Do not live full time in the van. We have a nice house on 5 acres. Van is for traveling. Video was taken on the property. Find it interesting that most of the negative comments are about the multipurpose shower enclosure. When you want a short van that can be parked in a normal city parking place then you have to make some compromises. That eliminates a normal shower. Hard to call what I built a shower but you can use it to get clean in an odd way. Much better than staying dirty but certainly not like a shower at home. Many concerned about the electrical on the side walls in the shower. Water simply does not get that high on the walls. The reason for washing hair when on knees and using a full flow (not spray) nozzle are to control the overspray. Almost no water gets out of the shower and onto the towel I place in front of the shower. Not for everyone but it works well for us.
@timhardman4764
5 жыл бұрын
Compromise & multifunction are the operative words. It is a very functional storage closet for 1425 minutes each day and a functional but not so comfortable shower for 10 minutes per day and a convenient toilet for 5 minutes a day. When you are sweaty and dirty and feeling gross, a not so comfortable 10 minute shower insures many hours of comfortable existence until you get dirty/sweaty/gross again. If you are squeamish and/or a germaphobe the system is not for you...actually camping in a van is not for you. Your limiting sensitivities buy you all sorts of inconveniences like driving 30 minutes or an hour or ??? to find a land based toilet or shower where who knows who last sat on it or bathed in it and what did they leave behind that has now been transferred to you?...now that's gross. So remember to bring your cleaning kit to sanitize that public toilet and shower before you use it and enjoy the drive back to your campsite. Pat, I think you have a brilliant set up.
@jaelonquixote
5 жыл бұрын
Extremely impressive build! Those that comment negatively do not understand the purpose or the genius that went into this creation. I have wanting to do something like this for creating a mobile office/work shop. Having the ability to use it also for multi-day excursions would be a serendipitous extension. Thank you for sharing this!
@MrNurseinTExas
5 жыл бұрын
I agree, maybe not for everyone..... In my opinion, it would be way easier to simply heat up a pot of warm. Use a washcloth and some soap. This is how I get clean on road trips and camping.
@stelliform
5 жыл бұрын
Great build! I enjoyed the tour.
@verteup
5 жыл бұрын
Pat. You're gonna get negative comments even if you built it out of solid gold. What you've done here is pretty much the definition of genius. Great build.
@ChadLowers
5 жыл бұрын
I am the current owner of Dave's former 2008 144 Sprinter. I felt some initial reluctance when I committed to purchasing a home-built van, but that reluctance was rapidly put to rest when I realized how many years of his life Dave put in to designing as much function in to a limited space as possible. Through disassembly and reverse engineering of nearly every major part of the van to make upgrades, I have continued to be impressed by Dave's pragmatic decisions and his straightforward construction methods. The elegant simplicity of his design choices make servicing the major components and making modifications painless. I have improved all the areas Dave was not personally happy with, and I look forward to continuing to enjoy it for years to come. I am very grateful you took the time to meet with Dave and tell a bit of his story. Thank you.
@daveorton8675
5 жыл бұрын
If you need any of the Cad drawings or other information just use the web site (ortontransit.info) email. I assume you got the large amount of files for the build. Be glad to help.
@rickzap7957
5 жыл бұрын
Your a good guy and you did a great job on +he van thanks for sharing your baby.
@timshel011
5 жыл бұрын
You've done a fantastic job Dave! 👍 You thought of everything. Hope to see more...
@nojnoj3069
5 жыл бұрын
Sir, you obviously bought something ready to go anywhere...... Starting from scratch is sometimes a bit daunting.......I wish you many many years of fun .
@jujubaloolian
5 жыл бұрын
Do you live in IF? I swear I've seen this van before lol
@georgewallace8933
5 жыл бұрын
once i saw retired engineer i knew it would be good
@Osiwan960
5 жыл бұрын
exactly! can't imagine a world without engineers!
@freighter109ha4
5 жыл бұрын
@@Osiwan960 I deal with them daily at work. Sending us designs that don't work. Why? They've never even seen the equipment we work on. So I usually end up sending them changes to their work which pisses them off cause they are smarter than us in their eyes. Then when they find out us high school educated guys are getting paid more than them they really hate us. I love it!
@Osiwan960
5 жыл бұрын
@@freighter109ha4 LoL....obviously, there are azzholes in every field...but yeah it takes a whole team to make a machine work, engineers may have good ideas but it takes someone great with their hands/materials to make it a reality. my hat's off to you sir!
@corb5654
5 жыл бұрын
@@freighter109ha4 And yet, when we need somebody to build a bridge we don't go to guys with high school education. You sound like a typical smartass.
@freighter109ha4
5 жыл бұрын
@@corb5654 Sure ya do. They're the ones out there building the damn bridge. They're the ones out there building things. Not the other way around. At least in every job I've ever worked that is how things went.
@wheelhousecamper6088
5 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I love listening to people who know what they're talking about, and who speak concisely. Thank you so much for this. It gives me a lot of great ideas.
@complexlogic8634
4 жыл бұрын
"You keep asking questions, and you keep reading, and finally some of those things start making sense to you" Life advice by Dave Orton
@MrTchdlr
5 жыл бұрын
I've watched a bunch of these videos. This is the best stealth camper I've ever seen.
@jogz123
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, love the aluminum framing work and not having cabinet doors all over.
@janetlamm298
4 жыл бұрын
You can still see fan and solar panels clearly
@designdoctor247
4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@the_irawknee
4 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing!
@QuirkyTJones
4 жыл бұрын
Him being an ex engineer, that's what I expected
@bobv8219
5 жыл бұрын
He wasted not one word great speaker.
@johnwayne2103
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly not like other youtuber's who believe they need to be funny or spend so much unneeded dialog on spewing B.S. I need the Baby not the labor! No stupid music. I have 100 other videos to watch! I'll watch your content if you stop spewing bullshit! Otherwise you will become irrelevant quickly.
@danskisbees7348
5 жыл бұрын
@@johnwayne2103 Does your name refer to the great American icon?
@danskisbees7348
5 жыл бұрын
Very clever sir.
@DesertFernweh
5 жыл бұрын
He is an engineer....that's how they roll.
@garnhamr
5 жыл бұрын
that comes with age and maturity
@decompyler
5 жыл бұрын
It's ridiculous that you have to worry about the police harassing you for sleeping in your vehicle in a "free country".
@FishOnIsMyHandle
5 жыл бұрын
Sadly the U.S. has not been free for a LONG time.
@OH8STN
5 жыл бұрын
Why is that ridiculous? The United States is the epitome of a police state. Just take a loan for more land than you need, build a bigger house than you require on that land, hook up electricity from the grid at an unreasonably high price, then let your neighbors dictate what you do on your land and in your house. The police will leave you alone since you're contributing to the unsustainable system of capitalism.
@butterflykisses4085
5 жыл бұрын
Decompyler unfortunately this country hasn’t been free for a long time 😔😔😔🥺
@opichocal
5 жыл бұрын
Policing for profit is what they do best
@noahkelchner276
5 жыл бұрын
That’s California for you
@flyingdutch9818
4 жыл бұрын
When I first saw this was going to be 30 minutes I thought I would be hitting the forward button to get to good content but this is possibly the richest van video I have ever seen!
@oBseSsIoNPC
4 жыл бұрын
You can tell he has the experience, background and took a ton of time to think this thing through. Great ideas in his build! All the way down to the electrical. I love that he points out the issue most ppl overlook. In a multi battery setup, you MUST have the same batteries across the board and you NEED a charge controller to balance the batteries. OR at least run a disconnect to charge the batteries separately. It can get quite costly if this is not done right.
@scnomad3626
5 жыл бұрын
Dave is a mainstay of the Sprinter forum (even though he is now a Transit owner) and has contributed tons of ideas and help to others. A top notch dude, even if your needs are different than his.
@davidwilcox8801
5 жыл бұрын
That forum is where?
@linnymaemullins3319
4 жыл бұрын
Cool
@600U
2 жыл бұрын
he's on the transit forum too! many thanks dave...
@popinmo
2 жыл бұрын
where can we meet him
@tylerofviolence
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for finding this man and showcasing his stealth van its simply stunnning and amazing. He is a genius. I want one.
@kashmirha
5 жыл бұрын
This guy is really smart, and he was brave enough to make some unconventional, but very practical move. Like the stove. Or the curtain system. The multi function ideas. Great guy :)
@jezlanejl
5 жыл бұрын
Like put the Electrics in the shower. Not very smart if you ask me.
@Peterballa113
Жыл бұрын
Finally a build which is not about just the heavy wood decorations and fancy design but practicallity. Thanks for the video, This vechicle is about camping, not insta photoshoot.
@karolmotala
4 жыл бұрын
"engineer" a key word for a great build! There's no youtube vanlife BS in this build - is as practical as it can be :)
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
2 жыл бұрын
Is a retired structural engineer with a degree in architecture I can assure you that you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for function.
@popinmo
2 жыл бұрын
@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath hey im 18 no education looking into vanlife myself and i agree to a extent depending on what your doing i think it applies to other aspects of life not everything practical has to be ugly sometimes beauty comes from a perfect design that was built from practicality
@nojnoj3069
5 жыл бұрын
Great and thought out non technical ideas in use. I love everything about this van. Mine is very similar. The thing most people don't get is that, when you're out, you're staying young. I love keeping it basic. It makes it nice to come home.
@mikeandroi2698
5 жыл бұрын
As soon as he said "Navy shower" I knew he was an alright guy!!!
@kenhurley4441
4 жыл бұрын
Vs. "navel" shower? Well it wasn't a "waist" of time. Okay I'm all no half wet. Great video
@armandhammer7642
4 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw the pabst blue ribbon in the fridge 😆
@4BWVan
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! I have watched a ton of van conversion videos and this is one of the most interesting. I think his design is a bit overdone as is, but I can see anyone being able to take the best of his ideas (hidden plug, hidden tank fillup, hidden solar, the 8-/20 connectors) and incorporating them into a less labor intensive conversion. Meaning, you don't have to reinvent the van to take a shower or use the bathroom. This is going to become one of those videos everyone watches before they do their first (or next!) conversion.
@serenakoleno9338
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, Rachel. I took copious notes. If and when I get another rig, I am going to use some of his ideas. Hopefully my electrician brother and mechanical engineer son will be able to advise. I think it's genius to multiply shower uses! Haven't you ever looked at your bathtub and thought about building a bench seat over it? My dad designed and built towel storage over the one in the house I grew up in. It was minuscule bathroom for family of 6!
@myfamilymatters
5 жыл бұрын
His designs are brilliant. So many innovations that are ideal for stealth parking. I also loved the adaptable interior framing. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
2 жыл бұрын
If they’re brilliant then he should be taking out patents
@1houroflove186
4 жыл бұрын
5:45 Shower: _"You kneel down..."_ I thought he was going to kneel down & stick his head into the *TOILET* 🚽🚿🧸
@Yourlittleoodle
4 жыл бұрын
1hourOfLove lmfao
@jamesgaul3544
4 жыл бұрын
Now that would be a real ''sham-poo''
@joelalain
4 жыл бұрын
Double use!
@francoishynes7739
4 жыл бұрын
@ 1houroflove & Aika: Here's the thing: I did too and because he was an Engineer I was waiting for him to say "I press a hidden button turning it into a whirlpoo! !!! For a "quick rinse" and less water consumption. I kid you not AND: After reading your GREAT comment it's good to know I was not alone in my thoughts, plus I can't stop laughing my ass off! Thank You! (lols forever)!
@SteveStearns
5 жыл бұрын
You can tell he put a awful lot of thought into every detail and it shows. He did an incredible job.
@nojnoj3069
5 жыл бұрын
@valleywoodworker ......Sir, you are obviously some expert on building other people's weekend getaway vehicle's........That being said, I don't believe that you actually converted and own your own self-made campervan.
@logmeindangit
5 жыл бұрын
@valleywoodworker Not really, it was a labor of love for him, and those are the things he wanted it to be, to have. It covers aboout all the bases, with versatility and simplicity of use, while making the most of the limited space.
@ourkaravan
5 жыл бұрын
Dave is a legend. I have had the pleasure of meeting Dave on several occasions and he is one that loves to share his time and abilities with others. His first van helped inspire my current one. Great video.
@ChadLowers
5 жыл бұрын
In a tribute to life seeming to always go full circle... I own Dave's 2008 Sprinter now, and I watch your videos to help make modifications and changes to it :)
@Madmun357
5 жыл бұрын
AND he has a PBR if the fridge!
@ourkaravan
5 жыл бұрын
@@ChadLowers Nice! Richard appeared to have done some nice modifications to it as well.
@logmeindangit
5 жыл бұрын
@@Madmun357 - PBR in the fridge? Yes. Someone should send him a case of Blue Moon.
@lass-inangeles7564
5 жыл бұрын
@@logmeindangit Ha, ha, ha! I agree. Blue Moon is the best. But then I am part Belgian!
@savvysue3537
5 жыл бұрын
Terrific ideas! I love how differently, this gentleman innovates his van. Thank you, Kirsten!
@nojnoj3069
5 жыл бұрын
@valleywoodworker whatever that's supposed to mean..?..... We're all not you.
@utahshrink1
4 жыл бұрын
"You keep asking questions and you keep on reading and some of he things start making sense to you" Man, that statement is so profound and useful in my own growth...Bravo sir...Bravo.
@Sweatyfleariddledcamelblanket
5 жыл бұрын
Laws need to change people should be able to sleep anywhere they like if it's not hurting or obstructing anyone else .
@Productsafetyguy
5 жыл бұрын
Too bad some car campers dump their trash and sewage on the street or sidewalk. Most laws are reactions to abuses. Humans!
@hxhdfjifzirstc894
3 жыл бұрын
I somewhat agree, but on the other hand the people of a state have a right to design their society however they see fit, as long as it's Constitutional. Let's say you really like drugs. Does that mean that Amish people in some other state can't have a drug free community? So both sides of the coin can be oppressive and tyrannical. Different states for different people is a very practical solution and we seem to have forgotten why we even have state boundaries. Where I am, there are homeless people camped in their vehicles permanently, and it's disgusting. They bring trash with them and dump it everywhere. Filthy drug addicts... If that's what you want in your community great... but don't demand that the entire country does it your way.
@peterlinnet8111
3 жыл бұрын
@@Productsafetyguy You beat me to it.
@solid1378
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kirsten! Your channel is one of the most addictive and satisfying to watch. When your videos end, I keep wishing there was more. Best!
@debbieboring3422
5 жыл бұрын
Me too. More More ha ha
@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA
5 жыл бұрын
wish she would make vids more often lol or point us to similar youtube channels
@ryefry
5 жыл бұрын
Y'all can always go back to the beginning. She's got hundreds of videos!
@debbieboring3422
5 жыл бұрын
@@ryefry I know I started with her First documentary about the Tiny House People. I so like the way she does her videos.
@Nairuulagch
5 жыл бұрын
Wise old mans teaching is blowing away younglings!
@fudogwhisperer3590
5 жыл бұрын
The flipping panels for the bed is a great idea:-)
@nojnoj3069
5 жыл бұрын
I was given the same set up about three years ago. I still use it today. It works really well for me as I often go off fishing by myself so I only need one small bed but need storage space for the fishing tackle.. I also use the heating pad set up..... Works for me.
@annwithaplan9766
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he said he didn't think anyone else did that. But I've seen it done by others, too. : )
@logmeindangit
5 жыл бұрын
@@nojnoj3069 - so, the heating pad setup - 120VAC, or 12VDC? And does it cover the area of a sleeping bag?
@khm2128
5 жыл бұрын
@@logmeindangit , I imagine it's only necessary at the foot area. If my feet are warm, I'm usually able to sleep if it's still cold in the room.
@Edwardmodos
5 жыл бұрын
Key take away from another engineer, build your van not like an RV but a (sail)boat. I'm sure 80/20 (just west of Fort Wayne, IN) appreciates the plug as well :)
@larson511
5 жыл бұрын
Hoosier here watching too! lol
@senglebe
5 жыл бұрын
Hoosier here too!
@bg45420
5 жыл бұрын
I love 80/20 I use it a lot at work. We keep a bunch of it in our material crib. Most of it has been recycled many times for different uses. I will say it can get pricey. I can't imagine how much he has invested in rails and fittings for this van.
@operator0
5 жыл бұрын
@@bg45420 : Looks like several thousand dollars to me. Aluminum extrusion (8020, Bosch...ect) is an excellent product though.
@nmartin5551
5 жыл бұрын
I need to figure out where to buy it. I have an 84 Toyota Bandit with a sagged fiberglass roof. Dave just showed me the light, in solution, weight, and material.
@thatrealba
4 жыл бұрын
"Stealth" is a misnomer now that so many people know about van life. Whenever I see a box truck or Transit/Sprinter or minivan or even a conversion van, I figure soneone is living in it.
@TheGazmondo
3 жыл бұрын
N ssns
@janeleonard985
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah at this point you might have to get the fake business magnets for the side of the van.
@bonjour3625
5 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a better van conversion than this one. This guy is a genius! Well done indeed!
@batwood8010
5 жыл бұрын
I like it too. He has really done the work to figure it out.
@melissajordan8679
5 жыл бұрын
Lot of great innovation here, although sticking my face next to the toilet to wash my hair would be a back-to-the-drawing-board moment for me, if I were the missus.
@kenshepherd6831
5 жыл бұрын
Melissa Jordan a hinged shelf could be attached to the wall that could fold down to cover the loo and also serve as a shower seat. Resting on the toilet like the bed halves rest on the dining table.
@beths9232
5 жыл бұрын
I would go with an extra large kitchen sink and wash my hair there....while standing.
@rickhoran
5 жыл бұрын
Actually, I don't see any reason why you couldn't just wash your hair standing up as part of the navy shower Dave described.
@melissajordan8679
5 жыл бұрын
@@rickhoran I didn't either, but I think it might have to do with protecting the fabric backing that is just above the stall itself, and therefore at head level. (But I'd still take my chances standing.)
@rickhoran
5 жыл бұрын
@@melissajordan8679 Me too!
@kellymahoney7363
5 жыл бұрын
Hanging the black-out curtain further back in the van made a lot of sense. It draws less attention and you really only need a small nook to sleep in.
@04dram04
5 жыл бұрын
Installing an industrial caged door to the cockpit would completely cover the cargo area, and make it look like an industrial cargo van
@L-Anded
5 жыл бұрын
@@04dram04 I have always thought that was what I would do also, but this particular van does not really look industrial to me. It might even draw more attention to it. I think it would have complicated the build unnecessarily. It looks like a passenger van. Maybe I am wrong. I still like the idea of those caged doors, though.
@IHateYoutubeHandles615
4 жыл бұрын
One thing I do wonder about: what about the issue of human breath steaming up the windows from the inside?
@nagualdesign
4 жыл бұрын
@@IHateKZitemHandles615 You can tell from the inlet and outlet how the air flows. Virtually none of their breath will find its way into the cab.
@ChazEvansdale
5 жыл бұрын
I really like a lot of his concepts. The 80/20 slotted aluminum idea is great. It means he can play around with designs, like Lego, and change his layout if he's not happy with it. Simply having a heated blanket for sleeping is another great idea, for most environments. I used to used one in an apartment to significantly reduce heating costs. It's crazy how little tolerance, or spacing, he has between his head and that upper shelving, but it works so well!
@williamstewart7399
5 жыл бұрын
Like a little Lego.
@ChazEvansdale
5 жыл бұрын
@@williamstewart7399 like a life sized Lego!
@IHateYoutubeHandles615
4 жыл бұрын
There should not be a need for a heated sleeping pad if you use the proper camping accessories: insulated sleeping pad underneath and properly selected sleeping bag.
@kathyintraining5720
5 жыл бұрын
Incredible conversion!! This is the most carefully planned and executed conversion I have ever seen. Great job, Dave!
@paulmuller9388
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, the bed on the wall that resting on the table for sleep is brilliant! It is perfect, when you fold it to the side, unscrew the table and you have a lot of space to transport things. The hole in the bottom for ventilation as well as the heating system is awesome. And hanging the curtain far back into the van make it more stealth. Absolutely nice ideas.
@casualtunes5131
3 жыл бұрын
Floor ventilation is so obvious now that he said it! Air is cooler under there. Brilliant.
@MFunkibut
5 жыл бұрын
It's a living example of the old software engineering adage 'Plan to throw one away'. Build a Sprinter van; it's gonna suck; THEN you can build an awesome Transit van.
@chrisrose2803
5 жыл бұрын
Starting my first Sprinter and counting on making mistakes.
@JC-dz1kk
5 жыл бұрын
We need more this kind of mind and brain in our society.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@michaelseemann4305
5 жыл бұрын
I have seen a fair share of van builds but the halfbed-upfold Idea I think actually is new/yours! And I really do like it, awesome use of space. Also, having an option to have one person sleeping in bed, 2nd sitting at the table is really nice... good work! (I am an engineer myself so I might not be objective ;-))
@Productsafetyguy
5 жыл бұрын
Michael Seemann The double side rack idea is old. Boats have used it for decades & I’ve seen it in other diy vans.
@dl7423
5 жыл бұрын
watch her other video's as well - she interjects only as required and she always interviews interesting people and things - this guy is intelligent and interesting - excellent video
@jbparrothead8532
5 жыл бұрын
That "shower" idea needed more CAD work...that's just gross...down on your knees with your head almost in the toilet...YUK.
@rullangaar
3 жыл бұрын
This is the first stealth camper I’ve seen with a shower and a loo. Show me a STEALTH camper with a better solution.
@1stzard
5 жыл бұрын
This guy is livin, screw retirement homes. I'm sure I will live like you do to see as much as I can and just live freely.
@rsdouglass4
5 жыл бұрын
K H I couldn’t agree more!
@agasd67654asdga
5 жыл бұрын
Great build, but would rethink the shower situation, having to get on your knees with your face inches from the toilet.....
@MyGoogleYoutube
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. That shower is about 20 percent away from being the most amazing stand up van shower.
@solidstate9451
5 жыл бұрын
The van needs advertisment stickers on the side like: "Jims Solar Company".
@ryanmalin
5 жыл бұрын
Solid State it would make it more of a target to thieves. But I see where you’re going with that
@solidstate9451
5 жыл бұрын
@@ryanmalin : It would explain the solar panels on the roof.
@gregkahle9046
5 жыл бұрын
@KenDroid66 How about "Jim's Sewer Cleaning"...lol
@EdwoodCA
5 жыл бұрын
Jim's Diaper Service
@gregkahle9046
5 жыл бұрын
@@EdwoodCA Lmao, That's awesome, good one! Have a great day
@erickabuthia3213
5 жыл бұрын
This is the most logical person I have ever seen. Everything is placed logically.
@dansalas399
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen literally hundreds of builds and this by far is the most sensible design that’s clearly thinking out of the box. Wow!! Thank you for sharing and much respect!
@mosnicolae1678
5 жыл бұрын
LOL, so he eliminated the shower and he stores food and dishes just 20-30 cm above the shit ? Only an engineer could think of that :)
@Alex-it2nn
5 жыл бұрын
Live in it and you'll see, every stupid little cm counts
@RND_ADV_X
5 жыл бұрын
I noticed that detail myself. I also noticed it would be easy to spill shower water into the toilet and onto that exposed control panel just above the shower... I think he has some interesting ideas, but they could be a bit more poetic in their execution.
@dphotos007
5 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too. Liked his ideas but not the shower and toilet idea.
@mhm8222
5 жыл бұрын
He didn't do very well at all on this build..
@darklittlepeople
5 жыл бұрын
@phuc ewe i love your positive spin !! 🤣
@ConscientiousOmnivore
5 жыл бұрын
This man's design is very impressive - you can really tell that he's thought about everything. As others have said, it's quite sad that there are laws against sleeping in your car. Good on him for getting a nice way around that and being able to stay comfortable. Genius!
@InfiniteWonderz2
5 жыл бұрын
gosh the lifetime of skill and yesteryear problem solving, ski balaclava to stop your head getting cold, instead of just heating the entire van at night
@ispartacus1337
5 жыл бұрын
I think thats called common sense...
@mattmatteson8759
5 жыл бұрын
@@ispartacus1337 Why would you call it COMMON sense when it is so damn uncommon?
@ispartacus1337
5 жыл бұрын
@@mattmatteson8759 good point lol
@AlanGibson7
5 жыл бұрын
Common sense is what is lacking in the world. People want others to to do all the thinking/doing (common sense ing) for them.
@Grevlain
5 жыл бұрын
Very very nice. This is what intelligence, experience, and wisdom gets you. Simple, perfectly designed for a specific purpose, and neat and clean. Impressive build!
@DanielinLaTuna
5 жыл бұрын
I thought he said he was using "AV 20" lol; actually, it's 80/20 T-slot aluminum bars, that have channels used to connect other bars and parts. This is so helpful to know. I'm modifying an old travel trailer for use as my man-cave; now that I'm aware of this product, my project has become easier. Kristen, thanks for all your posts. I look forward to each video.
@debbieboring3422
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks it is great that you find people who are doing different adaptation in vehicle use. As with this young man setting up the shower in side. The way he allowed for being able to still use the van for moving things. Hiding his solar still on the top but not as easily seen. The info about the battery charging. Everyone has a little of there own take on what works for them. Like he said see what works for you and use it.
@patorton7045
5 жыл бұрын
80 years old but still active.
@debbieboring3422
5 жыл бұрын
@@patorton7045 That was my Nana she kept going until she passed. My Mom and Dad kept going until mom passed. My Dad drove back east from AZ to NY and stopped to visit along the way. I have a first Grand baby so I slowed down to babysit. lol I think we should all keep going as much as our health allows and maybe a little more. Oh I forgot to say Good for You keep Going.
@PaulDeatherage
5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant van build! So many simple and clever ideas... thanks for sharing Dave!
@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA
5 жыл бұрын
that's an amazing van design, thanks for all the detailing and information!! really intelligent design, thanks!!!
@nojnoj3069
5 жыл бұрын
That was my opinion too. I actually have the same set up for the shower/toilet/stash place/everything else. I also have the same bed set up.
@billredding2000
5 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Was pleased to read that the Transit will be offered in 4x4/AWD in 2020...hoping one of the major Class B makers (not talking about 3rd party conversions like Sportsmobile) will USE it so I can not only have an American chassis GAS engine Class B in 4x4/AWD, but also one that's 4-season. For a while now, I've preferred that over the MB Sprinter/diesel platform that dominates the Class B scene, but for now MB/Sprinter makes the ONLY "4x4" (and 4-season) in town (Winnebago's Revel 4x4 44E) as Transit and ProMaster aren't, even if they do make a 4-season model. -- BR
@RobertAgarHutton
2 жыл бұрын
Some nice ideas (and some I don't like - but that's to be expected). Helps take me another small step towards doing my own build.
@caddyzig
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Dave did a fantastic job with his van. He put a lot of thought and TLC into everything. Very, very nice.
@stuartsutherland7664
5 жыл бұрын
Showering is a bit of a hassle! It's a true stealth van though.
@Dontbustthecrust
5 жыл бұрын
Right? Having an anytime fitness membership is the way to go
@gregkahle9046
5 жыл бұрын
@@Dontbustthecrust I agree. Finding an Anytime Fitness location may be a bit difficult when you're in the woods/camping I'm thinking.
@Dontbustthecrust
5 жыл бұрын
@@gregkahle9046 definitely. Haha. But if you're camping in the woods you don't really need to be "stealth" do you? Ya need to be stealthier in cities where gym memberships are a plenty.
@AlanGibson7
5 жыл бұрын
Showering out doors can be a hassle, driving up to an hour or more to shower in doors can be hassle. having your own private indoor stealth shower is genius.
@gregkahle9046
5 жыл бұрын
@@Dontbustthecrust Right on!
@giftyunho
5 жыл бұрын
Ingenious. Inventive. Amazing. I absolutely love this. I love the practical functionality and how he improved on what he didn't like in his first build. Many things I haven't seen in other van conversions and many ideas to learn from. Refreshing. Thank you for sharing! God bless you :)
@neweraccount5615
5 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad he asked “how tall are you sir?” Thankyou
@phantomcaravan8140
5 жыл бұрын
This build is a MASTERPIECE!! The world needs more people like Dave Orton! Absolutely brilliant ... and a lovely guy too. The perfect build for me. Great video. Thank you Dave.
@flybeep1661
5 жыл бұрын
It's far from a masterpiece, the shower is one of the worst implementations I've seen on a van build.
@cutecut888
4 жыл бұрын
@@flybeep1661 in particular, electrical appliances in the shower cabin that are not even tight - a few drops and this may be the last bath. Poor performance, inaccurate and anyhow.
@marymorley9373
4 жыл бұрын
@@flybeep1661 Actually the shower and shelving are excellent ideas. Since he has the long hose, he should just turn around and use the sink to wash his hair in. I often wash my hair in the sink.
@vinnievictory1186
5 жыл бұрын
Back in 2009 I lived "stealth mode" in a Toyota Previa for 2.5 yrs in LA, CA. Orton's van is just insanely perfect. Sadly a van this size is not as "stealth" as one would assume.
@0xsergy
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely a bit more stealth then the usual builds.
@richH1625
5 жыл бұрын
electrics ... 19:50 I think I'll have to play this a few times!
@largol33t1
5 жыл бұрын
248 thumbs down? Must be the "designers" at overpriced RV companies. The only brand that seemed to crank out interesting designs is Roadtrek, which isn't even in the US...
@pgprog
2 жыл бұрын
:-) when I saw this video I said to myself, that smart man must be an engineer… then I red the description… bullseye
@TheCrazyasiankid4u
5 жыл бұрын
not impressed, especially for an engineer. C minus
@flybeep1661
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, my thoughts exactly especially the shower. I've seen better shower implementations that requier far less setup and don't take in space.
@MrIHaveTourettes
5 жыл бұрын
@fly beep link em then!@@flybeep1661
@superayauto7718
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys great job on the van real professional work .definitely a reference guide for me .well taught out super stealth in and out .
@johnquest3102
5 жыл бұрын
YES! I often theorized about having such a floor vent, and here is a guy who did it! I love this RV van, it would be perfect for me. GREAT JOB!
@zwerina56
5 жыл бұрын
Too much conversion to use the bathroom.
@kevinweber5129
5 жыл бұрын
zwerina56 I agree with you. Too much work to get to stuff. I’ll take a long wheel base van to easily fit toilet and shower. Someday.
@festorfamine
5 жыл бұрын
If you didn't need a shower before the conversion, you will after.
@annferguson3113
5 жыл бұрын
@Kevin Weber This man is surely an engineer...overthinks everything.😄😂😂😂
@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA
5 жыл бұрын
@North American KZitemr to me not really, it can be easily cleaned.
@charleskulvet4911
5 жыл бұрын
The idea of sleeping with the toilet...
@k.pacificnw02134
2 жыл бұрын
How do you sleep at night with the doors locked (it's urban, after all) without being too hot? Running a compressor to run an A.C. unit wouldn't be stealth. And can you go inside the van and lock the doors (for any reason) during the day if it's 80 degrees out? Certainly you can't spend all day, every day, in a Starbucks. Staying warm is one thing; staying cool is the hard part, if you ever need to lock yourself inside, do work, feel safe, etc. One might be able to run an A.C. if one had a super good solar power system, and it was never cloudy. I live where it's cloudy a lot. These are the details I'm looking for. Thanks!
@patorton7045
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 4" square hole in the floor for air inlet and a Maxxair exhaust fan so van interior can be close to the outside air temperature. Do not live in a hot area. Never go to a Starbucks. Solar that fits on a van roof will never provide enough power for AC. I only have a single 255 amp-hr AGM battery so no chance of running AC from battery power.
@TeutonicNordwind
4 ай бұрын
There's some clever features in the van and also some serious paranoia going on. "You hang a curtain behind the seats and they know someone's sleeping in there"..."Somebody sees a roof rack and they know you're sleeping in it" LOL. Really? Is it just a thing in the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia? San Diego is a huge van life epicenter so what the deuce???
@philiq18
5 жыл бұрын
Would've been great if the toilet was able to slide inside and outside of the shower.
@isbemorph
5 жыл бұрын
or if it was integrated into the front seats and dumps under the car, thats how i'd design it.
@clarencetroy520
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. It seems like you should be able to remove the toilet when showering.
@cherriemckinstry131
5 жыл бұрын
@@clarencetroy520 yes either covered to shower or remove it even if it pulled forward some.
@johnvancamper9581
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this. Dave is inventive. To be inventive you need to be self assured. You need to be thick skinned enough to shrug off the nasty intentions of the trolls, and stay open to the nuggets of wisdom in even troll's comments. There are some quirky bits for sure here. I personally wouldn't like some of them, but isn't that one of the best parts of van dwelling ?.....the individuality. The air vent in the floor....makes total sense especially on a hot day when the van is shading that area. The balaclava ! Outdoors people know how much heat is lost through the head. Heating a room or a van overnight is unnecessary. Get yourself and your bed toasty and you'll sleep well. I've been studying this van building a long time now and you see many identical features over and over. This van shows true originality. Nice job Dave. Happy travels everyone. John
@newbaca
5 жыл бұрын
Great design ideas. Very innovative. I gotta learn more about that 80/20 extruded aluminum. Really versatile stuff.
@whatyoumakeofit6635
4 жыл бұрын
This is still the best van tour ive seen. The audio is amazing. The editing is damn good. On top of all that...this is probably the best van build ive seen. Great job Kirsten.
@scopex2749
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely build Sir - I am an ex Royal Air Force aircraft engineer and i am on my third camper build. My last 2 attempts were 'usable' but not nice! So now for my last build (Im geting too old for this now) I bought a lovely base vehicle a VW Transporter high roof and it will be built to aircraft standards and luxury. I will be living in it as I will soon be homeless and I have nowhere to park up to complete the build after that, I will lose the use of the driveway I have been using and my rented room. So i shall be living in it an building AROUND myself. Im fitting solar systems and utilising every INCH of space under the van and inside. I will have a small shower/toilet in back. I already have 2 business jet seats I am fitting into aircraft seat track. Lets face it these are built to survive an air crash so stronger than bus seats!👍👏👏👏
@Foxys10
5 жыл бұрын
I know I’m being redundant, but this man is amazing!
@lynnepierce3676
5 жыл бұрын
Great planning, forethought and build.😊. Thanks for sharing.😊
@bosshilf
5 жыл бұрын
What a smart build. Well done and safe travels.
@jimmascaro2456
4 жыл бұрын
Occidental! Nice little town just down the road.
@dalesnale
5 жыл бұрын
Graphite Dave is a wonderful contributor to the van community. I'm proud to know him.
@bluesilkdesigns
5 жыл бұрын
He doesn’t want the smell of food jn the van but he’s fine with the smell of a toilet lol 7:25
@jackmartin9008
5 жыл бұрын
love this guys energy, and thought process.
@nanchesca3950
5 жыл бұрын
The folding/expanding bed/table is so clever!!
@robashton8606
5 жыл бұрын
Someone with long hair is going to end up dunking it in the head while they're trying to wash it, but otherwise that's one impressive build.
@drawingboard82
5 жыл бұрын
Was skeptical when I saw the thumbnail but fair one, this guy is a good engineer and thought a hell of a lot about this.
@axcvilla
5 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed! I've seen quite a few of these campervan conversions and this guy's ideas are so fresh. I also love his perspective - that he came into this with "his eyes open" not needing to do things like other people had done.
@ritanooney865
5 жыл бұрын
this man is brilliant - he should teach us !
@alopezzz
5 жыл бұрын
Very well thought out design. Great job, sir
@finscreenname
5 жыл бұрын
Seinfeld's Kramer would love the shower / kitchen counter / toilet.
@Didier1978
5 жыл бұрын
What a crappy concept!! I would love to shower on my knees... not!!
@111-k4d9m
5 жыл бұрын
Compact living. Shows us how much space one really needs. He has everything in this van. Shower, toilet, bed and kitchen. Very ingenious. Thanks for this Kirsten.
@OH8STN
5 жыл бұрын
As usual this has been an amazing video to watch. I love to see people living free. This whole idea of the big house, and the big car and living unsustainably is ridiculous. Keep up the great work guys and thanks for sharing.
@vanadee1618
5 жыл бұрын
He designed that for me. Now how will I tell him that he should give it to me...lol.
@stefana.5370
3 жыл бұрын
"I've put $18,000 on top of the value of the van, a commercial one is $120,000 so I got plus two or three years of my life." That's a healthy perspective...
@milododds1
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of great practical advice in this video. I agree about making the stove portable, better to cook outside of the van whenever possible. My favorite comment, "You can't have a shower outside if you're parking in downtown Carmel". The thermal breaks he mentioned are super important with regards to insulation. Yes airflow is also important. Pat is also testing things and improving upon them several times. He learned quite a bit from his first build that he applied to this build. The fact that this is a very nice looking van, he's able to park it in very nice neighborhoods without it looking too much out of place.
@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer
Жыл бұрын
Ya the Carmel comment got me as well. If one has never been to Carmel it doesn't mean a thing.
@canyonhaverfield2201
Жыл бұрын
I can't resist adding my own 'flipside' opinion pertaining to hygiene in Carmel🎈I've called Carmel my lifetime home..and since the mid 70's. At times I've rented, yet the majority of these decades my homes have rested over 4 tires..VW Westfalias, a 49 Chevy. panel,& the more recent 20 years a Ford Econline tricked out interior similar to a sailboats. My solar heated shower seldom gains a heat level exceeding 65 degree's F, yet coping measures & a hard ass attitude, have allowed outdoor showers ..streetside in Carmel😉
@nonyabizness.original
5 жыл бұрын
at around 30:00, when ge took the bedding out to make the table and two benches, i wonder if there is dedicated storgage inside the van for the bedding. he took it outside... i'm sure there is though, because he thought of ~everything~ else! i really liked the rails he used for the caninets and many other places- very versatile. overall very innovative!
@robthewaywardwoodworker9956
5 жыл бұрын
Earlier in the video, he mentions that they put the second set of bedding up on the back set for most of the time. It didn't seem like there was anywhere other than that to store it. Probably puts it on the driver's seat if there are more folks to sit at the table. Just guessing.
@Nerd3927
5 жыл бұрын
First guy who agrees with me not to connect 12V battery's in parallel! Great solution for the problem.
@littlemisssunshine2931
4 жыл бұрын
Very impressed with the bed design and the floor vent. Haven't seen either of those on any other van builds. Thanks for sharing.
@tomposti6361
3 жыл бұрын
Floor vent is genius !!
@sylvana393
4 жыл бұрын
Men are Soo. Capable. When a woman isn’t telling them what to do.
@azzamjaber7014
5 жыл бұрын
The most enjoyable 30 minutes of watching KZitem videos. Thanks a million everyone..
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