FULL DIY VAN BUILD from Start to Finish | Our Epic Van Life Conversion

See our DIY camper van conversion from start to finish! We converted a used 2015 Ford Transit with a high roof and 148" wheelbase. We used all-natural materials and non-toxic materials like hemp insulation, cork flooring, low VOC paint and varnish, and a lot more! We wanted our van to be as comfortable and functional as possible so there's a bed that transforms into a couch and dinette, a bathroom with a privacy wall, loads of accessible storage, and more! We hope you enjoy seeing behind the scenes of our off-grid tiny house on wheels being built. It was a lot of work! Please keep in mind that we're not professional builders and we experimented with this build quite a bit. Definitely do your own research before building your own van!

SHORTCUT LINKS

01:35 Planning and Prep
03:29 Roof Vent
04:02 Subfloor
04:46 Framing
05:34 Window Frames and Inset Shelving
05:58 Insulation
10:07 Wiring
10:38 Walls and Ceiling
11:52 Furniture
15:35 Bathroom
16:59 Solar Power
18:14 Bed and Dinette
20:28 Overhead Storage
21:41 Floor
22:07 Finishing Touches

PRODUCT DISCLOSURE

We received the Inergy Apex solar power generator, Inergy solar panels, Separett urine diverter, and the Oru Haven Kayak for review. Only the Inergy link is an affiliate link, which means we earn a fee when you make a purchase from Inergy.

Inergy Solar Power Products
https://glnk.io/p5q/exploring-alternatives
*please note: a discount will be applied at check out

Separett Urine Diverting Toilet Seat
https://canadianecoproducts.co....m/shop/toilets/outho

Oru Kayak
https://oru-kayak.kckb.st/exploring

Whale Marine Foot Pump
https://whalepumps.com/marine/product.aspx?Category_ID=10016&Product_ID=10027&FriendlyID=Whale-Babyfoot-Galley-Pump-foot-operated

Desert Patrol 6 Gallon Water Container
https://relianceoutdoors.com/c....ollections/aqua-stor

MAXXFAN Deluxe Roof Vent
https://www.airxcel.com/rv/max....xair/products/fans/m

Roof Vent Flange Adaptor (Ford Transit)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-....Transit-High-Mid-Roo

Dometic CFX-35US 12-Volt Fridge
https://www.dometic.com/en-ca/....ca/products/food-and

Berkey Water Filter
Canada: https://berkeywaterfiltercanada.ca/
USA: https://berkeyfilterwater.com/

Hemp Oil:
https://www.homesteadhouse.ca/....products/finishes/he

Hemp Insulation:
http://naturefibres.com/produits_english.html

Cork Insulation (recycled granulated):
http://www.corkstore.com/Produ....cts/Granulated-Cork_

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO

Our Full Van Tour
https://youtu.be/4p-GG5eenUk

Swivel Table by Back to Reality
https://youtu.be/owluWNKs7dU

Toilet Fan by Vanessa & Adam
https://youtu.be/3ttEzKtlX7o

Our Solar Power Setup Video
https://youtu.be/eoBgmIAnzbI

Our Cheap & Easy DIY Plumbing
https://youtu.be/D2604Le2k0A

Far Out Ride Ford Transit Conversion
https://faroutride.com/ford-transit-camper-van/

Thanks for watching!

Mat & Danielle

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CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.

Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives

Filming Credits:
Mat of Exploring Alternatives