DIY ‘90s VAN to MODERN TINY HOME... The Entire Build
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- Опубликовано: 22 апр 2023
- In this video I buy this old 1990 Chevy G20 conversion van and transform it into a modern, handmade, luxurious camper van complete with a hidden tv, sink, fridge, maple cabinets, vinyl floor, cedar ceiling, pot lights, neon lights and retractable barbeque. This detailed build video outlines the entire building process complete with narration and full explanation of each step. Then I take my new camper van on a camping trip in the Canadian wilderness.
The entire livable van build cost $7000 CAD in renovations, plus $6000 for the van itself.
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Thanks for watching! I put my heart and soul into this one and have some really cool stuff coming up this year so feel free to subscribe. I'll also be doing some merch giveaways coming up in the next few weeks on my instagram @drewbuildsstuff so give it a follow if you like free stuff.
That was so Beautifully made and very cool as well
I honestly think it looks amazing fair play only thing I would add are curtains or blinds so they don’t look like van windows inside hun x
Amazing, very clever guy loved every second, it is amazing
You have my kind of comedy
Iron is said like I-on in South Africa
I just watched a 1h17 minute van build in one sitting. That’s not an easy thing to pull off without being boring. I can’t even watch a tv show without pulling out a phone. Well done man…really
I just realized the same thing! Awesome video thank you
Same! 😂
*and with my attention span being that of a guinea pig
Same. I was very intrigued 😂 but this is definitely a dream of mine so it makes since.
Agreed!
The fact you've done all this in one video and not made it into a 40 part series is amazing!
Is 1 hour and 17 minutes too long? Haha thanks for watching
@@DrewBuildsStuff not too long!!! Loved it!
@@DrewBuildsStuff Nope. Moar plz!
@@DrewBuildsStuff I would guess monetarily this would be better for you to break apart into several videos. Keep peoples attention span and have more videos to drive views.
@@SayNEThingElse longer videos tend to monetize better if they are good videos
Drew, that was one of the most amazing videos I’ve ever seen. Turning a 1990s van into a modern tiny home is an unbelievable project. I can’t imagine how much blood sweat and tears went into making not only the video but the van you are an incredibly talented person, I have none of the skills that you have but just watching you gave me so many ideas, you have no idea. Thank you for showing me what’s possible, and for sharing your God-given talent.
Hey Drew! I'm a 71 yr old man still working at my job for 52 yrs. Lately I've been watching RUclips almost exclusively and I happened to come across this video. I truly enjoyed watching the build and wanted you to know how much I appreciate all the hard work put in along with the hours and hours of video editing. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.
I’m an 80 year old great Grama and I watched this entire video in one sitting.. This just amazes me!! You are great Drew!!
He is awesome 👏
you can now rest in peace pops
@@tahanang_pinakamasaya it says "grama"
sweet
Me too. And I agree
I am a 65 year old African American lady. I was watching a video on Crypto, somehow I landed on this video, I watched it from the beginning to end, do not know why but I couldn't click away. I have never built anything before and not planning to because I won't even know where to start. You are amazing. it makes me to want a Van like yours but I have to pay maybe double what you spent because I have to pay for material and Labor., maybe someday if I can save up some money but I doubt it. Anyhow I enjoyed the video very much I even subscribed so I can watch more of your video, God bless
Why was the fact that you’re 65 and african American important
I watched my first video on converting vans into mini travel homes by Dual Ex. Watch his videos if you enjoy these but watch DualEx. He custom makes these type of mini travel vans. The young man is amazing. Every conversion van, mini van, RV or truck. He can make a mini home on wheels. He does all custom builds & all his designs. The young man is an excellent craftsman and he's talented in multiple fields. I was quite impressed on DualEx work. The young man is pure talented.
@@blaubarschbube4643why is it important to you that she mentioned it? Don’t be a weirdo.. nothing about her comment was disrespectful. Maybe because she feels like someone her age and race don’t watch things like this yet she did and found it interesting.
If I can go from a desk job in the tech world and become a carpenter & seamstress, I have no doubt you could learn if it's something you really want to do. :) Maybe one just needs to be more desperate for the solution or be so sick of the other stuff to the point of desperation... ;)
@@denicarobinson7154Its just random amd weird to announce that lol
I'm a 70-year-old widow from Tennessee, USA. I watched the video all the way through. You did an amazing job. I have no gifts or talents in the area of building, but there wasn't a boring moment in this video. You do excellent work and have wonderful interior design skills. One of my favorite parts (there were many) was the walnut countertop. It was BEAUTIFUL. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to going through your old videos. Well done, Drew!
Having one long video is definitely the way to go. Fair enough, I did watch it all in several sittings, but I hate having to "wait until the next video" during a long build like this. Great work. Simple. Functional. Amazing! 👍
we stand along my friend
the efforts you put into these videos is amazing
Thank you!
@Drew Builds Stuff I love how this video was taken slow, instead of the seemingly infinite number or van conversion timelapses there are 😂 Love your projects, keep makin your stuff! :)
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Seems very expensive and a lot of work for an occasional accommodation that can be rented.
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I've always wondered how long it would take me to find all the videos I would need to do a van build. Each step would be a brand new learning experience. This video is gold. Everything in one place, with reasoning behind various choices. Epic!
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@@yhyhybased 💯
Awesome build. Great video.
I sat and watched the whole video. I must say this has got to one of the best DIY video on YT. Great work
AWESOME video. My husband and I have 4 adults/kids, and the 2 of us now live in VT, but also tour around in a 5th wheel trying to learn how to do as much as we can when we're in the RV - actually also in our home (huge gardener and homesteader). I could not tear myself away from the incredible quality, thoroughness and creativity stuffed into this one video, and I must have taken 2 hours to watch it because I kept going back again and again to stop and view portions of it. KUDOS to you, Drew. I can't believe the skill set you have, and we'll be watching everything we can from now on from your playlist. PS I am a fiber artist, weaver and knitwear designer, and it's just so reinforcing to see someone else's individual, core quality materials put to such great use. ENJOY your camper van, we'll probably watch this video again and again. So glad to have found your channel.
Husband and I just watched back to back, tiny home build, sauna and the van! You now have two new subscribers from Queensland Australia! Love your work 🤙
Dude that is A-mazing. Good work!!!!
If you still have the part you cut out for the sink, you can make it into a cutting board for when you don't use the sink, and have it over where the sink is, very useful! 😊
Use it as a top cover???
Totally. I wonder if he's done that yet.
Nothing better than a man that knows how to use tools cut and measure his wood
Wow! This guy is a real professional. That van looks spacious & comfortable! Very nice tiny motorhome! Perfect! ❤ it!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
Design, woodworking, electrical - the level of skill needed to make something like this is insane. Amazing job
I was thinkin about that...Ridiculous....Hardworking bloke...To be able to do things like that, alone, at your age...WoW....Wish I had all these skills and interest...Respect
@@imreeori9603 it's motivating in a way too, I feel like going and trying this but I know I'd mess it up haha
Any other channel would've split this into a video series over the span of two or three months, and this madlad just goes in and does the entire project in one. Your videos spark joy every time.
Nicely done, man. Love it!
Haha I wasn’t sure it would be interesting enough if I split it up, on the other hand I wasn’t sure anyone would stick around for 1 hour and 17 minutes!
@@DrewBuildsStuff if it has an hour we can just skip/watch on 2x, if it's split I just lose interest and dont even watch the others
I think that if you split it up, you can get more money from ads an views and whatnot
@@DrewBuildsStuff normally... I wouldn't.. but the build is amazing, and the price for everything is even more amazing!!! The only thing stopping a normal joe from doing this is the access to all the tools!!
@@DrewBuildsStuffI' watched whole thing very interesting😊
Hi. My name is Kathy. I'm 70. You blow me away at your skills.you are a great teacher as well.enjoy
The reconditioner you use to bring the shine back on your bumpers and tire covers , you get from the auto parts store, works perfectly to bring back the color and life of your faded exterior house shutters. Contractors secret.
it's always such a great surprise to see these videos. what gets me is how casually you drop these - no hype, no drawn out series, just a sudden video drop of some incredible long-form content. I love it. cheers
What about toilet and bath.job done well.happy journey.
Wow, what an incredible transformation! You really nailed the modern aesthetic while still maintaining the original character of the van.
Thank you!
I LOVE the kneepads! LOL! Pretty smart! I was seriously GLUED to this from beginning to end!
Thanks for the tip too! Putting tape on the drill bit so it doesn't go all the way through. I never thought of that! It will come in so handy for me!
I like some painted and some wood the way you chose to finish it. The wood warms up the van and I like the contrast of the two. Awesome job!😊 Love your style and design! Brilliant!
Your best build so far! Your choice to paint the couch cabinets and leaving the kitchen cabinets natural was spot on. Not only was the project amazing, but the countless hours you spent on the edit were equally impressive!
Thank you John, appreciate it!
@@DrewBuildsStuff agreed.. If you painted everything a dark color, it would have the effect of making the inside seem smaller.. the lighter colors can help make it seem a littler bigger
Wow! That price is just awesome.
Man, this is probably my favorite van build video. All the time and effort you put into this is just great. Documenting all the little details of your build will help others make their dream build come to life. Heck, I even appreciate not putting a big power setup into the van with all the inverters and charge controllers etc, you just kept it simple so everyone can follow what you've just build. Thanks for putting out such a nice work for us!
Thanks for watching!!
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I just bought a 1990 G20 after 4 years of looking. I am excited to begin my own renovation. I watched this nonstop Its so entertaining, useful, awesome and wow I will use this video many times over the next few months! Thank you Drew Clever thoughtful person I wish you every success and great love!
I'm so impressed with your skills, and the fact that you left everything tidy and clean at the end of the day. Well done young man❤❤❤
I’m 41 years old, and done all kinds of Work. Your finish work on this VAN is absolutely beautiful work. The attention to detail does not go unnoticed. Excellent Job on this VAN. People have always called me a perfectionist, and sometimes it annoys others, but I refuse to cut corners on finish work. It just looks that much nicer when you’re done. Again, great Work & Video! Subbed!
Longer creative content like this is so refreshing. This chap is so skilful and I’ve taken a couple of ideas for some future smaller builds - really inspiring.
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Just completed the build video start to finish. Shared it with my brother and his son . They had done a sprinter conversion. They will be renovating it to improve the basic build and change in focus. They may see some ideas. The color of the base I think was perfect choice. Loved the content.
My wife and I bought an 89 G20 conversion in Vancouver about 18 years ago. We drove it all across Canada and then back across the USA. Stayed in State and National Parks whenever possible and lots of regular camp site in between. Had an absolute blast. We had to leave it behind when we left the USA. I miss that van. Great memories.
Your video production is excellent. Your builds are quality. No ego or drama either. So unlike most RUclips BS. You seem like a nice guy. Of course! You're a Canadian! Thanks Drew. Keep it up!
Canadian! That explains the excellency. There’s another Canadian who builds an assortment of stuff from the ground up, & every step is perfection.
I love the combination of painted cabinets and the raw wood look. It really helps to define the kitchen and sleeping area and I believe that makes it look larger.
Well done.
While it looks great, it’s not practical for weight. Probably gets 7 MPG.
Such an amazing transformation. Hiding everything in cabinets was a great touch also especially the tv.
Love how everything turned out. Just beautiful.
Your colour choice to have a darker one on the bed/couch area to contrast the lighter one on the kitchen area gives a look of separation between the two. Perfect. This is a must watch video for all of those who wish to DIY a van build. Awesome video and amazing build.
How does this guy not have millions of followers here and an HGTV show.
I'm not sure why youtube suggested I watch this as I have never watched anything like it before... but I'm so glad that it did. This video was incredibly well done. Entertaining and informative. I found the video oddly relaxing and I'm looking forward to watching more when I can find the time..
Thank you, appreciate it!!!
dude i started subbing this guy a year ago and he had 130k subs then. now he's pushing 700k.
Way better than HGTV! No fake deadline drama! Death to cable renovation shows!
@@MrSGL21 Cause its good, no BS building.
His background music is the key to relaxing video. By far the best on youtube in building stuff
My husband and I watched the whole video and were entertained, impressed and inspired. Lots of tips and tricks. Wish we had all those awesome tools. Excellent video! Keep up the great work!
Looks VERY GOOD !! I like the contrast with paint and natural! Have fun!!
An inspiring book with lots of ideas for a variety of garden buildings The instructions are detailed and clear with plenty of photos. As a beginner ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBE-xSmFU7PIaMFUmmhnFxE035s5svtxeI was looking for a manual that would walk me through the basics with detailed instructions and this book does just that. The book caters to both the beginner and more experienced DIY enthusiast with builds varying in complexity, from straightforward projects such as the one we've completed, to more ambitious builds. Absolutely on trend, with instructions on how to install solar panels, green roofs and sweet chestnut shakes - It's given me lots of ideas for future projects!
Thank you for posting this as one long (for RUclips), start-to-finish video. I can’t imagine a better way to communicate the impressive, 90s-to-modern transition. You’re getting good at this!
Thanks Gary!!
I like the contrast between the painted and natural cabinets - nice touch.
Love your rebuild of van. Excellent planning and work, I enjoyed your comments ; which explained your thinking and actions as you build.
Thank you for sharing!
You never know who or how many you might inspire by simply documenting what you love doing. By the time those wrenchingly beautiful ending shots came around I was teary-eyed imagining doing this myself thanks to Drew's inspiration and hope. You are helping people, my man. Keep going 🙏
One can really tell the great lengths you go in your attention to detail. And I'm not just talking about your builds. Your videos, the music, the narrating, down to the little caption at one hour in to this video. All top notch stuff. You're a great human, doing great things. Thank you for all that you do.
Thanks for watching Jason!
I just watched the complete van build ...it looks so good !! Great work ..Thank you !!❤🎉🎉
Nicely and tastefully done! The contrast of painting and leaving the cabinets natural was the way to go.
I got to the end of this video and it honestly felt like a tv series. Some amazing filming and editing skills you have. Incredible van build. I'm so glad you showed us the actual build not just the end result.
The narration has it.
pure true
I must say, one of the best videos on van building by far!!! I like that you actually understand that people watching your videos have varying skills and technical understanding, yet you offer knowledge for the whole spectrum. On the top of that, you filmed everything so beautifully. Bravo and kudos to you. Love the knee pads.
Thanks for watching! Yes I try to keep my videos simple enough that the average person could tackle the build if they wanted. My tool collection keeps growing so it gets a little harder to do each time
You are so good working with wood! I’ve never paid much attention to anyone doing so much sanding and what not but WOW that countertop is GORGEOUS and sturdy! Amazing job!
Your vision is a thing of beauty. I love this van, very home feeling, comfortable, relaxing, calming.
You have done such an excellent job. Your attention to detail is awesome. I love that you kept the kitchen area natural and painted the lounge area. Excellent choice.
By the way, I didn't realize this video was over an hour long. I actually watched the whole thing without getting bored. Great job!!!
Thanks for watching! Definitely my longest video hah
I like the way you did it. The contrast is beautiful
This is the best camper conversion I’ve seen on youtube yet. Thanks for documenting it so well for everybody Drew. All it needs now is a chemical toilet and a shower unit. 😉
It’s pronounced eye-urn. This is the only right answer.
Excellent build man!
I injured my leg a few days ago and have had some down time while I’ve been recovering. Binged all of your videos and got a lot of great ideas!
Please keep up the great work!
i-un... I'm British and that's the Queen's English... or King's now.. 🤔
@@darkkevind1978exactly right 😀
Gotta love those "do it yourself " KneePads you put into use.....scrape padding taped into place in front of your knees!?🎉
I can't believe I watched the entire video! You did an amazing job. I had no idea what it truly takes to build out a van from scratch. Craftsmanship at its finest.
Same. I'm not really into van builds, but surprisingly, after clicking this video, I watched from start to finish.
I always thought that the open into the rear home feel was special.
Like sitting in your favourite home chair with the big screen looking out into the real, 'great outdoors' and being at home as the travel adventure unfolded. 😊😊😊😊😊
I can not tell a lie. I chuckled the first time you said iron. Lol. Then a few minutes later you ask for input. Your creative mind and crafting skills far outway your cute Candian accent, eh!!! Lol. Because of course Americans think their pronunciation corrects that of their forefathers. By the way, I have my gps configured for Australian english, because I like it. After living 3 countries (including Canada) and working in over 50, I embrace cultural difference. Live and let live. Keep doing what you’re doing. Thoroughly enjoyable. New to the channel and no other channel does the level of explanation of the build like you do. Bravo mate!!!
A nice measured use of entertaining narration with some sneaky innuendo, active learning, skilled labor, useful information, and ambition, who can't appreciate that?! Good job, imo.
Wonderful well done !!!, good job.
Wow! Drew, you can really build things. I loved watching this! I'm 77 years old or I'd give it a go myself. Thanks for doing this video.
Beautiful! My husband & I redid an '85 Chevy. It was great for camping around home. At 8-9 mpg, we couldn't afford to go far.
I just love watching you build stuff. So satisfying.
As a Home Depot employee I’m mentally placing all the items you picked from your local store to my store here in the West Chicago area. It’s satisfying to see people do creative things and find solutions to problems intuitively even more so than standard building and repair work. I’m often curious of what interesting projects customers may be up to when they buy large orders.
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Isn't it amazing & wonderful when we find out someone who would be our friend forever it seems, would really like & enjoy our company, opinions & thoughts, at the moment? Excellent. Thank you. xo
@@yhyhyoh for Phucks sake dude
The first video of yours I have watched and I loved every minute of it. You explain things so well and your patience for measuring blows me away. My dad was a great woodworker, he built grandfather clocks and used walnut veneer in them, such a beautiful wood.❤
I agree, I love walnut. The house i bought was partially decided on because of the walnut flooring lol.
Your skills and creativity blow me away.. Bravo
Thank you for sharing this awesome Van customization!!
Dude mad respect 👏 You got serious skillz ... really enjoyed the step by step video, focus on details, clever additions, and transformation all in just 6 weeks 😲 -- kudos on an Epic build!
Well that is outstanding. Better than my build by quite a margin. One thing that I found really helped with having a barbecue (Coleman grill) sitting on my underbed drawer was a shower curtain to pull across the back. Cut down to size and trimmed with neodymium magnets, it kept out the cooking grease, bugs, and generally people staring into your home when you were cooking or just had the bay doors open. Easy enough to pull open as needed. I'm adding a pair of roll away awnings right now. One small one across the back (because who wants to cook in the rain) and a longer one over the side door. Both should make it real handy for rain water collection, too. Can never do with enough fresh water!
Your talent and knowledge is amazing. You did everything, building, plumbing, electrical, amazing!
The 50/50 split of the cabinets being painted is perfect
You really manage to make an hour plus video easy to watch and stay engaging. I learned a few things from this that I'll apply at home to my IKEA 'as-is' section finds! I will say that I use an electric turkey carving knife when I cut foam cushions and that works well, too.
This was by far one of the nicest van builds ever! You are so talented and your attention to details is very impressive. I loved your color choices as well as the sink, the tiles and the slab you chose for the countertop. The only thing I would have changed (if you were building this for me) would be having a slightly bigger fridge. Great job!!!
I agree... And bigger TV... Lol
Can you answer in more detail?
Yeah it's pretty mesmerizing. I can't stop watching. Looks beautiful. Good job.
I absolutely love this build. I agree with the creator over the vertical pocket TV it is my favourite feature too. Well done, great work. I personally like the maple wood non painted. The wood look goes better the wood ceiling.
I got teary eyed (in a good way) then sighed a sigh of awe as you brought out the grain in the slab when you trickled and rubbed in the Rubio. My goodness, you did beyoooooond, a GREAT job on this. I've been wanting to meet a man like this all my life 😢, &.... THANK YOU FOR THE HARD WORK YOU DID IN CREATING THE CONTENT ❤
Haha thanks for watching!!
It's when I watch videos like this that I wish I was more mechanically inclined. I went through a years-long phase about 10 years ago when I swore I was gonna build a tiny house. Thank God I wasn't organized enough to see it through, because I don't have a mechanical bone in my body. If I'd tried to build that house I'd be severely injured by now, or broke, or both. It's crazy how much knowledge, skill, and natural instinct goes into building things, but you guys make it look so easy!
Watching you rebuild the van. Love the gray sofa/bed and natural tone kitchen cabinets. Your wood counter top is beautiful, love the finish.
What VISION you have. Simply amazing. Well done. Enjoy.
Binge watching your videos is like therapy..1h 17 minutes of Soothing video..The simplicity, funky yet Soothing background music, Simple yet Crisp and Soothing voice over... everything was just perfect..At some point it felt like These 1h17 minutes were far better than watching a movie... Amazing ❤️❤️❤️
By far one of the best videos I've watched. Very informative, not slow (boring). Audio and video is so professional. The build was done with good taste in colors and style (imo).
Thanks for all the time you invest in sharing your skills/craft!
I love how it is with some painted and some just stained.
Wowza! I’ve just watched this from start to finish and loved it. I would love something like this, but lack the skills and physical strength to do so myself. It must be so satisfying. It’s actually made me miss my Dad and brother who were taken far too young, as they would have helped me achieve something like this for me and my two cats. Thank you for taking the time to share your skills and your summer home on wheels. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
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I can’t believe I watched this build for over an hour already. I love the meticulousness you out into the build, no cutting corners, every line is precisely cut and sender. So
Sophisticated Look, a joy to watch
Love what you did with this van. The woodwork is incredible, and it's stylish.
Hands down I ve watched lots of van build videos. This is one of the best videos on RUclips. Simple, well explained, informative and can be done by the everyday guy..
I enjoyed watching the video of how you remade the van and into a camper van. When it came to picking out the piece of wood for the countertop, I I thought you would leave the natural bark edge. I think that would’ve been a unique feature. Don’t know if it could’ve been preserved, so it would be usable that way,but so beautiful anyway. Portable Outside shower and potty.
My husband bought a hot water heating unit for our small camper that went on the outside of the camper that worked very nicely.
This was so much fun to watch... Somehow found myself mesmerized the whole way through. Your craftsmanship is stunning, so it was great to see behind the scenes from start to finish. Such a transformation, it's beautiful!! But I love that you kept the original door panels and seats in the front... Lol, it's perfect. Much love and safe travels.
Thanks for watching!
You’re so amazingly talented Drew. You made everything look so easy, I’m a fan. More videos please.
Absolutely beautiful! Amazing skill and craftsmanship. Fun to watch. Thank you. ❤
Really like your combination of paint , great job of your van build and of painting..you should be proud of yourself..wow looks fantastic
Great show in the middle of the night, lots of tips. One small thing from a furniture maker was the attachment of the walnut countertop. Solid wood constantly expands and contracts from relative humidity, and putting fixed screws into it doesn’t allow for expansion and contraction of the piece, which *could* cause a crack at any of those screws. Slotted holes in the plywood beneath, or special washers that hold it down but let it slide etc. Look up ‘wood movement.’ Especially in a hot or cold car … Finish on both sides, too, to slow moisture movement in and out of pores.
the efforts you put into these videos is amazing. The patience and time to do this is just amazing. Great work!.
This video is AMAZING! I’ve seen many, yours is actually sooo very HELPFUL!
I love the wood with grey mix! Gorgeous! Nice to find Ontario talent
it actually held my interest watching you build this for more than an hour. It's like you're a journeyman in every trade. You really know a lot. Now only if you can install a bathroom with shower, I'd watch that episode too lol
Drew, I’m a senior woman & just watched your whole video on this van build! Beautifully done! Thanks for the lessons. Loved it!
As someone that's into tech and home automation there's 2 things I'd want to add. A Raspberry Pi running android auto for the head unit and another Pi running Home Assistant so I could add some relays to control the lights. I have an 89 G20 I've been thinking about doing something like this with. I loved that you used LVP for the floor, that's what I've been thinking about doing.
Reminds me of the old white van my parents had for road trips. Except it had a motorized back seat that unfurled into a full-size (maybe even queen?) bed. Had a TV and 2 captains seats in the back as well. I learned they sold it to a couple that wanted to convert it into a true camper a few years ago. Wonder if they ever finished the project.
I like the look of true wood but I also like the contrast you went with. Beautiful work Drew! Be safe on the road!