Vanlife with Dogs? DIY Sprinter Van Built w/ 2 Large Dogs in Mind
Vanlife with Dogs? DIY Sprinter Van Built w/ 2 Large Dogs in Mind
Van design tips to accommodate traveling with dogs. Our van was built with 2 dogs living with us in mind, a Golden Retriever & a Samoyed. We designed the van to make it easy for us to keep the van clean after taking them out for some outdoor fun, their storage and how to keep them traveling with us as comfortably & safely as possible.
Hopefully this video can give you some ideas on your own build if you’re traveling with pets!
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Watch our entire van build in time lapse (3 months in 48 minutes) here: https://youtu.be/rvAiugI7uaI
Want to know what we used in our build?
See the list of everything on our website: https://vanimalcrossing.com/build/
(from solar panels, grey water tanks, faucets to outlets and light switches!)
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Very nice. Lucky doggies
I couldn’t believe all the cubby spots for their snacks, treats, shampoo, gel toothpaste, hair dryer and paw cleaner. Spoilt rotton and loving it 🥰
Need this for me and my two babies on a budget 🥹♥️
Thank you so so much for this! We have two large rough collies and every other van is for small dogs or a solo traveler. Seriously, thank you!!
That is pure fur love right there, saw your tour with Patrick of NJOA and I decided to follow you, the van conversion is really amazing. And of course Asian love!
Great van build 👏 👍 👌.
I LOVE yalls design and how yall set everything up
Love the video, me and my wife will be building a van with 2 Aussies in mind. I had a question about keeping tha van cool and would love your opinion. Do you guys have 2 max air fans for better circulation or just the one?
We have 4 samples so we are so glad to see how you set it up for dogs
I’m glad you made this video. We live in an RV and I was thinking it would be too tight with 2 huskies, me and my husband. But seeing your Van video helps me have an open mind that it’s possible. Thank You! 😊
Brilliant pupstyle
Excellent!
Being a Dog Lover I am impressed with your layout. You have showed me areas where I can build compartments to store my Doodles supplies. I love the wash areas…I will definitely need to install for convenience. My Doodle is 96 pounds and loves mud and sand 🤦♀️ and that’s ok. Thank you for sharing and giving me some great ideas for my Doodle…it’s been a question!
Safe Travels
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True animal lovers 🥰🥰
Hi, What wifi system are you using for the Wyze camera and the Temperature sensor? We have two dogs and would really like to be able to monitor them when we leave them in the van.
This is really interesting as..I was thinking that I loved your camper van mannered and everything..one day, my partner and I would love to live inside the camper van with our future pet dogs (Shih Tzu & Golden Retriever) and also together with wifi as well for the camper van too. Im really glad you’ve got 2 dogs also. Oh! Our other future pet cats (4 female Persian too).
What’s up with you young people and your friggin dogs? Granny and Granpa are now in their 20’s…..’Oh, I LOVE my dog….humans suck! ‘.
Do you guys ever do activities without them when traveling and if so where do you leave them ?
So cool. I want to use a van like this as a youtube studio. Is it quiet enough to do voice-overs in it?
Hi Michael you video is awesome and the design of your camping car is cool. Anything you have documented for preparing all the building works that can be shared?
I actually really love this! It’s a great video with true dog lovers and I’ve been trying to look for van lifers with dogs!
Love this!
Tell US how your dog’s Feel when you are van life Trip
Great lifw
Super great woof
Cool snack bags & dark blue paint tip; thanks for the video!
We are going to use a campervan to move from our island in the Caribbean to British Colombia with our three big dogs (2 Dobermanns and one island mixed breed) and are looking for a layout and if it’s even possible! I really like your van and your beautiful dogs! Thanks for the little tour!
Awesome build. Beautiful dogs. Happy Life.
You live in the dog’s van 😂
worst food you can give them pedigree
So much fur.. 😫hard to clean with the Samoyed. Great that you have designed the layout based on the companions!
Love it! I’d want to build my van around my dogs, too!
Beautiful 🐶 🐕 😊
Hmmm van all about the dogs😍💞
Your van is well built and you really considered your dogs needs… great work
Thank you. That’s the first video I’ve seen that considers the needs of the dogs only. I will be travelling with 1 large and 2 medium dogs. In the U.K., we are not allowed to have the dogs loose between the seats when travelling, they have to be retrained. I.m in the planning process at 5he moment. I’m now looking to take out the passenger seat and have some sort of dog seatbelt idea, or a full kennel under a double bed.
so smart. love your dogs
Subscribed to channel and will see you on the next one 👍 😀.
I love how you have the camera and the temp to monitor the dogs. Most people are not as efficient ! Well done you care for your fury friends as they should be x
Love that you guys do so much for your dogs. I’m currently looking for my first van to build so I can travel with my two large dogs. The painted wall is gorgeous and the water bowl in the shower is brilliant!
This is exactly what I’ve been searching for!! I have 2 big collies and have been struggling with designing around them (where they hang out while you’re driving, showering them, etc.) and not anything else (bed, toilet, etc.) Thank you!!! Love love your van setup!
Great video! Can you share what camera and temperature control device you use? Also, is Visible’s hot spot consistently reliable? Do you also have any alarm system? I have a 12 pound pup and look forward to traveling with him. Thanks for the great tips!
Thanks for the video.
I also wonder how long you can leave your dogs in the van?
No judgment, I really dream about having a campervan but I am a little bit scared how it’s gonna look like, because they are old ones and they can’t walk a long walks.
It would be nice if you have an air conditioner sensor to turn on the air conditioner to keep the van comfortable for them when you guys are out.
What do you do if it gets too hot while you’re away?
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Where do you stand in the shower? The toilet bowl takes up all the space.