FORD E350 Van Conversion Build for under 4k

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2022
  • In this video, I give you a quick tour of my 2013 Ford E350 van conversion. I hope you enjoy it!
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    Most of the wood I used was pine tongue and groove from Lowes. I also used regular plywood as a base for a lot of the structure as well:)
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Комментарии • 154

  • @thruthaseen.9892
    @thruthaseen.9892 10 дней назад

    Look at that ancient tree stumb in the background amazing

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters Год назад +7

    For never have done any woodworking this is fantastic

  • @grandpasmountain
    @grandpasmountain 5 месяцев назад +11

    One of my favorite van builds. I know there are literally dozens of insane $100,000 + builds ---
    Yours is fantastic. Great layout. Meets your needs. Financially economic.
    Excellent job!

  • @user-jz9ti6nr9t
    @user-jz9ti6nr9t 3 месяца назад +3

    The simpler the better. Slow is pro. Great job! Simplicity=JOY.

  • @oei301
    @oei301 Год назад +12

    You are incredibly talented and I don’t think you gave yourself enough credit. I have the same van I will pay you 5k and pay all for materials if you want to build mine.

  • @johncarter9054
    @johncarter9054 Год назад +18

    Pretty organized actually.
    Like the simplicity of the water system. very clean and functional. You did a good job on the carpentry. The nice look of unfinished pine wood :)
    Some very good ideas to pass on, so simply and efficient.
    I'm impressed.
    My guess is you might be looking at ''roof mounted'' solar panel in the future, for the Fridge at least.
    I use a 10 buss, 100 watt panel with a 20 amp MPPT controller. (I installed for a couple hundred or so $) More then enough power for what my setup needs. I can ''set for'' a week in one spot and never start the engine to charge up the batteries and the food in the 52 quart fridge always stays cool at about 40 degrees fahrenheit all the time. Fridge draws about 45 watts when running.
    I have two inverters but I only use them for charging power tool batteries etc.
    Also I installed a diesel air heater, and everything in the whole vehicle, including the engine, runs off of two deep cycle 'group 31' lead acid RV marine batteries.130 RC amp hrs. ORreilly's auto parts for bout $95.00 each. 3 years and so far no issues. Oh and the Riches MPPT charge controler has settings to charge any type of battery using the solar panels. Works in conjuction with vehicle alternator.
    Great idea on all the door tables. Barn doors are the coolest.
    Love what you've done so far. Great job. You make it seem easy ... LoL

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters Год назад +6

    I dig the "natural" wood look.

  • @felicitous48
    @felicitous48 8 месяцев назад +6

    Love how simple your setup is. Great job! You also had some great ideas. Thanks.

  • @rogeralbert6265
    @rogeralbert6265 Год назад +10

    This is great! I respect your vision and determination to complete a project. 💯

  • @WhoIsJonHarris
    @WhoIsJonHarris Год назад +3

    i thought about using your exact electrical setup before. Nicely done.

  • @taxslave5766
    @taxslave5766 Год назад +2

    The pull-out stool is also very smart, for a guy who thinks he's driving a car.

  • @joycedigiovanni9719
    @joycedigiovanni9719 26 дней назад

    The stool was a very clever idea, excellent job on the carpentry!😊

  • @gavinplant8143
    @gavinplant8143 7 месяцев назад +1

    Uk viewer, you've made a very good job of your first build, be proud of the result, lots of practical shelf space on the outside to adapt once you fit slide awning mounts for some outside cover. Shade or rain protection. We dont have these type of side doors in the uk , they make for a better opening. Solar panel and a deck on your roof next?... looking forward to some travel vids and pictures from you. You obviously like photography, add some good locks and think about yourself if you travel on your own. Stay safe. GP.

  • @throughmyhandsnj
    @throughmyhandsnj 2 месяца назад

    So inspiring!!! You’re so right. No one can do anything at first

  • @danweiss1371
    @danweiss1371 Год назад +9

    Looks good and it works good for you. For a guy that had no experience woodworking you didn’t do a bad job. I am getting ready to build. My second van and woodworking is my profession. I purchased a 1995E 150 conversion van. Hundred percent rust free never been drove in the winter. Which is incredible for a Michigan vehicle. Thanks for the video.

    • @dean_tucker
      @dean_tucker  Год назад +1

      Sounds amazing! Good luck with the build!!

  • @SinnisSportCards
    @SinnisSportCards Год назад +1

    Love it, looks awesome.

  • @ericschmidt3759
    @ericschmidt3759 Год назад

    Very nice. Thank you for sharing. Many safe travels to you.

  • @heal-family
    @heal-family 19 дней назад

    I love seeing people overcoming difficult obstacles. You gained a new follower here. Im actually an above the knee amputee in the process of building my own van out right now. Since im a disabled veteran. It gives me the financial freedom to do the van life experience. Follow my journey if you want. Its gonna be fun

  • @icuerrnnurse2998
    @icuerrnnurse2998 Год назад +2

    Nice wood work. It’s beautiful inside.

  • @jarrethoney2905
    @jarrethoney2905 Месяц назад

    Love your set up giving me ideas I would add full solar power system and a roof top deck

  • @thomasmalone6654
    @thomasmalone6654 Год назад +1

    THATS A ROCK IN VAN.

  • @taxslave5766
    @taxslave5766 Год назад +5

    The front side barn door drop-down table for the passenger seat is genius! For a guy who thinks he's driving a car?

    • @Armwrestling_Wizard
      @Armwrestling_Wizard 10 месяцев назад +1

      ?

    • @taxslave5766
      @taxslave5766 10 месяцев назад

      How are you, and how's the 'Van' holding up? I guess the van is technically a car, lol. But, your design of the mounting of the table on the side barn door is perfect! @@Armwrestling_Wizard

  • @shaw6865
    @shaw6865 Год назад +1

    Love it🎉. You did awesome!

  • @shaneross7428
    @shaneross7428 Год назад +1

    Good job. I like it.

  • @54bonkers
    @54bonkers 2 месяца назад

    Nice build! Simple but efficient. That’s the way I want to go.

  • @cheryltaylortaylor
    @cheryltaylortaylor 10 месяцев назад

    Alot of nice features that i never thought of.

  • @VanLifeWolf
    @VanLifeWolf 4 месяца назад +1

    cool set up

  • @shaneross7428
    @shaneross7428 Год назад +1

    I love your freedom.

  • @sandymays6218
    @sandymays6218 2 месяца назад

    Your video was awesome. Too the dude who thought 10,000 was too much for a 2013 with low mileage. It just depends on that particular individual and what they want out of life. Just live and let live

  • @LSS091
    @LSS091 2 месяца назад

    Dean! Thank you so much for this video! Just bought a 2012 ford e250. Will be using some of the products you linked. Love your build. Also 10k is a good price considering its load capacity and mileage, fords will run much longer than the average vehicle with proper upkeep. Thanks again for the video and best of luck to you.

    • @dean_tucker
      @dean_tucker  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad it was helpful! Best of luck to you as well!!

  • @lolafalana3636
    @lolafalana3636 Год назад +1

    Great build!

  • @johncarter9054
    @johncarter9054 Год назад +2

    Just came across your channel. Hope you get to see some other cool sites in that area. My favorites are Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Chaco Canyon etc. Very Kool places.
    Good luck mate

  • @Rlaplante73
    @Rlaplante73 Месяц назад

    Great job and build!!

  • @dslick6234
    @dslick6234 Год назад

    Pretty sick bro

  • @autumneve
    @autumneve 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic build! The doors are genius

  • @helened6896
    @helened6896 Год назад +1

    Brilliant!!! My number 1 love is the big space you left in the center of the van. Who does that? And yr custom drawers and tables. Just brilliant throughout. Enjoy life and stay safe. From Texas.

  • @angelalewis150
    @angelalewis150 Год назад +1

    Nice build

  • @lilwanye317
    @lilwanye317 Год назад +1

    for that seam to possibly make it look aesthetically better maybe run a line of black caulk

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters Год назад +1

    I don't ever remember seeing someone using a "stool with 4 caster wheels" in a van ? Seems like a MUST with a low ceiling ...

  • @YahshuaLovesMe
    @YahshuaLovesMe Год назад

    love it, kool space/colors great too.....

  • @darrellfort1668
    @darrellfort1668 Год назад

    vanlife4ever! awesome build

  • @NixonAngelo
    @NixonAngelo Год назад +7

    11:00 I might suggest using velcro on those curtains. You'll have to sew it onto the curtains though. Or buy a riviting button set from Harbor Freight! Thanks for the video too! I'm in the planning stages for my first camper van and this build is offering a bit of relief as I felt I needed to do a "instagram worthy" camper and over the top but all I need is something basic like your for a few nights a week so I dont have to make the 120 round trip commute in Los Angeles traffic

    • @fabiansandoval6132
      @fabiansandoval6132 5 месяцев назад +1

      Im in LA and i have to drive from Claremont to north hollywood to my office and i hate the traffic. I sleep in my van. I drive to NOHO sunday nights and work at my office mondays, tuesdays and then wedensdays before traffic i drive home, perfect! Did you end up doing it?

  • @Diogenesoruise
    @Diogenesoruise Год назад +2

    I’ve been looking into this and love the idea, a stealth an life is a dream of mine, feeling of true freedom but with the spike in costs lately the cheapest I can find are 10k which is a lot when rents already so high it’s hard to save cash, I’m going to have to pick up a second job for a few years to save up enough to afford starting something like this. Your woodwork is very clean.

  • @thomasmalone6654
    @thomasmalone6654 Год назад +1

    Cool, I'm doing this.

  • @TheFriendlyPsychopath
    @TheFriendlyPsychopath Год назад +2

    I need a van like that!👍

  • @tomtucker8612
    @tomtucker8612 Год назад +1

    Looks like you did a good job on your van

  • @luismorales4751
    @luismorales4751 Год назад +1

    your awsome man good job blesigns

  • @erinmichaud9111
    @erinmichaud9111 3 месяца назад

    WAIT- A Frank Pepe Apizza shirt! Yaaaass. Shout out to New Haven Apizza!

  • @sasmicky71
    @sasmicky71 7 месяцев назад

    YOU ARE WELL ON YOUR WAY TO YOUR DREAM one step at a time.

  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 Год назад +1

    nice, looking van. thank, you for you're video. Random vanners. east coast of virginia. 2%

  • @ricksmith7631
    @ricksmith7631 6 месяцев назад

    nice build. im working on mine and i want the upper cabinets but havent seen a design i like, i like yours. i watch a lot of videos and get ideas about the final build. my next decision is do i need the large side windows, im leaning towards closing them off in favor of more functionality from other stuff.

  • @meher7165
    @meher7165 11 дней назад

    Inspiring.🎉

  • @kayfabe591
    @kayfabe591 2 месяца назад

    Great van build. And, what Messi level skills! 😂⚽️🏆🔥

  • @dogsbyfire
    @dogsbyfire Год назад +1

    Very creative! Thanks so much for the video. Will copy some of your genius in my build.

  • @Thersty
    @Thersty 3 месяца назад +1

    Can we stop for a sec and appreciate the location of this video

  • @simpleme5719
    @simpleme5719 5 месяцев назад

    I don't want to spend $10k,but if I can get one for $5k or less would be great. You did an excellent job.

  • @riofernando1576
    @riofernando1576 7 месяцев назад

    you could add a roof rail and solar underneath to charge the battery of ur van which staying in a place which helps in running ur electric without having to think about battery drainage and could have some earth friendly bags with smell proof with u and a samll shovel for ur toilet so u can dig a hole and put that bag to the earth and some waste bag on the back for wastage disposal. keeping the environment clean.

  • @firdausana6989
    @firdausana6989 Год назад +1

    Great 👍

  • @Mitudom
    @Mitudom 4 месяца назад

    I watched many clips but this one was awesome the best van idea 💡 design to build (coppy) 😅 👍👍

  • @petra6099
    @petra6099 21 день назад

    Great!❤

  • @taxslave5766
    @taxslave5766 Год назад +1

    Awesome, grocery bag Lol! Just kidding brother, you did a very nice build.

  • @MizzCupcake244
    @MizzCupcake244 Год назад +1

    I've lived in my 350 for over a year now. It's stressful sometimes, lol.

    • @dean_tucker
      @dean_tucker  Год назад

      Yeah it can definitely be a challenge sometimes 😅

  • @slowalaskan
    @slowalaskan 8 месяцев назад

    Nice upper cabinets for a low roof van

  • @darkwhitedirewolf
    @darkwhitedirewolf Год назад +1

    nice

  • @ZygoArachnid
    @ZygoArachnid 11 месяцев назад

    Cool!

  • @ayoCanada0921
    @ayoCanada0921 4 месяца назад

    That van look good inside.
    Where can one buy a well installation van like that?

  • @cwhip0087
    @cwhip0087 Год назад +3

    Awesome and inspiring video! I bought a 2010 E350 high top shuttle bus recently and working on conversion now. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth the extra money to get a 1000W*Hr vs 500W*Hr battery. I’ll likely be working remote in the van sometimes so I’ll need to be on my laptop all day. Will likely use the van for snowboarding in the winter too, I’m debating on what the best way to heat the van is. Any suggestions?

  • @ayoCanada0921
    @ayoCanada0921 4 месяца назад +1

    Hope you have a video of how you build that van ?

    • @dean_tucker
      @dean_tucker  4 месяца назад +1

      its all on my instagram page:)

  • @firacingast
    @firacingast Год назад +1

    You look remarkably similar to Sebastian Vettel from a few years ago lol.

  • @CharlesDowiot-qv7pp
    @CharlesDowiot-qv7pp 9 месяцев назад

    Nice Van ❤️ 🌹

  • @imaphotographeuse
    @imaphotographeuse Год назад +1

    Love your build! Do you mind sharing what your bed size is? Looks like a twin size, but getting inspo for a build with my fiancé!

  • @schneic81
    @schneic81 3 месяца назад

    Hey what size mattress did you buy? Beautiful work!

  • @Moranah
    @Moranah 10 месяцев назад

    17:16 - I'm not a geologist, but I think it's erosion. The wind and elements have eroded away all the other rock types (over the course of 100's of thousands of years, obviously), that are much softer, but only the hard stuff remains. So the structure is probably made of a much denser material than all the other materials surrounding it.

  • @anthonymurillo837
    @anthonymurillo837 Месяц назад

    Came for the information but stayed for the lulz lml

  • @Eyllexx
    @Eyllexx 3 месяца назад

    Where did you get those pants? They look really cool

  • @TinyHomeCookingwithSherlei
    @TinyHomeCookingwithSherlei Год назад

    Do you find you get less gas mileage while driving when you plug in fridge?

  • @GILLY_SML
    @GILLY_SML Год назад

    The mountain/rock is an old tree avatar type shit

  • @ayoCanada0921
    @ayoCanada0921 4 месяца назад

    How do you do the ceiling installation inside the van ?

  • @starmaster191
    @starmaster191 Год назад +1

    Any regrets going with an e350 over an e250?

  • @lolilando
    @lolilando 2 месяца назад

    just want to ask you about the engine. I really like Ford Van how they looks like, but engine issues as the spark plug are blowing in those Van, I wonder how that one have been going. Nobody talks about .

  • @user-xi5gr9eg7r
    @user-xi5gr9eg7r 11 месяцев назад

    do you have a link for the foam mattress?

  • @mirandacole-wm1sy
    @mirandacole-wm1sy 2 месяца назад

    How many amps does the fan pull? And what size is the mattress?

  • @iamtravisnichols
    @iamtravisnichols 4 месяца назад

    Shiprock!!!

  • @user-oz5ko9me9r
    @user-oz5ko9me9r 10 месяцев назад

    Нужно делать высокую крышу👍

  • @juanmercado9528
    @juanmercado9528 Год назад

    What size is the bed ?

  • @willisdicfit2748
    @willisdicfit2748 10 месяцев назад

    Hey bud what kind of wood did you use?(walls,ceiling and cabinets)

    • @CihaPet
      @CihaPet 9 месяцев назад

      From the video description: "Most of the wood I used was pine tongue and groove from Lowes. I also used regular plywood as a base for a lot of the structure as well:)"

  • @highdesertbiker
    @highdesertbiker 8 месяцев назад

    You can get a rechargeable water pump for cheap

  • @vanlifecarjunkies858
    @vanlifecarjunkies858 8 месяцев назад

    It’s called a Pooh bucket and a Pee bottle how do you didn’t figure this out sooner beats me because every vanlife person talks about it

  • @D_Cali_Life
    @D_Cali_Life 9 месяцев назад +1

    How ? Just the Taxes on a Van like this are $4,000 For Taxes and Registration in California because its a commercial cargo van.
    No way the entire build is $4k lol

  • @northamericantrout6783
    @northamericantrout6783 Год назад

    his t shirt is fuckin awsome i live around the corner from frank pepe

  • @immgrntsrus
    @immgrntsrus Год назад

    Where is this guy from originally? I figured UK the whole time but then he said, “soccer ball” and now I’m confused. 😂

    • @dean_tucker
      @dean_tucker  Год назад +1

      lol im from south africa

    • @immgrntsrus
      @immgrntsrus Год назад

      @@dean_tucker I’m an American living in UAE and lots of people think I’m South African. Go figure!

  • @tracyparkerfilmsandphoto2933
    @tracyparkerfilmsandphoto2933 Год назад +1

    GF not joining you on this adventure?

  • @ricardez_
    @ricardez_ Год назад +2

    No toilet or shower?

  • @ArmTheCreative
    @ArmTheCreative Месяц назад

    So much heavy wood. But very nice

  • @nonagreeable
    @nonagreeable Месяц назад

    CT what's up

  • @hildebertocarreiro9232
    @hildebertocarreiro9232 8 месяцев назад

    L.e.d. bulbs

  • @vanlifecarjunkies858
    @vanlifecarjunkies858 8 месяцев назад

    As to finding a place to sleep every night obviously you over think that and a lot of people do overthink it it’s really not that hard

  • @Whats-It-To-Ya
    @Whats-It-To-Ya Год назад +29

    10 thousand is way too much for that van. I hope it runs good.

    • @paulabowden
      @paulabowden 8 месяцев назад +23

      You don’t know what you’re talking about

    • @Whats-It-To-Ya
      @Whats-It-To-Ya 8 месяцев назад +5

      @@paulabowden wow you made a completely inaccurate reply to a seven month old comment. 🤡

    • @paulabowden
      @paulabowden 8 месяцев назад +10

      good thing you're the RUclips police.. we needed you. @@Whats-It-To-Ya

    • @bignat9
      @bignat9 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@Whats-It-To-Yawoah buddy just learned how the internet works

    • @Roadietodamascus
      @Roadietodamascus 8 месяцев назад +10

      That’s actually pretty average tbh

  • @vanlifecarjunkies858
    @vanlifecarjunkies858 8 месяцев назад

    Anytime fitness they are everywhere cheap membership, great showers or you can buy a portable shower and take one right outside

  • @TheCascade_kook
    @TheCascade_kook 2 месяца назад

    Subscribed! Beautiful woodwork! Check out the E150 I am remodeling, I would love some feedback and ideas!