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VAN TOUR | Space Saving DIY Van Conversion With INNOVATIVE HIDDEN Shower And FLOATING Bed
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- Published on Mar 24, 2023 veröffentlicht
- Hi! We’re Ryan and Laura and since August 2022, we have been travelling around Europe and Turkey in our self-converted 2010 Citroen Relay L3H2. We purchased the van in 2018 and spent four years converting it into our dream home on wheels. If you would like to read more about our conversion process and how we went from clueless to converters, check out our blog post on the topic here - www.vehicleadventurenetwork.c...
We really hope to start uploading more long-form videos through our Clip-Share account, for both our travels and our van and would love to hear any suggestions or questions in the comments! Make sure to subscribe and turn notifications on so you don’t miss a thing.
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If you want to know more about any of the products that were featured in this video and used in our conversion, you can find almost all of them on the affiliated link page of our website (we get a small commission from any products purchased through these links, at no additional cost to you) - www.vehicleadventurenetwork.c...
If you’re interested in supporting our journey, we have set up a ‘Buy me a Coffee page’, which will be a great help in funding Laura’s coffee and Ryan’s hot sauce addiction and replacing parts in the van that inevitably break when on the road - www.buymeacoffee.com/vehiclea...
Thanks so much again for watching. See you again very soon!
00:00 - Intro
0:20 - Cab
0:41 - Shower
1:52 - Bulkhead
2:37 - Wardrobe & electrics
4:27 - Kitchen appliances
5:40 - Storage
9:12 - Sofa & bed
10:20 - Back doors
12:09 - Outer van
13:07 - Roof
14:55 - Outro 
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Best van build I‘ve seen so far. Lots of storage, extremely genius never seen before hidden shower. „Simple“ but practical as hell bedding situation and the hole Layout provides just so much space through out the whole van, feels so open and airy, this is incredible!
Thank you 😊🫶🏼
You took my words and wrote it before me.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kind words - we really appreciate it 😃
That is the most ingenious shower 💦 set up I have ever seen in a van!
Where does the used water go?
@Lady Trader yes, we made it ourselves 😊 the base is wood with a tray sealed on top, the walls are wood lined inside with PVC and the edges are sealed with corner trim - it took a few goes to get right but it was definitely worth it!
@Vehicle Adventure Network So I found the Tetravan folding shower for $1700 US, but only the bottom part, Did you guys make that folding shower yourself? or is it something you can buy? Sorry if you have already discussed this, did not see it on your website.
Thank you - we’re really glad you like the design 😃
And I love the bed!
Amazing build, I'm blown away by the creative solutions to maximize the space you have! The cutting board with the hole straight to the bin was genius and definitely reduces the mess when cooking in a smaller space. I love the roof deck idea as well! I always thought it was a shame that most of these van builds didn't have a roof 'seating' area to enjoy all the beautiful places van life takes you to. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment - we really appreciate it and love that you enjoy the features of our build 😊
That lounge area is genius! I would love to see how the sofa/bed goes together. I haven't seen anything like it, and to have a high backrest like that on a van sofa would be a godsend to me. I was leaning towards a fixed bed, but the comfort of that sofa is making me have a rethink!
Any idea when you might be able to give us an in-depth bed video? Pleeeze??🙏
@EctoMorpheus thank you so much for your lovely comment! We’re made up you enjoyed the tour and aspects of our conversion - we’re excited for you to start the journey too 🙌🏼
@Vehicle Adventure Network Really looking forward to the bed/sofa details as well! The swivel table and frankly all the other aspects of the van are also absolutely genius. I don't have a van yet but this is all hugely inspiring and really makes me look forward to converting one!
We’re really glad you liked our bed set up 😊 we hope to film a breakdown of it in detail soon!
Love this guys! Your van is sooo beautiful 😍 the lock in the cab to the back is suuuch a good idea! And that pop out shower is probably the best van shower idea we’ve seen! The electric stuff always goes over my head I wish I understood it abit more 😅 love the pull out drawer with the food bin - you guys have literally thought of everything!! OMG that decking!! Hands down one of the best vans around 🙌
Awwww thanks so much guys - that comment has made our night and we are so glad that you like the conversion 😃 can’t wait to see yours too very soon ❤️
I have seen a great many van tours, but this is, definitely, one of my favourite builds. Well done guys 🙂
Ahhh thank you for your lovely comment, we really appreciate it and so glad you are a fan of the build 😃
What an amazing van. I've watched hundreds of van builds / van tours and this is one of the most innovative.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment - we really appreciate it 🫶🏼
Some really cool features that I've not come across till now. Excellent storage ideas, and fold away shower cubicle. Great attention to detail 👌
Thank you, we’re glad you liked it! It was definitely a labour of love but we got there in the end 😄
I absolutely love your shower. What a great space-saving idea.🥰
Thanks so much - we’re glad you like it 😃
I've been binging van tours and this is one of the best I've seen. So many thoughtful touches that certainly took some ingenuity. I appreciate your efforts.
Thanks so much, we really appreciate your lovely comment and glad you like the build!
What an amazing build, so practical, the shower and pop up roof deck seats are genius! Ive been racking my brains on the ideal shower system so thank you for another idea. Would love to see abit more on the electrical system, and the bed 👍 , happy travels, cheers guys.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful 😃 we’re in the process of getting those videos together, hopefully they will be just as useful!
Well thought out Van design!
Please do videos on “how to” on your van built. Thank you!
Thanks very much! We will definitely try and get some more in-depth videos done of certain parts of our van soon 😊
Really loved your tour and your incredible solutions. Would really want to see a how to video for the bed. Planing my van at the moment and this set-up really looks great! Im subscribed and hope to see different how to videos in the near future. No pressure! Hope to see more vloges for your adventures also.
Thank you, we’re so glad you enjoyed the tour 😊 that’s definitely on our plan for things to video - hopefully we can get it up while you’re still in the planning stage! Hope it’s all going okay 😃
The shower, deck, and bed are marvelous innovations. My takeaway from your build is that invention is the mother of necessity and that lifestyle does dictate design. No garage, the first time I’ve never seen one and it works for you. Cheers!
Thank so much - we’re really glad you liked the build! We absolutely agree, the design should definitely be what works for you and in this case, this set up works perfectly for us 🥰
Very clever layout, love the shower 🤩
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the shower, it definitely saves a lot of floor space having it fold away 😃
Great video. Love the van - so much thought put into it. I’m so jealous of the shoe racks 😂. Lovely to see so much reclaimed materials used 👏❤ @siloadventures
Thank you, we’re so glad you liked it! The shoe racks were a great last minute addition and Ryan definitely did well working his magic on some very damaged scaffolding boards to get them like this 😂
Love the creative concept and thought you both put into this DIY van build. Hope to see the video on the floating bed soon.
Thanks so much 😃
Wow, such a genius way to save space and still have everything. Great planning and design. I give this an A+ 👍
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, we really appreciate it!
Divine timing, you guys have really utilised the space beautifully. I'm new here 😊 just watched this one. I'm excited to watch more. Please keep them coming. Bed design etc. That's if you haven't done that already 😉 I too wanting to adapt to van life. Thank you 🙏 guys 🌸💞
Love your van! Would love to see videos about the bed, shower and water systems
Thank you for your comment and suggestions - we would love to put videos together breaking down those parts in more detail soon 😃
Love your set up; watched a lot of layouts and hands down I love what you have done. Plus you did it yourself; hats off to you!!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! We’re glad you like it 🙌🏼
I cannot believe this is your first van build? Love the unique ideas, so many I will have to watch this a few times. Thank you for the show.
Yes, our first one - it took a really long time but we’re so happy with the final features. Thank you so much! We’re so glad you enjoyed it 😊
So Awesome! I thought I had finally settled on the perfect layout as I move past the insulation phase but now I feel like I need to reconfigure ha! That shower is amazing .Great job!
😂 designing and settling for a layout is one of the trickiest parts! Thanks a lot, we’re glad you liked the shower. Hope your conversion is going well 👍🏼
This is what happens when clever people put some thought into the layout and build. Congrats to both of you! This is a great van build!
What is your insulation? Sprayfoam? And what did you do with bottom triangular holes in Relay/Ducato/Boxer that connect the floor with walls? Did you stuff and seal with moisture barrier, or did you leave them open?
I've been trying to come up with an "unfolding shower" and such design was among many that crossed my mind (with exception that instead of the shower curtain it'd have the fourth wall unfolding from one of the side-walls), but at the time I wrote it off as having too many factors that could go wrong (and persistent leaks can damage the subflooring and make the van uninhabitable). How has it been working out for you? How often do you use it? Any minor leaks? What are the dimensions of the shower?
Which solar panels are you using? and what are the dimensions?
Adding to my favs. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent shower cubicle
Enjoy your tours ❤
Thanks very much 😃
Well done, you guys! This is definitely a sensational build!
Absolute gorgeous! I can't see a single flaw or something I would change. Although, I'm curious, how/where does your shower drain?? I'm also curious about lighting too!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! It drains straight into a flexible, corrugated pipe at the back of our shower tray then into our underslung grey water tank 😊
You both ought to be very proud of yourselves,great tour. Great work and excellent ideas. We love the toe kick storage and wish you both all the very best on your adventures. We might see you on the road, we are still waiting for our van to arrive hopefully in a couple weeks time. Thank you for sharing, we have subscribed XX
Thank you so much, we’re glad you enjoyed the conversion and tour! That’s very exciting, hope you have a smooth settle into Van life and enjoy your travels 🫶🏼 we have subscribed too - looking forward to following along! Xx
Oh wow I truly love what you two have done.
Especially they hook ups and how it is under the van and tucked away. Would love to see more on how you guys did that . Also cool way of doing the seating on top.of your van. So you guys have videos of the build.
Would definitely love to see it. Thanks for sharing 😱
Unfortunately, we didn’t vlog the build as to be honest, it took us a really long time to do around work without videoing it too 😅 we do have pictures and stories though on our Instagram page @vehicle_adventure_network and we can definitely put some videos and explanations now it’s all done! We’re so glad you like it and thanks for your lovely comment 😊🫶🏼
This is a amazing build. And I'm addicted to watching van builds. I lived in a van for 2 years before mine broke down. Ill be getting another one soon. This is soo good. Amazing!!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment - we really appreciate it! Hope the search for your new van goes well 🤞🏼
Awesome shower idea!! First time seeing one like that. Everything is gorgeous. Safe travels.
Thanks so much 😄🫶🏼
Amazing! You guys are an inspiration, and super-talented with your design. Love the security by hiding it’s a camper. Happy travels One new subscriber here! 😊✨👏
Loved some of the features in your van, the shower is brilliant, the bed flexibility and simplicity of use is brilliant. Great job!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, we really appreciate it and glad you liked it 😊
Nice design, really love the functionality, 1 suggestion I wouldn't keep the draw with my waste bin in the same drawer, possibly the cleaning products should combine with that drawer and possibly your clean dishes in a upper cabinet
Thanks for your comment - we’re glad you liked the design!
Clever and ingenious layout. Love the compact yet practical shower.
Thank you, we’re really glad you like our shower idea 😊
Beautifully done. I love it. Best set up I've seen.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment 🙌🏼😊
WOW! Wow, wow! The ideas in this design are so good. LOVE the shower idea. Sorry, but I have to have a shower. Have seen just the flip up pan before, but now can't find it, never seen those type of shower walls. GREAT job, you two, feel proud! I subscribed and LIKE! Cheers!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment - we glad you like the shower idea and we felt exactly the same about needing one too 😂🙌🏼
Wow! The best shower idea ever! Kudos! Safe travels!
Thank you! We’re made up you liked the shower 😃
Oh my gosh
This is perfect van I have ever seen before. It’s practical ,smart and well designed.
Thank you for your kind words, we’re glad you like the van and its design 😃
I love that shower solution! Very clever use of space.
Thank you! Glad you like it 🥰
Hi Ryan and Laura, this is a great build! Love your shower. And love your sofa bed. If possible could I see the detail video of the way the bed was made and how it works? I've only got a small van, well I've not picked it up yet, but in a few weeks I'll have it. I think this sofa bed could really work for me. Arna
@Vehicle Adventure Network Hi guys, Thanks for your lovely reply! I look forward to the video on your bed system, that is great news. xx
Hi Arna, thanks for your lovely comment! Glad you enjoyed the build 😊 yes, we are hoping to get a video recorded and up of the bed system very soon. We hope your first few weeks with the van and starting the conversion go well - it must be such an exciting time🤞🏼
This is amazing! Props to you both (and Dave ofc!)
Thank you 😃 hahah Dave’s bed creation is definitely one of the highlights!
Love this build. Great job guys.
Thanks so much 😃
This is a brilliant home on wheels, there's some fantastic ideas, that shower is brilliant. The kitchen has some brilliant ideas. Yes it's a GREAT build whoever built it gets top marks for originalality.
Thank you! Ryan designed and built it all, with the help of family 😊 we’re glad you liked the build
Very nice. Love the shower fold out idea
Thank you! Glad you liked it 😊
Great video, that shower idea is genius!
Thanks a lot! We’re made up you like the shower 😃
So well thought out. I want your van!! ❤️
Thank you, we’re glad you liked it 😊🫶🏼
Wow! You have some very clever ideas in your van! - and it is cozy too
Thank you! It took a lot of planning and trial and error but we got there in the end 😄
This is the best ever van build I've seen .... Incredible Guys!! Too many amazing design features to mention. Any chance you could let us know the cost of the build and the make & model of the van? Cheers 👌🤗
@Vehicle Adventure Network Thanks so much for your reply, I appreciate it 🙂.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, we’re really glad you like the build and design! The van is a Citroen Relay L3H2 and cost us £3,300 to initially buy in 2018 and a further £12,500 to convert 😊
Great build, lots of great ideas.
Thank you! We’re glad you liked it 😊
Congratulations guys on you van loved your shower idea really clever idea 💡
Thank you 😃🫶🏼
Great tour of a fab van - thank you! I’ve got some cool ideas for my own conversation.
Thanks so much for watching - we’re glad it was useful 😃
Well done just found your channel in recommended. Thanks for sharing your journey 👍
Will you be making an all videos playlist so new and old fans can binge watch your videos to get caught up? Not to mention the algorithm loves the session times. 😉🤙
Thanks for your comment. This is our first, and at the moment only video 😊 hopefully as we create more, we can then put them into a playlist
such an incredible build!!!
Thank you 🥰🫶🏼
Very nice build!!!
Thank you 😃
Wow, awesome van! Good job
Thank you 😊🫶🏼
Yes, yes, yes simply genius van build around. I would like to see more about shower.
@Vehicle Adventure Network thanks, I will subscribe & press notifications
Thank you! We are looking forward to putting that together for you really soon 😃
Great van conversion 👍
Thanks a lot 😊
Great build yes I like to see more😊
Thanks so much 😃
I’m getting ready to design my van. So I have a few questions that maybe you can help me with…. How often do you really use your hideaway toilet? And how often do you actually sit on that couch to watch television? and how often do you use the outside table? Really appreciate your answers. Happy traveling
The amount we use the toilet is usually dependent on where we’re parked up - if we are wild camping and don’t have access to facilities, then we will use the toilet. We don’t often watch the television but do sit on the couch everyday to when eating breakfast, lunch and dinner 😊 the outdoor table is also heavily dependent on where we’re parked up and the weather outside - it was a lovely option to have in the summer but we haven’t used it much over the colder months. Hope that’s helpful, we’d be more than happy to help if you have any more questions 🙌🏼
Really like the shower. Great idea.
Thank you, we’re glad you like it 😊
That really is a great design. Soooo clever. Cheers from Waiheke Island, NZ
Thanks so much, we really appreciate your lovely comment 🥰
This video was so good! 😍 We’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching it & have a nose around your van! 😄 You guys have thought of everything!! It is so well designed and still looks so cute inside! 👏🏼 can’t wait for more videos🥰🤘🏻
Thanks sooo much guys, we really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed both the video and the van 🥰🫶🏼
I love your van. It’s amazing
Thanks so much 🙌🏼
Wow! What a clever build!
Thank you 🥰
Loved this video!!! ❤
Thank you - we’re glad you enjoyed it 😃
This is such a cool van !!
Thanks so much 😃
We built our own van. And the one thing I love the most. Everyone has a different take on how to maximise their space.
We love this too! 🙌🏼
Simply amazing.❤
Thank you Richard! Hope you and Sheila are both keeping okay ❤️
It seems that having a van life means that you really need to be ORGANIZED!
😂 it definitely need some organisation but it’s still great fun at the same time!
I am soooo stealing the shower idea. Creds cause I ain’t ever seen it done like that, y’all are geniuses.
😂 thanks so much! Ryan will love that compliment - glad you liked it 😃
Just found your channel, great set up!!
Thanks so much 😃
Wauw guys, what a wonderfull van conversion, you did a incredible job!!!
Personal a want to see more off your electrical set up. We are at the moment coverversing a boat, and we have to do all the electric from the beginning.
Greetings
@Vehicleadventurenetwork yeay, you should do that. And if you like the forest you have to go to the Veluwe, that's in the middle of Holland. And if you do let us know 😀
😂 there were quite a lot of components! We’re currently in Turkey - the Netherlands is such a lovely country, we would love to take the van there one day 🤞🏼
@Vehicleadventurenetwork so far is going great thank you 😀 maybee olso put a spreadsheet or something from all the electric stuff, because the list you shared I miss a lot of thing 😅 which country are you at the moment? We are located in the Netherlands
Thank you! We can definitely put a video together just focused on the electrics - as Ryan said, he could talk for ages on it 😂 hope your boat conversion is going well so far!
Oh my goodness check out that shower!!! Best idea I’ve seen yet!!!
Thank you so much 😃
This is such a good video! I hope your channel becomes popular
That’s such a lovely comment, thank you 😃🙌🏼
WoW! Genius idea with the Shower!!!
Thank you - glad you like it 😃
Hi just come across your channel and watched this video. Amazing layout in your van. Well done. Looks absolutely fab. We will be watching more of your vlogs. We have subscribed by the way. Pop over and check us out. A&B.x
Hi guys, thanks for watching the video - we’re glad you enjoyed! We will check your channel out and subscribe too 😊
That hidden shower set up is awesome - and then some
Thanks a lot 😃
Brilliant ideas. Thanks 💖👍
Thank you - glad you liked it 🥰
Well designed!
Thanks so much 😃
One of the best vans I’ve seen
That’s really kind of you to say, thank you 😊
My whole family watch your videos Can you please Spanish Subtitles lots of love from Spain 💕💕💕💕
Thanks so much for watching ❤️
Great workmanship
Thanks so much 😊
You are so smart I never see shower befor like this I see h under van tour nothing like this beautiful job amazing work thank you for sharing with us love it 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much for your lovely comment - we really appreciate it and glad you like the shower 🥰
Clever folding shower pan/folding shower door/combo storage area idea! But how in the world do you empty the pan, which appears to have a drain on the side of it?
That was such a special and unique design that I think a lot of people would appreciate a short video just about that.
Thanks a lot! The water drains as the shower tray fills up, then as we tip the tray to put it away, the remaining water goes down the drain at the back 😊
You've made a nice job of that
Good use of space
Where did you get the cabinet locks from please
Thank you! We got them from Amazon, here is a link 😊 - www.amazon.co.uk/Magnetic-Cupboard-Instruction-Toddlers-Drilling/dp/B073C54BCM?keywords=magnet+child+locks+acorn&qid=1669826844&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=vehicleadvent-21&linkId=0cbbcf003cfe5ed3746437732b9c4715&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Love the shower. 💦💯
Aménagement original, bravo 👏
Thank you 🙌🏼😃
awesome video vanlife4ever!
Thank you 😊
Do you think the outside table will damage the door?
We shouldn’t think so as we have positioned the mount so that the four bolts go through the metal on the inside of the door and is sandwiched with ply either side 😊 with it being possible to hang tyres and bikes off the door, the weight of the table shouldn’t be a problem.
cool build guys - where is that shower from ?
Thank you! The shower is custom built 😊
The shower system is amazing
Thank you 😊
So impressive! Nice hand soap.
Thank you! It was a great gift - and is also now a very aesthetic refill bottle for our less savvy soap brands 🤣
Well thought up van home.
Thanks so much!
Some very clever ideas.
Thanks very much 😊
Love it, very smart.
Thanks so much 🥰
I don't see the link on your site for the lagoon swivel that lets you move your table to different places in the van. Please share. Thank you 😊
Thanks so much for pointing this out - we will get that on there as soon as we next get wifi! Here is a link to the table leg - ebay.us/ygs43N and here is a link to the extra bracket that we use to attach it to the door - ebay.us/3twPeA
Both of these links are affiliated, which just means we get a small commission if you purchase through the links, at no extra cost to you 😊
Amazing shower
Thank you ☺️
Brillant storage solutions
Thanks very much 🫶🏼
I am a bit sceptical of that television when you sleep there... If you move a bit too wild you break that screen in seconds
@Vehicle Adventure Network it might be me having ADHD that is the problem hahhaah
😂 we can see what you mean but we haven’t had a problem with it at all