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Sage Chimo
Добавлен 2 апр 2015
I'm a rock climber, yogi, and artist living out of a GMC Safari. And sometimes I’ll use a camera
A Crashpad for Caitlin
My friend Caitlin commissioned me to draw a custom design on her Organic crashpad using Sharpies. Here's a timelapse of the process!
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Rafting - Aerial Perspective
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Here's a video of b-roll that I made with my drone for Montana Whitewater to play on their porch during business hours, audio added only to make viewing easier!
Madison River Tubing - Summer 2021 Information
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A little bit to know if you plan on renting from Madison River Tubing. This video provides information about what is available for rent, things you'll need to know for a shuttle-assisted-trip, and a few other important bits of information to make sure you have the best summer possible!
Raft Guide Training 2021
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In the summer time, the Gallatin Canyon in Montana is my home. This year I decided to share a little bit about the company I work for, Montana Whitewater. Here's a little video I put together about what to expect if you are thinking about raft guiding on the Gallatin River. Enjoy!
Step by Step Van Build: 2004 GMC Safari
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After living in a 1988 Ford Econoline for 6 months, we decided to downsize to a younger van that we could take around the country without worry. This meant planning out our build to be space effective and using every nook and cranny for storage space! Here's how we did it! -Thank you to Nick Rutz for letting us use his work space and for helping us with the construction process!-
A Day in the Obed
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Christian and I stooped and climbed in the Obed on our way to North Carolina in the fall of 2019.
Wood Burn Time-Lapse
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Made a wood burning for the old man a few father days ago!
Ever Wondered What it's Like to High-line?
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Christian tried high-lining a year ago and took some GoPro footage....It made my stomach drop. How does it make YOU feel?
Parkour Mural 2020
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While living in Greensboro North Carolina in the winter of 2019, I started working for Ultimate Kids! Here I was a dance teacher, gymnastics coach, and belay instructor for the Ultimate Climbing Gym. I painted several murals while working here and every time I finished I realized that I forgot to take a time-lapse! So finally in May of 2020 right before leaving NC to head home to MT, I remember...
Bouldering at Moore's Wall
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Just some friends bouldering at Moore's Wall, NC
Bouldering in Bass Creek
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Scouting some first ascents up Bass Creek Trail near my home town!
Love this build, but I want to add a sink with water, solar generator. I'm 6'5" and having the bed length wise would fit me better. Excellent build!
Fantastic but, the weight will certainly reduce MPG. Of course, if it's stationary, it's very nice...
I just bought a 2004 GMC Safari cargo... If it's not too much to ask is there any way you would possibly be willing to help create me a homemade schematic for my own camper conversion. I really don't know where to start and I need some help.
very good job!
Could you tell me how wide the bed was? im about to build out an astro van and love this layout!
Yes! the bed is 40" wide and 76" long! The size is just smaller than a twin mattress. It's a great size for me, but it is a little snug with another person. Not too bad though! I'm glad you like the build!! after 3 and a half years I still really love it!
Awesome, thank you! Glad to hear you still love it after that long!@@sagechimo
this van is sick, came here for the build and now I wanna be a carpenter because of how good nick was lol
ME TOO
Peep the tumblebees parking lot🌮
Great build !
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Should have used fiberglass insulation in the walls in the void created by the wood framing including where the corners had to be wrapped. Also, there is thin rigid foam insulation better suited for the floor than carpet pad.
Dopest setup ive seen in a minute doing my research. Salute❤
Thank you so much! Happy to help! 3 years of living in it full time have only made me love the build more! (especially now that I'm living in it solo, MUCH more room!)
I love the size of the GMC Safari. Thanks for sharing. I am just wondering if you can put solar panels on the roof and wonder where you put your water tank and charging batteries while driving.
It really is the perfect size. I have to admit, much roomier to live out of solo! I chose to use "Nomad 50" collapsible solar panels that I got from Goal Zero, they fold down and fit great in my back drawer and I just set them up when I park. I also use the "Yeti 2000" Power Bank from Goal Zero which has 4 USB ports, 2 AC ports, and one DC port all built into one box that fits perfectly between my driver's and passenger's chairs. Since it's such a small van, I didn't want to go through the hassle of getting a battery, an adapter, and setting up the wiring to have outlets and lights throughout the van. Instead, I use AA battery powered string and puck lights around the van where I need them. Goal Zero also has a tiny lantern that's USB powered that fits really well on my counter....Basically Goal Zero is the best. I really love everything I've gotten from them, and they've taken back and replaced things that have broken on me. Their customer service is exceptional in my experience. As far as water I just use a 7 gallon water jug that I got at REI, and keep it on my floor, next to my cooler. I've never had a problem finding places to fill up the water jug. I travel primarily based on climbing locations around the country and I find that local gas stations usually have potable water spickets that they let me use for free. The battery system that I've chosen (Goal Zero) isn't enough to run a fridge or freezer or even a blender on, so I live with a cooler in my van, but it is more than enough for what I use it for. Typically I'll charge my laptop, phone, lights, camera, drone, and even help out other van-lifers without a battery, and I've never depleted my battery to 0%.
You should do something about the audio 🔉..... it's difficult 2 understand what you're mumbling in between the irritating 🎶.......loud background volume compared to muttered dialog..... ended up turning off the sound 🔊. Nice job on the actual conversion though.Great idea 💡 2 install sliding cabinet doors....not sure why more people don't....probably because they're a pain to I stall! 😉
Sorry about that!
Good video but the music is way too loud
Having Pro help, is Huge !
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Some of those cuts were pretty intricate...hat's off to your carpenter buddy. The build turned out nice.
Right?! Thank you! He did an amazing job!
Would love to have names and grades on these problems. Good story telling with the edit :)
Thank you so much! unfortunately, I haven't returned to Moore's Wall since I made this video, and I have NO idea what we were climbing!
great training guys using safety mats . I am 75 years old so the best that I can do now is fall asleep on one of those mats , lol. Enjoy your youth, I did. God bless.
I never thought of cutting out the rear door support structure .... any regrets yet ?
None! it's been really helpful, adding extra storage!
Awesome build. Looks awesome. Hope you're both enjoying it!
Nice rezz sticker
Notioced that they did't stick ant sound dampening material under the insulation. In every other build that's the first thing people install before insulation.
Beautiful !
I have an Astro 2003 and tou gave me some cool ideas, thank you!
Happy to help!
Nice
I have a 2005 gmc SAFARI that I plan to build out and can use some of your ideas. Thanks for sharing this.
Of course! I'm happy to share! I'm glad that you found some of my ideas useful! :)
As an Astro vanlifer, I appreciate you sharing this build video. Look forward to more videos. Thx :)
I'm glad you liked it! Hope it helped!!
Nice build. What was the initial cost of your van?
Thank you! I found the van on Facebook Marketplace, a nice couple was selling it for only $2,500!
How has the van done on the road ? Are those pretty reliable and decent on gas ? I was going to build out my long Dodge 3500 but think I want to go smaller...but not toyota small, I love this build, nice job !
Thank you! I'd very much recommend the GMC Safari, most of them that you'll find are 4 wheel drive, but. mine is rear wheel drive. I haven't had any issues just having rear wheel, in fact I even spent a winter in Mammoth Lakes, CA (they get tons of snow) and with some chains, I didn't get stuck once!! We built the van out while we were living in a 1988 Ford Econoline (that had just broken down in the parking lot of The Ultimate Climbing Gym, where Christian and I were living and working at the time). We worked on the Safari mostly in the shop of our good friend Nick Rutz (who's featured in the video) because he offered some help! The rest of the work was done in the front yard of another friend of ours! Pays to have friends :)
Chevy Astros/gmc safaris are crazy reliable and good on gas. Most of them are not AWD or 4x4. Most are rear wheel drive, which with a chevy s10 4x4 front axle and transfer case you can convert them to true 4x4, but do not confuse awd and 4x4, they are not the same if you plan on going off the beaten path.
Awesome, the bed is wide enough for 2 ?
Sure was! it's a couple inches wider and longer than a twin, and we were pretty in love with each other and didn't mind being in each other's space, haha! Now that it's just me though, I LOVE having the space to myself! It seems spacious!
like the background music tracks alot
Thank you so much! copyright free music is limited, but Epidemic Sound offers some great tracks!
What part of the world you from??
I'm from Montana, USA!
Вы использовали слишком толстую фанеру . Это очень утяжелило автобус.
It weighed down the van, for sure! But it was great to have sturdy countertops and cubbies!
Very nice, seems user friendly, thanks for the ideas.
Absolutely! Happy to help!
I live in NC... Where or how can I get in touch with him. I'm an older woman so I can't do anything myself but would pay him to build mine out once I find the right Astro.
I can absolutely contact him for you!
This just inspired me
I'm so happy to hear that! :) If you have any questions about vanlife, let me know! I'm making a follow-up video and would love to hear any thoughts you might have!
I need something like this for work. Can’t take off for breaks this would be perfect…
Great job guys, I would probably go with 1/4 or 3/8 ply on bed. Plenty of support for it an less cost and weight. Still good deal. Y'all work good together. KEEP ON VANNIN ...
THANK YOU! If you have any questions about vanlife, let me know! I'm making a follow-up video and would love to hear any thoughts you might have!
Hey so maybe when I get my van maybe u can ask ur friend to help me to my van.Ill pay him too .this was very good.gave me some insight what to do first....then second n so on.again .good job guys !!!
I'll pass along your interest! He's based in North Carolina, so that's something to consider! If you have any questions about vanlife, let me know! I'm making a follow-up video and would love to hear any thoughts you might have!
Thanks for not using awful particle board that never lasts. Yeah plywood!
Agreed ... stronger and less weight
The gaps in the initial installation will result in voids which will allow heat or cold in. Spray insulation could be added to the surfaces of the exposed steel.
I like that idea!! Thanks for your input!
nice job you two
Thank you so much!
Beautiful workmanship! Nice!
Are you guys still on the road what's going on with you I don't know if you have any more videos or what the deal is
Hi there! It's just me on the road in Stan now, but I'm still living in it full time! I travel around the country in my off-seasons rock climbing and teaching yoga, while in the summer and winter I work seasonal jobs in Montana! If you're interested, my website is www.sagechimomedia.com where you can take a look at what I'm up to these days! :)
i have an 03’ safari and i definitely took some inspiration on this, hitting the road in two days OH->MT, thanks guys. amazing build as well!
so happy to inspire more vanlife! If you have any questions, let me know! I'm making a follow-up video and would love to hear any thoughts you might have!
Could you guys point me in the direction of where you got the custom roof rack built and mounted by?!!
Our friend, Nick Rutz custom made the roof rack, and helped us mount it! He's based out of North Carolina, and if you'd like I could pass on your interest to him!
Nice , but Lots of weight
definitely. It chugs right along, but the uphill rides can be slow for sure!
this is awesome....it has been work in progress on our 04 astro cargo van.....many trial and error...currently starting a remodel to make bed for accessible for our two old bodies, previous build did not work at all...too small! lol
I hope this helps give you inspiration! The bed in my van is just a few inches wider and longer than a twin, and we had no issues sleeping on it for 2 and a half years! (I will say though, now that I'm living in the van solo, I DO love having the whole bed to myself) haha!
Great job all!