perfect guy for us to ever quarantine with. I can’t even begin to imagine how much fun the 3 of us could have, plus the complete craziness we’d be able to collaborate on! Never in my life did I expect to want to visit New Jersey ;) Thank you for finding value in what I’m doing. I wish more than this tacky comment could convey the gratefulness I have for the respect you’ve shown me now. I hope your van is everything you want it to be! What an exciting adventure to come!

@JustAGalOnTheGo 3 года назад

I really appreciate your honest approach to these videos. You take a realistic look at cost, effort, convenience and safety. You also explain the pros and cons in a great lighthearted way. People have creative skills in all different area, as well as differing needs, it’s nice that you point that out in a practical and kind way. 👍❤️

@annaclairegee1848 4 года назад

When she was describing dark colors, I’m convinced she’s just really craving chocolate😂😂

@curlyhaircamping 4 года назад

that's really a 24/7 type of issue for me XD

@colleenkaralee2280 4 года назад

So it is light and airy versus that cozy depth feeling?

@Yorkshiremadmick 3 года назад

light & clinical sterile vs darker, warmer cosier!

@DuncanRenovates 3 года назад

Demonstrating why power-drain is a PRIMARY consideration when designing - genius! Thank you. :)

@Graywolf1617 4 года назад

can you do a deep dive video on the type of refrigerators we could/should use in van life?

@crystalwolcott4744 4 года назад

Yes, please!

@GigisART 4 года назад

Yes!

@shishoeh 4 года назад

Petition - Bring Back "DID YOU NOTICE?" Love your videos, thanks! 😃

@UphillAdventure 4 года назад

Hi!! Thanks for reviewing our van 😊 You do a great job with these videos, and we’re so happy to be featured on your channel!

@matthewblake9917 3 года назад

I like the fact you don't pull punches on these. Not that you're nasty you just have no hesitation on picking up some simple flaws and the bigger ones people might not think about until its too late. The overall conclusions where you give the balanced for and against really help round out the video.

@debbydhill 4 года назад

I agree, dark colors are warm and soothing. White would keep me awake. White does look clean, but hard to keep that way.

@kirby_tardigrade 4 года назад

I'm glad I'm not the only one who prefers dark colors

@NinaThoren 4 года назад

Always looking forward to your videos! They contribute to me making my ultimate van layout! That tip with driving low on water and fill up near your destination was awesome!

@luminyam6145 4 года назад

I love these videos. You are so marvellous at showing great design and poor design all without criticizing the ppl themselves.

@JeccaSee 4 года назад

Margaret - I recommend watching some of their other videos (if you haven't already). Their puppy is adorable, they speak of the heated floors providing for warm feet but not much more, and they talk about how Jess really doesn't mind the narrow seat (they answered comments in a following video). Thank you for what you do, I'm trying to figure out how to ask for your assistance in my build design, so I can fix things before building them! :)

@JessStrom 4 года назад

🥰❤

@ShannonNara 4 года назад

I paused at the beginning to comment bc I just want to say that your videos, your personality, your efficiency focus, and positive yet realistic attitude really brighten my day for a few minutes during the state of the world.

@michelebliss5431 4 года назад

Wow, thanks for educating us. Even though I didn't like the van I learned not just to consider weight distribution but also how to save gas, energy by waiting to refill the water tank until you get close to your destination. Brilliant tips!

@coltonsnyder729 4 года назад

The dial-up sound effect made my day! Love all the awesome little pieces you bring into your reviews.

@saraandmoeandbaby 4 года назад

I really appreciate your perspective Margaret. You really make a lot of great points and I feel I’m like you, I’m lazy and don’t want chores! Definitely keeping this channel on my watch list as I plan my van. Have a great day! ❤️🇨🇦

@vjforsythe2198 3 года назад

Soooo glad I finally clicked on your videos! This is the kind of well thought-out, reasonable, realistic critique I've been searching for.

@katiejohnson1243 4 года назад

1) Dark colors YES. 2) the Matilda cake scene is the best thing I’ve seen all day ❤️ 100% loving this series can’t wait for next week!

@adia000002 4 года назад

These videos make me want to be a van lifer so bad.

@scottbirmingham7367 4 года назад

I know their channel well and enjoy watching them.they recently got a golden retriever pup that's so cute

@JessStrom 4 года назад

🥰❤

@JessStrom 4 года назад

@Berry Boy! haha we actually love not having a mirror in the van. Might seem strange, but it's something we've really enjoyed about this adventure lifestyle. We don't feel pressure to look any kind of way. ❤

@bitminerbob6731 4 года назад

Most folks sleep on their side. They say you should sleep on your left side (for proper digestion or something like that), so this means you have your knees tucked a little, which means you can sleep side to side there, even if you're a taller person. Love this van review series. :)

@StacyForest738 4 года назад

I don’t sleep in fetal position on my side and I’m 5’ 10”, no side sleeping would not work..just thinking about having my knees bent all night makes my knees ache.

@colleenkaralee2280 4 года назад

@@StacyForest738 5'7" and a side sleeper so side-side is okay.

@StacyForest738 4 года назад

@@colleenkaralee2280 Good for you.

@avivamae5171 4 года назад

I look forward to these videos every week, it's fun to see someone looking at tour videos the way I do and see if there's something I missed or could learn. Love the videos and thanks :)

@cluek9780 3 года назад

True, Margs: darker, richer color recedes, visually expanding the space

@lynnekerr3890 4 года назад

Totally agree on the dark colours!

@KarySchump 4 года назад

I’m so glad I found your van critiques!! I’ve been following along for about a month and really appreciate your insight, from both your experience and design perspective!! Plus, you make it fun! I also think you’re helping all of us, regardless of budget and van, to really think about this stuff. I’m about a year from my van and build, so this helps me a lot. I also love that you’re reviewing vans that have gotten lots of views!! I had seen a lot of these vans, so it’s nice to hear the other side of it. Thank you and thanks for also making this fun!! I turn on your van critique playlist when I want something fun and entertaining while I’m doing boring house stuff. Oh, and I’m totally with you on not being crazy about the white decor, especially in a van where the outside dirt and sand will be coming inside daily. Thank you!

@SawyerMartoglio 3 года назад

Yes on the dark colors needing to be used. I’m contemplating painting my ceiling black but I’m still figuring it all out design wise

@citydesk4527 4 года назад

For the door on the shoe cupboard, you could have an 'upward' door so that the door can be used as a little outside table too.

@matthewblake9917 3 года назад

I thought the same or a slide out. I definitely want a cuppa table when I do my van

@bethgrossmann3108 4 года назад

LOVE this series so much! Missed seeing Ladi in the back this time. Would love to see a review of Eamon and Bec's new van too.

@colleenkaralee2280 4 года назад

I enjoyed watching their whole van build process, and the end of the bed folding down to be the back of the long seat was different.

@TheCodedude 4 года назад

I would definitely really appreciate a video on van safety options. Really enjoying this series on vans, thank you!

@poikatiikeri 4 года назад

I'm also for moody black, Grey, wood colored vans! Love the depth and mood of it

@jackelpubs2728 4 года назад

Weight distribution. Wow, very good point. Loved the bathroom.

@crystalwolcott4744 4 года назад

Yes! Dark colors! I want to do dark floors and ceiling and lighter walls to hopefully take advantage of both though.

@hnjbrauch 4 года назад

I am really enjoying these design reviews! They really help newbies like me think through pros and cons. I especially appreciate how respectful you are when giving your critique and the explanations you provide for why something might work great for one person but not for another. If you are taking requests, I'd love to see you do a review of Trent & Allie's van (Pamala Vanderson).

@catbrook 4 года назад

Haha, worth a like just for the always-wanting-a-puppy face! Thanks Margaret, love this series.

@romlyn99 4 года назад

If you want heated floors... the best I have seen in a van is Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating done by van life tech... and Humble Road Vans... they use radiant floor heating - they pull heat from the engine using a closed loop coolant system and a heat exchanger that heats water, then you pass the hot water into a mini hotwater tank (Bosch Tronic 3000T). Pulling heat from your engine helps the engine run cooler. But there is also a way to have a heater under the van that pulls fuel from your fuel tank and is very efficient - and you don't have to run your engine to heat the water. The Bosch Tronic 3000T has the ability to heat the water using electricity, but they don't use that function... it is just the best mini hotwater tank on the market with great insulation. Then you lay plex piping under the floor. Humble Road van shows you how he laid the plex piping while Van Life Tech didn't show us as they are protecting their method. But I suspect that Van Life Tech use a MDF board with inlays routed out of the board - which has great insulation properties and then use heat dispersing plates - what is called Hydronic Radiant Floating Floor Heating (if you want to google it - similar to this www.edinburghwoodflooring.co.uk/floating-floor-underfloor-heating/). Humble Road had battons where the floor gets attached and heat dispersing plates but used insulation below and used an air gap as insulation. Both of them were some of the best under floor heating ideas for a van... but I like humble roads quality of plumbing more... he had it arranged so perfectly. Although they are both geniuses. And if you are thinking about a shower - consider shower loop - a shower that recycles the water for endless hotwater showers - it is an open source system that you can build from parts you can buy at any hardware store - details here showerloop.org/

@kathyfarkas1961 4 года назад

I love your content and delivery style! Informative and hilarious😂

@curlyhaircamping 4 года назад

I'm so glad! I always get a little nervous when I hit "publish"!

@jeffbrown4772 4 года назад

@@curlyhaircamping You should not feel nervous. Your content is excellent and your delivery style is very engaging and entertaining.

@RustyCas999 Год назад

First, of all the van videos I’ve seen you guys are my favorites! Have watched most of your reviews and it’s interesting that you’re not a fan of induction cooktops which run minutes a day, but you “love!” their heated floor which will be used for hours at a time in winter. Pretty sure the floor heat is electric because no reputable van builder is install a hydronic system for young, inexperienced, likely non-mechanical clients. Saw on the “Tim and Katie” channel where they used some small low-watt heating pads under their floor (and batteries) in “zones” which looks like it might work.

@ladiandmargaret Год назад

Electric cooktops are great! But mostly it depends on the battery capacity and solar. When I see electric cooktops and small batteries, that’s when I think it’s not compatible

@HopeLivesHere721 4 года назад

Love your videos. So glad I came across them. I'm a faithful fan. I'm actually in a 24 foot Class C with no slide out, but a lot of the ideas from Van life I use in my class C as I have been remodeling it a little. Thanks for all the helpful hints, tips and useful information. Also, love your personality.

@patriciapapandreopoulospap5252 4 года назад

I’m a fan of dark and relaxing too

@alarson7345 4 года назад

I agree with the dark colors!

@a.w.thompson4001 4 года назад

Great video. Particularly enjoyed all the weight info, especially the impact on handling, given how hard it would be to fix, being the layout.

@joy5191 4 года назад

Lol yes to the dark colors!!!

@emmajohansson2030 3 года назад

I really appreciate this series. I love to learn from others builds before I make my own. My biggest pro for having a partition is safety while driving i - f you're in an accident. The Swedish Transport Administration did a crash test on RVs, and van builds, and it was not a pretty sight, and I can get that image out of my head. The difference between cars with and without a wall was huge. Maybe that could be another safety aspect to talk about?

@sajilrasam 4 года назад

Love way you describe the dark colour 😻😍😍 Hell yeahh 👍🏽 Agreed

@colleenkaralee2280 4 года назад

The bulkhead design here with the entry door does give the van more of an apartment feel and less of an RV feel, which could be important for some. I have seen a bulkhead door that is a pocket door. If I decide to keep the cab space as part of the living space I would attach curtain tracks all around the cab ceiling with some homey looking insulating curtains and at least one swivel seat. I've seen expensive RVs do this. I've also seen and liked some bulkheads designed to optionally let some light through, one even with some stained glass.

@katfran492 4 года назад

The van is absolutely beautiful.. I do agree with your assessment. I watch way too many Van builds and some of the things I’ve noticed: weight distribution, keep your water and your electrical as far apart as possible, white is pretty but shows every speck of dirt, and power power power! Oh, cabinets that stay secure in transit😊 You should see the latest kitchen build from DualEX... he created a hidden chair that slides in to the kitchen cabinets. It’s pretty cool.

@colleenkaralee2280 4 года назад

Pull out hidden chair here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_DrfeuSvJp4.html Vanalyze that :-))

@shahana_dutt 4 года назад

these are my favorite videos!! please never stop making this series!! :)

@BigVanSmallWorld 4 года назад

Totally understand the Dark Side you would love my van 👍😂👍

@stephenkasirye2543 4 года назад

I look forward to these videos every week. Lots to learn from other works. I liked this a lot because I'd watched it earlier and now a critique of it comes in very handy. I'd love to see a video of you critique about a stealth van build. I'm located in Uganda where one wouldn't go around showing off such a home on wheels; a big time stealth build is pretty ideal here.

@YNotBeeAntoine 4 года назад

I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. So much good information to take away. Thank you!

@onthetrailwithbart523 3 года назад

I've very much enjoyed you van build reaction series! Very fresh and interesting. (you're also an EXCELLENT video editor)

@onouexperiences 3 года назад

guys so much enjoying your videos ! and big tumbs up for your expertise.. I have been doing vanlife now for a little over a year with a realy basic convertion, i now uograded to a camoer thats about to be rebuild (interior wise) and yes yes yes you got it so right according to weight, driving,, electric consumption... love your channel keep up!

@sofiaruhh300 4 года назад

O agree with you about dark colors 👌🏻

@cluek9780 3 года назад

Love hearing your take on design CHOICES and feasibilities. One thing I see: too many doors opening UP; if opening down, more options of where to place things in-transitions, and better leverage moment against accidental opening upon a side jolt. This is in your own design as well.

@amandafong1453 4 года назад

i am with you on the dark, I hate having to keep the white clean.

@cyndicarlson2024 4 года назад

Best van review series. Ever. Thx! 💕

@K07133 4 года назад

This helped so much ! Thank you ❤️❤️ I’m Still trying to figure out which layout I would do for my van if I ever got one Lol this helped A LOT !

@DavidHuffTexas 4 года назад

Weight distribution is very important. I wish more van build videos emphasized that.

@Tom111060 4 года назад

... "deep dive" ... in the "toilet episode"... divine!

@KarenDoesStuff 4 года назад

I love this series it’s so informative!

@ahagan1930 4 года назад

Love your videos, very helpful for my future van build.

@xanitajobe5920 4 года назад

So glad you mentioned weight distribution 🌟 watched their video ages ago and thought huh 🤔 still love them though 🏳️‍🌈 (and you 🥰) keep up the awesome series ❤️ Ps. Toilet talk was fab 🌟 thank you for doing that video 😊👍🏻

@jodiemayo307 4 года назад

Loving these tours! We are currently in the middle of our second van conversion and I find it so interesting that some people really don’t think about weight distribution or seat sizing...

@colleenkaralee2280 4 года назад

The insulated bulkhead plus always parking facing south could go far to keep van temperature tolerable. I'm really liking these discussions and would love to see you do more, even the professional smaller van customizers, such as Humble Road, and Tiny Watts Solar, etcetera.

@HoileeUK 4 года назад

There are literally no other videos I look forward to more than these 😁 I love them so much

@thosewhowander5815 4 года назад

For whatever it's worth... Your videos make me the most excited when a new one comes out!

@hashtagsoultrash 4 года назад

these videos are awesome!

@taylorr2451 4 года назад

These videos are incredibly helpful! I’m going to start my van build in a few months and these videos have helped me examine things I might over look! Thank u so so much!

@kstepk5003 4 года назад

I love your series. Please do Trent and Allies van, it’s one of my favs.

@amieloria6319 4 года назад

I liked the design of their van, it looks really neat , it is well design..,😀👍 however as you've said the weight balance of the vehicle is very important👍👍😀😀😘😘thumbs up👍

@LelynisCool 4 года назад

love your reviews. got me thinking about stuff I would never consider. like the windows cracking???? wow new info lmao

@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS 4 года назад

I really really love the oven in the drawer and the clothes and extra column of storage in the kitchen. Also, didn't think the weight was distributed, and disliked the tiny bench. The ideal van that I'm building in my head wouldn't have a window at my back in bed, though it could have one higher up. It's cooler in the country where I live and so a cross breeze is less important.

@AliciaMarkoe 4 года назад

Thank you 🌸🌷🌼

@sarahmarreel-alley7386 4 года назад

Partitions are also a good safety measure from projectiles if you are ever in an accident.

@MissCodeBunny 4 года назад

I too am all about the dark colours Margaret! 🤙🏼

@petmom74 4 года назад

LOVE your channel. You're so cute and funny and knowledgeable.. and articulate...some of my favorite things Thanks for the advice on the water weight. I've distributed the weight in my van well, but I hadn't considered the weight of "traveling" with full water containers. You're amazing and fun! Woot, woot! High, coronavirus five!

@lindsayk9385 4 года назад

I love van designs with room for the dog 😍🐾...top of list on my plans haha

@juliareyes7061 4 года назад

Please do snow and curt’s van tour! Such a unique layout and would love to hear your thoughts

@AmythestFae 4 года назад

00:27 Margaret calls us all out. Ye, I'll sub. XD

@clairemcnair7441 4 года назад

Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday! Ok well Thursday because I'm late to the party! Another hit 🤘

@xingcat 4 года назад

It's interesting that they said they had no heating or a/c in the back, but those heated floors (if they work like the heated floors in peoples' houses I know....wish I had some in my own) should heat up the whole space pretty efficiently.

@Greg-tj8rg 4 года назад

How do people go about that typically? Is it some copper pipe with some fluid, heater and pump? I seen heated floors in some vans and they always just say it is complicated and they had it professionally installed.

@powwowowo 4 года назад

Blurry Face the easiest way would be electric heated floors. Very thin and no fluids needed. Its just like heated seats in cars. But not really efficent to heat the whole van with this.

@josianegottardi1975 4 года назад

I love your channel and videos! Keep going! 😀

@ChillyDunk 4 года назад

I thought you were going to say, spoiler alert, they did get that puppy "Ollie" :)

@JessStrom 4 года назад

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@jocelyngleave946 4 года назад

"maltida chocolate cake" ☺️😋❤️ Great video as always and some great points ✌️ thanks Margaret 🙌

@loisandrews4197 4 года назад

Weight distribution! 🙌 Also from experience induction stoves are awful to cook on 😬

@jacqueline.musumece 3 года назад

I prefer dark colors too.

@RachelAugusta 4 года назад

Brillant review, as usual

@LaurenAnne6 4 года назад

I was so excited when I got the notification for this video!! These videos are so good!!

@taryn1069 4 года назад

Your editing is hilarious, in a good way. Your little moments. So good

@myplaylists6310 4 года назад

I loooove this build! Excited to hear your thoughts

@SkamGame 4 года назад

Thanks for this series, it's been super helpful!

@curlyhaircamping 4 года назад

yay! I'm thrilled to hear it!

@waterfire4fun 4 года назад

Excellent content, entertaining and very interesting! Kudos~Subscribed!

@daraisadarable8555 4 года назад

Thank you so much for these helpful and informative van tour review videos! Love your energy :)

@keriezy 4 года назад

I'm really learning from the insightful comments. There are so many extras to consider in van builds; including the gray water under the cab and the weight distribution. Also I just subscribed, RU-vid recommended you a few days ago and this is your 4th or 5th video I've watched.

@iluvbike 4 года назад

Wednesday! Yeah!! I look forward to your van tour videos top notch content. Constructive criticism done right it’s refreshing. This might be my favorite van yet not hard to fix the table/seating issue and can we talk about that bathroom it’s pro! Simple and effective. Heated floors...? You can do that??!!! 🔥😱🔥

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 4 года назад

I considered having a wall and door between the cab and living space but decided against this for two reasons.1) I felt having the swivels in the front seats really opened up the living area and made it much more spacious 2) As one builder I spoke to stated, should I not hear someone get into the front or wake up slowly or groggy and they are able to quickly hot wire my rig they could take off with me and my daughter in the back as captives unless we choose to jump out of a moving vehicle. Worse scenario - into oncoming traffic!

@colleenkaralee2280 4 года назад

Yes, an insulated bulkhead would require a whole new set of security and self-defense features. without a bulkhead I would make a swivel chair and put thin curtain track all around the front and side windows of the cab, draping some homey looking insulated curtains while parking facing south. I've seen the higher end RV's have beautiful curtains draping the whole cab area when parked. Plus an insulating curtain as a soft entry to and from the cab.

@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 4 года назад

@@colleenkaralee2280 I also love the idea of having a beautiful insulated curtain between the cab and rest of the van as well as curtains over the side windows. I think, however, that I may use bamboo blinds over insulated.inserts on the back windows.