Love the desk/reclining seat configuration! So many van seating additions force you to sit straight up, and that gets uncomfortable so quickly. Using the back of the driver's seat that way is genius!
Dude… this is absolutely TOP tier. Super functional, super practical, and LOVE the stealth factor. Everyone talks “stealth” but there are major giveaways. I would truly think this is a work van if I walked past it. Great job on this!
I like the desk/couch idea, first time I see it and I have watched thousands of van videos! However you don’t seem to have any type of toilet , which I would find rather difficult to deal with. 😊
Excellent build.....Like the large desk....you should invest in a more comfortable chair for yourself. I also like your large garage with the use of separate storage bins for your items. I do like the fixed bed designs ---versus a Euro Bed. I would install two pieces of wood at each end of your bed so the mattress is protected by the sink splashes. Kind of like a curved hobbit bed entrance to your bed area. It would give it better separation.
A splash guard on the sink side might be one of the few things I'd add to this build. Good call. I've looked for a comfortable chair with storage built in, but the folding chair allows me to stow it away easily when it's in couch mode. Thanks for the comment 🙏
Outstanding build (perfect, really), and great video. I was led here by your listing on VanLife Trader. I am "window shopping" but don't yet have the funds to buy something this awesome. But if I did, this would be it. Paul Fellow Arizonan (Flagstaff)
Hi. Nice work...looks like you have most aspects covered, but here's a bit of feedback, in case you'd like to have it: I think it may be a bit counter-productive to bring attention to the van with the vanity plate when you've made so many other concessions to remaining inconspicuous! 🤔I would also have kept the inside wood surfaces tint slightly lighter.
Very cool set up! But not enough fresh and grey water capacity…will be dealing with that every day! Also how do you cook when it’s raining outside…probably close the side door but no air vent is risky and will cause humidity. Little issues that will eventually drive you crazy during extended use.
@@robertzahn7030 foam board insulation cut to fit and glued straight against the wall, upholstery dust cover is the black fabric I used but any fabric covering it will work. Best of luck 🙏
What a cool van. I love the couch / desk idea. Very clever. Your so lucky to be able to work remotely. My channel would be so much better if I could make money remotely somehow. Sadly my only skill is slightly amusing content creation 😂 Just got yourself a new Aussie subscriber. 🎉
@@kyungshim6483 just needed a transmission and the shop screwed up the initial replacement. Eventually it was fixed and it's bee mechanically sound for 25k miles 🎉
@@1percentG😱 How many miles were on that trans before you needed to replace it? I've researched the ProMasters and have discovered their parts are remarkably more expensive than other makes for comparable R&R. I'm curious as to what the new (or used) tranny set you back. Care to comment?
I pee in bottles. I try to not 💩 in the van, but if it's necessary, I have a 3 gallon bucket I use as a trash can and I'll throw a BOS odor seal bag in there and do the business.
@@travelwithherandI needed to replace the transmission, once done correctly all issues were resolved. Aamco tried to screw me over by charging my 8k and then saying they couldn't fix it. I sued them and they settled. I haven't had any mechanical issues in 25k miles. 🎉
@@1percentG Wow, so they replaced it and it was still bad? Then replaced again, I'm assuming by the dealer? and all is good? That's great news. I love the buildout.
Holy cow!!! AAMCO has had a lot of law suits against them for shoddy work. Too bad there wasn't a trans pulled out of a wreck. Would have saved thousands, especially hiring a hometown mechanic. Swapping a tranny isn't really that difficult and should *NOT* cost thousands of dollars!
Nice job. Minimal and stealth design works for me. I liked the floor to ceiling stacked cabinet for the fridge, food and storage. The only problem for me is the ProMaster. A fun platform but after two years the engine and or the trans fail. Then its a 4K or higher fix and that is no guarantee it won't fail a year later. I'm so worry some about the Promaster I'm considering your minimal and stealth designs in a box truck. A box truck is actually a work vehicle. Nobody considers a Promaster as a work truck.
Good layout and finishes. Very comfortable looking. Stealth. Look up the meaning of the word. Not really what you’re doing unless you’re hiding from something unlawful or doing something that is disallowed?! Overused, badly used term in van life community.
Also no shower, no air conditioning, no heating. Most of the stealth builds are only calming people's paranoia. Cities are full of RV and van dwellers now. Should have just bought a class B RV.
Wilson is for sale. Asking $39,000. Comment here if you would like more info.
Hello I just saw your video thanks for the tour! Do you have an email where I could ask a few questions about Wilson? Thanks so much.
This is by far the best thought out stealth van I’ve seen. I particularly like the simplicity of it. As a minimalist this build suits me perfectly.
Wow, thanks!
Love the desk/reclining seat configuration! So many van seating additions force you to sit straight up, and that gets uncomfortable so quickly. Using the back of the driver's seat that way is genius!
Thanks for noticing 😊 definitely my favorite part of the build and something I've never seen in another rig. Much love
Dude… this is absolutely TOP tier. Super functional, super practical, and LOVE the stealth factor. Everyone talks “stealth” but there are major giveaways. I would truly think this is a work van if I walked past it. Great job on this!
@@theq-ster6981 🙏 🚐🎉
I’ve seen hundreds of van life videos. Very few do I comment on. This one impressed me. I hope to see more from this fellow. Safe travels.
Nice build. You’ve given me some great ideas. The desk is a genius design.
I really like the desk to sofa conversion- great idea 👍🏻
Thank you! 😊
Where is your toilet?
Awesome built in your way van!
I like the desk/couch idea, first time I see it and I have watched thousands of van videos! However you don’t seem to have any type of toilet , which I would find rather difficult to deal with. 😊
I’ll take one. What? A Wilson Van! Very nice and I really like that desk!!
Excellent build.....Like the large desk....you should invest in a more comfortable chair for yourself. I also like your large garage with the use of separate storage bins for your items. I do like the fixed bed designs ---versus a Euro Bed.
I would install two pieces of wood at each end of your bed so the mattress is protected by the sink splashes. Kind of like a curved hobbit bed entrance to your bed area. It would give it better separation.
A splash guard on the sink side might be one of the few things I'd add to this build. Good call. I've looked for a comfortable chair with storage built in, but the folding chair allows me to stow it away easily when it's in couch mode. Thanks for the comment 🙏
Nice and spacious build!
Very well done. Good use of the wheel wells.
Thank you! Cheers!
Outstanding build (perfect, really), and great video. I was led here by your listing on VanLife Trader. I am "window shopping" but don't yet have the funds to buy something this awesome. But if I did, this would be it.
Paul
Fellow Arizonan (Flagstaff)
Awesome, I love the desk build
Hi. Nice work...looks like you have most aspects covered, but here's a bit of feedback, in case you'd like to have it: I think it may be a bit counter-productive to bring attention to the van with the vanity plate when you've made so many other concessions to remaining inconspicuous! 🤔I would also have kept the inside wood surfaces tint slightly lighter.
Very cool set up! But not enough fresh and grey water capacity…will be dealing with that every day! Also how do you cook when it’s raining outside…probably close the side door but no air vent is risky and will cause humidity. Little issues that will eventually drive you crazy during extended use.
Hey this is design really works really well. Is that an aftermarket rain gutter over the entry? I’ve learned that promasters can be drippy.
A very smart man. Enjoy your life. ❤❤🎉🎉
Gorgeous! Nice work!
Thank you so much 😀
optimal. super. congratulations!
Quick question by stealth do you mean that it doesn’t have any additives to the outside that would make it look lived in?
Wow man nice build
Thanks!
Very nice!
Outstanding..
Haha as another vehicle dweller I’ve definitely seen this van in SB!😅
Been through Santa Barbara a couple times but haven't spent a whole lot of time there. If you see me say hey :)
Awesome
I love the build! What insulation and lining did you use on the walls at the end of your mattress to make it fit? I’m looking to do the same.
@@robertzahn7030 foam board insulation cut to fit and glued straight against the wall, upholstery dust cover is the black fabric I used but any fabric covering it will work. Best of luck 🙏
Awesome! thanks for the feedback 🤩👍
What a cool van.
I love the couch / desk idea. Very clever.
Your so lucky to be able to work remotely. My channel would be so much better if I could make money remotely somehow.
Sadly my only skill is slightly amusing content creation 😂
Just got yourself a new Aussie subscriber. 🎉
@@GoodenuffCollective 🦘
Cool build. Congratulations. So it seems that you finally got the mechanical problems sorted. How did you do it? Thanks in advance.
@@kyungshim6483 just needed a transmission and the shop screwed up the initial replacement. Eventually it was fixed and it's bee mechanically sound for 25k miles 🎉
Apparently you were able to get your van fixed , so what was the prognosis? Love the van
@@marion_k_b just needed a transmission 🚐
@@1percentG😱 How many miles were on that trans before you needed to replace it?
I've researched the ProMasters and have discovered their parts are remarkably more expensive than other makes for comparable R&R. I'm curious as to what the new (or used) tranny set you back. Care to comment?
What about heat??
Very nice build. You never mentioned about your bathroom. Where do you go?
I pee in bottles. I try to not 💩 in the van, but if it's necessary, I have a 3 gallon bucket I use as a trash can and I'll throw a BOS odor seal bag in there and do the business.
Beautiful van , what's the average MPG ...??
@@NicholasMatteo-p3b 17-18
@1percentG kool
What was the final conclusion of the mechanical issues? What did you do to alleviate them?
@@travelwithherandI needed to replace the transmission, once done correctly all issues were resolved. Aamco tried to screw me over by charging my 8k and then saying they couldn't fix it. I sued them and they settled. I haven't had any mechanical issues in 25k miles. 🎉
@@1percentG Wow, so they replaced it and it was still bad? Then replaced again, I'm assuming by the dealer? and all is good? That's great news. I love the buildout.
@@1percentG$8k is wild. Could have bought a rebuilt tyranny for 1/2 that.
Holy cow!!! AAMCO has had a lot of law suits against them for shoddy work. Too bad there wasn't a trans pulled out of a wreck. Would have saved thousands, especially hiring a hometown mechanic. Swapping a tranny isn't really that difficult and should *NOT* cost thousands of dollars!
@@1percentGGlad you sued those crooks!
Never use hard U shaped cabinet handles with pointed edges. Those are leg staggers in a van. Otherwise, looks pretty good.
In a pinch do you ever pee in the sink if you don't have anywhere to go?
Sorta comes off as an obtuse question but it’s still very valid. Where do you go in case of emergency?
I pee in bottles never ever in my sink 🙈
Nice job. Minimal and stealth design works for me. I liked the floor to ceiling stacked cabinet for the fridge, food and storage. The only problem for me is the ProMaster. A fun platform but after two years the engine and or the trans fail. Then its a 4K or higher fix and that is no guarantee it won't fail a year later. I'm so worry some about the Promaster I'm considering your minimal and stealth designs in a box truck. A box truck is actually a work vehicle. Nobody considers a Promaster as a work truck.
$300 Renogy mppt solar charge controller alongside a $20 ebay pwm charge controller... wtf
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Good layout and finishes. Very comfortable looking.
Stealth. Look up the meaning of the word. Not really what you’re doing unless you’re hiding from something unlawful or doing something that is disallowed?! Overused, badly used term in van life community.
@@cadence9055 thanks! I think stealth is the perfect word 👍
Language changes over time. Ever hear of a *STEALTH FIGHTER JET?*
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No sych thing as a 158 wheel ɓase promaster! Its a 159
Does not address one of the most basic 0f human processes… human waste.
Also no shower, no air conditioning, no heating. Most of the stealth builds are only calming people's paranoia. Cities are full of RV and van dwellers now. Should have just bought a class B RV.
@@Gary-ee3kq*"shoulda?"*
Maybe he didn't want a class B.
Btw, there is a shower set up in Wilson. Pay attention.