Building My VAN - Start to Finish

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  • čas přidán 15. 10. 2018
  • In this Van Life Build Tour, I'll show you my DIY Van Conversion from Start to Finish. You'll get pictures in order from the beginning of the van life build van conversion, plus Ryan comments about the empty cargo van to the complete van build. You'll see my van life music studio, with cool musical mood lighting, a van wood stove, CC 40 Dometic Refrigerator, and much more in this stealth van conversion.
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  • @vinsokukan1879
    @vinsokukan1879 Před 4 lety +259

    All I gotta say is bravo my good sir. Teach these guys that building,music,business and support kills the whole bullshit of a billion dollars because you're hacking adulthood and trust me.People who are stuck to their jobs by clocking in/out and being vengeful, spiteful or hateful really need to understand it doesn't stop you from living life,making money,and hell...you even met a chick while doing it all. People just don't understand. That's how you do it. Much props Outdoor Embrace

    • @fourcrowned1670
      @fourcrowned1670 Před 2 lety +1

      I mean these are so cool. Visiting family you have options of privacy and saving loads of money.
      Trust me I know what I'm talking about, Bubbles. Lol

    • @fourcrowned1670
      @fourcrowned1670 Před 2 lety

      Love this

  • @zerc1
    @zerc1 Před 2 lety +5

    The freedom of moving around when you want, not have a mortgage and utilities, that’s what’s really appealing to me. Life in a van sounds sweet right now.

  • @tabithamartin4092
    @tabithamartin4092 Před 2 lety +8

    I love that you put your bed in along the side instead of across the back. Everyone puts theirs across the back, and it takes up a HUGE part of the available room. Everyone wants a large bed, which is not really something that is needed to be comfortable, and to get good sleep.

  • @tomweber8729
    @tomweber8729 Před 5 lety +14

    I’m a retired woodworker/ cabinet maker
    Excellent job young man !!

  • @ASWJ11
    @ASWJ11 Před rokem +3

    You're the most sincere and genuine aggressive stralth van boy

  • @amydecker6207
    @amydecker6207 Před 2 lety +4

    Hands down my favorite van build in a cargo van.

  • @MFRiley
    @MFRiley Před 5 lety +33

    It's crazy how it looks bigger once you convert it. Very nice

  • @ConnorFXDB
    @ConnorFXDB Před 4 lety +61

    That’s the first I’ve seen a wood stove inside a van build!! Absolutely amazing! Cheers!

    • @jameswilson9019
      @jameswilson9019 Před 3 lety +3

      I like the build but a wood stove inside is somewhat dangerous since there is a gas tank under the van. Be very careful brother.

  • @richardpope3536
    @richardpope3536 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hello...raPope here in northeast Tennessee. I built my van back in 2019...then life happened and the van sit for 5 years. I've decided to start over and can't wait to get started with my grandson as my sidekick in the build. Watching your video was all it took to get me motivated again. Thanks.

  • @mugzreal990
    @mugzreal990 Před 5 lety +440

    Any person who decides to live like this is nothing less than a GENIUS!!!. Why be a slave to the system.

  • @jessylara3560
    @jessylara3560 Před 4 lety +391

    This is how many people are going to build their own van
    👇🏽

  • @timkahn2813
    @timkahn2813 Před 4 lety +1

    home run im over 70 and worked in the custom R V business for about 10 years . your video is great .very easy to fallow.

  • @larrycarmody8325
    @larrycarmody8325 Před 2 lety +2

    Great job, I'm in process of getting a Van & doing the same thing, as we're selling the house, cuz I'm 82 yrs old, a disabled Vet & tired of making house payments, this way we can travel around the US & visit our children & what's left of the family that are still alive.

  • @moltoncoss8434
    @moltoncoss8434 Před 5 lety +406

    Just got it all set in stone. I’m buying my van today! You have been my biggest source of inspiration. Keep it up man, you’re changing lives!

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety +40

      Fuck yeah! This is what it's all about!!! DO IT!!! Add me on FB! I'm Ryan Bell with the same default picture.

    • @FEARLESSME-JoPaddy-
      @FEARLESSME-JoPaddy- Před 5 lety +16

      I agree and good luck to you, I start mine soon too, just not sure how soon. In the process of dickering a price.

    • @silkpursuit
      @silkpursuit Před 5 lety +8

      @@OutdoorsEmbrace I think this is the coolest thing tbh, I really dig it.

    • @JerzeyBoy
      @JerzeyBoy Před 5 lety +11

      Molton Coss I was 19 and homeless now I’m 23 and out of a Chevy/GMC express.

    • @rgtj9958
      @rgtj9958 Před 5 lety +5

      Yeah..THIS WAS WAS REALLY​ COOL...IM PLANNING ON DOING THIS IN ABOUT 4 OR 5 YRS...IT WILL BE MY ON HOME AWAY FROM HOME..ITS WILL BE HIGHER THAN RENTING OUT A ROOM..BUT I DONT PLAN ON DEALING WITH THE EXPENSES AND THINGS THAT GO WITH A HOME...I LIKE THE IDEA OF GOING OFF GRIND..THE ONLY WAY YOU WILL FIND ME ON SEE ME...IS IF YOU KNOW ME..OR I KNOW YOU... THANKS..**ONE#1**

  • @GeorgeABlake
    @GeorgeABlake Před 5 lety +165

    When I was building my van I felt like a kid building a fort in the woods so I call my van Fort Mobile.

  • @mikemay1200
    @mikemay1200 Před 4 lety +2

    I gotta say. This is the best or at least a tie with the van build videos. Because it shows us HOW to do it. Not simply just what I have. It's very informative. I'm mean very. My brother is good at construction ..getting a friend to bounce ideas off of was really good. Creating templates with cardboard before you put things in. Great great job.

  • @65ledzeppelin
    @65ledzeppelin Před 3 lety +4

    I just wanna say thank you. I would be in a very tough spot without this video. My lease is up in a little over a month and my roommate is moving to a different city at that point. I had to decide wether to move back to Pennsylvania or live out of a van to be able to afford to stay in the Boulder, CO area. So thank you very much. This information has helped me so much. Let me know if you’re ever in the Boulder area!

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 3 lety +2

      You're welcome! Hope everything works out well for you!

  • @RoxRevanharte
    @RoxRevanharte Před 5 lety +15

    I'm totally falling in love with this van lifestyle. It reminds me of boat living but for land.

  • @anthonyweaz4425
    @anthonyweaz4425 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm very impressed with your build and it's hard to impress me. I am a builder/ engineer/ electric engineer/ plumber/ master carpenter etc.
    I enjoyed you skill set and your hands on knowledge that lead you to do a excellent build. You are by far the best I have seen out of you-tube.
    You should build on the side and sale van's for extra income.........Bless you & your journey through a amazing life

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 2 lety

      Ahh thank you Anthony!

    • @crbradbury8282
      @crbradbury8282 Před 2 lety

      I agree fully!! You're clear and friendly content is similar to another winner named Andrew Camerata!! Class Acts!

  • @nomadicsporadic3836
    @nomadicsporadic3836 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video man, i named my van Sophie May after my family dog that past away. She loved to travel, the beach, trails and the water. She would have loved Vanlife.

  • @benpainter6874
    @benpainter6874 Před 3 lety +3

    Growing up, we had a light purplish van and I called her Sheila. She had leather seats and vents and lights everywhere. I miss her. She passed away though in middle School

  • @roccity5859
    @roccity5859 Před 5 lety +25

    Dude - van life isn’t my thing but building is and I really enjoyed watching this from start to finish! The thought process was excellent and the final product is amazing! Excellent job sir! Enjoy your new residence!

  • @Spyaviator
    @Spyaviator Před 3 lety +1

    I also own a 2002 Ford E-150 ClubWagon 4.6 V8. I named her “SpyAv8or”. I am a retired Licensed Private Investigator and Private Pilot, hence the name “SpyAv8or”. Thanks for the video. You gave me some great ideas for my build.

  • @AZ-rg3rf
    @AZ-rg3rf Před 4 měsíci +1

    Best work van conversion I've seen. Cozy and clean.

  • @aidenshepard2132
    @aidenshepard2132 Před 5 lety +3

    Finally a simple instructive video to build a camper van

  • @Rajiblaze
    @Rajiblaze Před 4 lety +3

    Ha, I see ya, Hollow Knight..lol. I really like the immense desk space you gave yourself for work/gaming. It's literally a hotel room on wheels. The amount of detail and personal touches you put in this design is crazy.

  • @sammorris9609
    @sammorris9609 Před 5 lety +5

    The best video I have seen so far in van conversion. The most thorough and thought out and complete rebuild. I give a lot of credit to your loving family and friends for inspiring you. And I can see that some of your Dad's engineering instincts are also a part of you. Good job. I will be playing your video back and forth as I am doing my van. Thank you also for your simple presentation in this video, so that even people like me or my grandma could do this. You will go far, Lord willing.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety

      Ahhh! Thank you so much! After releasing a few more tour videos, I'm going to be doing yet another Build Video on my van again. It'll show the same stuff, but with different details, like dimensions and tools used. Maybe material costs. Just stuff I didn't cover in this video. I'm going to try to be even more detailed!

    • @crbradbury8282
      @crbradbury8282 Před 2 lety

      Agreed!

  • @HNMusic13
    @HNMusic13 Před 3 lety +6

    This is definitely a format Im looking to use in a future build, except Im looking to include a small bathroom/shower and potentially use my camping hammock in lieu of the bed. It always interesting to see how people get so much out of such a limited space.

  • @mikekuun
    @mikekuun Před 3 lety +4

    That Bubbles thing was the coolest thing ever! I would have kept that going...

  • @janthygesen9041
    @janthygesen9041 Před 5 lety +8

    That was to date the best build I`ve seen. I need this in my life. In Denmark though I will be chased like a villan, or brake ins by crooks who just cant resist the sight of a secret van.

    • @carlosadkins9221
      @carlosadkins9221 Před 2 lety +1

      Add graphics to the sides that say something like Joe's septic pumping or Jack's snake farm if it can kill you we grow it.. nobody will come within 300 feet of your van

  • @momsberettas9576
    @momsberettas9576 Před rokem +2

    My van is called the Buttermobile. The previous owner had a sticker of the back calling the Razorcrest with Mando's signet on it.

  • @magnuspersson1829
    @magnuspersson1829 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Mmmmh love to watch still-images. In 1924 they had moving images, but here we are in 2024 still with this.

  • @deborahqtpie4629
    @deborahqtpie4629 Před 3 lety +4

    What an absolute delight!
    Definately the Engineers' Son. An Engineering Mind also.
    I adore You MacGuyver types!

  • @trevordinwoodie3231
    @trevordinwoodie3231 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey man. Just commenting to say thanks. This video put me on a "van kick" over a year ago and led to me buying an finishing my own van build. Planning on taking off full time in 1-2yrs once the money is right. Thanks for getting the ball rolling!

  • @providencefarms6360
    @providencefarms6360 Před 2 lety +1

    Jenny! She’s getting a make over right now, thanks for the descriptive video!

  • @SuchALush
    @SuchALush Před 4 lety +1

    My van is named Tony Vanza. It’s a 1987 Chevy G20. I love my van more than i can put into words.

  • @Mortalstefan
    @Mortalstefan Před 5 lety +4

    Just waiting for school to end. Then ill sell my current car, buying a van and building one like yours. Im so excited!
    Youve been a great inspiration, you have fitted everything a Young nerd needs in a small space like this. Its awesome

  • @dazza70smith
    @dazza70smith Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome video truly informative and interesting. I'm a quadriplegic so van-life is not possible but boy it's a dream I'd never get tired of 😉👌👍🤗♿

  • @michaelreece458
    @michaelreece458 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing....not just a van but a work of art.

  • @phillipborbon6598
    @phillipborbon6598 Před 5 lety +44

    Living on a sailboat my self for 5 years already, like your setup.

    • @toxiccabbage9093
      @toxiccabbage9093 Před 4 lety +5

      Phillip Borbon how is quarantine for you and how do you get WiFi

    • @cmac6136
      @cmac6136 Před 4 lety +4

      Post some videos of how you live

    • @justinhunt4767
      @justinhunt4767 Před 3 lety

      Dope

    • @WcoopW
      @WcoopW Před 3 lety +1

      Damn you’re living the life!

    • @nunyaplayz
      @nunyaplayz Před 3 lety +2

      Its not a sail boat its a schooner. 😂 Mallrats 1995.. Iv been waiting years to say or write this 😂 🤣

  • @MyStolenAimbot
    @MyStolenAimbot Před 4 lety +44

    7:54 i will be using cedar now lol. Didnt know this xD

  • @Sig721Tau
    @Sig721Tau Před 4 lety +7

    This is one of the coolest van build I have ever seen due to the prepping and build of the floor. Plus, the thermal properties chart is a nice touch! However, I think that it would make the van feel bigger inside if you paint the walls white. Due to the fact that your van doesn't have a hightop on it.

  • @sheilaajenkins2004
    @sheilaajenkins2004 Před 4 lety +2

    I’d call my van, Vany the vaney Van. Also cool Van!!

  • @tedpreston4155
    @tedpreston4155 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for bringing us along for the build!
    You asked about the names we use for our vans. Mine requires a short story. I was building a Chevy Express van. I wanted a pop-top like I had in my VW Westfalia camper many years back. It's really nice to be able to stand upright in your van, especially getting dressed.
    I found a Westie pop-top for sale, and it fit my Chevy Express van with very minor alteration.. When I finished installing the top, I drove the van around for months. Wherever I went, I'd run into some old hippie who drove a VW and recognized the westfalia pop-top. The hippie would have this look on his/her face that said "WTF?" So I bought a couple Westfalia stickers and made some slight mods to them. Now I have stickers in the same place they occupied on the old VW Westies. Except my stickers say "WTFALIA? With that, you can guess the name that stuck! 🚐

  • @lorihynes6364
    @lorihynes6364 Před 3 lety +3

    I think that you did a wonderful job building out your van! I’ve never quite seen a layout such as your design.. I love how it looked while you were all warm & cozy inside with your little wood burning stove.
    I’ve never seen a van that’s completely covered in plywood like that. It seems you have no windows at all except of course for the driving windows and while looking in it seems your totally surrounded in a tiny wood cabin type of place.. good for you. I dream about someday having a beautiful van/home and traveling around to all the places that I’ve always wanted to go…
    Goof for you!! It’s definitely the bomb!!

  • @ChristianBjork
    @ChristianBjork Před 5 lety +107

    I'm so jealous of people who can do such amazing work. I hope I can find a good friend taht can help me build my van one day. :) Nice build! congratulations. :)

    • @Pinyoo81
      @Pinyoo81 Před 5 lety +12

      You can do it. You learn as you go. I'm not a carpenter, but I could build mine with just one hand. (paralised right arm)
      It will be fun!

  • @vantrogh
    @vantrogh Před 4 lety +2

    Very cool
    I really like your slow but finally arrived with a workable design that fit your own needs. Awesome.
    Best👍🙂

  • @robertdotson6002
    @robertdotson6002 Před 3 lety +1

    All I can say is , when I get my van and I'm ready to build I would love to come and see you

  • @VestingKnight10
    @VestingKnight10 Před 5 lety +3

    Your van is literally simple and straight to the point; everyone else has to be complex. Woodstock 50th Anniversary is coming up in August and I would love to road trip there.

  • @MattWatsonComedy
    @MattWatsonComedy Před 5 lety +8

    Wicked home Ryan!
    Way more complex and spacious then mine. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @Pizuri1
    @Pizuri1 Před 3 lety +2

    My van is known as the bum bus. I haven’t starred building yet but I get to this weekend

  • @ReneaDooserider
    @ReneaDooserider Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome play play by play video and I love that you make music in your new home.
    Great video. 💕 and that woodstove is beautiful. !!!!!💕💕

  • @jimmijames6294
    @jimmijames6294 Před 5 lety +4

    This is a fantastic build. I love van builds and how people can be creative and practical with what they need and do not need. Awesome finished product. ✌️

  • @justynamaria0333
    @justynamaria0333 Před 5 lety +3

    This is by far THE BEST van conversion I've seen. My dream in a van! It's been tough finding a similar build but this one does it! Good job!

  • @MrRodredondo
    @MrRodredondo Před 3 lety +1

    Best video I’ve seen yet. Thanks dude you’re doing it RIGHT

  • @crbradbury8282
    @crbradbury8282 Před 2 lety +1

    This is my 3rd video from you I have watched. You're an inspiration and impressive human! Carry on champ 🏆 💪 🙌 😎

  • @newzealandrelaxinghikes
    @newzealandrelaxinghikes Před 3 lety +3

    I have seen this video a few year ago and now it has pop up.
    Thanks a lot for sharing all the process of conversion step by step and your thoughts.
    Doing everything in once would be nice but would delay moving into the road.
    So, I very like your approach.

  • @sams6499
    @sams6499 Před 3 lety +100

    I’d be delivering uber eats and doordash in that bad boy and call it a day whenever I feel like it lol

    • @brianhannigan1547
      @brianhannigan1547 Před 2 lety +6

      So you live in ur van and just Uber eats to make money?

    • @danalatona3520
      @danalatona3520 Před 2 lety

      @@brianhannigan1547 curious as all, is it consistent enough?

    • @SprintJumpDie
      @SprintJumpDie Před 2 lety +3

      @@brianhannigan1547 yep im planning to do the same rn

    • @SprintJumpDie
      @SprintJumpDie Před 2 lety +1

      @@danalatona3520 matters what area u in

    • @SprintJumpDie
      @SprintJumpDie Před 2 lety +1

      planning to do the same rn

  • @patriciasporer3045
    @patriciasporer3045 Před 2 lety +1

    I want to call my dream van yet to start Bessie. Thank you so much.

  • @bryan17293
    @bryan17293 Před 2 lety +1

    Good job :) My 02 has floor rusting issues. My van is just a week end toy but has all I need, nothing like this. I have the basics. Milk jugs, containers nice bed, chair table. Strip lights. Camping necessities.

  • @danishamelendez9444
    @danishamelendez9444 Před 4 lety +4

    Dude this is one of the smartest conversions I have seen!!! What you've created is seriously beautiful! Definitely gonna use this video for reference once I get to do mine🙌🏾

  • @jaimeolmeda7069
    @jaimeolmeda7069 Před 5 lety +8

    I wanted to compliment you BEFORE I finished watching the video. I was very impressed with how you set it all up and the outcome. I must say it's one of my favorite ones so far. I think you should create more builds and leave the music on the back burner :). Thanks!

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah, music is just a hobby. I never cared to get money from it. But building vans is something I could get into! Thank you!

    • @bacardibum
      @bacardibum Před 5 lety +2

      imagine if robert plant and jimmy page took that advice. just a couple of guys building vans from 1969 til now. if he's passionate about music he should stick with it.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety +1

      @contact damn man! Did you definitely set up royalties and money correctly? Have you uploaded your music to the correct website? You could be getting paid tons of money right now with that. My tour video Alone on CZcams here pays me about $1,000 to $2,000 a month. The same could be possible with your top 10 hits

  • @ohmercy5924
    @ohmercy5924 Před 4 lety +1

    I can’t understand how there are 280 thumbs down on this video. You did a great job both on the van and on the video. Very clear and concise with a lot of good information and ideas. And thankfully none of that weird canned music so many people put on.
    I really love this build. The only thing that would bother me is not having any windows- gotta have light.
    Put a 2nd fire extinguisher in the back.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 4 lety +1

      Light comes in from the fan up top, so i know it's day if all doors are closed.
      If I want a window, I open my front door and look out the front window. It's a large window then

    • @ohmercy5924
      @ohmercy5924 Před 4 lety +1

      Outdoors Embrace good. Light is important. Again, you did a great job.

  • @KarlaW1475
    @KarlaW1475 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great JOB!!! I am mid way building my van, her name is Phoebe and she is a Ford 1971 Econoline. I love her so much. TFS

  • @b.a.m.5078
    @b.a.m.5078 Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful. This sort of life is looking more and more appealing.

  • @vermili0n
    @vermili0n Před 4 lety +6

    I've seen a lot of these videos... this is still my absolute favorite build, i'll be taking a lot of this knowledge with me on my build (hopefully soon) thank you for sharing

  • @craftymulligar
    @craftymulligar Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you for addressing the bad look of the bare led strips. Some one who hides them in their builds.

  • @tonyhill5418
    @tonyhill5418 Před 2 lety +1

    I drove a van for 15 years and it would blast right thru the deepest snow as long as I kept the 36 gallon fuel tank full, I would even turn doughnuts in it. Nice job on the van.

  • @FEARLESSME-JoPaddy-
    @FEARLESSME-JoPaddy- Před 5 lety +5

    I was so excited watching your video and learning from it! I watched it 3 times to- soak up some info and then put it in my saved list. I start mine soon and im ever so grateful for your posting this. I too, am going to do this all by myself! I have no other family that could help me and my father's gone too so I know i'm in for a lot of frustration but will try to enjoy the process so I can hit the road and put my old life in the past where it belongs. Wish me luck* again, thank you for posting***

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety

      I made this video for people like you! Add me on FB if you have any questions! Good luck!

  • @DontChangeMyHandleYouTube
    @DontChangeMyHandleYouTube Před 5 lety +19

    You have totally inspired me to change my life and live a van life.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety +4

      Yes! Do it!

    • @cattsmahal1005
      @cattsmahal1005 Před 5 lety +5

      Queen Mother -I actually put my 30 days notice in Oct. 2018. I ordered my van which unfortunately won’t be delivered till March 2019. I’m having cold feet to buy a used one. But being a single female, I don’t want to worry about maintenance. Good luck to you!

  • @ckw7647
    @ckw7647 Před 3 lety +1

    Good choice on the bed, every Sailor in the Navy sleeps on a bunk 27 inches wide.

  • @GennieceSledge
    @GennieceSledge Před rokem +1

    Vanessa is in the shop for an electrical issue and my 10 year old son, our dog Honey, and two Tomcats are hitting the road in 2 days! Sold everything and I'm done with rent. Want to meet some cool people and see this beautiful land.

  • @samstrege2176
    @samstrege2176 Před 4 lety +87

    Bubbles was a cooler name than "great white"

    • @enigmasenigma8079
      @enigmasenigma8079 Před 4 lety +1

      Racist!

    • @yrmoks7242
      @yrmoks7242 Před 3 lety

      Christy Taylor bruh why do you get so offended it’s not about a person being white

    • @yrmoks7242
      @yrmoks7242 Před 3 lety

      U say how the left is wrong when you call a van name racist, who’s woke now bud

    • @judar4896
      @judar4896 Před 3 lety

      Racist piece of poo!

    • @youknow5878
      @youknow5878 Před 3 lety

      @@yrmoks7242 dude what.... I a joke

  • @philsaget
    @philsaget Před 5 lety +7

    Your build is my dream build

  • @jshalls1983
    @jshalls1983 Před 5 lety +1

    I’ve got a black 2013 e350. It’s our 15 passenger adventure van decked out in pirate (Pittsburgh) regalia. We call her the pearl and our camper is known as the following sea

  • @LessThanRetailStores
    @LessThanRetailStores Před 3 lety +1

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE your RV it look like a finished basement of a newer home! WOW!

  • @mohawk7995
    @mohawk7995 Před 4 lety +4

    I'm from Melbourne Australia. I'd be doing that soon. Four years from now. Gonna strip a van clean do it up.

  • @gratemusic3008
    @gratemusic3008 Před 4 lety +3

    Coolest and most realistic thing I've seen on CZcamsuniversity

  • @mikehewitt5137
    @mikehewitt5137 Před 2 lety +1

    Perfect. Thank you. You answered my question about the costs. Be well and God bless you!!!!

  • @s.z.6200
    @s.z.6200 Před 3 lety +1

    Love that it has a fireplace

  • @dstill3434
    @dstill3434 Před 5 lety +3

    Such a rad build! I've wanted to do this for a long time and I'm finally in a place where I have the opportunity to make the dream a reality and it's videos like your that will guide me!

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety

      Yeah! Thank you so much! If you need any help, just ask or add me on Facebook! Link is on my channel. Just private message me if you want.

  • @aaronwowzree
    @aaronwowzree Před 5 lety +2

    Well done! Definitely the best non-high top Econoline build I've seen.

  • @Daveisnowhere.
    @Daveisnowhere. Před 4 lety +1

    one if the best conversions ive seen.

  • @vjm3
    @vjm3 Před 4 lety +1

    I know you went over everything, but you should write a book that details what you've learned, what you miss, even more tips for living this way, and finally share all the interesting/funny stories you encountered. I'd buy it.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 4 lety

      Nice! It's on my mind

    • @vjm3
      @vjm3 Před 4 lety +1

      @@OutdoorsEmbrace Don't think, do.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 4 lety

      ​@@vjm3 I do have a plan to do it, I'm just not 100% commited to it yet. I have an overall plan that has me writing an eBook like this soon, but not yet.
      Believe it or not from the small amount of videos I put out, I put hours a day working on my videos since I do them all on my own. Just today I put 5 hours in so far and still going. I focus on quality and detail, something I don't see others doing in the space.
      You will definitely see a book from me in the future, I promise!

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 4 lety

      @@vjm3 I actually have an ebook almost ready to put out, I just need to edit it a bit more into the right format. I'll be sure to put some action into it very soon. I have 3 videos I'm working on right now. After this, I'll switch over.

    • @vjm3
      @vjm3 Před 4 lety +1

      @@OutdoorsEmbrace Let us know. I'd buy a copy for my Kindle if so.

  • @NychelleStephens
    @NychelleStephens Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks for the tour, your rolling home is well put together.

  • @FrankGuitar
    @FrankGuitar Před 5 lety +3

    My van is called the Green Turd lol. A 1996 GMC Safari cargo van with lots of miles and lots of memories. 😊

  • @mellanese
    @mellanese Před 4 lety +2

    I liked so many things about your build; the door to the living area, the mirror behind it. The walk-thru design with flip out bed, cedar ceiling. It's stealth and well thought out. Future van name: "Prince" "Wildflower" or "Pretty Woman" :-)

  • @goldendreamer2122
    @goldendreamer2122 Před 3 lety +1

    My van is a 2012 Chevy express ,I call it the golden dreamer in I've been living in it for a year to it's better than I thought it would be..

  • @michaelball4109
    @michaelball4109 Před 3 lety +3

    Ingenious, great work and a lot of planning, came out beautiful , good job !

  • @elementgypsy
    @elementgypsy Před 5 lety +3

    one of my favorite builds. perfect. video excellent. informative.

  • @adhdoutdoors6919
    @adhdoutdoors6919 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve watched so many van conversions and loved the way you presented it, great video. Best part was when you turned the music on with the lights 😂 subbed 😊

  • @katlynwicks2558
    @katlynwicks2558 Před 4 lety +1

    My first van's name was Vanny DeVito (hopefully still kickin' in Bellingham). My second van's name was the Green Machine (living the aloha life on Maui). My future van (due date May 2020), well, I'll know when she arrives! :)

  • @raivkyro8122
    @raivkyro8122 Před 5 lety +41

    I’m still in high school but I hope to have a van after college because of my job I’m probably going to get my dad to help me build it because he is good with this kind of stuff

    • @jimmygraham511
      @jimmygraham511 Před 5 lety +3

      thats sick I have that same plan.

    • @raivkyro8122
      @raivkyro8122 Před 5 lety +1

      That’s cool what grade are you in

    • @bigmacattk
      @bigmacattk Před 5 lety +3

      Better study hard, or you will be rolling doobies in a van down by the river. Lol

    • @metalandwood4u
      @metalandwood4u Před 5 lety +1

      It would be great to work with your father.....but between now and then you can learn everything but don't loose focus on your college studies. CZcams will teach you anything you want.

    • @creativeoutlet3148
      @creativeoutlet3148 Před 5 lety

      @@raivkyro8122 I'm in highschool, and I've already wasted spent 6000 on a shed I've made.

  • @donaldgoembel7109
    @donaldgoembel7109 Před 5 lety +3

    A tip of the hat to you, and your folks. You applied your brain power and have a great crib to show for it. Apply the same process to your future sailboat when the time comes. I used to work for "The Van Man" in Fayetteville, N.C. building the hippie vans back in 72. and we used those same technique's to tuck and hide corners and seams. Very well done. I'm looking for a 4-wheel drive van to do one last project this winter. Take care

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety +1

      Sweet man! Good luck to ya

    • @donaldgoembel7109
      @donaldgoembel7109 Před 5 lety

      Outdoors Embrace thank you, just had my little log cabin flooded for the second time in two years. With a van I can get out of harm's way and your vid gave me the kick in my pants to get going. Take care

  • @Maryfran03
    @Maryfran03 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful build - so impressed! Many blessings & safe travels! Thank you for sharing!

  • @annag467
    @annag467 Před 3 lety +1

    GRIZZLY WOOD STOVE, YESSSSS!!!! Thank you for showing each part of this build! Very familiar elements to what i'm endeavoring myself now.

  • @Stephanie9959
    @Stephanie9959 Před 5 lety +6

    This is my 4th time watching this. Ok, you have skills that I do not possess, but this is the best conversion I have seen, and I want to do this. I guess I just like your style.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety

      You could learn all the skills here on CZcams

    • @Stephanie9959
      @Stephanie9959 Před 5 lety +1

      @@OutdoorsEmbrace Thank you so much for the reply. I believe you. I am interested in purchasing and converting a F 350 E series passenger wagon. It seats 12 to 18. The main reason I am interested in it is because it comes finished with lighting, heat and air that circulates through out. Cost 8,000.00 2014 which is the last year they made them. I like the slick finished sophisticated look of your build. I want my van to have this same look and feel. Well thank you from San Antonio Texas. Ok. So, I am on my way right now to drive and inspect this van.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 5 lety

      @@Stephanie9959 good luck on the van!
      Add me on FB?
      facebook.com/ryanbell88

  • @aaronsimmons4675
    @aaronsimmons4675 Před 5 lety +7

    Dude, we literally have almost the EXACT same build, I have a ford E-350 and the only main difference out vans is my bed slides from couch into bed, blew me away how much out builds are exactly the same 😂. I’m finally almost done with my build and so wish I had seen this before I started. Can totally relate with spending 75% of the time sitting in the van thinking “how in the world am I going to make this work” 😂. Great video man, obliviously love your build, the mood lighting around all the edges is very smart, think I will be doing that as well.

  • @BrwnShinobi
    @BrwnShinobi Před 2 lety +1

    Best bed layout! (I’m not 6 ft, but i can imagine how uncomfortable it can be laying side-side length)

  • @damianvan4285
    @damianvan4285 Před 3 lety +1

    Out of all the high dollar builds I have watched, you are a threat. You installed the insulation exactly how I understood the directions but your woodwork is way better than mine, I dont think people want or need ring dings and sparkle when they build their shelves and drawers. You nailed it with its simplicity and perfect clean style. You should continue to do builds, I think you have something to build on, especially if you are $$$$ less. I use a Chinese diesel 5KW heater, I installed a 2.5G cell next to my other tank, the gas cap is next to my regular gas. I run it all day on low in very cold weather, ive been in 5 deg F weather, the inside was 65deg F running it on low. I bought the heater from a friend who owned it for a few years, Ive had it for 2, with yearly maintenance and some consumable parts, I think itll run for years. I dont like or trust chinese product but this little heater is well built for the price, I feel fine running it all day and leaving the van, it just plugs away.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 3 lety

      Yeah! I'll get a diesel heater in my next van!
      Hell yeah man! Thanks for the kind words! I'm at least going to build more in the future. A bigger van I can stand in, an entire bus that will be my home base in a tiny home community, and a sailboat which is my real dream!

    • @damianvan4285
      @damianvan4285 Před 3 lety +1

      @@OutdoorsEmbrace Did you know its cheaper to dock a boat in San Diego than it is to rent an apt or trailer park? If you have a boat, go check out the PB area.

    • @OutdoorsEmbrace
      @OutdoorsEmbrace  Před 3 lety

      Hell yeah! I'm gonna check that out! Thanks