Thank you so much for showcasing our rig!!! We had so much fun filming with you guys and thank you for making us feel so welcomed! This video was so good, we had big smiles on our faces the entire time!
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
We had the BEST time with you guys! Can’t wait to watch your Baja Travels!!! Wish we were coming with you all!
@MathersOnTheMap
8 ай бұрын
Same here that would be so fun!!!!
@michelletickle2915
8 ай бұрын
Love your videos. We have a new to us Winnebago ERA 70A. It’s 2 wheel drive we average 17-19 MPG. But after a month I’m already to gut it and build out our own. Now I have to spend the next year convincing my hubby. This build makes so much more sense than RV Industry builds.
@MathersOnTheMap
8 ай бұрын
There’s definitely pros and cons of each but it sure is nice to build it exactly for your needs!!!
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Haha...we feel this too! After touring their Van we are leaning even more towards building one out one day!
@toycarcollector
8 ай бұрын
Super cute couple and vantastic build. Great story.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@joecutro7318
8 ай бұрын
INCREDIBLE BUILD. The heating system alone had me at hello, and the rest was so intelligently thought out and beautiful. 👍🏼 With so much crazy stuff on YT, this channel collaboration was a great example of social media at its finest. You guys seem like kindred spirits. Glad you got to share your mutual love of Vanlife in real time. It was great to see the wheels turning in Bob's head for a future build. 😅 I was not familiar with their channel, but will be heading there next! Thanks as always. Safe travels to the Mathers!
@MathersOnTheMap
8 ай бұрын
Thank you Joe!!!! Agree it was so amazing meeting Bob and Hillary in person they’re the best!!
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe! They are an amazing family that we feel super blessed to be able to call friends now! Their channel is amazing!
@Blztrls
8 ай бұрын
Having built my own 144 Sprinter conversion, I think you guys should do your own custom build. It’s the only way to get exactly what you want at a reasonable cost. I’d definitely watch you do the van build.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks! I’d love to build one out myself.
@annabellegettingwell1531
8 ай бұрын
Oh! And when are you two going to sell me lemon and build your own van?
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
😂😂 right?!?!
@ChocolateManInThailand
8 ай бұрын
Hey, you hooked up with the Mathers. Awesome.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
We did! They are awesome! Had a blast getting to know them.
@barbaragrazerrobinson1207
8 ай бұрын
Bob the Builder. Love it. I see tee shirts and hat for sale The driveway length can you get a Mercedes van in? Suggestion find someone that has the prior experience in van building and you assist with the planning and physical work. This way you can still do adventures with Mr Lemon 🍋 Excellent can build thanks for sharing
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks Barbara! These are some great ideas!
@TeacherTonya74
8 ай бұрын
I love that it doesn't look like an RV, bur it also doesn't look like a build. So pretty! I'd pay them to design my van!
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
The ultimate compliment! They did the best job!
@Rashnak66
8 ай бұрын
Compared to Winnebago Revel (of which the floorplan is a copy) this build has some really nice upgrades (specifically the heating system!) and is MUCH less expensive. However the Revel does have the raise/lower bed which is pretty cool. Also, it's not a Thor so that's a big plus! Not a fan of that little propane bottle for cooking- induction cooktop is the way to go especially with a decent sized battery like this van.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Love hearing your thoughts!
@tuckerandi
8 ай бұрын
New subscriber here just say you on Mathersonthemap which we follow religiously after their Atlantic Canada trip.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Awww welcome to our channel 🤗 Thanks for subscribing! The Mathers are amazing!
@doodsanddudes
7 ай бұрын
Hahha great tour I watched their video as well. Great collab. Love them both. We are not van lifers but its pretty cool.
@jamestreanor182
8 ай бұрын
Cassette toilet no thanks. I have a 2020 4x4 170 and its antiquated technology, wish I had the modern AWD 4cyl twin turbo engine. Bob, the 4WD is not an amazing machine, it gets poor fuel mileage (due to gearing), has less power, and 4WD often fails to engage and disengage. Buy the new AWD.
@CraigPeer
8 ай бұрын
The new AWD is better in many ways for most people. We got the AWD. kzitem.info/news/bejne/0ImmvmaXf4yqaIY
@CraigPeer
8 ай бұрын
We went with a Laveo dry toilet.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😃
@CraigPeer
8 ай бұрын
@@Vancaskeys no reason to not go with the AWD Sprinter - better gas milage. They aren't rock crawlers anyway. Probably would have helped on that hill near Prescott!
@alaskakv
8 ай бұрын
We have a Revel and the cassette toilet is great. Can dump at any toilet . Always great when in areas with no dump stations . We are going to Alaska for the Summer this year and this cassette toilet will make it much easier to go the places we want to go .
@Squarekn0t
8 ай бұрын
Chek out KIFT if your going to BAHA, my daughter has the same Mr. Lemon as the VanKasey's. If she didn't come home to Delaware for Dad to repair all the crap it would completely fall apart. I built out a pro-master city for her 3 years ago and that got here hooked. She put on 20,000 miles last year. Good luck on the border crossing! Cap'n Rick, Port of Lewes, DElaware
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Cap'n Rick!
@fbr65
8 ай бұрын
So fun seeing all of you together in 1 video! I’ve been following Mathers on the Map for a while for the van building skills. I am very interested in seeing how the Velit air conditioner works out in their build.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
We had the best town with them!
@annabellegettingwell1531
8 ай бұрын
Nice van! Love the nerdy electric content and the composting toilet!
@MathersOnTheMap
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!! Me too 🤓
@31186dan
8 ай бұрын
4x4 is appealing for sure. We have a Promaster van and had a hell of a time getting up the hill at our family farm, yikes! Momentum is key! lol
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
True! Mr. Lemon gives us trouble too 😂
@JoseeLoves2Read
Ай бұрын
Loved seeing the two couples together. I watched the Mathers on the Map version of this visit and subscribed to the Vancaskey’s channel from a link in Kevin’s comments. I could see the wheels turning in Bob’s head as Kevin was explaining the features of his custom build… but then Kevin does the same thing when he is filming someone else’s rig! One thing for sure, even if you purchase a fully built van from a dealership instead of doing a DIY, you have to get up close and personal with all the components. Just an inescapable fact of van life.
@kqschwarz
Ай бұрын
I have watched and loved a ton of your videos. I know that you both want a new van and have investigated what is available extensively, as well as considered building your own van. What has surprised me is that you have not mentioned the possibility of building out a new van based on an EV platform. That seems like a natural to me, as the traction battery can be used as the house battery and the EV's HVAC system can be used for the living areas of the van as well. Basically, the only new system that has to be added is plumbing for water and drainage. Everything else comes with the EV as standard equipment. As an added bonus, there is no need for AC units on the roof, diesel storage and venting for heating, and no propane for cooking. The traction batteries love to be charged on 220 AC available at any campsite, or can be fast-charged using Level 3 DC units that are now widely available. Seems like a no-brainer to me. All the best.
@AlfredandLinda
8 ай бұрын
Go for it guys build that 4×4 ❤👌
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Haha! 🥳
@SugaDontPlay
8 ай бұрын
This is no disrespect to your friends and I truly appreciate the work they did. I just wouldn't emulate their build because it is entirely too similar to yours that was already built. So, unless their price came to less than yours I don't see the benefit of switching if you're going to emulate.
@Michael-wg1mt
8 ай бұрын
This video was cool, I have been watching both channels from the beginning and now you know each other. So Bob, it time to get a building.
@Erica_Brenda
7 ай бұрын
There is such a thing as a water maker so you can convert any water source into potable water for your RV.
@jon-u2n
8 ай бұрын
Check out the return of the Westfalia. They are pretty impressive. Also in the 160K range. Bob you better start building.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Jon! 😅
@jon-u2n
8 ай бұрын
Forgot to mention nicely done build!!
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Jon!
@cdshobak
8 ай бұрын
Nice build.I have 2020 144 4x4 with 4 seating and sleeps 3. We have picked 144 because of the parking situation. You can park 144 any parking spot. Love the build and I really enjoy your videos. 😊
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Very Nice! Thank you Jason!
@CraigPeer
8 ай бұрын
Nice build. I wish I was younger - I might have done a DIY build out. Opted for a custom build.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Craig. They did an awesome job but they did say it took 9 months to build…I bet yours is amazing!
@CraigPeer
8 ай бұрын
@@Vancaskeys Drove our new Sprinter home yesterday 400 miles from L.A. to Sacramento area - Sprinters are incredible to drive!
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
@CraigPeer So exciting!!!!! Super happy for you!
@CraigPeer
8 ай бұрын
@@Vancaskeys When I pulled into the driveway last night, my wife's jaw dropped when she saw the size of the van. Photos never do them justice, and our AWD van is a bit higher than the Sprinters she saw at the Adventure Van Expo last May. Even I forgot the size - I'm looking straight into the cabs of semi trucks I'm passing on I-5 yesterday and seeing what they are eating - too funny!
@user-vm3yd2rp7f
8 ай бұрын
Have you thought about overhauling Mr. Lemon. That will give you actual idea of what a can build will rake.
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Actually we have…stay turned!
@susanoucharek1416
8 ай бұрын
Love the custom built van and the crib for the baby! Bob & Kevin could be brothers! 😂
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks Susan! They totally could!
@susanoucharek1416
8 ай бұрын
@@Vancaskeys we just bought a 2024 Coachmen Beyond AWD with rear bath. We like it so far, but still have a lot to learn on how everything works! Love watching your videos about Mr. Lemon! 😊
@alexaapoe
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing us your van, and thanks for saying you're transparent about the cost. Gonna go check it out!
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex! They did a great job breaking the cost down!
@MathersOnTheMap
8 ай бұрын
Let us know if you have any questions!!
@sueeichinger8020
8 ай бұрын
I remember one of your videos you mentioned about vehicles licensing. Is this considered van license or RV license?
@MathersOnTheMap
8 ай бұрын
I’m not sure what licensing you are referring to but in terms of registration, this van is registered as a personal van (not an RV) and insured as a camper van / motor home with State Farm. Hope that helps??😅
@sueeichinger8020
8 ай бұрын
That is what I meant. Thanks for your reply.
@MathersOnTheMap
8 ай бұрын
You got it 👍🏻
@Vancaskeys
8 ай бұрын
Sweet Thanks Kevin for the info!
@LisaLightning
6 ай бұрын
For people like my partner and I who physically can't build this kind of thing, I can't imagine what it would cost to have someone else do it. Such a beautiful job.
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