Family of 4 in DIY Ford Transit Camper Van

VIDEO DESCRIPTION:

Chad and Janelle are both nurses that travel part-time with their sons, three and five years old. These two take joy in exploring the nation with the ability to show their kids more than the local sights! Upgraded all-terrain tires help navigate them to remote spots, and carrying thirty gallons of fresh water ensures they can stay for a more extended stint of time.

This van, Evangeline, is one of many DIY conversions as they’ve fallen in love with renovating, well, anything! Janelle, the DIY momma of the crew, built everything by hand, including clever hacks. There’s a fixed queen bed, a beautiful kitchen, and a bench seat that folds into a twin bed. The rose gold accents, soft sage tones, and several arched walls give this tiny house on wheels a feeling of home!

Shot by: @man_indievan
Edited by: @filmbro_

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Bedroom
01:24 Storage Cabinets
02:20 Kids Sleeping Space
02:50 Kitchen
06:00 Why Vanlife
08:18 Bathroom
10:00 Driver Storage
11:42 How's Van-life Going?
13:22 Exterior
16:08 Garage
20:04 Designing your Build

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[bee-anca]

Nurse, mom, and builder?! - dang - superwoman!

[vmudxwn]

Absolutely love the shower. That arch over the front is such a cool touch. Definitely something unusual! Very nicely done. Congratulations mom!

[Grouch]

I like the layout. The color is great too, it’s bright but not overbearingly white!!

[kimprice]

Nurse, momma, super woman. Lovely family. Brilliant design. Thank you for sharing.

[AndreaLB]

I absolutely LOVE the curved doorway over the shower. I’ve been watching van conversation videos for years and this was the first time I seen a curved doorway. Beautiful.

[bonnies]

Janelle, you are Wow - what an inspiration you are to build this van yourself!!! Your boys are getting such a great experience ~ perhaps you'll do this full time at some point? Enjoy every moment ~ sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

[kellyfarrell]

This van is absolutely beautiful you did an amazing job

[drjsbvi]

What a lovely couple! Great van build too. Good to see that nurses who devote their lives to helping humanity can have time to enjoy their lives with their children. Wonderful!!!

[deastover]

I love the arches! This is a very beautiful build💝 and you rock girl! I want to be you when I grow up! Goodness your family is awesome 💝

[bertrellephillips]

How do you secure your kids and when you’re traveling

[Camey]

I love the aesthetic.. the curve, the decor. You did a great job Janelle.

[juliafromwisconsin]

This is a tremendous van build! And great to see a build by a woman - I built mine by myself as well! I love your overall aesthetic - great colors and I love the arches. Some people say that the aesthetics don’e matter, but the truth is (at least for me), you do spend pretty much time in your van and having a beautiful interior can really put you in a better frame of mind. Thanks for sharing!

[HoldensNana]

Love this. Love the curved windows. The macrame you have hanging from the bed. The back door cutouts and plants 😍❤️

[mealsbymilan]

Listen I’m a mom of 7 ( although two are away @ college ). I truly want to live our summers in a decked out RV being pulled by our suburban!!

I’ll keep our homes for fall & winter !

But i truly desire to live as a minimalist & downsize for our summer travels ! I’ve been giving away so much nice stuff ! I’ve felt so wasteful these past two years …

I’m changing my shopping habits & redirected my children to be happy w/ adventure & not materialistic stuff !!

I love these videos I almost cry watching because I’m just so excited to buy our RV & get on the road next summer !

Thinking of hiring a tutor to travel during the school year in the next two years

Keep these videos coming 🫶🏾🥲

[deafministrygolda]

Your family members are very understanding. Very good. God bless your family

[tasticola]

You guys are lovely. Well done on your beautiful build. I love how the arches soften the edges. I love the peel and stick tiles, and very impressed how well they're holding out in your wet areas.

[mikemanjo]

Go, Mom! I would like to have seen this build step by step! ❤️Jane in SC

[ebychuks]

I like the fact that you made the most of your van space. You didn't line every where with countertops like some people do and then not have a space for a shower. And your bathroom is beautiful, with that bathroom window being novel. It's plain and simple but it's working well for you. You didn't talk about your living area and dining with table set up.

[MarkLandis-ccts]

Best and most innovative setup for a family camper van I have seen on YouTube.

[bfdee]

I did not notice where d kids seat when traveling. I only saw 2 belted seats upfront for d parents