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  • Опубликовано: 21 июл 2017
  • My custom '99 Ford Econoline! Thanks for watching! Share this video with somebody you vaguely know, like a coworker, or that one guy who annoys you with constant recommendations for a new "ground-breaking" tv series.
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  • @ohmercy5924
    @ohmercy5924 4 года назад +10

    WOW! This is a really great build. Everything is so ingenious, well done, useful. Love the side boxes. But oh my goodness the roof-ton is fricking amazing!
    I’m hoping by next year I’ll have been able to pull together enough money to get a van and do a build. I’m a 71 year old woman and will have to do pretty much all of it myself so cedar walls - no- bead board - probably! But the damn roof couch is just amazing and in no way could I manage it. First, getting it up there- Second getting ME up there! Though I’m relatively fit and agile and could probably manage getting up there- staying up there is another story- I would need a fence all around! Lol
    Again- great build.

    • @Ten-ol7nc
      @Ten-ol7nc 4 года назад +1

      Love your passion, madam 😃

  • @shamrockgirl2075
    @shamrockgirl2075 7 лет назад +2

    Well thought out! Slide outs in back that can be sectioned off! Awesome! Cargo netting in various place. Nice storage idea! Speakers inside the bed - swivel chair - rooftop lounge - lots of great ideas!!!

  • @mattslev
    @mattslev 7 лет назад +26

    Roof futon is ingenious!

    • @LocRobser
      @LocRobser 10 месяцев назад

      I second this 100x

  • @Dan-friend.of.the.forest
    @Dan-friend.of.the.forest 7 лет назад +20

    Dude, you make "Living in a van down by the river'' inspirational. It's fun watching different van conversion videos and seeing what creative ideas people come up with to stretch their limited space (and money). Your roof-rack/futon sofa is the best. Also, your insistence on having a swivel passenger seat effectively adds several feet of valuable space. I'm surprised more people aren't incorporating that into their van conversions. Anyway, I hope to do this myself if I'm ever able, so thanks for sharing your ideas.

  • @tootz1950
    @tootz1950 7 лет назад +30

    Wow, that's the nicest I've seen in two years of watching vandwellers.

  • @fortunateadventures3664
    @fortunateadventures3664 7 лет назад +2

    I love your build,and the wood choice 👍🏻I just found my van.Cant wait to get on the road.🚌🌲🌲🌳

  • @kristenpittman4601
    @kristenpittman4601 7 лет назад +2

    Awesome can! I loved the roof top futon. There falling stars video was amazing!

  • @PeterKenyon
    @PeterKenyon 7 лет назад +4

    Your whole van is well thought out, but I love the roof top couch. Why has someone thought of that before! Genius.

  • @traceyodonnell1969
    @traceyodonnell1969 7 лет назад +47

    beautiful, functional and some great ideas, thanks for sharing. that roof top star gazing futon is amazing.

  • @trumpsahead
    @trumpsahead 7 лет назад +2

    Really dig the pine tongue/groove work, especially the ceiling; nice and bright. Good job, thanks for sharing.

  • @jsnmrry
    @jsnmrry 7 лет назад +55

    dude the van looks so dope!

    • @macdaddy11
      @macdaddy11 7 лет назад

      where u store the kitty litter and big bucket u know what I mean?

  • @theweekendgeneration2688
    @theweekendgeneration2688 7 лет назад +6

    That roof rack couch wow. Im in my last year of highschool and i love watching anthing about van life, it looks so cool. nice video mate.

  • @samanthalopez4917
    @samanthalopez4917 7 лет назад +2

    I admire your character ❤ Thank you for the inspiration! 🙏

  • @TerryMcGearyScotland
    @TerryMcGearyScotland 7 лет назад +1

    And the roof-on! Hope you have excellent security for such a precious thing! And a little Co alarm and fire extinguisher of course. :) This is so encouraging! Thanks again.

  • @chandlerholt1441
    @chandlerholt1441 7 лет назад +2

    By far the best van build I've seen. Very unique and well built. Great job man

  • @masonburke
    @masonburke 6 лет назад +1

    man this is amazing, so cleverly built. Haven't seen anyone using nets like you and the rear tables were a good idea too. looks good

  • @eileenloves4802
    @eileenloves4802 7 лет назад +4

    What a fantastic job! I didn't think your music was too loud like the other's until the last 60 seconds, but that might be from me blasting music all day! Your van though! Wow! So many WOWS! I love the industrial strength slider and the roof couch! How fantastic! You even had succulents! Super great! You're doing it right!

  • @mimiontube
    @mimiontube 7 лет назад +2

    Very smart the bed on the roof, I love it!

  • @ghluvs4eva95
    @ghluvs4eva95 7 лет назад +1

    LOVE the "Roof on" futon idea!!!

  • @JumpingWatermelons
    @JumpingWatermelons 7 лет назад +1

    Ha! That roof futon with 4-bar linkage is really cool!

  • @nicholaskemp2451
    @nicholaskemp2451 7 лет назад +12

    I love your work. You have captured so many important aspects of van life.

  • @oliveberri
    @oliveberri 7 лет назад +1

    That van was awesome! Thank you for sharing. I have never had any interest in vans vs tiny homes because they are too small and lack bathroom but this is so fabulous and creative I'm feeling inspired.

  • @robertodell8900
    @robertodell8900 7 лет назад +6

    Nicest, and most utilitarian self done conversion I have seen. Well done, bro....

  • @mymjctube
    @mymjctube 7 лет назад +4

    I can't thank you enough for your ideas! the wood is the most gorgeous that I have ever seen. your van looks high class! I love your futon idea. I kept pausing it & taking notes; great stuff!!!

  • @alanrobison2657
    @alanrobison2657 7 лет назад +3

    Great job! I really enjoyed watching all the hard work you did to make your van liveable. You've got a real laid back personality and I appreciate your willingness to help others. God Bless You!

  • @JesseJacobVoice
    @JesseJacobVoice 7 лет назад +3

    I think this is my favourite van build ever! You utilised the space really well, as you clearly have a lot of interests activity-wise and you can fit all your equipment in there somehow!

  • @robbja
    @robbja 7 лет назад +1

    The brilliant thing here is what he says at the end! Whatever you want to to do! You don't need experience! What you need is a will to do it and a vague idea of what the finished project is going to be! Then it will solidify and become clear along the way! Don't be afraid of trial and error! Try something - if it's not what you want - scrap it, learn and try again! Eventually you will "funnel down" into what you were looking for! Brilliant! I love this kind of "can do" attitude and find it highly inspiring!

  • @MagicPranksJohn
    @MagicPranksJohn 7 лет назад +33

    YO!! this van is so cool, good job.
    Thanks for the advice, very well said.

    • @SustainUsFarm
      @SustainUsFarm 7 лет назад +2

      And he is super hot too! :)

    • @MagicPranksJohn
      @MagicPranksJohn 7 лет назад +2

      OMG that is so true!!!😍😍😍

    • @SustainUsFarm
      @SustainUsFarm 7 лет назад +2

      John...It appears from your "That guy at the gym" video your a hottie too!

    • @MagicPranksJohn
      @MagicPranksJohn 7 лет назад +1

      Haha thanks @SustainUsFarm

  • @musicofdarius
    @musicofdarius 5 лет назад +2

    Great build! Thanks for theVanual.com reference exactly what I needed.

  • @GoodCybrations
    @GoodCybrations 6 лет назад +3

    The best conversion I have seen, and trust me.. I've been binging! The Roof ON...lol soo ingenious! What a great vibe you give off. Fabulous insight, Thanks so much..More fun to you~~

  • @xxjabarri2xx
    @xxjabarri2xx 7 лет назад +1

    that futon frame on the roof is so clutch

  • @salleetricker2161
    @salleetricker2161 7 лет назад +3

    I love how you have made your van a unique to you HOME.

  • @jeffcorbin9967
    @jeffcorbin9967 7 лет назад +1

    Got to say that couch, seat on the roof is one of the best ideas I have seen.

  • @alexandergrebenyuk353
    @alexandergrebenyuk353 7 лет назад +1

    It is a great build.the roof top couch is superb!!!!!!

  • @fro5091
    @fro5091 5 лет назад +2

    Dope build man! know I'm watching this late but I was wondering how your "rear A/C vent" is set up? Looking into doing something like that myself!

  • @madtechrecreation8405
    @madtechrecreation8405 7 лет назад +1

    Even Doogie Houser is living the van life.

  • @carynmorehart
    @carynmorehart 7 лет назад +1

    Good inspiration on the roof futon I've never seen that on any van build before.

  • @leroyalexander_
    @leroyalexander_ 7 лет назад +2

    Mate, my favourite custom camper van! Amazing!

  • @alvaradacosta4111
    @alvaradacosta4111 7 лет назад +1

    your van build looks extremely amazing...
    the dollar tree has battery push button lights that your can stick in those dark places....
    i put one in the back of my closet...
    I totally admire each and everyone of you that have found your way to doing this life style... I am still trying to get rid of things, sell things and still putting things into storage... in the mean time.. i retire end of october/1st november... and income on the road will be my Pension, social Security and i am getting back into doing my real estate... i will be doing virtual real estate.. this way i will still be able to travel...
    How MANY other ways do you support yourself on the road?
    there are plenty of ways to work online as well... just as long as you can get daily internent
    IT LOOKS AWESOME

  • @norasteel5353
    @norasteel5353 7 лет назад +10

    I thought your van/home was cool, and you were cool...but, when I saw your Old Spice, I thought, WOW! you have GOT to be an awesome young man! lol

    • @RVSteveTravels
      @RVSteveTravels 7 лет назад +1

      Nora Steel yes, I haven't seen young guys use that before. He must be! 👍🏻

  • @RobJuni
    @RobJuni 5 лет назад

    Love the roof futon. Great build, lots of nooks and storage.

  • @ssimoneaux1455
    @ssimoneaux1455 7 лет назад

    I have watched most of these conversions but this one is my favorite.

  • @Sig721Tau
    @Sig721Tau 7 лет назад +1

    The roof rack futon looks pretty rad.

  • @fanoftoast
    @fanoftoast 7 лет назад +2

    Omg this is one of the nicest vans I've ever seen. Love the layout and the roof-on! Also love the wood choice and everything is so minimal. So many vans seem so crowded and I get it cause it's hard to live so minimally, but yours just seems so relaxing. Thank you for sharing!

  • @andrewsmall6568
    @andrewsmall6568 7 лет назад +1

    How does this kid not have more subscribers?!!

  • @connerashton7425
    @connerashton7425 7 лет назад +4

    "Oh, that's nice! Ooooo, great picture!" haha love the commentary :)

  • @zenandink3531
    @zenandink3531 7 лет назад +1

    Gorgeous! Love the pine paneling--great job with all of the storage...and, a stargazing couch--wow!!

  • @chrismartin500
    @chrismartin500 5 лет назад

    We just bought the same van except it has a sliding side door. Thanks for posting, so many great ideas here!

  • @flower2364
    @flower2364 7 лет назад +1

    Toilet? Sink for washing up and washing yourself? Nicely thought out...and I love the swivel chair and agree it gives extra living space....toilet....sink? Where are they?

  • @lillieeverhart6100
    @lillieeverhart6100 6 лет назад

    This is the best use of space in the bed area I've seen

  • @poppasmurf63
    @poppasmurf63 7 лет назад +1

    Great job! I did the same as you. I converted a school bus to an RV. Had no prior experience. Just researched the web and jumped in.

  • @HossStyle1
    @HossStyle1 7 лет назад +1

    I absolutely love several ideas of your set up.
    Your double folding bed, wet door net, roof couch, little plants, the wood. I guess I'm a big sir groupy lol. I've watched several videos and you have one of if not the best I've seen to date.
    I have not built mine yet, but i will be stealing a few of your ideas to go along with my own if that's okay with you and big sir.
    Very well done video and i liked the music.
    Keep the wheels turning bro. I'm going to like and subscribe. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Humidor-zl3oe
    @Humidor-zl3oe 7 лет назад +1

    A well thought out, functional tiny home. You should be proud of what you achieved.

  • @bencuraza5045
    @bencuraza5045 6 лет назад

    Great van build. The futon frame setup on the roof is sweet. To be able to use it day or night is the cherry on top. Thx for Sharing :))

  • @janaframbach9182
    @janaframbach9182 7 лет назад +3

    I'm saving up for a van :) Can't wait to start learning/building!!!

  • @craigsadviceonlife102
    @craigsadviceonlife102 5 лет назад

    I like your design layout of the van it looks really like a home with the pine and the bed looks comfortable. Very inspiring thank you for the enlightening video. I can not wait to convert a van of my own.

  • @sanchezgeorge29
    @sanchezgeorge29 7 лет назад +1

    My favorite build so far

  • @reece7259
    @reece7259 7 лет назад +1

    The best van camper I have ever seen!

  • @TOTALLYRELAXED
    @TOTALLYRELAXED 7 лет назад +1

    VERY well built van conversion! The highlights, for me, were the roof top couch, and, the hidden cook top burner. The wood selection was perfect as well! Overall I give it an A+!

  • @kwakubomani
    @kwakubomani 7 лет назад +10

    You can get the Goal Zero lithium 1500 for $1000 at Costco. Just an fyi if you decide to upgrade.

  • @benriversoutdoors9694
    @benriversoutdoors9694 7 лет назад

    super impressed it seems like you used the space incredibly efficiently

  • @jenlinds1
    @jenlinds1 4 года назад

    The rooftop futon is perfect! 👌

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates 7 лет назад +1

    Wow, really impressive build sir. I can't think of anything I'd change about it.

  • @liltracyvert666
    @liltracyvert666 7 лет назад +1

    So glad to have found your channel, such an inspiration. Trying to start doing what you are, it's gonna be an adventure!

  • @ajgrauer8839
    @ajgrauer8839 7 лет назад +1

    Best one I've seen personally.

  • @GeorgeRAguirre
    @GeorgeRAguirre 7 лет назад +1

    Nice work on your van. I really, really liked all your components you put in. I especially liked the wood species you used and the way you made your storage, the amount of storage and the manner in which they open and utilize all the crannies of the interior and they're so practical to use. But I would like to see use incorporate a toilet, a shower and some answer for maybe outdoor sound, a plug for shore power and perhaps a practical awning? What do you think? But overall, one of the best vans and videos that I've come across, considering your van does not have a bubble top.

  • @mrscotthaskins
    @mrscotthaskins 7 лет назад +2

    Mate, seriously I've seen some made up vans, this is by far the best. So much thought and incredibly simple ideas. Just brilliant. Good job bro. Bravo Zulu.

  • @janandbruceadamsvanadventu3226
    @janandbruceadamsvanadventu3226 7 лет назад +1

    What a wonderful build!

  • @gailgrimble2190
    @gailgrimble2190 7 лет назад +1

    Nice job!!! Love the wood work!

  • @KALIVireshwara
    @KALIVireshwara 7 лет назад +1

    One of the best vans I've seen

  • @petraolsen2397
    @petraolsen2397 5 лет назад

    Young man... you did an outstanding job on that van. I don’t know you but I’m proud of you. 👍🙏🏼 stay safe and enjoy your life ✌🏼

  • @MrNotYet1
    @MrNotYet1 7 лет назад

    I watched like 50 or more of these van vids in the past week, but your van is in my top 3. Really nice one man!

  • @jahmenj
    @jahmenj 7 лет назад +1

    I LOVE THE "BIG SIR" ... Thank you for posting....

  • @FiberFairy22
    @FiberFairy22 7 лет назад +1

    So many great ideas and it's such a pretty interior with the pine, great choice! Thx for sharing, Spencer, saved your video for ideas for my build 😊

  • @bigtomsvan4817
    @bigtomsvan4817 5 лет назад

    very nice build to suit your needs. thanks for sharing it.

  • @leahrenea2709
    @leahrenea2709 5 лет назад

    Stellar job! I'm impressed. You have a lovely home

  • @cukoopmeekerlove3746
    @cukoopmeekerlove3746 4 года назад

    A million videos later. Just got my van, and finally find the build I’m digging! Great use of space my friend and great idea of all the different couch ideas. And the subs! Damn haha Once again perfect build.

  • @billturner2360
    @billturner2360 7 лет назад +1

    I love your layout..... ! Dude very nice...... Classy !

  • @hectorazul7462
    @hectorazul7462 7 лет назад +1

    Nice, lots of common great built idead, the roof couch tho!!.. Subscribed and definitely like!!... Good luck, and look forward to new adventures

  • @johnjaeger544
    @johnjaeger544 7 лет назад +1

    Watching your video makes me so excited to one day make a van! So many great ideas in your ride. I live in Manhattan right now but the first car I buy will be a van!

  • @pviewer1234
    @pviewer1234 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome! One of the best I have seen. Your workmanship is precise, creative and beautiful. Well done. The futon on the roof is amazing. I loved the shots of the stars. Beautiful.

  • @kveebee4827
    @kveebee4827 7 лет назад +1

    Oh. My. Goodness. Big Sir is to Die for! So well done

  • @jackiepope
    @jackiepope Год назад

    Very cool! Lots of great ideas. I'm just about to start my 85 Chevy g20 ...by myself...ugh .excited but nervous but wish me luck, I'm no stranger to "car" life and traveling solo but this build is intimidating fr.
    Tysm for the video!

  • @CaptainGnarkill
    @CaptainGnarkill 5 лет назад

    This is the perfect set up! I really like it. I might do something similar in the near future

  • @elisafrye2115
    @elisafrye2115 5 лет назад

    Great van build. I LOVE all the windows!

  • @helmitpeak
    @helmitpeak 7 лет назад +1

    Nice, fantastic van build. I subscribed your channel. Best build I've seen.

  • @jacepoulsen
    @jacepoulsen 5 лет назад

    One of the best arrangements I have seen!!!

  • @stanthecomputerman
    @stanthecomputerman 7 лет назад +2

    Awesome use of the pine. Super sweet! What about tinting the windows limo and dark them out. And I need a small Tv somewhere! hehehehe.. Good job!

  • @fionasmith8893
    @fionasmith8893 7 лет назад +1

    What a great van build. Love it!

  • @clermontcubby9207
    @clermontcubby9207 7 лет назад +3

    love the roof futon

  • @IfeomaCreates
    @IfeomaCreates 7 лет назад +1

    This is an awesome van, we'll thought out. Love it

  • @carriedugan606
    @carriedugan606 7 лет назад +1

    Very nice set up and video. You did a great job!!

  • @ReuvenEtzion
    @ReuvenEtzion 5 лет назад

    You deserve an award for the roof rack / couch design. I will be copycatting! 😻

  • @Usmanthemecano
    @Usmanthemecano 6 лет назад

    So far the best most realistic and achievable one I've seen... Hope you can have the blueprint available online

  • @austinsteele3334
    @austinsteele3334 6 лет назад

    your roof couch has inspired me, on the hunt for an ikea futon frame now!

  • @letliveing3630
    @letliveing3630 7 лет назад +1

    Great ideas and implementation!! Your a motivated person, you should be proud! The roof top is amazing!!!

  • @keansmith
    @keansmith 6 лет назад

    Some great ideas. I like the mesh for the shoes.

  • @jadepopps
    @jadepopps 6 лет назад

    That rooftop couch is awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @JillWantsAHug
    @JillWantsAHug 7 лет назад +1

    This is one of the coolest vans I've seen. And I've seen alot lately

  • @kacey9281
    @kacey9281 3 года назад

    I'm definitely gonna have to use that roof futon idea