Step By Step Process of Building A Van | DIY Ford Transit Camper Conversion

I get asked a lot what the process is of building a van, and I think if you keep things simple and break it down into individual steps then its a lot easier than it seems! In this video you'll see the full process of building my ford transit campervan as someone with no real experience!

[sjoerdbalfoort]

I've seen a lot of video's how to build your own Van into a camper. Being 67 years old and finally enjoying my pension, I bought a Transit from 2005. I hope to start building next week cos all the stuff or most of it I already bought. Your video really helped, thank you for that. I want to keep you informed if possible but not sure how. Anyway lots of succes and fun in your own mobile home.

[Smickster]

ok, thanks Shannon, this video is more valuable to us than all the professional builds combined. well done on the transit. its perfect. what youve done here is the best start video for transit camper. im sure each of us will use some or all of your ideas and keep it simple and functional. everyone will make their own tweaks to suit their needs but again, a brilliant starter video. love your work

[SturleyArt]

Thanks for taking the time to shoot and narrate this. Great to see your process and learn a bit more.

[keyplayer]

Wow. Absolutely love what you did! Makes me want to do it even more than I already did.

[Joe-uvjo]

It's my dream to do this and travel. I always overhype it but I love seeing everyday people just doing it, you're right there is no need to overcomplicate it.

[envsurf]

I really enjoyed this video. Great start to finish and commentary. Great budget friendly build. I'm going to start Van hunting!

[Jack-hvuj]

Brilliant video... Always great to see someone explaining each step in as much detail as they can!!! (I have no building experience but can imagine doing it yourself feels better than paying someone else to do it!)

[brendanhoffmann]

I'm looking forward to starting work on my van. It's going to be a learning experience. I have no carpentry skills but hope to figure it out.

[derekrichardson]

Cool, very well done. I'm converting my van into a fishing van for me and my son to go on adventure with . Its on ly a small ish van but I'm sure I will make it cosy .

[petecarrollmusic]

Well done Shannon, good on you for just going for it - looks excellent and you've shown how easy it can be, a lot of builds are complex, but it all just depends on your needs etc. Hope to have my own soon. One thing I would say is, if there was any rust on the floor, you mentioned you painted over it ? if yu can't lift floor again, I would look underneath and maybe paint/spray those areas with a rust preventing paint/barrier, rust can grow quickly. Otherwise, brilliant, happy and safe van life. All the best from Scotland.

[Normanskie]

I learnt a long time ago, despite not doing much 'Destroy-It-Yourself', it is well worth investing in a second drill just for needing a drill and a screw-diver at the same time.

[paulcridland]

I think you did an absolutely amazing job for someone with no experience or training! I cannot even put a shelf up without it being on the wonk! That said i am still wanting to do a van build and get out the rat race. Kudos to you!

[rgtturbo]

That was really good and looked very nice finished, my conversion journey starts tomorrow, hope i do it as well as you 👍🏻

[MichaelHayward-bl]

Amazing build I’m in the planning phase not even got a van yet but can’t wait to get going soon well done fantastic build that you have done

[joanies]

Thanks for sharing your process. Great job for a first time build. The main thing I would do differently is remove one of the front passenger seats and leave an opening so if I ever have to leave a site in a hurry, I won't have to go outside to get into the driver seat. A young person like yourself could potentially crawl over the cabinet, but it's not practical for so.eone my age. You could always have a roll away cabinet to fill that space for the interim. Anyway, I love the colors and the ceiling, especially. The finished job looks amazing. Great job!

[ephemerio]

Hopefully my journey will go half as smooth as this when I build my van

[alexandrawalsh]

You’re amazing!! Thank you so much for filming everything it looks bloody awesome 🎉🎉🎉

[cjgettinout]

Well done Shannon, some builds you see are so complicated, especially the electrics. I noticed you had a Bluetti power bank, I'm planning the same, sooo much easier.

[kleitosaliagas]

Amazing job! Can I ask about more details on the van and how much you paid for it? Thanks 😊.

[mysweetdiy]

OMG I really enjoyed this video! You made the build look so easy which I love! I am always watching all these van build videos and I get so discouraged of how complicated they look. Thank you!