What Were We THINKING ? Top 3 Van Renovation REGRETS

We’ve made A LOT of upgrades to our Class B camper van, Mr. Lemon… and not all of them were good ideas. In this video, we’re breaking down the hits, the misses, and the “what were we thinking?!” moments from our van renovation journey. From smart space-saving solutions to upgrades that totally flopped (yes, we're looking at you, broken table), we’re sharing what we’d absolutely do again — and what we’d avoid like a sketchy campground bathroom. Subscribe for more real, raw vanlife adventures →https://www.youtube.com/vancaskeys Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vancaskeys Shop our gear + discounts → https://www.amazon.com/shop/hillarymccaskey Links: 1. Aluminess Box - https://www.aluminess.com/ 2. Dash Cam Backup Camera - https://amzn.to/3GKSCXk 3. Compact Metal Basket - https://amzn.to/4m6JVXt 4. Froli System - https://nickleatlantic.com/?ref=vancaskeys15 5. Sumo Springs (CODE VANCASKEYS) - https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 6. Boat Table Pedestal Leg - https://amzn.to/4kcF19R 7. VanEssential REAR DOOR BUG SCREEN - VanEssential REAR DOOR BUG SCREEN Chapters: 0:00 Hits & Misses RV Upgrades 1:11 Upgrade #1 Aluminess Side Rear Box/Tire Rack 2:15 BIG FAIL - Mistake Bob Made 2:52 Upgrade #2 Shower Door 4:56 Upgrade #3 Plasti Dip | Wheels & Front Bumper 5:59 Upgrade #4 Wolfbox Digital Rear View Mirror 7:12 Upgrade #5 BF Goodrich K02 Tires 8:29 Upgrade #6 Compact Metal Baskets 10:15 Upgrade #7 RV Queen Bed turned into Two Twins 11:20 HUGE HIT - Froli Bed System 11:57 Upgrade/Fix #8 Grey Water Outlet Valve 12:55 Upgrade #9 Superspings & Sumosprings 13:44 Upgrade #10 Sliding Door Bug Screen 14:59 Fixing the TABLE for the 4th time Videos We mentioned: 1. Full Install - Aluminess Spare Tire, Ladder & Storage Boxhttps://youtu.be/9rqU-C85-8k?si=8KQFJQGqOtjKi72t 2.Fixing the Things we HATE about our RV (Bathroom) https://youtu.be/gieM4sWaybE?si=3Lci8AxInZDzqZXD 3. We Need To Do This Before Our Big CAMPERVAN East Coast Trip! (Plastic Dip + K02 Tires + Bug Screen) https://youtu.be/YGQtBregSoM?si=nfVRA8MDELBnl6_g 4. This just made VANLIFE so much safer! (Rear View Mirror) https://youtu.be/1owxss2SiLI?si=07S1kmWTM7OWg7lC 5. We HATE these things about our RV (Twin Beds/Froli System + Metal Storage Baskets) https://youtu.be/5cCDVaQZhOo?si=Gid9uuLCEmgk0xD5 6. The Hard Side of RV Life (water leak problems) https://youtu.be/4QWf57yV5Q0?si=nwEMnB12_Lvp_2pR 🎥 WATCH NEXT: https://youtu.be/jU6D8LQNoSo?si=GPvdDYmQ0O1w9iq7 — 👋 SUBSCRIBE for vanlife meets real life: new videos every week! 📸 Follow the day-to-day chaos on Instagram: [@vancaskeys] 🍋 MERCH: https://vancaskeys-shop.fourthwall.com/ #newcaledonia #vanlifebreak #vancaskeys #travelvlog #islandlife #lemonroute — JOIN OUR CREW BY SUPPORTING US 🌍https://www.patreon.com/vancaskeys 🌍https://paypal.me/vancaskeys — SHOP & SUPPORT US: * Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hillarymccaskey * Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership! https://www.harvest-hosts.com/2FT315P/2CTPL/ * Sumo Springs: https://fas.st/t/hTxECyyC SUPERSPRINGS LINK: USE CODE: vancaskeys https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 * Want a Free Trial with Epidemic Sound? https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vb3361 * FROLI Bed Systems https://nickleatlantic.com/?ref=vancaskeys15 — OUR MAILING ADDRESS 💌 Bob and Hillary 4960 S Gilbert Rd #1 PMB 433 Chandler AZ 85249 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES ☎ vancaskeys@gmail.com — We’re Bob & Hillary! Sharing the real highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes of RV life in our Class B van, Mr. Lemon. New adventures every Wednesday (and sometimes Sundays)—plus tips, fails, and RV show fun to help you find your own best route. Like, subscribe, and drop a comment—we love hearing from you! Not experts, just sharing what works for us. 😊 Proverbs 3:5 — Some links are affiliate links. Thanks for supporting our adventures! Vancaskeys LLC, All rights reserved. Filmed May 2025 | VAN LIFE VLOG | #vancaskeys #rvlife #RVindustry #RVlemon Take a detailed look at this custom van conversion, showcasing smart design and efficient use of space for comfortable mobile living. From clever storage solutions to a functional van galley, this van tour highlights how to maximize every inch of a compact vehicle. See how they created their dream campervan!