Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The top 6 tools I wish I had on my first van conversion.
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VanEssential Gear: thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/vanessential-gear
➳ LINKS TO PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO
• Orbital Sander: amzn.to/3ORUnmT
• Track Saw: amzn.to/49rjCol
• Domino Joiner: rockler.com/festool-domino-df-500-joiner-set-574432-bdl
• Paint Sprayer: pittsburghsprayequip.com/products/graco-ultra%C2%AE-quickshot%E2%84%A2-airless-spray-package
• Digital Level: amzn.to/3IaY6bd
• PEX Expansion Tool: amzn.to/3uKHSTc
• Pocket Ruler: amzn.to/4c3gCQT
Looking for a builder to help create your dream van? thrivecraftedvans.com
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Watch these videos next:
Plumbing System Overview: youtu.be/HerriyuIIV4?si=ubXz6i6ieuC2Ls9p
Electrical System Overview: youtu.be/Owd0C2G_s6w?si=yWRIPRbQ794Yx9HC
➳ CONNECT WITH US:
Instagram: @thrivans
Collaboration: lisa@thrivecraftedvans.com
PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
➳ BEST FREEZE DRIED FOOD ON THE PLANET: shop.wiseharvestfreezedriedfoods.com/lisawarnick
FREEZE DRIED DOGGIE TREATS? YES, PLEASE! YOUR FURRY FRIEND WILL LOVE THESE HEALTHY TREATS: pawtree.com/Thrive1
➳ WHO WE ARE
We're Lisa & Jeff, the founders of Thrivans. During Covid we built our first van and fell in love with the creative process of designing and building. Now our team crafts luxury camper vans and truck campers, including conversions on vans our clients provide. In this video
ABOUT
I built my first two vans in my driveway with tools I already had. This video highlights six tools that we've added to our van shop, that I wish I had on my first van conversion.
#vanlife #vanconversion #vanbuild #freezedried
⏰ TIMECODES
0:00 Intro
1:47 Tool #1
3:57 Tool #2
5:20 Tool #3
8:15 Tool #4
12:17 Tool #5
13:56 Tool #5
16:57 Bonus Tip
Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
The top 6 tools I wish I had on my first van conversion.
DIY VAN BUILD PRODUCTS: thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/diy-resources
VanEssential Gear: thrivecraftedvans.com/collections/vanessential-gear
➳ LINKS TO PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO
• Orbital Sander: amzn.to/3ORUnmT
• Track Saw: amzn.to/49rjCol
• Domino Joiner: rockler.com/festool-domino-df-500-joiner-set-574432-bdl
• Paint Sprayer: pittsburghsprayequip.com/products/graco-ultra%C2%AE-quickshot%E2%84%A2-airless-spray-package
• Digital Level: amzn.to/3IaY6bd
• PEX Expansion Tool: amzn.to/3uKHSTc
• Pocket Ruler: amzn.to/4c3gCQT
Looking for a builder to help create your dream van? thrivecraftedvans.com
➳ THE BEST FREEZE DRIED FOOD IN THE WORLD FOR EMERGENCIES OR DAILY USE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR EACH MONTH:
shop.wiseharvestfreezedriedfoods.com/lisawarnick
Watch these videos next:
Plumbing System Overview: youtu.be/HerriyuIIV4?si=ubXz6i6ieuC2Ls9p
Electrical System Overview: youtu.be/Owd0C2G_s6w?si=yWRIPRbQ794Yx9HC
➳ CONNECT WITH US:
Instagram: @thrivans
Collaboration: lisa@thrivecraftedvans.com
PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
➳ BEST FREEZE DRIED FOOD ON THE PLANET: shop.wiseharvestfreezedriedfoods.com/lisawarnick
FREEZE DRIED DOGGIE TREATS? YES, PLEASE! YOUR FURRY FRIEND WILL LOVE THESE HEALTHY TREATS: pawtree.com/Thrive1
➳ WHO WE ARE
We're Lisa & Jeff, the founders of Thrivans. During Covid we built our first van and fell in love with the creative process of designing and building. Now our team crafts luxury camper vans and truck campers, including conversions on vans our clients provide. In this video
ABOUT
I built my first two vans in my driveway with tools I already had. This video highlights six tools that we've added to our van shop, that I wish I had on my first van conversion.
#vanlife #vanconversion #vanbuild #freezedried
⏰ TIMECODES
0:00 Intro
1:47 Tool #1
3:57 Tool #2
5:20 Tool #3
8:15 Tool #4
12:17 Tool #5
13:56 Tool #5
16:57 Bonus Tip
Disclosures: All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
