You’ve NEVER Seen a Minivan Like THIS Before! Van Life Genius!

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @nicks2528
    @nicks2528 3 дня назад +119

    My favourite part is that this guy does things to suit himself and doesn’t care what anyone else thinks

    • @S.Tickgrrl
      @S.Tickgrrl 3 дня назад

      @@nicks2528 It looks like he's been able to monetize it and help us mechanically challenged folks out in the process, too. I love to support the community with my pocketbook; the swamp cooler is cheaper than stealth parking in Prescott!!!!

  • @ArcherHellsing
    @ArcherHellsing 2 дня назад +8

    Engineers are literally the best survivalist ever. This guy literally is a fucken genius in what he created and it's all eco friendly and cost efficient. He should really teach people on how to do things like this to help surviving in van life.

  • @MontyHale-n8j
    @MontyHale-n8j 3 дня назад +217

    You Sir, are the Macgyver of the camping world.

  • @HoboGardenerBen
    @HoboGardenerBen 3 дня назад +58

    One of the most unique builds I've seen over years of watching vanlife videos

  • @greyangelpilot
    @greyangelpilot 2 дня назад +4

    To all those who have expended tens of thousands on RV/Campers over the past several years, this guy's actually "Hacked" the RV/Camper solution; owing only Gas, Oil & interval maintenance! Brilliant !

  • @sportscar75025
    @sportscar75025 3 дня назад +75

    The one thing that I love about the CheapRVliving channel is how this community designs and engineers their vehicles for a simple but ingenious fix on just about anything to make life easier for them. Great episode!

  • @stratos175escape7
    @stratos175escape7 2 дня назад +6

    This guy is pretty damn smart, who cares what it looks like as long as it does what it's supposed to do.

  • @zeldasimpson8959
    @zeldasimpson8959 3 дня назад +39

    We camped beside this guy last year at LaPosa North. He demo’d the inflatable shower tent after the photographer left. It’s supercool too!

  • @danherrick5785
    @danherrick5785 День назад +4

    The only change I would make is having the roof pop-up. Pop-ups cost a fortune, but this guy could make one if anyone could.

  • @Drew_K.79.
    @Drew_K.79. 3 дня назад +44

    As someone who does construction/remodeling... This is freaking awesome! This dude is 😎

  • @theresalowe1231
    @theresalowe1231 2 дня назад +3

    Wow. I have watched hundreds of camper conversions but this one is unbelievable

  • @jenniferdyke3335
    @jenniferdyke3335 3 дня назад +36

    Those that are tinkerers and makers either by vocation and/or as a hobby fascinate me! So many innovations in one van -- very creative!

  • @kenhurley4441
    @kenhurley4441 День назад +3

    The creativity of his build is excellent.

  • @TheYoliehernandez
    @TheYoliehernandez День назад +3

    I, like so many others are very impressed with your knowledge and skills figuring it all out. Be still my heart 🥰.

  • @elizabethgigi8911
    @elizabethgigi8911 2 дня назад +18

    I just have one word... Genius!

  • @ramonapuckett3059
    @ramonapuckett3059 День назад +3

    Wow! He’s really creative! Thank you for sharing this 🩷

  • @Guy-Martin
    @Guy-Martin День назад +4

    My favorite part? It has to be that he can stand in a Sienna! 🙂
    I have a Sienna and I call it NanoVan. But he was able to open his Sienna up in a couple of directions.
    My 3.3L V6 is still running like a champ at 243K miles.

    • @tinkering123
      @tinkering123 День назад +1

      Sienna is a good vehicle and the gas mileage is the best part.

  • @enzodunn2577
    @enzodunn2577 3 дня назад +42

    Wow. This guy is very creative and smart!

  • @elizdonovan5650
    @elizdonovan5650 2 дня назад +12

    Unique build and solutions to problems. Wish I had 1/100 of the brains and ability this guy has.

  • @Art.Magick
    @Art.Magick 2 дня назад +2

    Wow, maybe the single best vehicle mod I've ever seen. Very efficient and adding unprecedented features to a minivan. When will vehicle manufacturers wake up and be this innovative and efficient?

  • @ernestrodgers789
    @ernestrodgers789 2 дня назад +15

    Most interviews are back and forth. With Les, you just pressed record! Well done.

  • @reneeelliott2893
    @reneeelliott2893 3 дня назад +38

    My favorite part is all of it. ❤

  • @freeinFL
    @freeinFL 2 дня назад +18

    This man is an engineer! Impressive hacks throughout! AND it’s on a Toyota! You can’t go wrong with a Toyota! I’m curious what gas mileage he gets. Can you post that info? Love this build.

  • @1MinuteFlipDoc
    @1MinuteFlipDoc 2 дня назад +2

    incredible build! this guy is an engineer!

  • @Kimberley_Black_White_TV
    @Kimberley_Black_White_TV 2 дня назад +18

    This is very cool. I so much more enjoy watching creative one-of-a-kind builds, than something from a manufacturer (like those crazy-expensive bus-sized RV -- that are poorly built!).

  • @asktheanimals
    @asktheanimals 2 дня назад +2

    Creative engineering genius, indeed. Impressive❣

  • @donharbort4203
    @donharbort4203 3 дня назад +32

    THIS GUY IS A GENIUS!

  • @sallyplus4
    @sallyplus4 3 дня назад +43

    This man is talented and creative. Love this rig. 😊

  • @markmcla
    @markmcla 3 дня назад +30

    I'm impressed that the passenger seat can swivel. Well done! I would like to see more of that aspect of the build. Thanks for sharing!

    • @S.Tickgrrl
      @S.Tickgrrl 3 дня назад

      @@markmcla I just took mine out, but swiveling passenger seats are the gold standard.
      Maybe next rig; birds fly, fish swim, and humans learn.

    • @gdlerner
      @gdlerner 2 дня назад

      Very normal on Europeans motorhome

    • @kev4241
      @kev4241 2 дня назад

      2x4's and casters on mine, pathetic compared to this

  • @imbonnie
    @imbonnie День назад +2

    This guy is very smart. Love it! Great ideas!

  • @davidwolfe7777
    @davidwolfe7777 2 дня назад +3

    Comfort over aesthetics👍

  • @jime9305
    @jime9305 2 дня назад +2

    Wow! The hell with what it looks like, make it work. Love it, great job !!

  • @antoniobaez6282
    @antoniobaez6282 3 дня назад +30

    Definitely not his first rodeo! Also, the creativity is endless!

  • @the_nana_van
    @the_nana_van 2 дня назад +2

    Wow! This guy is a genius!

  • @LifeBetweenTheDash
    @LifeBetweenTheDash 2 дня назад +4

    Dang, the more I listen, the more impressive. Love all his gadgets ❤

  • @bridgetmuehlberger5141
    @bridgetmuehlberger5141 2 дня назад +1

    Damn! This man is so creative! I love how he uses his own 3D printer to create whatever parts he needs! His options are endless. I’d love to see the shower pod. Cool rig!

  • @Ncgirlverysingle
    @Ncgirlverysingle 3 дня назад +27

    Amazing if you can dream it, you can make it !

  • @jackbarnes5589
    @jackbarnes5589 3 дня назад +44

    Get this man working for NASA.

  • @sharonrose1226
    @sharonrose1226 3 дня назад +13

    No stealth camping with this van! What a series of inventions.

    • @usatennisproff
      @usatennisproff 2 дня назад +1

      What do you mean? This unit is undetectable as the Stealth Bomber.😊

  • @kallasusort2986
    @kallasusort2986 2 дня назад +8

    OMG Less - Your amazing! We need more people like you in this world. The brain dead RV manufacturers need to learn from you.

  • @mitchweber7868
    @mitchweber7868 3 дня назад +24

    Im at a loss for words

  • @ZombicidalMadMom81
    @ZombicidalMadMom81 3 дня назад +6

    I think this is incredible; I grew up watching my dad constantly messing with the garage he built onto our house using only salvaged materials. I always wondered what he was doing, but he was in there making it more functional for our family and our needs.
    From the outside, it wasn't pretty, but man it was cool inside. All the neighborhood kids would ask to come inside our garage; I imagine their parents wondered what was so special about a big shed strung together w/ different waterproof materials (Southeast AK is a rainforest, not the tropical kind obvs).

  • @daylight5500
    @daylight5500 3 дня назад +15

    BRILLIANT!

  • @Sally-v6f
    @Sally-v6f 3 дня назад +13

    You are a genius !! I wud have loved to see the shower pod !! THANKS❤

  • @nancycain4434
    @nancycain4434 2 дня назад +6

    What an interesting guy an amazing setup. He has everything to make himself very comfortable. Thanks for the interview, Brian.

  • @TaraMCali
    @TaraMCali 3 дня назад +20

    Coming to Quartzsite the day after Christmas! Can’t wait! I love seeing all those interesting builds. 👍❤

    • @S.Tickgrrl
      @S.Tickgrrl 3 дня назад +7

      Don't be a stranger! The cool builds are starting to take over Main Street but The Season is just getting started.
      La Posa North was safer for single women than South was last year, but West was recommended this year if you're doing the LTVA.
      We also have plenty of free 14 day campsites.

    • @Hiker97
      @Hiker97 3 дня назад

      ​@@S.Tickgrrl HI Jolly seems to be chill.

  • @dmdavis4551
    @dmdavis4551 2 дня назад +5

    Wow he is an inventer! Super cool! Thanks for showing this video. Good information.

  • @Agentsmith2099
    @Agentsmith2099 3 дня назад +10

    AMAZING and well done sir! 😮WOW 👌🏼 👏🏼

  • @pimacanyon6208
    @pimacanyon6208 2 дня назад +3

    wow. DYI and super high tech, what a combo!

  • @VideosOffRoad
    @VideosOffRoad 3 дня назад +11

    Well, it's creative.

  • @JohnnyRingo1863
    @JohnnyRingo1863 3 дня назад +4

    Different looking but genius All Star ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

  • @tommyt326
    @tommyt326 3 дня назад +6

    Very interesting engineering exercise to create a mini-van with many RV conveniences and a stand-up interior. I'll bet you attract enormous attention both on the road and when parking; certainly NOT stealth! Actually, seems if you started with a high-top cargo van (or added a top) then added your innovations, you would wind up with something easier to build, with a lot more room and comfort that wouldn't attract so much attention.

  • @jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678
    @jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678 2 дня назад +4

    Well that was different 😊

  • @clarkleakins879
    @clarkleakins879 3 дня назад +4

    More explanation about the rear tent please. Self sewn/modified from another manufacturer/time to deploy/assemble tent.
    Rear hatch support system could be designed for almost every SUV.
    Rear hitch mount cargo rack could also be base for the tent support.

  • @DottieStanley
    @DottieStanley 3 дня назад +8

    Fantastic build and so many special items to help make camping and van life better!

  • @gosmoothgolight7567
    @gosmoothgolight7567 3 дня назад +2

    Totally Genius build ... Thank you both for sharing a tour! Awesome number of practical features! Enjoy, sir ... God Bless :)

  • @posteroonie
    @posteroonie 3 дня назад +3

    Hahaha that's great! What an engineering mind. Minivan->maxivan, looks very comfortable.

  • @thebombu
    @thebombu 3 дня назад +9

    Jaw dropped.

  • @Grevlain
    @Grevlain 3 дня назад +6

    Nomad Wizard! wow

  • @marcelk7962
    @marcelk7962 3 дня назад

    These are clearly the minds behind all the marvel engineering we enjoy today!

  • @Shemsa08
    @Shemsa08 3 дня назад +5

    Incredible 😊

  • @bjorntorsten8241
    @bjorntorsten8241 3 дня назад +3

    I have a Toyota Estima 2002 minivan and he gave me a great idea for my roof 🎉 great video and great build. I think the back tent could be light fiberglass and made permanent? That would be cool

  • @RoamTownGirl
    @RoamTownGirl 2 дня назад +3

    How does cutting off the roof not make the vehicle structurally unsound?

  • @joinjen3854
    @joinjen3854 2 дня назад +2

    I can see this rig being pulled over.in every small town😅

  • @laurieuv
    @laurieuv 2 дня назад

    I love your ability to make things work the way you want! 😅

  • @tinkering123
    @tinkering123 День назад

    Ingenious and innovative.
    Great job..good info

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates 2 дня назад

    I think my favorite part was the swamp cooler.
    I like coroplast as well. I used it for a curved "awning" on some outside cat condos to protect cats and kittens from the weather. Of course UV destroyed it after about 6 months.

  • @rowanmulvey8632
    @rowanmulvey8632 2 дня назад

    Dude, I'm with you on the under utilization of Coroplast. There are a world of possibilities here!

  • @jeanwest1058
    @jeanwest1058 20 часов назад

    Wow wow wow. I’m speechless ❤

  • @bangalorebobbel
    @bangalorebobbel День назад

    wow.
    If you ever thought you've seen it all, this video is the clear proof that not. And if you search kind of a hybrid between Angus MacGyver, Q (from James Bond) and Gyro Gearloose, here you are at the right address ...
    Thanks a lot and my absolute respect, Sir!

  • @365daysgone
    @365daysgone 3 дня назад +4

    So he literally had to cut a massive hole in the roof? Wow

  • @2022promaster
    @2022promaster 2 дня назад

    bro that's insanely awesome.
    ive always thought about a side out bed out the back

  • @danadams4714
    @danadams4714 3 дня назад +16

    I'll bet he doesn't use this vehicle for stealth camping.

    • @S.Tickgrrl
      @S.Tickgrrl 3 дня назад +4

      Of course not. 😂😅😂 Somebody else grabbed the Sienna I wanted before I could get a mechanic to look at it, so I wound up with a '07 DGC no buid build. 192K when I bought it, 220K now, and I looooooooooove it. ❤❤❤

    • @Hiker97
      @Hiker97 3 дня назад +2

      ​@@S.Tickgrrl I have a 2003 DGC w/217,000. A little rusty but runs well

    • @S.Tickgrrl
      @S.Tickgrrl 2 дня назад +1

      @Hiker97 I'm the one who had the kotter pin in my transmission jiggle loose in Yuma last year. 🤣
      They really are great cars, I just want to go back to school so I can learn how to fix them myself.
      Each one teach one! Birds fly, fish swim, and humans learn. 👍

  • @loisfromohio3109
    @loisfromohio3109 2 дня назад

    He is very creative.

  • @yushaos
    @yushaos 2 дня назад

    this guy is a great engineer.

  • @bvmb5193
    @bvmb5193 День назад

    Thank you for sharing, wonderful ideas 🙏

  • @TinyGoHomes
    @TinyGoHomes 2 дня назад

    Love this guy !!

  • @Russellbeta
    @Russellbeta 2 дня назад

    Wild, I wish I could pass vehicle inspections here in Europe with modifications like this.

  • @crissgen
    @crissgen 3 дня назад +2

    Thanks , was very interesting wow , yes he’s genius man , good inspiration for me ,will no copy it but gave me some idea , thanks again

  • @lindaroberts2297
    @lindaroberts2297 2 дня назад

    Brilliant - well done!

  • @johnniemontgomery6682
    @johnniemontgomery6682 2 дня назад

    I love the top build out

  • @Stay_tooned
    @Stay_tooned 3 дня назад +5

    So nice to have skills! They could use your help at HOWA's BYOV!

  • @redefv
    @redefv 2 дня назад

    When I was a little kid I wanted to be Batman. As a middle aged person I want to be this LEGEND! The reliability of Toyota with all the things!

  • @GrantSR
    @GrantSR 3 дня назад +3

    I want to know how much all that weighs and how that weight and additional height affects the drivability of that minivan.

    • @NoName-zq6ic
      @NoName-zq6ic 2 дня назад

      Would an insurance company even consider basic liability with the roof cut in to? Both sides have lost a lot of lateral support.

  • @lystan7885
    @lystan7885 3 дня назад

    Niceeee better than a lot of those expensive 100k build! It’s simple and it just works lol

  • @IntegraDIY
    @IntegraDIY 2 дня назад +3

    Very cool, but he completely forgot about the suspension. That rear end sag is brutal and throwing off the suspension geometry. He really needs heavy duty springs, a lift kit and stronger wheels, and tires that are rated for a heavier load. Most likely a truck setup.

    • @kated2883
      @kated2883 2 дня назад +2

      With 210,000 miles on that van, it won't be long until he trades so the weight is a negligible factor at this point in the life of the vehicle. I do wonder what DMV would say, though. It's all so cool until it's not. I think conforming to vehicle constraints us better than pushing them. He still deserves kudos for creativity, despite the practical flaws. Not sure this rig is safe for others on the road at highway speed! May be, but I'm iffy.

    • @belindasalinas
      @belindasalinas День назад

      Finally something different! This guy is a genius and has figured out a solution for every problem. Thank you for featuring him in your video. 👍

  • @frankmckinley1254
    @frankmckinley1254 День назад

    Thanks for the video. 👍

  • @MakerMike-yo5rk
    @MakerMike-yo5rk 3 дня назад

    Very impressive adaptations, and the use of 3D printing is awesome, I need to find a way to get one again..

  • @TopazFarmerTravels
    @TopazFarmerTravels 2 дня назад

    WOW talk about thinking outside the box that’s awesome

  • @debrawalkermeyer9109
    @debrawalkermeyer9109 2 дня назад

    I pretend I could modify a van and live in it. I want to be this guy when I grow up . My grandchildren would love it if I had this van. I greatly admire people willing to get rid of STUFF to make room for an adventurous life

  • @brpmanmann1255
    @brpmanmann1255 3 дня назад +4

    Looks like the space station.

  • @Ex-Pensive_Expat
    @Ex-Pensive_Expat 2 дня назад

    One of your subscribers said we sound exactly alike. I have another channel in the Philippines and just needed to watch. Nice content

  • @guyburgess5337
    @guyburgess5337 2 дня назад

    The top was a great idea!

  • @darlenefitzgerald4371
    @darlenefitzgerald4371 2 дня назад

    Hes a Genius

  • @kimberlyevans7853
    @kimberlyevans7853 2 дня назад

    That is so neat and innovative

  • @NaturesExpressions
    @NaturesExpressions 2 дня назад

    Favourite part?? His creative thinking, action oriented and self-sufficiency 😁🙂

  • @tyman2007
    @tyman2007 3 дня назад +2

    Great build

  • @KellyWeyd
    @KellyWeyd 2 дня назад

    This is very cool! Genius ideas!

  • @stevelambson1628
    @stevelambson1628 2 дня назад

    Sometimes it's a little frustrating to know I will NEVER have the skills, or even close, to match this amazing build ..

  • @michaelanthony1797
    @michaelanthony1797 2 дня назад +4

    This guy will survive the zombie apocalypse.