5 BEST VAN LAYOUTS (must watch before van life)

Wondering what the best van layouts are? Today we are going to break down the top 6 van layouts as well as share 3 tips that will save you time and money when it comes to creating a van conversion. Be sure to watch this before you start van life!

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We are Sara & Alex James. After converting 2 vans for us to travel the US & Canada, we settled down in Boise Idaho, opened our own custom van conversion shop, and started our family. We now have converted over two dozen vans for clients, and love to share helpful tips for those interested in Van Life!

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[lottathellman]

I would really appreciate if you could make a video about different layouts for solo travelers ❤️

[kathytheesfeld]

A video on finishes would be great-colors fixtures. Also love the very end-you two keeping it real and showing us your great personalities ✌🏻💗

[bgzwlz]

Great video! Your passion definitely shows. I have been getting hooked on the idea of building out a van and your videos really help. There is so much to figure out but the journey is what drives me. Still trying to figure out if it is feasible given that I’m 60! Thanks again!

[renewashington]

💜 this is perfect info. 90% of the time i’d be utilizing my van for wfh 👩🏽‍💻 sleeping and showering

[liosvartd.mendoza]

Great video! Those last tips are really valuable!

[gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

Great video. Tip no. 3 is the most important, I'm converting a van that I will use for over night stays or a few nights away for mounting biking. The most important thing for me is a bed, I do all my cooking outside, washing, well I use a campsite shower or do without washing for a day or two no big deal, brush your teeth and use a bottle of water to rinse your mouth.
I have an awning to sit under, cook under, a small BBQ to cook with and a gas stove.
It is camping after all not luxury living! ✌❤

[mayyang]

I appreciate this video so much! My husband and I are just starting to look into van life and your video gave us many things to think about. It’s also amazing how much great information you packed into a short video. I just subscribed to your channel.

[logun]

Best and most different layout Ive seen was a recent van tour where the bed came down from the roof on tracks at the front of the van over the living area which gave basically two queen size sleeping areas and giving a "full size" bathroom and kitchen layout. Plus the concrete type wall material was fabulous on the walls. Completely different look and feel of these typical layouts and styles shown here (nothing wrong with these mind you).

[icanseewhatyoudontshow]

What about the best layout for students full-time and occasional guest that would need to sleep in an area that's not comfortable enough for them to stay for a long time

[Robynhoodlum]

PLEASE do a “layouts for singles” I feel like most videos like these focus on bench seats and extra beds for families and don’t go into pros and cons of specific fixtures like permanent wet bath vs convertible or permanent bed vs convertible, or even kitchen sizes and pros and cons of different appliances/hookups.

[amythinks]

For the family of three (or even the family of 4), if you put together a kitchen that had a completely flat counter top (you know how you can do those fold down faucets and hidden stoves, you could turn the long counterspace into another bed at night.

[cathyhill]

Thank you for going through the whys of various configurations. Very helpful!

[ViriKyla]

Now I really wish I wasn't legally blind (can't drive). Living in a van, even if only for a bit, seems super cool! I can see it being like a mini vacation house if you know some good spots to drive to. A shower is a must have indeed. I'm surprised drawers or container storage under fixed beds isn't super common.

[deacondavidviscount]

Love the video. Gives us a lot to think about. It's hard to NOT want all the bells and whistles, but have to be honest that they come at a cost!

[deborah]

Nicely done you two. I appreciate the condensed overviews of the layouts. I’m still learning what works for me but I’m finding I’m more minimal that I anticipated.

[shawnpatton]

Amazingly useful! With a family of 3, that layout looks perfect : )

[guypocock]

Thanks Sara and Alex - a great watch with some top advice based on common sense and practicality. I'll have to start watching your other videos now! Excellent!

[MauiGurl]

I would love to see a video of a van layout with a twin bed.

[juliesexauer]

I’d love for you to do a video on a budget layout.

[richardcameron]

Great presentation! If I could make one request it would be for a segment on your opinion of the driveability of different vans.