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Starting to Look Like a TINY HOUSE (van life build)

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Building an Off-Grid Tiny House on Wheels 🚐 | This Van is Finally Starting to Look Like Home! For your chance to win your own tiny home and support a great cause, enter at https://bit.ly/Custom-Tiny-Home-Win ► SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video http://bit.ly/2DDSUgu 💜 Want to support us? Check out our Eamon & Bec Products here: ↠ our handmade chai blends https://chaiwalachai.com/ ↞ ↠ our plant-based cookbook https://www.eamonandbec.com/weekday-whip-ups ↞ ↠ our beautiful photo filters https://www.eamonandbec.com/presets ↞ After a long 30 days of this Sprinter Van Conversion project we are FINALLY moving on from what we like to call "Phase 1" which is all about laying the foundations of the tiny home. So, with electrical wiring, strapping, insulation and sound deadening behind us we are ready to move onto the esthetic stage of the van life build. This week the goal is to get all walls and ceiling panels up AND to lay our floor. Can we do it all in just a few short days?!? Our music: http://share.mscbd.fm/rebeccamoroney Big thanks to Expedition Upfitter for partnering with us on this van life build. We've just installed the electric floor heater + mounted the diesel heater we got from them. More to come on all items in future videos. Check them out here: expeditionupfitter.ca https://www.expeditionupfitter.ca/?ref=eamonandbec expeditionupfitter.com https://expeditionupfitter.com/?ref=eamonandbec Products Used in our Van Build Thus Far: Wall Panels We Wish We'd Used https://amzn.to/36xvx4f Flooring https://amzn.to/3cYschb Van Bunk Windows https://amzn.to/3dvhiz3 Water Fill Cap https://amzn.to/2AfAliK 250 ft Wire Cable https://amzn.to/3aV3pc1 Gorilla Tape https://amzn.to/3aTtJ6c Butyl Putty Tape https://amzn.to/3fe35bs Sikaflex https://amzn.to/3fcUsxW Electrical Cable Wrap https://amzn.to/2Svb8Hr Puck Lighting https://amzn.to/2KWS4h4 Fuse Block https://amzn.to/2YvEEAq Fans https://amzn.to/2z7XiE4 Wire Crimper Tool https://amzn.to/2VVDXyF Zip Ties https://amzn.to/2zU7Ner Milwaukee 18-Piece Tool Set https://amzn.to/3felpl2 How Did We Get Here? After an incredible 3 years of living, working, and traveling in our self converted Sprinter Van we made the very tough decision to abandon it in Africa to take a rescue flight back to Canada. As it has for all of us this global pandemic has flipped our world upside down. When our Prime Minister announced that he was sending repatriation flights over to Africa to pick up Canadians who were stuck (due to border closures) we consulted with friends and family closest to us and realized that in this time of crisis we should be back in our home country. Halting our dream of driving around the world was a hard pill to swallow which is why we knew we needed a big project to keep our mind + body busy while social distancing back here in Toronto. Enter building an off-grid tiny house on wheels!! This is going to be our 3rd time converting an empty cargo van into a campervan and we are both excited and nervous to take on this project. We want this build to be the ULTIMATE OFF-GRID VAN 🚐 Tour the renovations we've done to our self converted sprinter van: VAN TOUR after 2 years living in our TINY HOUSE on wheels http://bit.ly/newvantour OVERLANDING AFRICA IN OUR SPRINTER VAN has been the adventure we’ve always hoped it would be but it’s hard to predict what happens next. We are hopeful that we can return to Trinity in a few months time and pick up on our world adventure. Want updates in between videos? ►Instagram https://instagram.com/eamonandbec What's in Our Camera Bag? For a blog post on our camera gear click here: https://www.eamonandbec.com/blog Secret Weapon to our Steady Shots https://amzn.to/3c327xq The Lens that Does it All https://amzn.to/2Tb88zq Main Camera https://amzn.to/38X6fNw How We Shoot a Timelapse https://amzn.to/2VgAOcQ Our Flying Camera https://amzn.to/38U5TqB Starting a Vlog? BEST CAMERA! https://amzn.to/32nTZmM Favourite Vlogging Accessory https://amzn.to/2uoclHu Camera Backpack https://amzn.to/3a3HnU7 Catch up on our latest adventures: Building Off-Grid Tiny House During Pandemic https://bit.ly/3d4DEau Designing Tiny House After 3 Years of Van Life https://bit.ly/3bXkjI8 Abandoning our Van in Africa https://bit.ly/2Kff0HT Van Life in Africa During Pandemic https://bit.ly/3ctODtJ 3 People Living in a Van in Africa https://bit.ly/3cyLGbh Who are we? We're Eamon and Bec, a Toronto-based couple who live full-time in our self converted Sprinter Van!! SUBSCRIBE for wanderlust travel, behind the scenes of what it's really like to live in a van, and videos all about the yummy vegan food we make + eat! VAN LIFE COUPLE. Our goal here is to inspire you to chase after your own dreams however big (or small... tiny homes anyone?) they may be! We hope to create a community of like-minded, positive individuals who will grow to love and support one another on their own journeys. #vanlife #vanbuild #tinyhouse

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    @eamonandbec4 years ago Can anyone relate to the genuine happy tears of receiving a new house plant? 817
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    @millysimpson81304 years ago Yay! Who else has been binge watching eamon and bec videos all quarantine? 13
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    @paigedouty58234 years ago I love how this couple just does so well with change and every time they get set back they keep trucking and i love how they make their van better each time! So inspiring! 16
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    @akboyer4 years ago I have to say, i was just overjoyed watching this video. You all are not only making memories for the two of you, but what wonderful memories to have of . ...Expand
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    @susanktz14 years ago Does anyone besides me find becs laugh just adorable and contagious! 250
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    @hannahdewe70774 years ago One sec to you. Shes my priority my heart. 158
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    @crystalfulton76844 years ago Shes my priority you 2 have so much respect and love for each other. 13
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    @faithesther3254 years ago When eamen said shes my priority i bout lost it, i melted such a real man! Omg so sweet. That moment. 21
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    @naymadic50534 years ago I have never looked forward to a specific day because of a youtube video, times have changed since i started watching your videos. I love following this . ...Expand 107
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    @KristinaKk_xx1204 years ago I just love when bec tells eamon he looks cute today and he just looks up and smiles you guys are so sweet! 11
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    @yourmajesty35694 years ago When Eamon introduces Petunia to Bec her reaction goes from tearful adoption excitement to protective momma in 3 seconds when he puts Petunia on the box she's carrying. Lol
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    @livp90564 years ago I love how i look forward to sundays because of this build! 74
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    @evypille84654 years ago Aw eamon was just explaining stuff and bec says very random you look cute today his smile aww just showed pure love!
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    @katfran4924 years ago Bobs so great. I think he enjoys the van build just as much as eamom! Its playing with all the fun toys and building stuff. One day far in the future, youre going to be so thankful you have these memories & vlogs.
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    @shesoflovevlogs4 years ago Bec: " so there' s no real measuring going on, which is . That is literally me. 201
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    @deanholden97544 years ago I have never been more in love with this channel as i am when im watching eamon, bec, and bob build this van. 7
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    @mohamedouarsafi39234 years ago Been following you for 4 months now. My sunday mornings are waking up an waiting to see if you uploaded a new video. You did it again today. Awesome vlog . ...Expand 6
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    @prudenceconnell97554 years ago When i' m old enough i sooo wanna convert a van into a tiny house! You guys have inspired me so much. 101
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    @lirpa2.0824 years ago I recently separated from my spouse. I' ve watched your videos for such a long time and i have always longed to do a van conversion. My desire to convert . ...Expand 13
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    @promomm4 years ago Gotta say, bless milwaukee for their generous contribution to this beautiful van build! And ya gotta love a guy that can build! You two are my favorite couple on youtube and bob, you' re the best dad!
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    @TheLaurajlee3 years ago Eamon you are blessed to have a dad to teach you so much about.
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    @janistribute4 years ago Eamons reaction when Bec calls him cute at oysh! 8
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    @WillVelvick4 years ago I love the back and forth between Eamon and Max hahah! Great video guys 9
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    @danihelios4 years ago Quarantine is making me forget what day it is, i saw this in my notifications and got a great shock! Excited seeing the progress, love you guys < 3. 64
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    @moniquebeastie3 years ago Every time bec gets emo over something, i remember she is a cancer as well, and my heart aches with her! Happy or sad, i feel it too bec!
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    @Binny2184 years ago Yay, the diy connoisseurs are back! This van is going to be magazine worthy when youre done. Its so exciting to see the vans progress each week.
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    @jamesatkisson37364 years ago I was frustrated and replacing a window on my bus in san diego, ca when i remembered it was sunday. That means eamon and bec day. Much love! 1
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    @elenapalau29644 years ago Hello, I am born & raised in NYC, lived here all my life. I really enjoy watching your weekly vlogs and was sad when you had to leave your old van behind but now I'm especially excited that you guys decided to design a new and improved van for your next adventures and cannot wait to see the finished product. You're vlogs have inspired me so much that I've showed your vlogs to my husband and now we are considering getting our own van to renovate, live and explore. As much as we love NYC we are tired of the rat race & high cost of living and want more quality of life, freedom, and to see the world. If there is one thing that this pandemic has taught us is time is precious, you need to live your life and do you for a change in order to enjoy life. Thank you for all your vlogs and inspiration and never stop doing you . .. ...Expand
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    @daniellemitchell45244 years ago Her reaction to the plant shes perfect.
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    @maryelizabethr.35614 years ago I love how motivated i feel after watching you two. I dont know why that is but i welcome it! Thanks for the positivity. 7
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    @ilovebryan974 years ago Every time i watch a new video and i hear your music playing in the background i just know wed have a quality jam sesh together.
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    @jackmeyers404 years ago Senior bob is thepart" of this van build. Thank you for the video.
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    @Xodizzielizzie4 years ago I think you guys need to take bob out on the road when this whole mess is over! He needs to feel the wind in his hair. And that is content i would certainly love to see! 58
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    @karansimoni57154 years ago I really enjoy watching the dynamic between you two. You are such a great, positive couple. The love you have for each shows in every little thing you do.
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    @itslauramichelle9924 years ago Great progress this week! I have to say it is really cool seeing how much work goes into a build. I know it is edited, and we dont even see the half o . ...Expand 6
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    @BeyondYourDoorstep4 years ago Ah guys! Its starting to look like a home! 78
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    @ryleegill28434 years ago Am i the only one who loves their energy! Watching your videos with a nice cup of tea just makes my day everyday. Keep it up.
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    @growingwildheather4 years ago This one got me so pumped. Currently making some online van purchases for our rebuild. Seeing your magic video progress is making me forget how crazy it . ...Expand
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    @karenaustin84684 years ago You two are amazing! You are myhappy to see your adventures all over the world. What great energy you bring to all of your endeavors. Good to see bob. He must wear many hats at your company. Love, love.
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    @kathifoynm4 years ago Bec, your fatigue was showing when eamon was pushing your limits. You are a blessing for that man. Good thing he brought you a plant! Redemption.
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    @allisonabraham4 years ago Heated floors and a cute house plant! That is the most beautiful combo out there!
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    @bullzeyez32364 years ago Yay, my sunday morning can now start. Fresh coffee in hand, let' s gooo. 71
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    @eireannpalmer65354 years ago Love the " one sec she' s myhow it should be. Love what you do guys and stay real.
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    @cocochanel92914 years ago I cannot believe how positive i feel after watching these videos. You guys are the best. I miss having my road trip buddy with me, because there is no better feeling. One day. Thank for the videos!
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    @TheSpiralLab4 years ago You two are delightful. And seriously great filmmakers and story-tellers, im in awe of what you are putting together every week. When the build is over, i . ...Expand 1
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    @Hamster_Watching4 years ago Great job guys, shes looking beautiful! Best part is that positive, happy attitude that pops right through our screen. Luv ya see you next week!
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    @alec46724 years ago I love seeing beck doing more of the construction type stuff this build. Women with tools are the future also if you wanna cut sheets of material without worrying about your table put a pice of insulation foam under it.
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    @RebeccaSmith-ny8mz4 years ago I look forward to your vlogs every week! Sending love from england. 23
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    @cici2O4 years ago Your editing and storytelling is one of the best in youtube. Thanks for sharing this journey!
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    @CamarenaLizet4 years ago Rough couple of days in arizona your video made my day a whole lot better. Writing this with tears. Who knew i hadnt smiled in a while thank you.
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    @laceybarnes26934 years ago Bec you are actually the prettiest person i know. Inside and out. Much love!
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    @joshyoung31384 years ago Bob' s interjections add a ton of value and happiness here! 1
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    @MrsBrittanyGold4 years ago My goal is to be as positive as bec! Bec you are a ray of light! Love it! 1
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    @mrsjennifersteele4 years ago I' m watching this from my bed while drinking cold brew. Cold brew+ watching eamon and bec= priceless self care! Can' t wait to watch sunday! Your new build is looking pretty sweet! Much love! 1
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    @alessaleigh96024 years ago We are here for bob! And the van build is great too.
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    @chloerogers88984 years ago Yalls ups and downs are so contagious! When you got bec the new plant i wanted to cry with her! Love yall < 3. 3
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    @blessedbeyond21184 years ago I love bob he is the best you kids are so lucky to have each other the van is looking amazing cant wait for next week blessings.
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    @BigVanSmallWorld4 years ago You inspired me to start my own channel just want to say thank you for all the hard work you put into making such great content and inspiring me and others like me to change our lives for the better thank you. 20
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    @ameliarees-williams27204 years ago Eamons reaction to home depot opening was my reaction to wickes opening in the uk. Bob in home depot was gold though. 1
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    @cloeyheinbuch56894 years ago Needed a little happiness this morning thank you! I can not tell you guys how every one of your videos give me a smile. Thank you for spreading your id="hidden20" joy and love with not only me but others! Sundays are my favorite day! Lt; 3. ...Expand
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    @janadawn684 years ago Great progress, you two! I cannot believe how much you have done, it looks like a home already: i think we are all so happy we are getting extra time id="hidden21" with bob, too: he is so stinkin' cute and so supportive of y' all, i love that! I am so excited to see how much you get done this next week. Thanks for taking us along with this build, it really is so much fun to watch the process and see you two fit it all together, really cool. Have a great week and take care! Hugs from kentucky:. ...Expand 1
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    @jessicamiller51454 years ago I' ve watched all of your videos and i have noticed that the editing and video quality recently has been top notch! Great work guys. Love watching . ...Expand
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    @tassiet36584 years ago I love that you continue days of work in one vid! Theres so many that string out 10mins of work over 5 episodes. Love what youre doing.
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    @everleighlili34014 years ago I don' t know on what day i live since the quarantine began, what joy it has given me when the notification has arrived. Kisses. 3
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    @traceyshearer50954 years ago I love your vids. It' s great seeing bob again and eamon really loving those tools. Thanks bec and eamon your sunny personalities brighten my day.
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    @guve254 years ago Got to admit, still haven' t been able to adjust that 8pm on northern hemisphere is as bright as 3pm on the equator. Love to see people pouring their heart out for something they love. Keep it up eandb! 1
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    @raquelwynn53834 years ago I just have to say that as someone who so often keeps things i don' t need, your vidoes have truly given me perspective. In illinois in the us we are . ...Expand
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    @pattyw94184 years ago I cant believe no one is talking about how eamon has (and will have to switch to) a low bun! I have never in my memory seen him low bun it. The w id="hidden26"orld really has changed i literally cheered for your heated floors. Those are gonna be clutch. Love. ...Expand
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    @czarinawisse16204 years ago Ok yes obviously i love bec & eamon but i have to say i love bob the most hes so sweet and excited to help out.
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    @kieranragan66414 years ago I love watching your channel! I spent half my life growing up in a van. I' m 19 now and can' t wait to build one for myself when life has stabilized . ...Expand 3
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    @saedsadeghi39284 years ago You two beautiful souls are doing a great job, and i' m sure your hard work is recognized by all dear becca even though sometimes unrecognized or not . ...Expand 1
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    @johnpaine724 years ago Evening eamon&bec, wow builds coming on strong, it' s all in the prep work isn' t it! The attention to detail with bec filling in nail dents. i have a two week hoilday now and should be cruising taking mum on her 80th birthday, but lockdown cancelled that, so remodelling her bedroom instead. Just wished i had those epic tools. So jealous!
    have a great week ahead guys and stay alert, stay safe!
    2u all!
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    @rick8814 years ago I spent the week driving my partitially finished van back and forth from peterborough to oakville for work. I whined about never seeing anyone outside the van is looking good, i do understand the joy of the lumber store being open!. ...Expand
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    @craigcameron21774 years ago Bob is the star of show. Hilarious.
    what a legend!
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    @katieyoung89474 years ago Anyone else look forward to these videos all week: they keep me sane in lockdown. 2
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    @wendyvelazquez68304 years ago I love waking up knowing this is the first video i' ll be watching to start my day! 4
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    @josie21884 years ago I am in love with that song that is playing while she is painting! Also, thanks for all the videos! It makes my week.
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    @RichandKirsten4 years ago Woo, it' s sundayy! That heated flooring has to be the most exciting thing. She' s lookin pretty!
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    @mollypeach27104 years ago Honestly becs laugh is one of the cutest things.
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    @maxwellcolfax49334 years ago Oh nooooo, Eamonnnnnn! I know you won't blame Behr, Home Depot, nor Bec when you discover sawdust chunking up your paint from the open can of paint under the table whilst blowing sawdust from atop the table.
    You need one of those fancy contour gauges to help you with those confounded multitudinous cuts. Learning so much and enjoying another van build with you. Much love!
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    @Mcfryguy55554 years ago Bob needs a raise! The van looks good! 1
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    @nyafertile55514 years ago I love the improvement of the van in each and every video. 6
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    @EcoDrea4 years ago That flooring looks siick! Good job team! What a happy surprise to see the real star of the show, george from the depot doing a fine job as always.
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    @emsalsa93854 years ago Oh man. Last summer we left europe to road trip with my parents from home (nevada) to alaska and the whole way we drank bubly. And i miss it so much. It was so goood. They' re making me jealous!
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    @cherylcakes4 years ago Omg those floor heaters look to be a game changer! We just spent 6 months living in our van at 20m in the french alps and would totally have appreciated those! Please share more to help us in considering the upgrade!
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    @kraiggreenly51944 years ago Love watching your van build. You guys look like your having so much fun. Yes bec, i give you much props for the work you do. Keep it up.
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    @gman86064 years ago Looking very good, bec is the cutest and best painter, eamon is very skilled and bob to cool.
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    @marniekennedy86064 years ago Been waiting all week love your videos from. 3
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    @debbiereasoner82094 years ago I am just crazy for all of you guys including bob! You guys calm and brighten my day always!
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    @dl1st4 years ago What a great progress. Bec is really doing a great job. Did you sanded the wood, than make it a little bit wet with a sponge. So all the little hairs of . ...Expand
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    @clarehoughton15494 years ago Omg what a difference a week makes. So much progress. Loving how it is all coming together and you make it fun to watch. Keep up the good work from sunny (today) england x.
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    @liveyurbliss4 years ago Thank you so much for posting this opportunity to win a van. Ive been following your channel for about a month now and it is my absolute favorite thing t . ...Expand
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    @deboraglasmacher35874 years ago These vids cant be long enough, you guys dont know how much i enjoy and love these videos, like im at 10 minutes and im sad bc theres only 15 minutes left like keep up the good work eamon and bec! 2
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    @jmk19624 years ago Bec -quot; how many takes is this? "
    me -quot; are you eamon' ing it? "
    only joking, it' s looking fab!
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    @jonshipp4 years ago You should take bob with you on your travels, at least for a couple of weeks, the man is a legend!
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    @MrLovePuppy4 years ago Really enjoying the build series so far! Excited to see more. Throughly enjoying the banter! I can see bec getting more confident with the power tools! Cheers and thanks for another episode.
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    @NinaThoren4 years ago Such a good job with sanding and painting that paneling bec! And i am in love with the floor! 6