Solo Living in a 4x4 MINIVAN | Perfect Mitsubishi Delica Camper Conversions

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024
  • Today we tour Bretts Mitsubishi Delica that he built into a off roading camper van. He saved for a year and has been living full time in this minivan for 3 months.
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  • @Differentmedia
    @Differentmedia  2 года назад +6

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  • @JB-eg1tb
    @JB-eg1tb 2 года назад +28

    "You make do" "How do I deal with the space? I deal with it" You do indeed. Enjoyed the practicality and simplicity of this van tour!

  • @uwdawn11
    @uwdawn11 2 года назад +23

    He looks like an easy going guy and resourceful too. Doesn't need much in life other than essentials. I like that. Built it perfectly for him. I enjoyed his outlook. Safe travels young man. You did good.

  • @dynoreed7235
    @dynoreed7235 2 года назад +46

    I really like your choice of van. The roof just looks wonderful.

    • @bitcoinnotcrypto
      @bitcoinnotcrypto 2 года назад +3

      The roof is such a selling point of this van, thank for the comment dyno reed

    • @justmonathefurcrew9009
      @justmonathefurcrew9009 2 года назад +2

      I love your roof! Whoever doesn't it get hot in your van with so much glass exposed in the summertime, especially in the desert?

    • @richardfischer7486
      @richardfischer7486 2 года назад +2

      @@justmonathefurcrew9009
      Not a lot of dessert in Canada

    • @jdmcarandmotorcycle
      @jdmcarandmotorcycle 2 года назад

      Great 👍 Mmc delica like new ruclips.net/video/Nkd6AuBrUd4/видео.html

  • @lasmith319
    @lasmith319 2 года назад +21

    Great build & van life philosophy! I've done 8,000 miles last 10 months in a minivan simple, self built conversion at 63yo. Brett's an inspiring, knowledgeable nomad, keep going with the flow... Thank you for sharing! See you on down the road✌️

  • @allegrosotto2126
    @allegrosotto2126 2 года назад +6

    He's got a great attitude, love his enthusiasm and practical outlook.

  • @ExploringthWorld
    @ExploringthWorld 11 месяцев назад +2

    I love that his essentials include a whole drawer full of books!

  • @emilyhe7037
    @emilyhe7037 2 года назад +7

    Can't agree more! Simple, comfortable, no toilet! These are same as my philosophy of van life. And focus on the road time through heart. The most you need is just the exciting feeling about the new journey.

  • @findingfern
    @findingfern 2 года назад +2

    One day at a time can be really fun

  • @DoABarrelRoll91
    @DoABarrelRoll91 2 года назад +11

    I really like the layout of this build, the simplicity and laid back style👍🌳📹

  • @leilal8053
    @leilal8053 2 года назад +7

    A canning funnel draining into 1-2gal jug is great as a "sink" 2 spit in when you brush your teeth or empty a collapsible washbasin into until you can empty it outside. It doesn't take up all that much space and is nice 2 have along with an emergency folding toilet....you never know.

  • @ChrisIsOutside
    @ChrisIsOutside 2 года назад +5

    I LOVE my Delica. I also have that feeling of wishing I had a Sprinter but also what I would be sacrificing...... I love driving my Deli onto the beach and knowing it is very capable

  • @pbpb5327
    @pbpb5327 2 года назад +2

    What an awesome guy! Incredibly wise. I get a Buddhism/ stoicism vibe from him. Resonates a lot with me.

  • @jenniferstevens4132
    @jenniferstevens4132 2 года назад +6

    Great interview .Thanks for all the great information .Good luck Brett .Keep on adventuring

  • @sbenn99
    @sbenn99 2 года назад +2

    That's a great setup! Fairly simple means less things to go wrong. Other people have their kitchen area, bedroom, garage area, trying to believe it's a house, but to each their own.

  • @petcuyvers
    @petcuyvers 2 года назад +2

    Great honest overview man. Similar outlook and experience to yours. My van is only 2WD and much smaller than yours, but stiill have freedom.Great stuff.

  • @tarzansjane9835
    @tarzansjane9835 2 года назад +2

    I really love the windows in the roof they are beautiful so cool to be able to lie there and look at the sky !!! I want that if I ever get a van !!!

  • @JoelLager
    @JoelLager 2 года назад +6

    Always a treat watching your videos Forrest!

  • @iancrespo7148
    @iancrespo7148 2 года назад +1

    Your van layout is fantastic! It's unobstructive, simple and plain.

  • @NoName-ds5uq
    @NoName-ds5uq Год назад +1

    He has a great outlook on life. He’s 28 and still hasn’t figured out what he wants to do? I’m nearly 53 and still haven’t figured out what I want to be when I grow up! 🤣

    • @MikeWebb-hm3qt
      @MikeWebb-hm3qt 6 месяцев назад

      61 and still the same. Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

  • @huddlespith
    @huddlespith 2 года назад +1

    Finally found a small van build with a kitchen out the back like I’m wanting to build! Shocked more people go for this layout! Thanks for the video!

  • @ridelocalride
    @ridelocalride 2 года назад +2

    Nice build and it looks really comfortable. Thanks for the video and I wish you safe travels.

  • @richardfischer7486
    @richardfischer7486 2 года назад +1

    I agree. The advantage of doing a vanbuild slowly is all the thought time permitted for ideas along the way.
    Thx4sharing

  • @marcelolney4213
    @marcelolney4213 2 года назад +2

    Kool I'm 75, & I've learned from you.,yes ..I'm a part timer .with home base..but love getting away.

  • @cottonfoo
    @cottonfoo Год назад

    Books and a GBA, that's like the best box ever, top man.

  • @H4lminator
    @H4lminator 2 года назад +1

    Seems like a really cool dude. I like his minimal van. Very clean and cozy.

  • @megajackwackstyles6953
    @megajackwackstyles6953 2 года назад +3

    This was amazing truly great video this guy is what vanlife is all about 👍

  • @alexandersprout7992
    @alexandersprout7992 2 года назад +2

    That roof is amazing. Great build!

  • @georgesowers9113
    @georgesowers9113 2 года назад

    Brett has a great mini van, probably the best I’ve seen. His cabinets look professionally made, his friend did a great job. The cabinets are thr perfect height for using them while sitting on the bed, brett can stretch out. If the cabinets were higher like most his knees would be bent up and he wouldn’t have enough room. I learned that short cabinets are the best for at least a mini van. The only thing id suggest is a van to storage container which would probably allow him to carry more water, either on top or inside somewhere. A plastic wash basin would probably be something else id want. Im hearing that the most important things needed for van life are good coffee, skateboards, fairy lights and a bed. I wish more time was spent on the outside and the mechanicals. Do those roof windows have built in shades? “Bury your shit people”. I get the suspicion that a lot of van dwellers don’t. I know from personal experience that a lot of hikers don’t and it ruins the experience for everyone. Listen to Brett.
    Brett id also suggest if you’re feeling alone to go to your nearest animal shelter and adopt a small to medium size dog that’s athletic enough to do the things you want to do. Sure it may be a pain sometimes but The dog will be your best friend you ever had and what ever you want to do and when ever you want to do it, your dog will be all for it.

  • @offroadrover
    @offroadrover 2 года назад

    Good on you mate. I'm doing the same thing in a 4wd 2008 Toyota Hiace. Can't wait till I retire next year and take off. Good luck on your journey.

  • @gov683
    @gov683 2 года назад +1

    No wet wipes for food related, vinegar and water in spray bottle

  • @kimberlychicago7608
    @kimberlychicago7608 2 года назад +1

    Mitsubishi are great vehicles. I'm suv camping this year in my 2003 Montero. I get asked all the time to sell my suv. No way. It's a fantastic rig. I see my baby making it to 30 plus years of adventuring.

  • @joshthompson3865
    @joshthompson3865 Год назад

    I have a Delica camper to, I love it. Nice build

  • @theadventuresofmarley3145
    @theadventuresofmarley3145 2 года назад +4

    Super sweet setup

  • @serymseilimod2023
    @serymseilimod2023 2 года назад +1

    And I thought I was alone loving and living in a Delica!

  • @Intreket
    @Intreket 2 года назад

    Hey man! We ran into you a couple of times down south, at the Grand Canyon and then in Page I think? We were in the old blue Ford from Nelson BC. Sweet build!

  • @michaelosmon
    @michaelosmon 2 года назад

    Never seen one of these vans. That ceiling is badass

  • @mielesutter4159
    @mielesutter4159 2 года назад +1

    Loved everything about your van and video and you. Thanks so much!

  • @pringles8462
    @pringles8462 2 года назад

    Laid back vid man. Really appreciate it

  • @lisawynne283
    @lisawynne283 2 года назад

    Get some luci solar lights all need is the sun and to make it warmer inside get some reflex's and cover side windows and watch crime and his sink idea it's amazing❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Relic414
    @Relic414 2 года назад

    1st time seeing a delica and im in love

  • @monnaprovost7294
    @monnaprovost7294 2 года назад +3

    👍 🌳 🎥 Great video as usual. I never heard of this van & am going to look it up. 👍🌳🎥

  • @maggiemorris2598
    @maggiemorris2598 2 года назад

    cool van and very well maintained😎 .
    i didn't know than Mitsubishi make van like this it is amazing this view to the sky.

  • @TheGoodTheBadTheRowdy
    @TheGoodTheBadTheRowdy 2 года назад

    Wow if youre coming to overland expo next week, would love to check out! I have a 2022 Hijet with a 2.0L conversion, big brake kit, custom roof storage, still working on solar and need to finish interior!

  • @MarcelGodfrey
    @MarcelGodfrey 2 года назад

    Nice set up, keep on living the life you love brother…🇬🇧 FREEDOM!!

  • @Shauburbs
    @Shauburbs Год назад

    Building ours up right now! Jealous of your Terzo ladder 😂.

  • @TopshelfJunior
    @TopshelfJunior 2 года назад

    That roof is AMAZING !

  • @RozyInRialto
    @RozyInRialto 2 года назад

    Very down to earth young man…good build..

  • @jasonclark8040
    @jasonclark8040 2 года назад

    You remind me of Nick Swardson 🤟 Dope video, I agree with the 'less is more' mentality.

  • @vanessaruiz4705
    @vanessaruiz4705 2 года назад +1

    if he likes it then it's perfect but compared to other minivans I think space could be used better and he could definitely have some kind of sink, even if it was just a bowl with one of those usb rechargeable water pumps.

  • @northcoastoutdoorchannel
    @northcoastoutdoorchannel 2 года назад

    That man lives the life!

  • @lorimac0260
    @lorimac0260 2 года назад

    When you get old, you might know why people put (not smelly) toilets in their vans! 😆 #urgency
    To the contrary, that bed rocks. Super efficient. I'm so tired of seeing the pullout beds. My favorite bed I saw was like yours, except: large wood storage boxes under the sofa part. You can access them by flipping up the top of your sofa. But to convert to bed, pull them out horizontally and they hold up the other side of the bed when you flip it out.
    Not sure I did that justice,, but I think I saw it on Bob Wells' Cheap RV Living on RUclips. Best of beds.

  • @asafnisan
    @asafnisan 2 года назад +1

    This was a lesson in life philosophy.

  • @SeauT
    @SeauT 2 года назад

    Nice conversion. Safe travels.

  • @valeriefrench9405
    @valeriefrench9405 2 года назад

    We have a rubber sink that folds flat and spout on the water jug. Wah lag sink and tap. Plus they have the usb water taps which stay charged for months

  • @VivecaV2020
    @VivecaV2020 2 года назад

    GREAT build!! Wish I had it in my Sienna!!!

  • @nickdanne7270
    @nickdanne7270 2 года назад

    Collapsble plastic tub for sink works awesome

  • @jsso2845
    @jsso2845 2 года назад +1

    Very efficient and tidy. Nice

  • @cinthiaponce4804
    @cinthiaponce4804 2 года назад +1

    In Honduras with all that glass the thief will be more abundant than the 🌟 stars.. hahahaha 😂 hahahaha 😂 hahahaha 🤣

  • @alikawhite6903
    @alikawhite6903 2 года назад

    Nice video, good dialogue, a bit more detail about what’s under the counter tops would be great, how they are built be nice

  • @A_90210
    @A_90210 2 года назад

    I love the rooftop

  • @nomoremeetings1183
    @nomoremeetings1183 2 года назад

    That van is awesome!

  • @CBAmakingAusername
    @CBAmakingAusername 2 года назад

    What a great van. Looks great

  • @serenityjewel
    @serenityjewel Год назад

    He has all that open space across from the bed and in the back where he could put a sink and cabinets or shelving. Is he trying not to block the windows?

  • @staceywood4369
    @staceywood4369 2 года назад

    Is your vehicle lifted? I’ve never seen one of these! The inside is great!

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters 2 года назад

    a rubber maid pan 6" deep... perfect "sink".

  • @deepwaterattracted709
    @deepwaterattracted709 2 года назад +1

    Do you have a flexible gaspipe for the camp Chef? Looking out for one

  • @GF-pc5bt
    @GF-pc5bt 2 года назад

    I wish i could do this…. Family gets in the way.

  • @adriennebyrne8237
    @adriennebyrne8237 2 года назад

    Great guy great van great life view

  • @vetechgrl2000
    @vetechgrl2000 2 года назад

    Great video! Love his laid back attitude

  • @mr.vegas9677
    @mr.vegas9677 2 года назад

    This is a must have

  • @SpiritDonkey
    @SpiritDonkey 2 года назад +1

    I love this man

  • @angeladawn805
    @angeladawn805 2 года назад

    The only criticism I have is Van Envy. Dammit, why did I go for a Serena when I should've looked for a Mitsi Delica? It's an excellent, envy-inducing build. Liked & saved :)

  • @mikejobs3332
    @mikejobs3332 2 года назад

    Great video's keep them coming 😀 👌 👑

  • @darrincambridge2377
    @darrincambridge2377 2 года назад

    Big things have small beginnings 😉

  • @tootzmgee8321
    @tootzmgee8321 2 года назад

    My name is Brett and fuck yeah go Pokémon blue and van life. Recommend going to the Olympic national forrest here in Washington State.

  • @marcdavid1977
    @marcdavid1977 Год назад

    Nice video nice delica like my delica too.😉

  • @robertstenton6763
    @robertstenton6763 7 месяцев назад

    I get your drift. Your cool ..

  • @Shawn-in-da-Canyon
    @Shawn-in-da-Canyon 7 месяцев назад

    Is the Delica considered a K car? Because in California you can’t drive K cars on the freeway.

  • @tylersnead7639
    @tylersnead7639 2 года назад

    I think people need the wood because it gives them a more home feel

  • @obedevert28
    @obedevert28 2 года назад

    Excellent intuition.

  • @VanventureswithKaia
    @VanventureswithKaia Год назад

    Nice van

  • @janneal9156
    @janneal9156 2 года назад

    Gees not bad and I luv the roof .....👍🇭🇲

  • @VanDelica
    @VanDelica 2 года назад

    Wow… very nice design…

  • @emilymeister5986
    @emilymeister5986 2 года назад

    love this episode 💞

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox 2 года назад

    Great job looks cool

  • @nathanpeachs2704
    @nathanpeachs2704 2 года назад

    the 80s ones are cooler, dad had an 85 I think was an absolute fatty, had tape decks in the back, need I say more 😁 But still love Mitsi's of any era😁😁 Nice choice bother😁

  • @Morniac
    @Morniac Год назад

    honest man !!!

  • @devinebucklin7509
    @devinebucklin7509 2 года назад

    Could totally hook up tv, gaming, laptop, and internet with a bit more battery. Get an electric blanket, boom.

  • @josh6488
    @josh6488 2 года назад

    That a sweet van

  • @cronstrubzo
    @cronstrubzo 2 года назад

    protip: vinegar spray bottle and papertowels to clean dishes

  • @richardfischer7486
    @richardfischer7486 2 года назад

    The advantage in Canada for an import is as new as 15 yrs whereas in the States is 25 yrs.

  • @nightfighter7452
    @nightfighter7452 2 года назад

    What kind of mattress is that? Connected in the middle on one side

  • @yagi_661
    @yagi_661 2 года назад

    nice van bro

  • @lisawynne283
    @lisawynne283 2 года назад

    Get solar lights so do away with charging♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @georgepetrin1334
    @georgepetrin1334 2 года назад

    You can buy a collapsible plastic sink from Amazon for $9.99 that takes very little room.

  • @AllineWork91
    @AllineWork91 2 года назад +1

    Hahah "I dont want my van to smell like anything but roses... and my B.O." so relatable! I'm a lady but I dont put on deodorant unless I'm hanging out with other people. My sisters poke fun at me if I dont while visiting them.

  • @reemssmeer-maar-dan-omgeke9028
    @reemssmeer-maar-dan-omgeke9028 2 года назад

    Not being to dit upright is such a nono

  • @jenniferbrissey3228
    @jenniferbrissey3228 2 года назад

    When you're in the heat and sun that has to be so hot in there for you not putting you down I'm just asking you that has to be hot

  • @avpr1c
    @avpr1c 2 года назад

    How’s the right side steering going in the US?