We Built Steps in Our Van for Our Cat | DIY Van Build

We built custom steps in our van so our travelling cat Beau can get up to the bed, and honestly, they're just as useful for Lydia too! 😂 This DIY van build project was one of those things we didn't plan but absolutely needed. We started months ago (you can even spot the hair colour changes!) and finally got it finished. From measuring and cutting the wood to installing push-open cupboards underneath, we maximised every bit of space while giving our furry friend a permanent way up and down. In this video: 👉 Why we decided to add stairs to our van 👉 Designing and cutting the step shape 👉 Painting and fitting the cupboard doors 👉 Bobo's first test of the new steps! If you're doing your own van conversion or campervan build, this is a great example of how to squeeze function into every corner. And yes the cat approves (eventually). 🔔 Subscribe for more van build episodes! We're at Episode 51+ and counting. #vanlife #diyvanbuild #vanconversion #campervan #cat 0:00 - Why We Need Van Steps 0:32 - The Plan: Steps for the Cat (and Lydia!) 1:20 - Designing the Layout & Cupboard Space 3:19 - Cutting the Wood After Welding 4:01 - Choosing the Step Shape 5:10 - First Piece Cut & Fitted 6:22 - Painting & Fitting Cupboard Doors 7:12 - Cupboard Doors Installed (Almost Finished!) 8:33 - Push-Open Cupboard Mechanisms 8:52 - The Steps Are Done! 9:33 - Bobo Tests the Steps 10:33 - Bobo Makes It Up! 10:52 - Why These Steps Changed How We Travel Watch the full van build series → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh_YGyt2qAaYkCNvB6S4EsA8ML0dMYUqW Ways you can support our channel: Subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/philandlyds Amazon Wishlist 💫 https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/T1MI3CZWCKTI?ref_=wl_share 🔴 Subscribe for more videos like this: www.youtube.com/@PhilandLyds?sub_confirmation=1 🎬 Check out my most recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQV8Ud7w4asZPZFbXfIOHg/videos 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philandlyds 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lydia__cook You can find all our social media accounts here - https://bio.site/PhilandLyds Camera equipment we use: - DJI Osmo Action 4 https://amzn.to/3uXdEfK - DJI Pocket 2 Vlog Camera https://click.dji.com/AMvBtKDQrIANHcAuoSwKiw?pm=link - DJI Mini 3 Drone https://amzn.to/4bqI8qO - DJI Mic 2 https://amzn.to/496ZfNa - Sony ZV-1 Camera https://amzn.to/3qgDbJV - Amazon Tripod https://amzn.to/3ukmT9y The links above are likely to be affiliate links, which means if we have inspired you to make a purchase and you choose to buy something through one of these links, we may receive a small commission on the sale, as a way of thanks! This is at NO extra cost to you 😊 #sprintervan #vanlife #vanbuild