Amazing Simplistic Van Build For $1,500 ~ Van Life On A Budget
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2017
- I shot this video over 4 years ago on my first trip to Alaska. At that time I did not have amazing channels like Exploring Alternatives, Dylan Magaster and Living Big in a Tiny House to draw inspiration off of....so please excuse the simplistic video. But I re-edited it and wanted to share it with all of you. Enjoy!
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Finally a build with no wood paneling everyt where. Nice work. Great bed design too
Yeah that speaker box carpet that I call it is nice! Looks good!
I know, huh? Or a build that costs $15k on top of the vehicle itself...
Respect the wood
I mean he just used plywood and carpet, it probly took just as long, if not longer, as wood paneling for about the half the cost, wood paneling isn’t all that expensive tho…
This is what I want. A basic van with a bed, a micro kitchen, and a toilet. Something like this is totally needed considering the current economic climate.
Just bought a van
@@briantruck2284 nice what is it?
Same van
1993 Chevy van g20 no windows
@@briantruck2284 same! Super excited
20 years ago living in a "van down by the river" was considered a bad thing, now it's a life goal.
Great job. Exactly what van life should be. Low budget and simple but highly effective. Excellent.
This is exactly what I’d like to do someday. It’d be close to nature and a great way to travel on a budget. I like how everything can be moved out for versatility.
And some people are still happy buying a $1000 iphone. Damn!
thats what is wrong with society
AJ Aesthetics j
You know it's possible to do both things
@Milk2Percent i thought it was 1500 at least
Blade 1500 at the very most.
That's fantastic! I especially love that design of the couch/bed. Very efficient. And I really like that swivel table top over the sink. Very sweet!
When RUclips sees your bank account and recommends the appropriate video....
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@@Homebery BULL SHIT
Hey, I've seen you comment this somewhere else. I got the same situation
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Pursued such . . . when I attended University of Northern Colorado, one year. I rented a garage, behind a house, off campus. Slept in my car, used campus lockers for showers. Became routine . . . 🇺🇸
I actually like your van better than all the newer and fancier van conversions. Love the older style Chevy`s. Keep it simple is what I like.
$1500 is a steal.👍
This would have to be one of my favourite van builds so far! I'm loving how simple it is.
Some simple led lights, and a fire extinguisher would be a nice addition. Great work, nice and simple.
That swing out table is awesome, as well as the bed set-up, great job, I've seen anything like it,..
this is exactly what i’m looking for. completely realistic and easy to do yourself! you did a great job! i’m 17 years old and saving for a van so that i can hopefully be completely converted and out of my parents’ before i’m 19.
Your going to be 20 soon, I hope your dreams are going well!
@@moldymoss3991 thank you so much! i turned 20 in december. i ended up going to architecture school. i'm still living at home due to covid, but if all goes well, i'll be away at school next fall! the van is still a dream of mine, but likely won't be set into motion until i've graduated.
Well done. Simple and clean look. Great party/camper/road trip van with potential for more.
Dude, I like where your van project is headed! Great minimal, yet multifunction solutions! Looks comfortable and uncomplicated!
I have watched a LOT of these videos and you have some excellent, common sense design elements. Great job! Would love to see an update on what it morphed into from here.
Well thought out. I like the look of the felt paneling. Edges look clean too.
Nice goin. Good luck with school and enjoy the van.
I like how the sofa bed works, and how it’s easy to revert to plain van!
Had a similar van at a similar age, but my execution was incredibly primitive compared to what this fellow has done. Nice job.
Nice job! The multi function swivel sink top is a clever idea. You were smart to take it slow. That’s the best way to find out what you ultimately will really want/need in a camper van.
Love this! That bed is a great concept for a smaller van!!! And the swivel counter top, yea buddy! Never thought of that and its a great space saver! Thanks for the vid and the ideas! Saw on another vid, if you have solar you can hang them from inside or outside of your back doors when they are open and its winter time (when your in a warmer climate like AZ. You dont have to mount them to the roof. Just change the position of the doors during the day as the sun moves and if they are not fully charged by the time the sun passes the panels you can either move the van or take them off and set them on the ground with something to brace them at the right angle.
i love this. very inspirational, i am glad budget conversions are out here on youtube too
Do you have 1?
Building vans is a great hobby. I can tell you are at the early stages so plan and get into it. You did make me smile when you said, "Nice, veneered, plywood".
I don't think he built that van. It was built by chevrolet.
Nice van! Nice configuration so far. That 4.3l V6 is practically bulletproof.
Pretty cool! Nice workmanship, fit and finish looks pretty darn good. Have fun!
I'm converting this summer and living out of it during the fall semester as a full time student! The van life is great for students. Gym (shower and bathroom), library and all-campus wifi access!
Check out City of Rocks in Idaho if you all are climbing. Super accessible, great for vanning it. Was just there with 2 of my part time nomad climbing partners who were full timing it for 6-12 months.
I like this campervan a lot. Super clean, simple, and functional design.
Roll On
Thanks for the video! I have been looking for more “weekend camper” conversions but most are vans to live in. Great build!
i really like the clean look of this and the felt walls and ceiling would be great for insulation and sound deadening. Since this is 4 years old, I wonder where he is now. There is nothing wrong with the way you shot this Chris. It is perfect.
.........yeah.......understated, classic neutrals (colors).........low profile..........= validating.........some of these vans.........done in flowered/striped primary colors look like 'teenage doll houses'.........really attract attention to 'not so grownup' vandwellers.........lookz naive/vulnerable to roadcrime.........just sayin'.........i'm done here........:)
why...........all...............of......the..............full stops?
Pidasian Hippie
he'll be cleaning somewhere.... madly cleaning...
Felt walls would be easy to stick lightweight art on the walls with velcro prickly side.
@@Unown_B I’m four years late.
But he was probably aligning it.
Like,
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He probably had some weird screen, and now it looks weird to us.
dude this is really nice. just super simple, clean and functional. I dig it. I do the same thing with "prototypes" I sort of create some kind of low budget easy to do version to get the idea of what I want then when I've really got it refined to suite me I scrap it and build to the specs I have created.Works out well for me.
Very nice! :) I actually just purchased a '95 Chevy G20 for $650 that also only had 80,000 miles on it. Been slowing converting it over the last 3 weeks, and it's coming along nicely. :) Mainly just need to get a new auxiliary battery for it, as the one it came with is dead.
Levi Guiney where do people find these deals?
@@liamk9906 fr
I spent $2700 on my 95 G20 Gladiator and you and the dude in this video can suck on its rusty tail pipe.
I'm just busting your balls, your comment hurt my soul just a little though.
I wonder if anyone realizes older vehicles odometers only went up to 99,999 so when it hit 100,000 it rolled back over to 00001. These probably had 180,000 miles not 80,000
Well thought out. I loved the swiveling bench idea over the sink, which also serves as a stable desk when sitting.
Wow... that felt looks sharp! It looks better than most expensive wood paneled conversions. Great job! It almost looks factory.
So clever. Love the tailgate cooking area in the back. Also enjoy the softness of the carpet. Beautifully done. Thank you for all the cool ideas.
"Simplistic van"- I love this multifunctional design, the modular seat/bed is the best build I have seen, especially that you can remove it completely to just have cargo space, brilliant! This design gives so many options. Really smart.
Designing convertibility to a flat floor van for those who need this makes good sense. Good work.
The drawers and bed are one of the best ideas that I have seen. Thank you
Gotta say, I think its the most nicely done budget build I've seen thus far. Looks nice, clean, well done, and functional. (Nice NOT to see bare OSB and cheap plastic bins all over the place)
(screws in cardboard for painting to help hide on the felt might be an idea (4 years later))
He's so goodlooking lol.
Shh.. I'll take him and the van!
Love the simple yet very functional approach to your van build out. Great job!
Great job Bro! I have a '70 Ford Econoline I would like to do something similar with. Need to fix the suspension on it first, damn rust.
great build brother! clean & tidy, basic, practical. no solar is really the difference between low cost and a multi-thousand dollar project. the versatility of your bed and wall storage is really great. gonna keep those functions in mind for when I do my own. cheers to you and hope to see an updated video of where you are now!
Fourth of July Pass and the town of Wallace, both in Northern Idaho. The pass is breathtaking, and the town of Wallace is like something right out of a Norman Rockwell painting.
the bed set up is amazing, what a good idea using the storage drawers. you are so creative, I see you building these for other people too.
I like the van very much. I think you do a good job with it and with presenting it on the Tube. A long time ago I went to an old time National Old Tome Fiddler's Festival in Weiser, in SW ID. That was in June of 1972. I think they still hold it but I don't know if they changed the dates of it. But we had a great time there. We camped out at a the high school and used the showers there. The school field was reserved for campers who were attending the Fiddle Festival. The people were very nice.
Really like how you made it both the camper but also can still use it for utility
This looks awesome!! I'm thinking of starting on one of these very soon and I would be totally happy with exactly what you've created. Great video, awesome van dude. Would love to see an update on it ✌🖒🖒
A swivel counter top that also covers the sink, amazing.
Some clever construction details! Like the bed design and the swivel top on the cabinet. Smart guy.
Love the felt ..gonna be doing this in retirement..thanx for the ideas.
Very nice design- keeps it simple and as you say, you can easily take it all out for other purposes. Great.
Great job. You are young, ur thinking very practically and what you dont completely comprehend ur getting a feel for by using a template. Very smart. Im twice ur age and im done with mortgages and renting. Im married so wify would like an rv nonetheless ur on ur way. Good for u. Thx for sharing wish u the best and i look forward to seeing the new upgrades.
Great dude! 'Barn doors' are cool and refreshing to open. Insulation, as you pointed out, is easy and can be decorative with coverings, and, for me, OUTSIDE NOISE insulation..
Simplistic means omitting some relevant detail. Your build is simple-- accounting for all important details. Elegant!
Love the swivel counter top. So clever!!
Your ideas are SO GOOD, I saved the video for future reference. Will use your ideas in my own future build. Loved the sofa/bed and the swivel top table!
Very cool rig. Love the simplicity of it!
I love the idea of the swivel countertop over the sink!
What a great job -- functional and spacious and economical! He mentions having his own RUclips channel -- could you please tell us the link, so we can see whether he's made any updates to his van, or even whether he did end up living in it, etc.
LOVE the swivel counter top/kitchen, very clever
Very nice build! Wouldn't find a van that old in Michigan with no rust great price! 4.3 liter engines are very dependable. Had a friend that had one in a 1/2 ton Chevy 4x4 he tried everything to blow up the engine within normal hot dogging and 4 Low off roading, and red lining it, never succeeded! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome build. Totally functional and simple enough for anyone to do.
I purchased a 93 high top conversion van in October. So far I replaced the master cylinder and power booster. Had free oil change just by signing up for a credit card. Got 2 great tires offline. And only paid 1k for the van. I’ve been taking my time viewing videos to see how I want to design it being as though I’m just going to b a weekend warrior for now. I said all of that just to say, I love the simplicity of this build”Lol! I think I’m going to build my bed exactly like this. Great job!!!
Thanks. I'm doing the same with the brackets for my cargo hauler up top. I sure hope I can get the ladder to mount on the side of my 99 chevy express 1500
Chris this young man has shown some very good skills in his design, I hope his design gives you some ideas utilizing those long piano hinges and variables when remodeling your RV.. This is one of the better, neater designs thinking ahead, he admits this is just a template he is leaving room for adjustments . Thanks for bringing this video to the front for another viewing.
Excellent!! What a van should look and function like. Thanks
Streamlined design, I like it.
Most ppl try to hippy-ize their vans.
Yours is utilaterian. Roomy.
The swinging table, yeah I'm gonna have to steal that idea.
Mine was going to be a wall drop down but kitchen swinger (giggity) is better.
Please tell me you had it painted a muted color like grey or tan.
911
There's a red van on my street.
Yes ma'am, that's Clifford.
sweet van and build, i really like your wall covering idea, i may copy lol thanks for sharing my friend 👍
Brilliant layout dude! Thank you all for sharing such a badass setup. Peace!
Nice execution and VERY thoughtful approach to development of a design. Well done.
I love the 'barn doors '...can canopy there, looks cool, like a porch..., will be a porch for me..
I have a 1992 s10 with a camper top I am converting into a adventure truck. It has the 4.3l non vortec with the 4L60E. I have had no huge problems yet except I bought it knowing the trans is bad but I am getting a remanufactured trans for it. It will work for a camping truck and daily driver once I get out of farming.
I like that it's built with having spills in mind.....COLD BEERS AT CAMP come to mind...
this is a great bed set up ...love how it is both wish I had the skills to do this Great Job
a typical window ac unit can be fitted in your rear window easily, put a hitch mounted platform for your generator and lock it down boom ready to go.
Love the simplicity of it..and the felt
.good job..I want one :😊
Very simple design and make sense👍
You did a very good job on your van build! I especially like the garage/rear of the van!
You got it man! Simple is the best for sure.
Simple, simple, simple!!!
Mine is super simple also👍
Northern Idaho....the panhandle is absolutely beautiful! Lake Ponderay!!!
Lolo pass, US 12.
Idaho Recommendation. A little late probably, but on your next adventure, Check out the little town of Yellow Pine. 50 miles on a dirt road east of McCall over Lick Creek pass. Amazing place. Love you van set up.
Nice job there. You made it work and it's very functional and inexpensive. Lots of labor involved though for me at least since I work a lot of hours most of the time. Wish I could find someone that does this kind of work near me so I could outfit something basic like this for my 2001 dodge caravan.
Some really great design ideas here. Thanks for sharing!
Love the van. You did a beautiful job! Very creative...love the TV stand
@kaz z shoo, she's still hot!
For 1500 bucks its fantastic clean ,some insulation better than nothing. Just well enough to be comfortable
Great van, man! Awesome ideas with the table and I love how clean and clever the design is! I hope your travels are going well!
Excellent. Love the swivel counter top idea.
Great to see a van simply done . Thanks for the ideas and inspiration bud. Safe travels
I like the simple design.. Well thought out, and keeps the van dual purpose.. I am doing this same concept on a 6 X 12 cargo trailer that I use for hauling gear for my band.. I want to be able to have multiple uses for the trailer and still be able to use it for hauling cargo.. So I have built a similar setup for a kitchen.. I have a 4 ft countertop/cabinet with a slide out sink, and a drop in stove with a built in microwave and a section for an ice chest or mini fridge, and a vent hood for the stove. And will mount a water tank underneath the trailer with a 12v pump. The trailer is plenty big enough to haul our band gear with the kitchen unit in place. And will be a nice thing to have while on the road to long distance gigs with the band.. I was considering different ideas for a bed, and I like your setup. I can do the same basic thing and have the couch slide out into a bed with storage underneath, and remove it when I need to haul gear. I have a ladder rack for a truck that I am going to modify and mount on top of the trailer to haul extra gear and mount solar panels to charge a battery bank, and add a tarp off to one side. Thanks for the inspiration.
Good job,, video, build, lucky find of the van itself. You are blessed.
Great simple design. That table top is a great idea!
Simple form and function, it is fantastic
Nice. Simple but functional. Looks great.
Super jealous... those are my favorite vans! My goal is like this but with "Mystery Machine paint". Nice job!
Simple, perfect build. Thanks!
Love what you did to the bed, you could put some storage on the side walls for some speakers or a wall mount for a flat screen t.v. A small center table with a 12v fridge for beers and stuff. And those cockpit chairs make them to swivel, dress it up to match the black interior some dimmed lights and poof you got a love mobile you have to take my advice bro your gonna love it. Enjoy life but prepare for the future.
Great job best video I seen..simple and very functional..thanks
Looks like bedroom windows in the back . Would be cool to put a plant there . Awesome red color!