To see the finished van check out the Van Tour video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/zIV_0HhumoCif2U I hope you guys enjoyed the build. If you have any questions do leave a comment! Time Stamps are available below in case you're looking for something in particular. 0:43 Windows 2:27 Bulkhead 2:57 / 28:26 Floor 3:27 Wires 3:58 Roof ventilation 6:17 Insulation 8:43 Ceiling 9:45 / 29:20 Ikea LEDs 10:06 Pallet wood walls 10:47 Bed Frame / 18:36 & 29:57 Sliding bed 13:38 Kitchen 17:04 / 21:12 Carpeting 17:57 / 21:33 / 28:00 Painting 20:06 Back doors / 26:32 Side door 25:05 Charging station 30:29 LED strips 32:44 Wooden deck 34:23 Solar panels 35:19 Plastics and van polish.
@dianacryder7523
6 жыл бұрын
Emerging Alternatives Absolutely! Great video! Nice job on the van! Great DIY instruction, too. Thank you.
@rang123yea5
6 жыл бұрын
Emerging Alternatives , I'm just wonder where you are from and is that where this is being filmed?? Thanks.
@emal
6 жыл бұрын
I built the van in the street next to my grandfather's house. He has all the tools that i needed so it was pretty handy. I guess the neighbors have been pretty cool about the noise and sawdust. But i don't live there no.
@rang123yea5
6 жыл бұрын
Emerging Alternatives , yes but what country??
@soloflyght1
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video but I have to say a hole saw would have work perfectly on that fan issue that you had, just saying.
@4TIMESAYEAR
6 жыл бұрын
"it's going to be here for the next thousand years" - is exactly how I'd want it done, lol. If I needed someone to build me a conversion van, you'd be at the top of my list. Love the insulation and storage.
@ooops372
4 жыл бұрын
The insulation is not safe against damp water behind. Therefore, nowadays one rather uses Armaflex local.armacell.com/en/armacell-france/
@CamperVanGuy
6 жыл бұрын
"If it looks good, then it is good" - perfect! Thanks for putting the vid together
@theplymouthargylefan7209
5 жыл бұрын
CamperVanGuy unless its like grenfell tower where they put cladding on it to make it look nice but that also caused it to turn into a blazing inferno...
@magumbo7776
3 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best Van build video on KZitem so far.
@dawnlapka2433
4 жыл бұрын
I just love that you are personalizing your own space! I can't wait to do this myself! You are inspiring me ❤️💕, as a bus driver and a teacher. God bless you and the tiny home movement. We just need to keep trying to make the world a better place for our kiddos...
@FaithsFallen
6 жыл бұрын
That bed design is amazing! Gives more space during the day and a larger bed at night.
@JP-su9ib
5 жыл бұрын
You're such an sympathetic guy. And your English is also real good wich is rare to find in France.
@kemro5461
5 жыл бұрын
@@alessandrorossi5992 You're not doing the same thing yourself? Trying to install English wherever you go...
@ruben-wb7bt
4 жыл бұрын
WTF men i'm french and nothing to do with nationalism ! If you talk to a 35+yo yes there's a big chance he don't speak english but it's mainly because of schools programs. Every '' young '' french speak or understand english now. And lot of east frenchs speak german, south-west speak spanich it's ok bro you're not the center of the world
@torrecampo411
4 жыл бұрын
Alessandro Rossi u Europeans always competin’ those days r over mate just enjoy
@youngmo77
4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Considering the amount of French folks living in South Kensington, I would politly beg to differ, 😁
@samsumggalaxytab6890
4 жыл бұрын
English is universal language not surprise all university stdied studentbr just this good.
@ZenithE8
2 жыл бұрын
really like the lowd dresser. Most builds have really high counters which eat up and clutter the space in my opinion. I love spaciousness.
@NanchDressing
4 жыл бұрын
This was a really helpful video to watch! It's really in depth and easy to follow :) *Below is just a short rant about my inspiration :) ignore it if you want* I've always liked the idea of van living since I was young, but everyone I knew seemed to think it was impractical. I'm still young (16 to be exact) but the more I think about being able to live on the road, just me, myself and I, I get all giddy. I'd like to consider myself a free spirit and lately I've been feeling caged. Also, when people think of owning big houses or fancy cars, I've never been too interested. It's seems like too much and all for naught; I mean, no matter how much money you make, we're all going into the same wooden box in the same earth in the end (sorry if that was a bit somber). My friends who know me constantly tell me I'm pretty low maintenance, but in all honesty, I'm grateful for what I get and think about things others might not have that I do. (meaning, whether it be food, sleeping conditions, or gifts, It's not hard to satisfy me unless it's standards in a relationship). I'm saving videos like these to a playlist so one day when I have the skills, time and money to make my own camper van, I can!
@IcelanderUSer
6 жыл бұрын
Wow. I can’t believe I watched the entire video. Very hypnotic somehow. Music perhaps. Nice looking van. Great job.
@obsf415
5 жыл бұрын
No, not hypnotic. He just actually show's how it's done and gets to the point. Unlike alot of you tube videos that have unnecessary fillers( girls showing their assets and drawn out music videos).
@YeahTheDuckweed
5 жыл бұрын
@@obsf415 Also accent.
@peppigue
5 жыл бұрын
I watched for 18 mins before noticing the music. That's a sign of good application I'd say.
@brownbunny2513
5 жыл бұрын
I have to say the same, you kept it interesting, so I watched the whole thing.. lovely little van, (and I'm a "Blue", person) 👍 Thank you for sharing with us. I subscribed..
@headlesnorseman701
6 жыл бұрын
this is better insulated than some houses i have seen
@erroristmusic
4 жыл бұрын
If this guy didn't make you to start looking for a van on the markets, I don't know who/what will. The most inspiring 37 minutes ever.
@onetalentedman2822
4 жыл бұрын
Nice Van build like the idea of the bed. I'm a Cabinet maker for 46 years. I've only one comment and that's the cladding is back to front. The reverse side is far superior with no machining marks and they would be a small chamfer on the edges for a simple decorative feature. You have done very well for a none wood worker enjoyed your video very much thanks
@-anna-413
5 жыл бұрын
Wow soo fascinating to watch.I want to buy a van in the next years too make a travel van out of it.
@hanhan7771
5 жыл бұрын
Anna Lena Relatable
@altspitfire
2 жыл бұрын
Did you do it?
@linz_in_NZ
5 жыл бұрын
Some great ideas, especially the sliding bed - off to watch the completed van tour now 🙂🚐
@TheBongo19
4 жыл бұрын
I love the wood finish, you were right to change to grey. The whole van looks ready for the beach and more adventures.
@TheWanderingCouplePlus1
2 жыл бұрын
This is a lovely build. Very simple.
@travellerinmaking1333
5 жыл бұрын
Man...you are insane....appreciating the video will not make justice...if there is any big award on you tube making...then u r one is my nomination and winner to...stupendous job...god bless u...love from India
@arman1119
5 жыл бұрын
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@myfavorites7052
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice job. Enjoyed how you took it from start to finish with descriptions. Hope you enjoy your travels in your shiny red van. God bless you. Pastor Dean, Christian Life Church, Kissimmee FL USA.
@dannythegun
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to share this. I am now completely rethinking my build away from a rock-n-roll bed & towards your design. Thanks again. 👍👍👍
@nixworld767
4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding instructional video! My missus and I intend to buy an older van, renovate it into a proper shaggin' wagon, and use it to trailer our motorcycles to the Sturgis motorcycle rally next year. I'm watching as many of these how-to videos as i can, and yours was one of the best! Thanks for taking the time.
@MarioSlezak
4 жыл бұрын
Great job my friend. As a carpenter myself i was thinking about converting my 2001 Ducato. And i am quitte scared, to be honest as I am not that good with metal materials. You are one fine specimen, i gotta tell you. Props to You, I cannot tell i can do it myself now, but i have no excuses now :D Also Your english is great, easy to understand to other europeans.
@ednas207
4 жыл бұрын
This is such a fantastic video! I'm watching this with my Dad and we both love it. Someday, will build our own van and travelled all over US.
@Jon77777
4 жыл бұрын
For someone whose not a carpenter you’ve done a bloody good job!!
@cfschulz
4 жыл бұрын
Salut! First of all: Thank you so much for taking the energy doing this video in English. Boy, I love your way of doing things. easy going, step by step, smart and perfect in the result. Know it is time for you to collect some beautiful and very unique moments with your camper Play it save A bientôt Carsten, Berlin Germany
@Quantum36911
4 жыл бұрын
It's amazing you did such a beautiful job without having a background in carpentry! The design is just gorgeous. It was also a pleasure to watch/listen to you, very great personality, so charming!
@petermastenbroek5264
6 жыл бұрын
I liked your video, you did it all really quick, and even if you're not a professional carpenter, it's well done, proficiat ! One day, if I have the time (replace "time" by money) I will try do fit out my Renault Master serie 2 L3H2, that is quite a few years older than yours, as it's a 2001 model with only 171.000kms and I specially bought this version as I didn't want the too modern electronicly controled injection system, mine is a very simple 2.5 Liter non-turbo of only 80 Hp, I like the KISS system, what you haven't got can't go wrong. It may be a while before I can do my conversion, as I'm retired and have peanuts as a retirement pension, so I'm more or less waiting for some money from the Loto that I've been playing for 35 years without any luck, but you'll never know, and I don't need big money to do the job anyway, a small win will be enough. Bonne chance.
@emal
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, i completely agree that older engines can be super reliable; they are simple and built to last. I would have gone that route if i knew more about mechanics, but choosing an old truck can be tricky, there're a lot of bad deals out there. Also you can convert old engines to run on oil if the weather isn't too cold, but new ones often aren't sturdy enough for that.
@petermastenbroek5264
6 жыл бұрын
One scary problem however with older type engines in these vans is that with the stricter rules for the contrôle technique, that are changing in France in may, it will get much more difficult to stay conform. As you say, these older engines can run without any problems on filtered fried oil, or vegetable oil, but there again, they don't want you to do that because of the taxes on petroleum products. It's hard to win nowadays.
@emal
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, the new French rules will be a challenge for the self built camper-van community. For filtered oil, it's forbidden in France but they always loose in the Europe court, so it's more of a smoke screen. Fun fact, as far as i know the only company in France allowed to run their truck on filtered oil is Martin Brower the company that runs the logistics for McDonald's... happy lobbying...
@petermastenbroek5264
6 жыл бұрын
There are even stories now that the controle technique doesn't want to see anything inside a van that shouldn't be inside, like a self fit-out, unless the van has been approuved and has become a campervan on it's "Carte Grise", so it's a big worry for many that never bothered passing the visit des mînes for the change. It's all madness, but there's not much you can do against the big money wasting machine (the government).
@jeroen9780
6 жыл бұрын
Peter Mastenbroek haha peter pan
@Ear_Pecks
3 жыл бұрын
That type of van has the structure that is perfect to make modification..saving a lot of effort.and help.you.hold and organize wiring , piping and isololation..great advantage
@MsTifatifa
3 жыл бұрын
Bravooo. Il taglio della lamiera a mano... Per fortuna c'è ancora qualcuno che lo sa fare!!! Complimenti. 👍👍👍👏👏👏
@1blondied
4 жыл бұрын
I love finished natural wood especially burnt wood ... if I did a conversion I'd do that inside aswell... great build X
@GadzooksEugene
5 жыл бұрын
I'm working on saving to purchase a cargo van in the summer, I especially like how you set up the bed with a storage/cargo space underneath being accessible from the rear. I'll definitely be considering your design when I get my van!
@troyanthonymorris
5 жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of KZitem videos on DIY in my life, but yours was the best I've ever seen
@sherylbrooks499
5 жыл бұрын
it looks fantastic, i cant believe you did all that with a jigsaw, as a former contractor i am IMPRESSED !!! Well done, sir you have some skill.
@dedexyz8475
5 жыл бұрын
@5:00 To cut the metal/roof, consider using a Dremel drill tool w/ appropriate bit for the job. It's amazing the variety of jobs they can accomplish....and I've cut flat sheet stock before.
@MonaichFother
Жыл бұрын
Or he could have chain drilled it with a 3mm drill then filed off.
@laurajphillips
6 жыл бұрын
You did a fantastic job! You say you have no experience unbelievable!
@rickhotchkin3047
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video very much. For someone with limited tools and carpentry skills, your final product turned out great. Proving, that common sense and tenacity can go a long way. Be safe on the road, and keep posting your experiences!
@MonaichFother
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, basically a 6 foot by 9 foot room that you have to fit a kitchen, living room and bedroom into, so it's best to use the height in his van's case.
@jon_s
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, a honest person. Most others I watched sound so fake. They cut out the challenges from the video and keep talking about how "easy" it is. Thanks for this
@CritterMunch
5 жыл бұрын
“I’m not a carpenter” *builds cabinets*
@daveshaw9344
4 жыл бұрын
Well, carpentry and cabinet maker are two different trades :p I know what u meant...just being cheeky
@LIFEISGOOD197
3 жыл бұрын
To do cabinets or anything all you have to use is your imagination.
@rangerider51
4 жыл бұрын
You did a good job with this van build. I would have just stained or put clear coat on the wood to have the wood look. But it looks really good 👍. Happy Holidays 🎄
@juliannelennard4554
2 жыл бұрын
This is the only thing I feel was not what I would have done, but other than that, spot on 👌
@darrenwixon5897
4 жыл бұрын
You should be very happy with it, it's a brilliant conversion done with great care and excellent craftsmanship and it's done in a way that isn't showing off and yet it is still exceptionally well done and built to a very, very high standard!! I'm proud of you and I don't even know you!! You should be very proud of your new home from home!!
@leilal8053
4 жыл бұрын
I like all the white wood. Keeps the interior bright.
@inessoares6525
5 жыл бұрын
Watching this vid to try to learn more about vans so i can build my own in a few months! It turned out amazing! I can feel the love you gave to that project... looks beautiful 😊
@f8accompli238
5 жыл бұрын
I had absolutely NO intention of spending 37:27 watching this entire vid...so much for intent😂. I was riveted and couldn’t stop ‘til I saw it all. Great job! I’m quite jealous but in a good way. I subscribed.
@ivanriverooo
4 жыл бұрын
That master seems so easy to work and insulate. Really straight forward bodywork and panneling.
@dayreyes3533
3 жыл бұрын
wow, glad to know there’s men like you in this world 🥺 thank you for the video!! this is my dream. 🥺
@toddchesser8647
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe next time you should look into a hole saw for metal to cut your air extractor. Great looking job though. You have inspired me to endeavor to do a project like this. Cheers!
@ahikernamedgq
4 жыл бұрын
Hole saws = surprisingly affordable
@Ryan-fosho
4 жыл бұрын
Todd Chesser record it! Video projects are equally as fun and rewarding . Good luck man
@DanKeeley
4 жыл бұрын
13:00 I'm not a carpenter.. you're doing a damned fine job by the looks of it to me!!
@maybagares5283
3 жыл бұрын
Of all the builds i love your build the most. Simple and clean.
@000felize000
4 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t stop watching, I actually finished watching until the end. Very inspiring. You made it so simple to make me think I can do it too 😜
@tjsomethinornothin8094
6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job! Really enjoyed watching the whole process. Can't wait to see the adventures to come.
@bvd1587
6 жыл бұрын
That was a very fun watch! Great work!
@jogz123
4 жыл бұрын
Like the deck and lamp inside. Well done
@stevenparkin6486
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your idea to slide bed board over top of second board using angled metal edging. Excellent! - Steve, Utah USA
@THLLS-ej2tq
5 жыл бұрын
Love the wool idea bud. No mucking around, and I would say very insulating huh?
@sawingate
6 жыл бұрын
Great video and great build. Well thought out design. Love your approach and how you adapt.
@StudioTrev813
4 жыл бұрын
I used to detail cars back in the day. You did a good job on the polish for that red.
@ReaghNetwork
5 жыл бұрын
Great video young man. well done and artistic. You have the mark of a craftsman. I built a van as a mobile lab for Fiber Optic splicing. wish I’d seen this video first there’s many great ideas you showcased.
@conjigalo
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Well made and noted everything needed without dragging on to long.
@nissm5771
5 жыл бұрын
"If it looks good" "It is good" 😂😂
@maryjohnson473
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, you made a nice van
@TheMotoKing
4 жыл бұрын
The van turned out amazing,
@matthewkentdavila
5 жыл бұрын
Best 37 minutes I ever spent. Except for church time.
@jalexb915
3 жыл бұрын
You turned that jigsaw into a multi-purpose tool. 💪🏻😁👍🏻
@funnboy84
4 жыл бұрын
Watching at 11 o'clock in the night..nice job..enjoy your camper!!
@kinesis28
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know the weight of the van before and after, and how that affects the fuel consumption. Wood is a great material, but damn it gets heavy quickly. Looks great though 👍
@mitchelljack1590
4 жыл бұрын
Drastically
@zarnshow6922
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. The weight need to be considered too once planning to build a camper van. Overweight may effect engine performance and also overall safety
@danielrose1392
4 жыл бұрын
@@zarnshow6922 That van will definitely not be overweight, it can carry about 1t. It is meant to carry stuff.
@danielrose1392
4 жыл бұрын
@Dust storm C0Ming Don't know about the GMC, but many campers are Mercedes Sprinters with gas engine and the economy is not bad. They have two advantages, no need to preserve the fuel when not moving your camper and the international availability of the right fuel is better.
@lukebenbow4204
4 жыл бұрын
The wood is too heavy. Good job but the walls and the roof are so heavy now it will effect the performance of the van
@thinthreadadvised8568
6 жыл бұрын
You really did a great job. For sure it will be a lot of inspiration to many of us. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@sueb2898
5 жыл бұрын
Wow. I'm amazed that anyone knows HOW to do all of this! I'd have to pay someone else to DO THIS for me.
@jackm5564
5 жыл бұрын
I love how you didnt buy ready made handle's or locks and made your own that no only cost next too nothing but look great and perform just as good, for example your van has a very 'sea-sidey' feel too it so the rope handle's were a perfect fit
@Lady_Chloe99
4 жыл бұрын
Safety goggles!! Nurse me is cringing thinking of metal shavings in your eyes!
@youngmo77
4 жыл бұрын
Just admit, you would love to pull them off, of his deep blue French 👀... 😋
@mechantics
4 жыл бұрын
I remember getting a shaving of metal in my eye while recklessly cutting out a rotten battery tray from a beetle I'm n my younger years, shaped like a tiny fishing hook and certainly not fun removing it!
@default322
6 жыл бұрын
Heya dude nice one! you could try some Aluminium bases for those strips led, it's a common error to forgot how leds get warm even with low lumen/meter ratio. Even a easy U segment will help hugely, believe me. Call if u need some led strip bars. Anyway awesome van :) Good adventures
@blessedbeyond2118
4 жыл бұрын
Your Video has to be ONE of the BEST I have seen...You took your time explained and talked very clearly and your work is amazing...I wish you had shown it finished at the end..but I will look for that video...I am impressed and I have watched way to many of these trying to get ideas...Great Job Enjoy
@Noone-ro6nm
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video !! Thanks So Much this will be my first time making my van a camper .. Im 50 years old lady ! Thank You
@BilluAwann
5 жыл бұрын
I can imagine this van is giving 6mpg with all this weight of wood ? 🤦🏻♂️ great job none the less.
@xxka0tikkxx
4 жыл бұрын
I don't see how it could be much worse than driving around with 3-4 people all the time. The average male weighs about 160lbs/72kgs(if not more). If you get 4 friends in the van that's 6-700lbs/272-315kg. So I honestly dont think it effects it all too much. You probably lose a little fuel efficiency but I cant see it getting RV type of mileage where you only get 6-8 mpg. I could be wrong though.
@saadalikhan4362
6 жыл бұрын
Man do u know what u was building u was building my dream I loved it
@JamieTransNyc
5 жыл бұрын
I like that you used light colored materials inside your van
@arsonhycan
4 жыл бұрын
Yay! Now I, a rookie, doesn’t have to risk hurting myself because I have this guide!!!!
@bilalkhan-mn8vo
6 жыл бұрын
That's a dream for me too. Can you make a list of the things that need for made it
@davidc1863
6 жыл бұрын
I just nearly finished my build of the same van with the extra High top. Exciting to see somebody having the same challenges I had. Your build turned out so different. Especially your chose of materials surprised me. How much did it end up costing you at the end? Mine was about 2500€ for the build (armaflex insulation, 200w mppt solar, 200ah leisure batteries, composting toilet, 60l freshwater...) and 6000€ for the van (160000km). Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and happy travelling!
@emal
6 жыл бұрын
It ended up costing me about the same. The van was a little cheaper though, but with 200'000km. I'll try to make a list of the things i bought and their price to put on the website when i get the chance. I'd love to see how your van turned up! Let me know if you post anything about it.
@frostyclipz2015
6 жыл бұрын
€6,000 for a van with 160 thousand kilometres is a rip off.....what year was the vane made?
@davidc1863
6 жыл бұрын
Emerging Alternatives i will Post a Gallery at the vandwellers subreddit
@davidc1863
6 жыл бұрын
FrostyClipz its the 2010 model. I think i made a good deal. There are a lot of things to consider to evalauate the price like General Condition, what was it used for, comparing with other offers in your area, number of Car owners, continous maintenance... and furthermore the mileage
@isthisaweirdname
6 жыл бұрын
Not only that, but where you buy the van (in which country you live in) makes a big difference when it comes down to price.
@revtum4098
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations man, it looks easy to build compared to others diy...
@MICHAEL-od8kh
2 жыл бұрын
We’re are you now, best and realistic van build on KZitem,still think about it three years later,hope you are well,regards,Michael,,
@Lsaboteur
6 жыл бұрын
I like that !!! Thats a dream for me !
@useoff_
6 жыл бұрын
me too
@dhodobudi
6 жыл бұрын
thank you bro.. you teach me how to build my own camper van.
@umpygoodness2369
5 жыл бұрын
FYI: all these van life videos show EXCESSIVELY-elaborate and too-expensive conversions. I tricked out my Chevy van for under $100 and it blows everyone's minds. (I also would never add wood and all the other stuff that lowers your GAS MILEAGE to nothing. I have no need for solar or propane etc!)
@koichi4374
5 жыл бұрын
@@umpygoodness2369 make a video about it lmao
@lithicdj
5 жыл бұрын
@@umpygoodness2369 vid? I'd love to check it out
@umpygoodness2369
5 жыл бұрын
@@lithicdj I can't: the literal NAZIS at Google block all my videos now, b/c I Questioned Authority, so they've flagged ALL my email accounts etc, as "whistleblower / Agitator". If Martin Luther King was making videos today, Google woudl BLOCK HIM b/c he's exposing the crimes and injustice of the 1%. (Sigh.) I'd LOVE to post videos of my crazy van! The good news is that even Google's staff now say Google are literal criminals and war crminals etc, and more ppl are talking about stopping Google's nazism, so we'll see.... (Note: ALL of Big Tech has blocked me or used shadowban software or suppression filters.) edit: they've flagged me as a TERRORIST -- not just agitator. ANYONE who questions police or military or the press = TERRORIST today.
@nailedit6247
5 жыл бұрын
Wtf they just asked u for a video u dont have to write ur life story lmaoo. If google blocked u how come u can use google and comment...
@paulies1545
4 жыл бұрын
This was such a great video. Easy to watch, to understand & very informative. The quality & editing was great too. A lot of other van conversion videos I've tried to watch were poor quality & would sometimes drag on, losing the base storyline. I really like how with every step you were straight to the point. 😁 I've subscribed & can't wait to watch more videos on the channel. Well done.
@antons4108
4 жыл бұрын
Wow .. that's amazing , Iam from Asian . So many mountain and beach here . Hope that i can have Van like that some day
@fishermanmitch1
6 жыл бұрын
Hole saw would've solved the roof vent cut, if anybody else is going to attempt it.
@euls868
6 жыл бұрын
Or, idk - drill some more holes like the first one?
@cojack5941
5 жыл бұрын
Lol plumbers were prolly shaking there heads
@dielawn2723
5 жыл бұрын
Euls or use a hole saw....which isn’t a saw, it’s a circular bit attachment for a drill...lol
@franciestokes7121
6 жыл бұрын
I love you video you are amazing man the job you done to the van is very nice keep up the good work roll on the summer sun👍👑🌞
@waterfall836
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful work. Thank you taking me with you on the project. I enjoyed it. If the bad would be little lower to add some side cabinets might have more storage. I loved it. Great job. Gad bless you. Greetings from Chicago
@giovanniseck
5 жыл бұрын
That was incredible. I can't actually stop wanting to live in a van. Thanks for this mindblowing video, really. :)
@Squirrelanditsnutz
4 жыл бұрын
Who turned Peter Crouch French, short, and made him a craftsman?
@xtc2v
3 жыл бұрын
.......and stupid. Two single glazed windows and taking out the bulkhead completely are an own goal. Ruins stealth, warmth, and security
@yeetmiezter1049
3 жыл бұрын
@@xtc2v Also the bed is placed weird. It should be more to the side of the van so that way it has some actual length and you can use the rear doors. Also removing the bulkhead would have been okay if he replaced it with a different wall and have a door.
@xtc2v
3 жыл бұрын
@@yeetmiezter1049 Yes, insulate the bulkhead and fit a door. Personally though I'd use a hammock. Its light weight and they always sit level even if the van's parked on a mountainside! In the morning un-clip the hammock and throw it in an overhead locker. The floor area is now completely clear!
@yeetmiezter1049
3 жыл бұрын
@@xtc2v That makes sense as well. I think that the hammock makes sense as I could see there being a desk and then above the desk you could place the hammock. Also the hammock could even go down the center. I think a legitimate bed is still good though because honestly having to set up and unclip the hammock each time might get tedious. However that depends what type of hammock you use. Also depends how much you use it because if it's your main living area I could definitely see it getting tedious but if you just use it for camping once in a while then that makes the most sense.
@xtc2v
3 жыл бұрын
@@yeetmiezter1049 A hammock tent. Nice and warm once inside no matter the temperature of the van. Bedclothes and kit remain inside so zero hassle packing away
@MrZimmaframe
5 жыл бұрын
You never treated any of the bare metal after cutting holes in the van, wow, good luck with the formidable rust that is going to appear in these areas.
@pawegulina6932
3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing convert. Asome red clour. Great van. I like it 👍 Geatings from Poland 🇵🇱
@channie_ya
5 жыл бұрын
Been looking at a bunch of Chevrolet Vans lately and I've decided to catch a Chevrolet Van G20/G30, hopefully the G20 1989 model, and get to renovate it into an off-grid camper!
@judichristopher4604
6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! This is a great video/tutorial Thank you for sharing.
@stealthexpressvan8475
6 жыл бұрын
Nice work and explainations
@life_time6577
3 жыл бұрын
This whole video gave me a smile 😁 on my face and I love it so much and one day I will try your way!
@kristiecantrell504
5 жыл бұрын
Love how you framed the window!
@jackiem1093
5 жыл бұрын
Great job!!!! For a "non-carpenter" your work is amazing 👍 How much was your van? How much was the build out? How long did it take you?
@allantanofficial
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely and great video here! Can I ask, what is the estimated manpower hours you have input into the van conversion and cost? Thanks.
@kassilk9224
4 жыл бұрын
You've done a great job and I loved the video - thank you for all the time you put into posting it. Not sure if this tip will help you or not but, if you get a cheap candle and scrape it on the bottom of your kitchen drawers (where wood connects with wood on the bottom of the drawer and on the wood frame), it will help the drawers slide. After some time, when they don't slide so easily, reapply another layer of wax. Just rub the wax (cold) on to the surface where it slides. Have a great day.
@lukekao8136
Жыл бұрын
fyi: those drawers, if you drill a semi big hole in the front, you can use that to pull the drawer out.
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