Van Build Labs

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🚐 Van Build Labs is the DIY van build hub by Freedom Strider. 🚐 We help adventurous families and couples design and build safe, livable, off-grid campervans — without the research spiral, conflicting advice, or expensive rework. Expect practical walkthroughs on: - life-fit layouts (not Instagram copies) - off-grid electrics, water, and climate control - build order + momentum (so you actually finish) 👉 Get the plan. Build the van. Go. 👉 Free training + resources: vanbuildlabs.com/training-signup

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The 1ST THING you should do with a new van build

The 1ST THING you should do with a new van build Van Build Labs

608 views - 6 months ago

Murphy Bed + Full Shower All Electric Campervan Tour

Murphy Bed + Full Shower All Electric Campervan Tour Van Build Labs

6.2K views - 11 months ago

Campervan Hot Water from our DIESEL HEATER (for £500!) | Ep. 8

Campervan Hot Water from our DIESEL HEATER (for £500!) | Ep. 8 Van Build Labs

6.1K views - 11 months ago

Chinese Diesel Heaters EXPLAINED + Lavaner Pro Install | Ep. 7

Chinese Diesel Heaters EXPLAINED + Lavaner Pro Install | Ep. 7 Van Build Labs

2.4K views - 1 year ago

Complete Campervan Electrical Install for £1000 | Ep. 6

Complete Campervan Electrical Install for £1000 | Ep. 6 Van Build Labs

1.3K views - 1 year ago

A MURPHY BED in a VAN?! | Ep. 5

A MURPHY BED in a VAN?! | Ep. 5 Van Build Labs

2.3K views - 1 year ago

The EASIEST campervan Shower/Wetroom Design | Ep. 4

The EASIEST campervan Shower/Wetroom Design | Ep. 4 Van Build Labs

1.5K views - 1 year ago

Making a van into a HOME - Walls, Floor and Planning... | Ep. 3

Making a van into a HOME - Walls, Floor and Planning... | Ep. 3 Van Build Labs

641 views - 1 year ago

Getting our NEW VAN Insulated (the right way) | Ep. 2

Getting our NEW VAN Insulated (the right way) | Ep. 2 Van Build Labs

718 views - 1 year ago

Our Next VAN BUILD! Installing the Maxxfan, Solar and Windows | Ep. 1

Our Next VAN BUILD! Installing the Maxxfan, Solar and Windows | Ep. 1 Van Build Labs

948 views - 1 year ago

the growing pains of building an online business in 2024... (whilst living on the road)

the growing pains of building an online business in 2024... (whilst living on the road) Van Build Labs

1.4K views - 2 years ago

our FIRST cold pludge bath... (it's meant to be good for you) ❄️🥵

our FIRST cold pludge bath... (it's meant to be good for you) ❄️🥵 Van Build Labs

908 views - 2 years ago

Our NEXT van conversion?... (Peugeot Boxer Measuring)

Our NEXT van conversion?... (Peugeot Boxer Measuring) Van Build Labs

4K views - 2 years ago

it gets worse before it gets better... (health update autumn 2023)

it gets worse before it gets better... (health update autumn 2023) Van Build Labs

1.1K views - 2 years ago

Micro Camper TOUR - Fiat Doblo Micro Camper Conversion - extendable double bed!!

Micro Camper TOUR - Fiat Doblo Micro Camper Conversion - extendable double bed!! Van Build Labs

8.9K views - 2 years ago

Fiat Doblo Micro Camper Conversion (in 8 minutes) Start to Finish

Fiat Doblo Micro Camper Conversion (in 8 minutes) Start to Finish Van Build Labs

59.9K views - 2 years ago

VW Crafter Van Tour - UNDERFLOOR HEATING🔥920AH LITHIUM⚡fully electric + full shower, compost toilet

VW Crafter Van Tour - UNDERFLOOR HEATING🔥920AH LITHIUM⚡fully electric + full shower, compost toilet Van Build Labs

2.2K views - 2 years ago

Can you do electric cooking in a campervan?... (ft. Ninja Electric Oven)

Can you do electric cooking in a campervan?... (ft. Ninja Electric Oven) Van Build Labs

8.3K views - 2 years ago

WE DID NOT EXPECT THIS... the tombs, the buried city and the tourist cats... (this a happy vlog 😄)

WE DID NOT EXPECT THIS... the tombs, the buried city and the tourist cats... (this a happy vlog 😄) Van Build Labs

338 views - 2 years ago

How to travel with on-going health conditions... (real talk)

How to travel with on-going health conditions... (real talk) Van Build Labs

789 views - 2 years ago

Where the F are we going?... (campervan off roading)

Where the F are we going?... (campervan off roading) Van Build Labs

708 views - 2 years ago

Our Internet SOLUTION for EU and UK... (full-time long term travel)

Our Internet SOLUTION for EU and UK... (full-time long term travel) Van Build Labs

5K views - 2 years ago

the police, the pinecone and the sweet beach parkup

the police, the pinecone and the sweet beach parkup Van Build Labs

731 views - 3 years ago

the BIGGEST problem with a van conversion is...

the BIGGEST problem with a van conversion is... Van Build Labs

4.6K views - 3 years ago

the one with the clutch, the bakery and the cats first snow

the one with the clutch, the bakery and the cats first snow Van Build Labs

539 views - 3 years ago

INSTANT HOT WATER SHOWER (in a campervan?!)

INSTANT HOT WATER SHOWER (in a campervan?!) Van Build Labs

3.5K views - 3 years ago

Are Roamer the BEST Campervan Batteries?? (huge upgrade!)

Are Roamer the BEST Campervan Batteries?? (huge upgrade!) Van Build Labs

3.6K views - 3 years ago

CAMPERVAN 12V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM... (1 year real life experience)

CAMPERVAN 12V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM... (1 year real life experience) Van Build Labs

1.1K views - 3 years ago

why a murphy bed DIDN'T WORK with our van conversion layout... (design your diy camper layout)

why a murphy bed DIDN'T WORK with our van conversion layout... (design your diy camper layout) Van Build Labs

1.1K views - 3 years ago

why we disappeared... (BIG UPDATE)

why we disappeared... (BIG UPDATE) Van Build Labs

905 views - 3 years ago

Eberspacher Diesel Heater GLOWPLUG FAILURE?! 😬🥶

Eberspacher Diesel Heater GLOWPLUG FAILURE?! 😬🥶 Van Build Labs

3.6K views - 3 years ago

Full-time vanlife work-life balance (with pets) 💻

Full-time vanlife work-life balance (with pets) 💻 Van Build Labs

839 views - 3 years ago

Full-time vanlife cost in 2022?

Full-time vanlife cost in 2022? Van Build Labs

767 views - 3 years ago

Prevent van theft WITH THIS!

Prevent van theft WITH THIS! Van Build Labs

2.5K views - 3 years ago

Full-time vanlife MUST HAVES!

Full-time vanlife MUST HAVES! Van Build Labs

1.2K views - 3 years ago

VW Crafter 2014 Timing Belt, Water Pump + Fan Belt Replacement

VW Crafter 2014 Timing Belt, Water Pump + Fan Belt Replacement Van Build Labs

44.9K views - 3 years ago

VW Crafter Alternator Replacement to fix our squeak!

VW Crafter Alternator Replacement to fix our squeak! Van Build Labs

18.7K views - 3 years ago

Vanlife kitchen Essentials - What do you NEED?!

Vanlife kitchen Essentials - What do you NEED?! Van Build Labs

1.5K views - 3 years ago

BIGGEST VANLIFE MISTAKES + REGRETS...if we were to do it again...

BIGGEST VANLIFE MISTAKES + REGRETS...if we were to do it again... Van Build Labs

3.9K views - 3 years ago

New Tyres = Vanlife GAMECHANGER!

New Tyres = Vanlife GAMECHANGER! Van Build Labs

7.4K views - 3 years ago

What's been going on with us... 7 months of full-time vanlife

What's been going on with us... 7 months of full-time vanlife Van Build Labs

745 views - 3 years ago

On the run from the HEATWAVE (up a glacier)

On the run from the HEATWAVE (up a glacier) Van Build Labs

367 views - 3 years ago

Vanlifing our way through Europe

Vanlifing our way through Europe Van Build Labs

3.2K views - 3 years ago

Surviving summer vanlife high in the Alps🔥

Surviving summer vanlife high in the Alps🔥 Van Build Labs

620 views - 3 years ago

Having fun in France - Fulltime Vanlife 2022 😂💦🇫🇷

Having fun in France - Fulltime Vanlife 2022 😂💦🇫🇷 Van Build Labs

632 views - 3 years ago

Have high fuel prices ENDED VANLIFE for us?

Have high fuel prices ENDED VANLIFE for us? Van Build Labs

591 views - 3 years ago

What has 5 months of full time vanlife taught us?

What has 5 months of full time vanlife taught us? Van Build Labs

648 views - 3 years ago

Vanlife Couples REALITY: INTIMACY, ARGUMENTS + EXPECTATIONS...part 1

Vanlife Couples REALITY: INTIMACY, ARGUMENTS + EXPECTATIONS...part 1 Van Build Labs

1.2K views - 3 years ago

How to Fix a Fan Heater Blower on VW Crafter/Mercedes Sprinter 2014

How to Fix a Fan Heater Blower on VW Crafter/Mercedes Sprinter 2014 Van Build Labs

10.4K views - 3 years ago

VANLIFE COUPLE PRIVACY... with pets... 4 months of full-time vanlife | Operation Catification

VANLIFE COUPLE PRIVACY... with pets... 4 months of full-time vanlife | Operation Catification Van Build Labs

1.3K views - 3 years ago

IS IT POSSIBLE?! Unlimited Internet in the UK and EU for Full-Time Vanlifers and Travellers.

IS IT POSSIBLE?! Unlimited Internet in the UK and EU for Full-Time Vanlifers and Travellers. Van Build Labs

1.5K views - 3 years ago

VANLIFE REGRETS + HIGHLIGHTS?! 3 months full-time Vanlife QnA

VANLIFE REGRETS + HIGHLIGHTS?! 3 months full-time Vanlife QnA Van Build Labs

695 views - 3 years ago

EU Pet Passport NIGHTMARE! - Fulltime Vanlife with Pets

EU Pet Passport NIGHTMARE! - Fulltime Vanlife with Pets Van Build Labs

2.8K views - 3 years ago

Loving fulltime vanlife on the beach!

Loving fulltime vanlife on the beach! Van Build Labs

817 views - 3 years ago

Realising the TRUTH of Fulltime Vanlife...2 months of fulltime vanlife

Realising the TRUTH of Fulltime Vanlife...2 months of fulltime vanlife Van Build Labs

693 views - 3 years ago

Fulltime Vanlife Cats...Adpotion + first drive! Part 2

Fulltime Vanlife Cats...Adpotion + first drive! Part 2 Van Build Labs

1.3K views - 3 years ago

Adopting Fulltime Vanlife Kittens Part 1

Adopting Fulltime Vanlife Kittens Part 1 Van Build Labs

611 views - 3 years ago

Exploring an ABANDONED resort in Spain 😬👻

Exploring an ABANDONED resort in Spain 😬👻 Van Build Labs

900 views - 3 years ago

BROKEN DIESEL HEATER! This is not how we expected vanlife to go...

BROKEN DIESEL HEATER! This is not how we expected vanlife to go... Van Build Labs

5.3K views - 3 years ago

Vanlife Security and Internet UPGRADES!!!

Vanlife Security and Internet UPGRADES!!! Van Build Labs

1.5K views - 3 years ago