How much did our DIY Van Conversion cost? I COST BREAKDOWN

Answering one of the most frequent questions we receive: how much did our DIY van conversion cost? Here it is folks: the TOTAL COST of our build, including the chassis and all other inclusions in the van, electricity, heating, cooking, racking, water system, ceiling, flooring... EVERYTHING!

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WHO WE ARE? WHAT’S WITH OUR ACCENT?

We're Dom & Marie, a French Canadian couple who love Nutella and live in a van.
Marie is the brain (Ph.D student) and Dom's the dreamer (Creative director).

In our newly converted Promaster 136'' named Vanessa, we plan to visit every single corner of North America. Our goal is to inspire others to start #vanlife and to help build their very own home on wheels.

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[alwindani]

Best cost breakdown I've seen so far. Short...Crisp...Detailed...
Love 💕 🇮🇳

[LenaRockinWilliams]

Y’all have the best personalities. I absolutely love watching you guys.

[AlexanderSauerPlaysWithHeroJr]

The pointing finger ...Wood: Here! ..here!....(here)....HERE!. Hilarious, best cost-shake down ever. You guys crack me up!

[TheFizzerKing]

Perfect! To the point of what I was looking for without 20 min of cinematic drone shots.
Thank you

[LincolnLohan]

The best cost breakdown ever - Fun, to the point, very well explained! I just met you and I love you guys already HAHAHAHA

[Paul-huzr]

You guys videos are so much fun to watch and so open, honest and helpful. Thank you. Your children ( yes go for 2 extra seats in the new van), are going to have a great life.

[robinw]

Three reasons why I love your channel. 1. You two bring such a great vibe to your videos. 2. I'm in the process of building out a 136" Promaster and you're giving me so many great ideas. 3. You are fellow Canadians - yay! Keep up the great work guys!

[thegan]

Found your latest video and enjoyed it so jumped back to see other videos and I have to say this is among the best if not the best I've watch, not endless T&A clickbait for lonely men, not a bunch of whining and begging, just solid information and real people - love it!

[junkrat]

i'm impressed, was expecting a long drawn out video. thank you!

[RonInAVan]

Great video, a few years ago I built my own van with no help and did not pay anyone from a 2000 Chevy Express cargo van, I called her stealthy. I did a cross country trip in her for Six months and had the best time of my life. My plans when I get back from this cross country trip is to build me another van. I love the minimalist lifestyle the van life gives. Less stuff less stress more fun. 👍🏻😊

[kadi-annpollock]

i'm a new subscriber from Quebec!!! I'm actually looking for a sprinter to convert!!!! Good luck to both of you!!
Your van is amazing!!!

[HouseHackColoradoSprings]

Best cost run down I've seen yet! Let's be friends! Jennifer and I are going to hit the road next year and this video is super helfpul.

[kwombok]

You two have super fun on-camera energy and it definitely comes through. Very useful and well-put together video, short and to the point. I'm starting to look at buying my first van to see if van life is as fun as it looks and to see how far you can get with a couple of thousand dollars of quality materials and thoughtful design - skipping all the 'heavy hitters' like exterior mods that you noted - it's looking more and more accessible every day. Definitely subscribing and looking forward to more videos!

[cathietonkin]

Excellent!!!! I have saved like crazy and I almost there!!!! Maybe by next year l’ll be finally ready! Trying to find a builder I can afford is my next challenge!!!!

[Rain_theGamer]

😭😭😭😭😭 this view needs to blow up
well done and ty for the pacing. also funny lol

[mindyschaper]

Wow. This is much cheaper than I expected. This is an awesome breakdown.

[npage]

You guys are amazing. I've been watching videos like this for months to get ideas and you are the FIRST COUPLE that has ANY kind of personality. After, idk, 100 hours of watching lackluster videos I stumbled upon yours and I laughed, I cried- dear god, thank you for creating. Honestly- I never ever leave comments, so you made a huge impression.

[jennordze]

Thanks for giving such a detailed and concise breakdown of your costs! We're looking at building a van on the other side of Canada and it is really great getting an accurate cost idea!

[shivashakti]

At last! A nice video of the detailed cost. Not enough van life youtubers do this. Very good!
Nice editing skills too!