Van Tour REACTION & LAYOUT REVIEW/ Pros and Cons of Transit Campervan Design

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Episode 1! YAY! Let’s talk design! Sometimes the Van Tours with the most views on RU-vid have a LOT of design problems! If you’re interested in this lifestyle, you should know what to look for, and how to know if a van is designed for convenience & comfort, or just to be pretty.
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I’m Margaret and I’ve lived in multiple vehicles all over the world. I love tiny home design, travel, and efficiency. But there are very few voices in the vanlife community that are willing to be real about the campervan layouts we see all over the internet. Let’s get to it! Enjoy!
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@ladiandmargaret 4 года назад

We’re so excited to begin with this series! Keep in mind, this is very opinion-based, and van dwellers make layout decisions based on all kinds of factors (budget, location, hobbies, preferences, etc.) However, van tours are all about showing off what you live in, but people end up copying these layouts, and then the same design flaw continues to live on. Let me know what you think below! Thanks for watching :)

@digitalnomads7969 4 года назад

Margaret is fun and honest. I really appreciate her reviews. Do more. We are starting to build our van ourselves so I'll be watching for Margaret's feedback. Thanks. ~Kim

@michalisvousdoukas9506 3 года назад

This is the second video I watch from this channel and I have to say that I find the concept of van tour reaction disturbing. Why do we need this when all the community reacts with their comments? Why ones opinion matters more, just because she has a better camera... and maybe looks? I built my own van and it was an adventure with a lot of pain and rewards in the end. Now I can tell from experience that the only reason to diy (especially in Europe) is the fun of it, otherwise you just lose your time (and often money). We are doing what campervan manufacturers were doing 40-50 years ago, so I am pretty sure that they could be laughing with our vans all day. They are polite and serious enough not to... So having one of us trying to profit by criticising the vans of others is immoral...

@lorirugato6463 3 года назад

Hi Margaret, do you recommend a short skoolie I've noticed they are more affordable then a sprinter or promaster. It would be for myself and 2 indoor kitties. I'm concerned about propane though. Any advice??? Thank you.

@lionheartadventures3517 3 года назад

I think this is a brilliant idea and I'm so glad you're doing it! I love hearing about the pros and cons of different design choices and how they adapt to the reality of van living. The only thing I would challenge is that I plan to use an induction cooktop but it's not for looks at all, it's for safety reasons as I don't want to use any propane in my van. Plus I would rather keep my energy to be renewable as much as possible to make up for the gas I use to drive my van (I hope for an electric van someday). I do know an induction stove is very inefficient but that's why I invested in extra solar panels (400w panels) and battery (2500Wh with more to come eventually - can be charged via electrical outlets too, for example, at a Starbucks in 3-4 hours) and as someone who chases 75F degree and sunny locations, I have a lot of sun available usually.

@samanthamc182 2 года назад

Please do a season 2!!!!!!! Love these !!!!

@CioisBoiGoi 3 года назад

Hey! I follow Sidney and her induction cooker actually broke and she now uses a propane stove now. She has also openly talked about the pros and (mostly) cons of not having a fixed bed. She has a podcast and is very open about challenges and honest about lessons she's learned and tips. She's a wonderful person and a great resource for all things solo female vanlife

@PureMocro 4 года назад

The way she presents this review is so high class. This could be easy a video with millions of views. She’s very eloquent, compliments. Great character

@curlyhaircamping 4 года назад

hichhichh thanks so much!

@PureMocro 4 года назад

curlyhaircamping Like to see more of this series! I’m not even a vanlife guy but some things I can even integrate in my house. The insight you and Ladislav have is amazing because you live that DIY life to the max. Please keep sharing.

@SmileyKatie11 4 года назад

I adore this series- can’t wait to see more! You have pointed out things I never would have noticed. I love it!

@Uracas2012 4 года назад

I could listen to Margaret for hours...in fact I just did. Genius idea to review van videos...makes it so much easier to organize my thoughts for my next build.

@jenniie1981 4 года назад

I would love to see your thought on a few vanlifer vans but I think it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on Trent and allies van and then eamon and becs new van when they are done !

@sallymartinez592 3 года назад

I was pretty dead set on having an induction cook top but now I’m reconsidering based on what you said about them being a huge drain on the battery!

@barryroberts9302 3 года назад

been watching you guys for a while while im tied to my home office work place. you are a breath of fresh air i have to say and i love watching you both. i think you are well placed to advise on peoples builds, you are certainly diplomatic with your comments and accurate which in reality is what we all really want to hear so we dont make those minor or major mistakes. great stuff xx

@LongLiveIvanna 3 года назад

I gotta say ; when YT first recommended your video reviews on my favorite vanlifers I was hesitant to say the least ; I guess I come from the toxic celebrity review channels and thought would be the same; BUT boy was I wrong; I Love your reviews they are so helpful and definitely wish I would have watched these before I cut a hole on my roof for a skylight; defeated the whole purpose of insulting Van is like an oven; I am in process of patching up that hole and removing the skylight it’s not worth it at all it also takes up space on roof that I could have for my solar panels (which yes I made the mistake of not making my solar panels a priority over the skylight). I am obsessed with your reviews and can’t wait to watch more.

@samcleaver3315 3 года назад

I just looked up a 3 cu foot insignia dorm frig. It draws 1.5 amps at 115 volts=172.5 watts. A inverter will loose 15-20% so you are at about 200 watts when it is running. Cost is $139, if it ran half the time it could work with her system, provided she got a gas cook top. A dometic 3 cu draws 175 watts.

@cwestte 4 года назад

I’m loving these videos!! It’s super helpful to see this side of it. You can get so caught up in the aesthetics that you easily overlook functionality!

@Deborahstormfoster 4 года назад

Van life rabbit hole brought me here. Why do I enjoy this so much? #quarantinelife

@louloum91 4 года назад

Yesss!!! i love this! Even though i'm not a van lifer, i find these things so interesting and love the design aspects and creative solutions needed for small space living. It all is also inspiring me to minimise, declutter and simplify my own life! Thank you for doing these videos and i can't wait to watch more!!!

@gueentambuwun8689 4 года назад

Thankyouu! Im building my van and overwhelmed about the layouts in yt but your reviews is AMAZING and helping me a lot!

@MiasarahLai 4 года назад

Love how she keeps it real!

@laurawalker3687 3 года назад

Subscribed! Love this. I love watching van life vids but always wonder about some of the designs. Thanks for your lovely open and fair commentary!

@mommahil4323 4 года назад

beautiful van - yes, the sliding divider and sliding table were great - helpful input - thank you

@Twink_Twins 3 года назад

This is the greasiest thing ever thank you so much for this we’re just about to start our own build and have been watching your DPD series religiously this week. Please also keep them coming can’t wait to see what you do! Best Aidan & Solomon

@jensallis2 3 года назад

Great series! This was needed. I'm enjoying each episode, learning a lot. You would be a great design and thought partner when the day comes I build out my van. Thank you!

@gabbiealbrecht3375 3 года назад

Please do more! Love this series! Super helpful!

@s23wd1v3r 4 года назад

Great idea guys! Project amber ,ash pollard builds are interesting. Cant wait for more of these

@bishokhan8926 4 года назад

Yayy looking forward to more of these reviews!!

@FabianSeyfried 4 года назад

A very nice start to this interesting series! Thanks for the review - hope to see more of those. :)

@lachicadelatrenzapelirroja5005 3 года назад

I saw all the 15 ep. and I can not love it more. Keep going girl, looking forward for the second seasson

@greatsouthmarketing8897 2 года назад

This helps SO much!

@MamaKim. 3 года назад

Margaret.. the biggest advantage of having a bulkhead/dividing wall is protection in an accident. It amazes me that no one seems to mention this. Every single item, even the most innocuous item, becomes a missile in an accident. My son-in-law is a fireman who has had to cut many people out of their vehicles after an accident. He tells me that you should think about everything that is loose in your car… those few items loose on your back seat could end up killing you. Can you imagine what would happen to all those items in a campervan?! Especially knife racks that you see so often!

@Setsunaisama 4 года назад

Thank you. Really enjoyed the experienced point of view. Looking forward to more reviews.

@ramonafirehorse 4 года назад

Really enjoy the reviews. Looking forward to more!

@laceyalbrecht293 4 года назад

More van tour reviews!!! So helpful! Thank you!

@billstewart3980 4 года назад

Yes! -- Do more of these videos. The (more or less objective) analysis is useful. You seem to be able to maintain a good balance of constructive critique and positivity. Well done.

@taylorsee8710 4 года назад

So interesting!! Love this series idea!

@petmom74 3 года назад

Love your channel. I've seen Sydney's tour before. I agree with your points in her build. And Sydney is amazing and has her own podcast, BTW. Thanks again for this incredible perspective on another van build.

@maddieosborn9106 4 года назад

I didn't know that about induction stoves! Always wanted one as I wouldn't like to use gas (to be more eco-friendly) but will definitely put propane in a tiny house/van build when/if I do one!

@jamesredgrove6141 4 года назад

Amazing! I am between the current generation and the previous and while i understand and value the positivity of the current lot, the practicality of the previous i value more! 😂 I really like that you obviously very experienced in off grid living and say what you think! Well done 👍🏻

@KiwiMark67 3 года назад

My ideal build (money no object) would include a 2-element induction cooktop, it would also include more battery storage and more solar power generation. I have to agree with Margaret - with only 2 x 95 batteries and 400W solar it would be MUCH smarter to be cooking with gas.

@amieloria6319 3 года назад

Your videos are very Helpful👍👍😀😀thanks👍👍😀😀

@koolasvan 3 года назад

“The end”. Hahahahahhahaaaaa. You make me giggle.

@ashtonfiser6395 3 года назад

Loved this video:) I actually started following Sydney not too long ago and then found this video! I just watched one of her lives where she mentioned that she always has her bed down now instead of as the table and her induction broke so she doesn’t use it now. I just found that funny.

@jorrumtucker7876 3 года назад

great critical view loved it fair summary

@LG-yu7nn Год назад

Margaret, induction cook top is the most efficient heating device, period, but as you pointed out, with sufficient battery power.

@rev2.041 4 года назад

Your videos are awesome guys 👏 please do some more

@hanansyed6379 4 года назад

Keep'em comming ❤️

@gaemay8179 3 года назад

Love your comments thanks 😊

@crankyoldbutchbuildsout2013 3 года назад

“Better wipe that off”. OMG! I’m dying here! 😂😂😂😂😂😂. I wrote that a few days ago and was re-looking to take notes and got caught in hysterics again! “Oh, hold on!” 😂😂😂😂🌈😂😂😂

@BradleyADavis 4 года назад

Hope you keeping doing these

@bobbynDC 4 года назад

Great series! I’d love to hear you talk more about other alternatives to a couch-workspace/ bed option, other than a fixed bed. I need a workspace/dinning area and feel like a fixed bed limits my options for that. I think you have great ideas. What do you think?

@melaniwilliams2236 4 года назад

You HAVE TO do Trent and allies conversion. I think it’s one of the best ones and looks pretty eficient too!

@jessicaford5259 4 года назад

You should review Snow and Curt’s van. It’s gorgeous

@chandi015d7 4 года назад

Love ur reviews!! Ive watched this one n thought there is no way she could power all that with the system she has.

@StacyForest738 4 года назад

She has said on a podcast that she has to turn the fridge off at night a lot because it runs her battery down. Totally agree with you. 12v is worth the extra Ching.

@Panthineguardian 4 года назад

Subbed.. and hoping to see more reviews like this.

@asifdhumketu531 4 года назад

Hi, want see your comments on humble road van build for vegabond

@lenacoon5952 4 года назад

Something to consider are all the durable/"life proof" paint options out there. Maybe white can be easier to maintain than you think. P.S. ask me about keeping white grout white. It's possible.

@lenacoon5952 4 года назад

There are trailer hitch extensions out there that you can fix chairs to. That would be great for the outdoor table.

@yo5366 4 года назад

You have to watch her updated tours from only a few months ago on other channels!!!! She talks about things she would change and things she loved. If you are open to doing another video of her van but updated please do it!!!!

@CSBastianyGaumnitz 4 года назад

As a sail boat owner. About a minute in and i saw major problems. I understand. It is a learning process. I once tacked really hard and looked down below and saw my tv fly. Fortunately it landed on my bed.

@laurelkennedy6252 4 года назад

Super helpful! And, clear but sensitively expressed. L

@Greg-tj8rg 4 года назад

I would probably keep the bed in bed mode all the time except when the weather is bad or I am hosting people. Would just use that pull out outdoor table

@HuibertGuijt 4 года назад

more more more of this!!

@curlyhaircamping 4 года назад

Huibert Guijt yahooooo!! 🥳🥳🥳

@leonthompson5885 4 года назад

Check project amber a single man in England. He has converted a ambulance and recently created a bedroom above drivers cabin.

@charlevoix418 4 года назад

One thing for sure is that I do not like upper cabinets without doors, beside the fact that stuff inside can fly around, I don't want to see the content of the cabinets, I don't see any decorative function of it

@cartgamerytcarter5729 3 года назад

Interesting.. you got a new subb!!!😎

@Tom-qx3oq 4 года назад

Irony? The woman in the bibs, doing the interview is a van builder with her husband in Boise Idaho.

@jennymichelle81 3 года назад

Did they make this van ?

@jennymichelle81 3 года назад

Duhh ..obviously I mean the conversion 🙈😁

@Tom-qx3oq 3 года назад

Jenny Michelle not sure, my guess would be no but you can check their channel and see if they give a van tour of it. That is Sara and Alex James of 40 hours of freedom.

@glitterishhh 3 года назад

Jenny Michelle they did not. they generally only work on Mercedes Sprinters and I think they did one Ram Promaster

@sbardellajulio3114 4 года назад

Great video 👍 genius

@ailsaseex6423 3 года назад

i would check out van life sagas dinette system they have a three stage pedestal which seems excellents

@peahi 4 года назад

Please review Max and Lees (old) van! Would love your opinion on that!

@dankinsey3765 3 года назад

Love this series! Refreshingly honest reviews that are so helpful.

@brucemontgomery6853 3 года назад

hi margaret like your style, humor, editing. (good looks don’t hurt either)😂 maybe u could make u smaller and the design u r critiquing bigger though( flip flop in this one) i’m getting ready to learn a lot about rv life but have done a lot of home building/ reno so i have that going for me. 74 gmc 26’ soon thx

@llamatastic 4 года назад

These tours are awesome! Thanks so much!! Loving these

@mountainman4410 4 года назад

Very easy to keep white clean. Just use high wear materials. White isn't hard to keep clean at all.

@ladiandmargaret 4 года назад

Of all the colors, it's the most obvious when dirty. It usually needs to be clean more often because it's more noticeable.

@CSBastianyGaumnitz 4 года назад

Margaret (sorry i misspelled the name) i think you should look at sail boaters. Everything is already mapped out.

@Mafresita 4 года назад

Can u do a review on Eamon & Bec's new van? Love the bed mode and wanted to see what you thought about it since you didn't like the first one 😁

@Sassyglbeauty 4 года назад

Where have I seen the girl in this video? I feel like I’ve seen her in another video (the van owner). Ok I think I saw a different van tour of hers. I do think the colors are gorgeous, but I do agree and was thinking in a different video I was watching, that white seems to me like it would show dirt so much... I’m not the best cleaner in the world tho. Lol. So, maybe OCD people would be perfectly ok since they r always cleaning anyway. 🤷🏻‍♀️ love the ceiling color. So calming.

@ChicagosSinfulSwede 4 года назад

I agree. White everything is a dirt magnet! I'm a clean freak, and all white would send me off the rails! If I had to guess, most of these beach blonde Californians are not really van "lifers" and their design atheistic is strictly for pictures on Instagram. I call these kind of people- POSERS.

@kamiiu 3 года назад

3:46 personally, i wouldn't feel safe with gas and propane that are highly flammable in a van that runs on gasoline (combustion).. but that might just be my anxiety lol it also depends on where you are though. if you're in a foreign country, trying to buy propane might be a hassle but if you're in the u.s it might make more sense.

@larswyder3283 4 года назад

Very cool video and good review! But I have to disagree with your fridge point, 110 or 230V fridges are actually way more efficient as a 12v one as their usually better insulated and there’s less voltage loss over the cables. The crucial point is to have a very efficient inverter which is placed close to the batteries so it can be turned on all the time.

@rosskilla216 4 года назад

Love this!!!! What a great series, very informative, cant wait for the next!!!

@yokikokudou 3 года назад

With the Mason jar,maybe she kept it from rattling by keeping it compact & I think those jar is taller meaning the shelf is deep with a wooden bar. With her Electrical Sys, I bet her sys info might be wrong. She did admit she "design it but someone build it" & the fridge is 110 but she "had no idea how her builder made it". So it is not actually 259 amp for her sys to run.

@WilsonMar1 3 года назад

Where can I get that elevator bed mechanism? Your channel is one of the few times I've pressed that bell.

@SirMikeB 4 года назад

Just came across your van life reaction videos and enjoy them a lot. I appreciate the fine video quality, excellent advice and analysis, and the objective and careful balance you chose to deliver both pros and cons of a given van design. Great job and look forward to more of them!

@tegmapat11 4 года назад

I realize you would probably never consider a van in which one can't stand up, but I'm wondering as a new subscriber, if you do any mini-van reviews, or even have some on the small Connect. I would like more ideas for a mini as I'm in my 70's but would like to go out on the road for the winters only. I've had a Class C with a full bath & all the works, but don't want anything that costly now. I think with pull-outs etc. & perhaps a screen house, I'd be living outside most of the time anyway, so for 4 months of the winter, I think I could handle not having all the pluses. However, I would want something in which I could cook, have a fridge, and go to the bathroom especially during rainy weather. Do you have any such reviews?

@277kne 3 года назад

You have some very interesting videos. Do you have any favorite builders or RU-vid channels? Are there any vans with less wood and no wood counter top and no wood ceiling?

@karaleigh_eva 3 года назад

So if I only cook once or twice a week (I meal prep) would an induction stove be okay? I don’t want to use more gas than I would already be driving for carbon foot print purposes.

@cocobella91 3 года назад

''White, everything's white'' haha!

@KGRICK1 3 года назад

i would love to see reviews of other platforms than sprinters, box trucks,step van's, older, regular vans,ect...

@kamiiu 3 года назад

6:01 ooo i just got an idea for my own build, what if i had a sliding door but it opened halfway so you could still use the passenger seat as a swivel seat.. it looks good in my head but it might be bad in real life idk

@kamiiu 3 года назад

or blackout curtains!

@clogare 4 года назад

Love the series! You’re so freaking likable, really enjoying these :)

@beckyelliott2871 3 года назад

Margaret, I am planning on getting a Ford Transit in the near future. I have a short list of essentials and have need of your expert advice. Sleeping,, food prep\ storage(with fridge\ freezer compartment, clothes storage, shower\ toilet area, and will be accompanied by my cat, so I need place for her to stretch out and box and water area. This all needs to be incorporated into the mechanics of what makes the 148” medium -to-high roof van work as a home. Solar\electric - NO PROPANE! I need light from windows, as I don’t want our space to be cave-like. Cat likes to sun herself on a flat surface, and I like a window at the sink. Tall order, but your program has shown me you are just the person I need to guide me. The designer that will help build my Transit doesn’t seem to understand that women HAVE to have a shower stall! What gives here?! I can put in extra insulation to make up for the windows. I need to have accessibility to back doors for exit.

@ChesterLynnn 3 года назад

Could you review civdiv's van tour?

@paulnorberg3869 3 года назад

This is a great review, but I’m going to parse your word choices about the induction cooktop. It’s actually an extremely efficient, and environmentally sound way to cook. It’s her electric system that’s woefully inadequate, and inefficient. I have a two burner Duxtop induction cooktop. It’s peak draw, if I’m using both burners at max setting, is only 1800 watts. I’m designing my rig to be completely electric, aside from the actual engine moving the vehicle.

@clevelandexplorer2221 2 месяца назад

I respect your experience as a long time follower but I didn't get interested in induction for apprarace: they're cleaner and I thought they're faster and more efficient too. Google just said 1800 but I'm sure I've seen 150 double induction tops. 1800/60 is 30, x15 of full power of which wouldn't be constant, that'd 450w. 150 camper induction if I remember right is 37.5 but I'm not sure if that's right :s :o I haven't started building yet, looking into it lots and lots saving

@freedomisfree9480 3 года назад

Hi Margaret, I have a micro camper van that I made, but I haven't made a good tour video of it yet. I'm planning on doing that in a few days. I would love to send you a link and see what you think of it if you are interested. I just found your channel and I love it. I subscribed immediately. My build I did myself last summer in a tiny 2013 Ford Transit Connect. Just let me know if you are interested.

@soulonasolojourney391 4 года назад

I adore your feedback. Agree with you totally! Going the minimalist way with stuff also implies minimum amount of effort & tasks! I’d have to have a fixed bed no matter what!!! 🤣🥰Blessings to all & happy journeys!

@annecaulder9495 4 года назад

I’m all for saving money, but I know which items not to cheap out on in a van!

@MrZ1pp0 4 года назад

Thanks! Incredible how marketing makes people think that mediocre things are good...

@ladiandmargaret 4 года назад

It can be difficult for so many starting out to not see through that. Hope it’s something we can help with!

@kategetliffe4705 3 года назад

She has been really good about admitting to her regrets, she has a recent vid on her tik Tok... her number one was the induction cooktop, number 2 was the bed and number 3 was not going lithium- vm.tiktok.com/ZMJS1815E/

@happycamperinc. 4 года назад

This more of roast video not reaction . Love it . Dave 3d

@MsRemuslupin 3 года назад

Ugh I really want to do induction because I hate the idea of having fuel around.....

@marlenen6130 2 года назад

I suspect that she only sleeps on one side of that dinette when she sleeps alone and her dog sleeps on the other and she puts those extra cushions in the hallway at night. She may even be resorting to just a sleeping bag to skip sheets. She really didn’t want to show us that. Lol

@findmeintime 4 года назад

This series is awesome!

@underdog2400 3 года назад

this series IS SOOO NEEDED!!!! IDEAS VS. EXECUTION!!!

@MR-cj8uw 3 года назад

How about just using it as two twin beds. Your channel is extremely informative thank you.

@GoatZilla 3 года назад

So like i know u don't like induction cooktops, but the plus side is they don't take a lot of space. So it's not a huge penalty to have one just in case.