Transforming VAN to my DREAM HOME for Pocket Change
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- Опубликовано: 31 мар 2022
- Tips on how to set up a nearly no-build van conversion for a stealth, functional, livable off-grid living in a tiny house van life conversion for $500 - maybe in a weekend! - is what's covered in this van build tour. ? This is a low-roof van, so I built my van for floor-sitting! It's simple, quick, easy, and doesn't require lots of expensive tools. If you're on a tight budget and looking for a cheap way to get into van life and frugal off-grid living and van life, this might be your way. I thought this would just be my start and I'd build more extravagantly with time, but it's been so good that I've only done minor additions to the original build! I can take it apart and put it back together in only 30 minutes! This is a Ford Econoline E150 or E250 Van Conversion, but the ideas would work for most simple van builds.
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Young man you are AWESOME!!! I just LOVE your way of doing things. I call it a K.I.S.S. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID. You are my inspiration to my retirement in 1 year.
Thanks! I'm humbled by your kind words. You might want to check out my video "Intimidated by Van Life..." It introduces the method of my build approach: start as simple as possible, use your vehicle, and build as you learn what you really need and where you need it. 👍
Please keep making videos like this is very useful information. Very helpful to me and I appreciate your videos more than many others that I have seen because you are very correct about a vehicle being useful for myself so thank you very much 😊👍
This is exactly what I want to do!! I have everything in our house to assemble a camper in our van. Thanks for the inspiration.
You can do it! It'll be a great experience!
Hi. Love your vids.. this September I turn 65, Canadian Pension coming ... FREE FREE AT LAST !!! I Bought a 2022 Savana GMC bran new.. put a tiny comfortable light weight bed , a Coleman stove & little cooler which I will cool with ice.. I only eat fruits vegetables eggs some fish nuts and seeds so I'm very very simple.. I eat 1 meal a day... A Jackery battery a cell phone , computer, thats it for electronics.. I will be in eastern canada when its summer here & head south when November comes around 6 months here 6 months USA... In the future I will put solar power with. a couple of fans SIMPLE SIMPLE !!!! NO COMPLICATED STUPID CRAP THAT WEIGHS A TON....I hate winter. so wish me luck brother.. thanks..
That's a great setup and a great plan! I wish you the best in your travels and exploration!
Thank you sir! I just acquired a van like yours and I’m so pumped to get started on the build
Right on! It will be a fantastic adventure for you!
Absolutely adore your sense of humor! Awesome job man!
I appreciate that!
@@SwellerVanDweller yes Sir! I found your video on a reddit comment for the guy thinking about buying a van like yours, I'm glad I clicked!
@@ashleyelizabeth538 I'm glad you clicked, too. Lot's of good ideas in the pipeline coming soon in new videos! Stay tuned!
thnak you. i have a gmc van, that I have just simple gear in. cot, coleman cooler, cooking box, nice to see it does not have to be fancy. i will make bug screens next!
Right on! Simple is best. Be sure to check my other video on my $8 DIY Bug Screens!
so cool man! you stretched $500 so far
Very minimalist! Love it. I don’t expect to see any “party lights”.
Ha! It's funny you mention that - I thought it might be too "minimal" so was thinking I should add some lights like a normal person would!
I love this simplicity! So, if you were in it full time, what things would you do differently? Also, how do you find the condensation drips on the roof of the van onto your bed? Just got a van and about to build it out and was racking my brain over the stupid floor. 🤣
I've traveled in the Central and western parts of Canada and the US and have never had condensation on the roof. If I lived in it full time I would probably be using my computer more inside so would want a swivel passenger seat and a good stable table.
Could you please make a video or a tutorial on how to make your van more feul efficient with modifications or simple hacks
Built what you needed. I like that.
I’m getting ready to buy a Nissan NV350 Long Body. And the build is going to go slow.
Excellent! You'll have many great times using it.
I think you must have gone a bit over because you haven't accounted for hardware, nails, screws, adhesives, ratchet straps, tarps storage, baskets and so on, but it's still very low budget. Prices for everything has also gone up and now that bed probably will cost about $300. I like how you've stored the bike though, especially that notch in the plywood cut out for the rear derailleurs. This is going to be making me rethink how and where I should put my bike, something I've been struggling to figure out how to do for some time. I was trying to avoid blocking the rear door but I can't figure out where else to put it.
Believe it or not - this includes everything: hardware such as screws, ratchet straps, and rubber totes, etc! However, this was done in 2016, so you're right that prices have gone up! The garage for the bike has been perfect. The only thing is that you have to think ahead: taking the bike out is quick, like 10 seconds, but I make sure that I only do it once a day, exchanging gear I need and stowing things I won't need depending upon my upcoming plans.
Would work for me.
Good to know there are others who find the simplicity workable! 🌞
@@SwellerVanDweller Of course. I, as a solo vandwelling woman wanna travel light. I rarely ever stay longer than 2 days at any spot, and can go shopping for groceries at least once a week. When I see how many people bog their vans down with needless but heavy shit I can only shake my head. I travel South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, and the danger of getting stuck in the desert is always there. In that case my van must be light enough so that I can set it up on recovery tracks by myself. And a library with 100s of printed paper books, 100 liters of fresh water and another 100 liters of grey water won't help me in that situation. The vehicle must always be strong enough to tear up the floor and get me "outta there!"
What I would add to your van: Recovery tracks and an electric airpump so I can let out air off the tyres when driving in sand and fill them up again once I'm back on asphalt. And my next van will be 4x4.
@@orcaflotta7867 Yeah, those recovery tracks have been on my mind... and a pump wound be the icing!
how tall are you? any taller and you would of been been able to lie down
I'm 5'8". If I was taller, I would sleep on an angle on the bed for more room as it's wide enough.