Mothership - The Ultimate Basecamp for The Modern Nomad
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Website: www.shaidenvalentine.com/
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Mothership IG: / mothershipvans
I'm Shaiden, the designer and builder behind Mothership, and I'm thrilled to take you on a comprehensive tour of this game-changing vehicle. I've refined the last 4 years of experience building/living in vans into a rig with features, and technology that is simply unmatched in this industry.
In this video, we dive deep into the Mothership, showcasing its high-end amenities, innovative design, and robust power capabilities. The Mothership isn't like other van conversions; it's a powerhouse designed to fuel electric adventure toys like e-foils, electric dirt bikes, OneWheels, electric paramotors, and anything else you can imagine. Now, the wilderness is your playground, and you've got the power to explore it like never before.
The Mothership is the epitome of luxury on wheels. Picture making your morning espresso while gazing at a serene mountain vista, choosing a bottle from your on-board wine cellar to toast a breathtaking sunset, or cooking a gourmet meal on a dual induction stove - wherever your adventures have taken you. Imagine stepping onto heated floors from a comforting indoor shower, or rinsing off under the stars with an outdoor shower. The conveniences of air compressors, exterior lighting, and security cameras are balanced by the reassurance of Starlink Internet keeping you connected no matter where you roam. With the Mothership, the possibilities truly are limitless. If you can dream it, odds are I can put it into your mothership.
Join me as we explore every corner of this unique vehicle, demonstrating the attention to detail and innovative features that each Mothership embodies. These aren't mass-produced units - each Mothership is a limited print, tailor-made to meet the unique needs and dreams of our clients. No two Motherships are the same, making each one a masterpiece in its own right. We have new models currently being built, with the highest quality cnc's, waterjets, and finishes, all assembled by a team of craftsman with impeccable attention to detail.
Interested in learning more about your own Mothership? check out my website or follow me on instagram!
Thanks for joining me on this tour. The Mothership is ready for takeoff. Are you?
The best thing about that bed is if you’re entertaining nine other people and you want them to get up and go home, you just start lowering the bed on their heads
This is so true
Brilliant! 😂
😂😂
Bar far the best layout I've ever seen.
This is, by far, my favorite Sprinter build! Such a thoughtful layout and I love that the water tank is inside for 4 seasons. Well done.
This build is off the charts, dude!! From that power system (!!) to the dimensions of the shower, the bed with skylight roof access, capacities of the fuel and fresh H2O. Crazy! Well done, man. Such a thought-out build
Those crank straps holding the power supply looks... I got tears of happy times when that was revealed. So organized and super strong.
This kid never misses. Every van is a masterpiece!
Doesn’t seem much different than what he was doing a year or two ago
Nice if you've got $100K to spend...
@@olly-kailol you wont get such a custom build by 100k. Cheap factory mass builds easily reach 100k...
@@olly-kai this van is probably more like 250-300k lmao
I think the hydraulic beds are the only way to go. I absolutely love this build. The wood details are absolutely gorgeous and give the van so much character, making it look like a home. The only thing I would do is add a wall with a pocket door to separate the cab. I can picture how stunning that would look with the wood paneling.
Best van build for me. Shower, toilet, comfy bed, and lounge area. The perfect size van not too big or small just right! Absolutely amazing well done 👏
Glad to see you back this just looks amazing.
Loved the first one, but definitely an improvement in this one... super beast. I know you are a details guy and am glad you did this video on your channel so you can go as in depth as you wanted to. Solid everything.
Best build I’ve ever seen and great use of space. So much more creative vs the norm. I’m so inspired. Fits my needs to a T ✌🏾 Definitely what I’ve been looking for with a few minor preference changes. Outstanding!
Shaiden, It's an absolute pleasure anytime we see a video of your vans. Your design aspects are second to none, thank you please keep doing what you do!
Each one of his builds gets better & better. An always adds those touches we all look for. To make camping, RV alot more fun & safe.
I remember the first video of this build a year or two ago. I still want one. Perfect for me !
What an amazing van build, looks like you've put in a lot of effort into it. Great work!
And alot of money lol
Yay, my favorite all-time van build is back and better. ❤❤❤❤❤
Always enjoy your builds. The power system is just crazy. I would definitely like to own something like this.
Been watching various van builds over the last few years and this design by far has been the best I've seen from living space, ingenuity, tech features, power supply / output, and overall bathroom space perspective - its not even close. Looking at building one of these in several years and if you are still making them at the time I will look at designing one through you. Great job!
Did you see the price? You can’t expect to compare apples to oranges on price
Just found your channel. I was completely wow'd by this build. Was waiting for the anti gravity and flight button and holodeck. With that technology not to far in the future no doubt you will be the first to build it. Mothership, how appropriate. Totally enjoyed this video. You sound like an engineer. What a prodigy. Looking forward to more video's. You are the cutting edge. Every van must be like an artist canvas to you. Absolute quality and perfection. You hold a high standard to your work. You have an eye for every detail. Quality is superb. Absolutely beautiful work.
This is just a whole new level of adventure machine (or spaceship). I want one!
Great work yet again Shaiden!
Best so far and I have researched many travel vans.... Thanks for the awesome video!
This is the best Van I have seen on KZhead
Awesome power system!! As always super work!!
This looks great! Beds that come down just make for so much more room and options in the van.
Would definitely watch more videos on your builds and costs and how you use the vans etc
Amazing, looks absolutely stunning 😍
Wow, great work. Looks pretty good and functional
That is an insanely powerful battery bank! Just, wow! Awesome job on the van, looks amazing!
Nice to see you back Bro 🎉
Absolute best design I have ever seen!
So badass. Great work man!
Great build and layout with well designed and innovative feature placement/usage.
Awesomely livable. Great use of space. Love our van!
Hi Shaiden Glad to see you back on KZhead.
Such a nice setup!
This is so far the best van I've seen! Congrats 👏
Chef's kiss on this van.
The best build I've ever seen, Kudos. Has all the things except a split fridge, condenser/ radiator. If you put the radiator / condenser under the van you have more space for the inside of the fridge but shit, this build is 99%, if not 100% top tier. The best I've ever seen. Should be proud.
Always great builds ! Hope to buy from you one day!
Absolutely perfect. There is a lot of detail and it is all useful. well done
Been wondering what you’ve been up to. Amazing build for sure!! A beast!!
Love the van! King of Van Conversion right there! I definitely don't mind doing the vanlife one day!
You're in my top five builders. Very few builders realize how superior the deck shower, in the rear is.
The most informative van tour on entire you tube hands down! ❤
This is incredible! Job well done on this!
Super sick van Shaiden!! Super futuristic rig. Reminds me of a mars Rover. Can't wait to see more videos
Huge LiFePO4 battery!
You’re the first person to tell me how much your rig weighs without having to be asked. Thank you.
Perfection and so beautiful !!!!!! Congrats !!
Love this van! Best build i've seen so far.
Is there a faraday cage van cover? Mind is blown by your creation! You're amazing!🎉
I LOVE this build
Wonderful, thank you two for a fantastic list of everything I would probably need, sometime in the future…..
Wow, so awesome! Great job Shaiden!
Awesome build. One suggestion I have or maybe I'm not understanding fully is the venting from the power bench to the stove. Would it be better to vent that hot air outside the van? Or even make a vent that can switch to vent to outside or inside? If in warm weather you have the AC on, you can vent that hot air to outside and visa versa. 27:08
Awesome build,love it,thanks for sharing👏👏👏
Okay this is the BEST ONE I HAVE SEEN SO FAR!
The best van built I’ve seen….well done….greetings from down Australia….
You are not down mate, the earth i flat
@@user-xl8in7xi4h I knew when I saw your build….it was good then…..but better now……
Beautiful van
I am excited to know that you will be meeting my daughter for a possible build with her new Sprinter! Keep up the good work.
Thankyou!!
Man with how good you can make a van, it would be SO cool to see what you'd do in an ambulance build with way more space.
I was thinking the same, also a box truck like those uhails between 15 and 24 feet would be amazing!
Bro you are an awsome van builder 👏👏👏
Pretty sweet mate!
Spectacular spec! Only thing I'd add; a Starlink dish.
Awesome van…it’s is very well thought out..
Shaiden, you are at the forefront of custom van conversions. You seem to have most of the best features and highest power capacity before anyone else. I was hoping you would be the first to integrate an atmospheric water generator into a camper van. Have you tried? Was it impractical? I heard their foot print was relatively small. Your power system can easily handle one with plenty to spare. Please give us your thoughts on this.
you always have the coolest build.
Great build bro
I’d love to know some more details on the bed, how it was made etc. I’m interested in doing something similar!
Beautiful and amazing features. Just curious, do you know the weight of the van with full fuel (48 gals) and water? And how much cargo capacity remaining for passengers, food, and gear?
Awesome van! Good work! Nice one
looks like the perfect layout. makes want to buy or replicate it.
Super smart design especially electric! I love this😊
that pride you feel is well deserved. this build is amazing :)
Waaaaoooo this is the best and favourite camping van i've seen, space well used and it looks luxurious, the only thing i would add is a tv and starlink
BEAUTIFUL WORK ! S !
Wow 🤩 the ultimate van 🚐 great job!!! ❤
Incredible work of art! 😃😃😃❤❤❤👏👏👏
Best camper van by far. Not sure if he mentioned the AC but that will be best feature ever
Bravo, Incredible build. So well thought out. I've always wondered if it's possible to get a few more inches of headroom under the happijac by using an inflatable mattress, that's deflated when it's up - just a thought.
Amazing I’m in love with with it!
This is like the Nicole and Edden setup but with the minimalistic style I love, perfect!
Haha except mine was first ;) But yes they’re amazing!
This is by far the best I have seen so far. The spaces are well managed. How much does it cost ?
Beautiful craftmanship. There is a significant - general - issue for vanlifers regarding life of their batteries that is commonly not discussed (esp. during this era when e-vehicles are so desired, and their lifecycle so questionable for the eco-footprint it leaves): the more electronic "treats" you have (lowering bed) the more usage/wear on your batteries (even with direct solar) and that will require replacement of the batteries sooner than a van that does not have so many electronic treats. This said, beautiful craftmanship, and design-flow, no doubt. And anyone would be lucky to own this :)
considered design - good job man. one recommendation replace the standard steel joinery handles with leather foldovers
I’m starting my travel tech life soon. This is on my horizon!
Love your Vibe....your swell!!
Thanks!
I need that power system map man
Even if those seatbelts allowed you to face forward, they would still be deadly. There’s a reason they require shoulder restraints. It’s because in a head on collision the seatbelt will cut your organs in half. I met a nurse who was in the front passenger seat in a commuter van for UCSF hospital on the top deck of the Nimitz freeway when it collapsed during the ‘89 quake in a oakland. the front of the van was crushed and her legs were pinned and she could not move but she had a shoulder belt. the driver was killed instantly, but some of the passengers in the back were still alive but all only had lap belts. she took very little chunks of concrete that ended up inside the van from the freeway and tossed them onto their faces, trying to keep them from passing out and going into shock. Unfortunately, she was the only one to survive, and when I met her several years after the quake, she had regained the ability to walk, although not perfectly. I suspect some of the passengers would’ve survived had they not been wearing those lap belts. Do not wear only lap belts. you’re better off with nothing. I’m pretty sure they still don’t put lap belts in the back of school buses for this very reason.
Wow now that batterie system is amazing the kind I would want for long distance travels on the road sweet you do amazing work live it ❤
@shaidenvalentine1 Amazing design. I absolutely love it. The only thing i would add is a mirror in the bathroom and a small wash basin to wash your hands. Also just thought to overcome the head room where the bed is. Have you thought about cutting out and raising the roof of the van at the front? This would get over the head room issue. Alot of work, but i think it would be worth it.
Nice build
The camera is stuck in your face, not on the things you're pointing at, lol. Anyway, what an outstanding van build!
Probably the best ive seen
Nice !
BY FAR the best organized class B van ever seen ! I would just remove the electric bed and replace it with a bed in a pop up roof
Spot on, again!
Really cool. Still waiting to see one that will haul a dirtbike and still have most these features
Shaiden back!
Is that parked above Swami's? Cardiff? SWEET VAN!!! Home on wheels😊
Love the build! Maybe the camera man could show more of what you’re speaking on, they tended to focus on you a lot and didn’t pan to the actual elements for very long. That would be helpful to see more of the functions and elements of the van. Thanks! 😊
Awesomeness!!!
LOVE IT ! ❤️