T1N Sprinter Conversion Tour w/ Toilet & Shower - Entire Van Build About 16k (EMOTIONAL STORY)

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  • čas přidán 18. 06. 2022
  • Meet Chris from ‪@ThisweeksAdventure‬
    He gave us tour of his sweet 2006 Dodge Sprinter Van.
    He bought and built this van for just around 16k.
    The conversion has everything from heating to a toilet and a shower.
    Also the most emotional story of how he got into van life I have heard.
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Komentáře • 103

  • @SmokyMountainBlessed
    @SmokyMountainBlessed Před 2 lety +12

    praying for him 🙏🏼 happy he found joy in vanlife

  • @msconniel1
    @msconniel1 Před 2 lety +8

    You just never know what someone is going through. Be kind. You just might save a life.

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +3

      This is the first time I’ve told my story publicly but I’ve shared it in person for three years now. It’s overwhelming how often someone relates to my story and has a similar story of their own.

  • @lorrainekelleher6937
    @lorrainekelleher6937 Před 2 lety +11

    What a great story. Sometimes God intervenes when He knows your time is not up. I just love this guy. His van is a hoot with all his stickers. I'm so glad he said that about nature's head toilets. A bucket and a plastic bag and dispose or dig a hole.

  • @paulsherman6450
    @paulsherman6450 Před 2 lety +9

    That was a very touching story. I was wish Chris all the best.

  • @jeanettec6212
    @jeanettec6212 Před 2 lety +14

    Everyone does there van, bus, etc to fit their needs. You did a great job. You give back by freely giving skateboards and thats so sweet. I hope you can sell a ton of your fathers sun glasses. Its good you’re friend came and it bought you time to look at Gods creation and appreciate it enough to want to experience it. I believe God saved your life and sent your friend. He then gave you ideas. That solitude with nature helps us to hear his voice when seeking. Thank you for sharing and God bless.

  • @maryhollins5876
    @maryhollins5876 Před 2 lety +3

    That was very emotional for me happy father's day Issac I hope all your wishes and blessing come true very strong video thank you for your work

  • @MustangSally7259
    @MustangSally7259 Před 2 lety +6

    Prayers for you brother....Stay strong, you have a lot to offer!

  • @gloriakelley7383
    @gloriakelley7383 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow!! What a blessing you are. It’s a proven fact that the closer you are to nature the more sane you are and the farther away you are from natural the more insane you become. Thank you!

  • @sandywilkerson8525
    @sandywilkerson8525 Před 2 lety +4

    Great job Chris. I wish you the very best!😊

  • @chaleasebrennan3043
    @chaleasebrennan3043 Před 2 lety +2

    This man and the truth he speaks is everything.... I wish him all the hapiness in his life's path ❤ new sub 🙂

  • @sophanarachay4917
    @sophanarachay4917 Před 2 lety +1

    He's savage about the composting toilet but I like his honesty.

  • @susanlewis1875
    @susanlewis1875 Před 2 lety +4

    My gawd, Isaac. What a remarkable story. Did you know his past before the tour? Thanks for sharing it and being genuine enough to get him to open up.

  • @elenalemanski155
    @elenalemanski155 Před 2 lety +9

    Really enjoyed this tour of Chris’s van ! Loved his energy and even subbed to his channel! I thought the shower in the back of the van was great! Keep on trucking Chris there is always something you haven’t seen!
    Great interview Isaac! 💜

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks, Isaac killed it! The shower was a must as hard as I play and I agree I now get worried I won’t live long enough to see it all!

  • @lindapollot388
    @lindapollot388 Před 2 lety +4

    Very interesting video. I loved watching it. ❤️ Wish you luck Chris. Good job Isaac....

  • @martymaloney1032
    @martymaloney1032 Před 2 lety +2

    WOW, thank you for your honesty. Despite wearing helmets when needed my daughter, son, son in law, granddaughter and myself (3) have all had head injuries of one kind or another. I think knowing the signs can help with our reactions but also I think we give people some grace when we realize they aren’t just being an old fashioned asshole.
    Thank you for commenting on taking care of our waste as well. I think most people wouldn’t have an issue with people parking in front of their houses as long as they didn’t leave crap behind.
    Enjoy your travels, this really is an incredible place to experience! 💕

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy Před 2 lety

      I crashed a motorcycle on the road...was told I was out for a few seconds...not entirely sure how long. I just remember getting off the road and there was a cop there...he had just passed moments before. I sat on the curb in a fog sort of...but irritated he was asking me questions and I just wanted to sit for a minute. I could tell it was all clearing up. Luckily I was wearing a helmet...that was the last time that helmet was worn. I had no real injuries other than a pulled bruised hamstring, a small cracked rib and some aches. I road the bike about 1 mi home it had minimal damage from my frame sliders and bar ends.
      Wear your helmets!!!

  • @nancyheneghan4760
    @nancyheneghan4760 Před 2 lety +1

    Most amazing story! If your ever in Md come for a visit!! We are old hippies with hearts of gold

  • @stacynissley7336
    @stacynissley7336 Před 2 lety +2

    Great videos Isaac! Bless your heart Chris! I’m glad you went on that hike! Stay safe!

  • @eunicehenderson9095
    @eunicehenderson9095 Před 2 lety +1

    He has a purpose now to teach prevention and if he even saves one it is worth sharing.

  • @brendaforbes5448
    @brendaforbes5448 Před 2 lety +2

    Issac this was a really cool van build

  • @chasgs
    @chasgs Před 2 lety +3

    This is a true example of the fickle nature of mother nature, her beauty draws you to her, entices you to embrace her in all the excitement she has to offer, then allows you to bask in her magnificent glory as she comforts you when you need it the most CGS 6/19/2022

  • @HelloCrystal01
    @HelloCrystal01 Před 2 lety +1

    *THANK YOU for confirming what I’ve always known about the Nature’s Head toilets!!! Back when I began van life, they were “all the rage” and I couldn’t understand it. My 5 gallon bucket and DIY separation system always worked for me!! (Crystal Vanner, former full time nomad 2015-2021).*

  • @pamelarw58
    @pamelarw58 Před 2 lety +1

    Great vlog Issac! Chris is a very honest person he has a practical 'build' & you brought his emotions out! 😢🤩 So glad he found that there was still more to LIFE! There must be SO many people/athletes with CD who are suffering but he advice makes heaps of sense!! 😍

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 Před 2 lety +1

    This was very interesting and he is a special person because he realized he had a problem and he solving it kudos to him

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +1

      Some days I feel 10 steps ahead of it others I feel totally powerless. I just try to stay happy and positive on this rollercoaster!

  • @pamelia1535
    @pamelia1535 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video and blessings to Chris extreme great story ! Much love and peace

  • @LoulouVioletCapulet
    @LoulouVioletCapulet Před 2 lety +1

    Cool, love the drawer of sunglasses, lol, all the best to Chris😎.

  • @SuSuKhair
    @SuSuKhair Před 4 měsíci

    "Solid as a rock" as it violently shakes back and forth 🤣

  • @darlenedouglas5148
    @darlenedouglas5148 Před 2 lety +1

    I found his interview with you really interesting. You did a great job on this one 👏!! Thank you Issac for the always bringing us such interesting and fun tours. 😊

  • @doramather4729
    @doramather4729 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, I loved Chris 's story and how God works in mysterious ways to save him and show him how van life was a way to live 🙏🙏🥰his life to the fullest.

  • @douglassmith5414
    @douglassmith5414 Před rokem

    Awesome Chris, glad you're still here brother. Nice van too.

  • @bigmamankc6101
    @bigmamankc6101 Před 2 lety +3

    Very well thought out 👏 good job Ike 👏‼️❌⭕️♥️🙏

  • @hoppas77
    @hoppas77 Před 2 lety +2

    This guy is a genius! Great van and love his stickers. I'm so glad he is still in this world and shared his story with us. Kudos to him!! Are you going to be doing a tour of his friend/girlfriend's bus or did I miss that one?

  • @sandrafergueson8155
    @sandrafergueson8155 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless you Chris! Thank you for telling your story! Stay safe!

  • @sharrose7594
    @sharrose7594 Před 2 lety +2

    much love to you Chris. I've been dreaming of a cross country trip to see the redwoods and all in-between. your touching story will help me to not continue to delay it. I'm 65, alone and camp in 2015 Yaris hatchback but it's perfect for me and guides my travels ~named appropriately STAR. I live in Cincinnati area in small but awesome apartment and travel when I can. 💛🙏

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +2

      Do it! don’t miss those, I’ve been three times now and every time I’m incredibly thankful I didn’t miss them.

  • @judycreary6260
    @judycreary6260 Před 2 lety +1

    You are triumphant through your trials

  • @junaidmansourmahdi1392
    @junaidmansourmahdi1392 Před 2 lety +1

    Super cool 👍
    A nice tour with you 🙋

  • @nmartin5551
    @nmartin5551 Před rokem

    So awesome of you to share your story. Hopefully others will learn from your experience. ALSO great most important tip.

  • @tomwilliam5118
    @tomwilliam5118 Před 2 lety +1

    Happy Father's Day Isaac

  • @debcecotti8273
    @debcecotti8273 Před 2 lety +1

    Great build! Thanks for sharing your imporant story.

  • @millerstravels2508
    @millerstravels2508 Před 2 lety +1

    Well, such an inspiring story

  • @carolynmesser7199
    @carolynmesser7199 Před 2 lety +1

    Thx enjoyed the tour and sharing life’s story

  • @theclosetedpsychic
    @theclosetedpsychic Před rokem

    Hahaha! Love the Nature’s Head review. 😂 (I’m going to make my 17yr old daughter watch this-bc I’m happy with a 5 gallon bucket and she wants the natures head) We’re starting our build soon! ❤

  • @quintinbarnes5384
    @quintinbarnes5384 Před 4 měsíci

    Stay strong brother. Thanks for letting me in your story. Remember to take one day at a time. Hope to see more content

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 19 dny

      I’m still roaming the country finding new places I’ve never been!

  • @lovechild6103
    @lovechild6103 Před 2 lety

    Happy Father's day 💙 💓

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove Před 2 lety +1

    TBI can be helped with serrapeptase enzymes. It eats away at scar tissue, which is the biggest contributor to traumatic brain injury.

  • @susansmith5044
    @susansmith5044 Před 2 lety +1

    YOU ARE GROUNDED.. GOD BE WITH YOU!!!!

  • @susanthursdays5008
    @susanthursdays5008 Před 2 lety

    WOW! Another amazing build!! Is amazing how this guy is living his life, without compromise, and has done a great job with his van (and considering, this is a ‘redo’, after having his 1st, totaled). I love seeing how ppl are so ingenious! Good for this guy!! All the best on your amazing journey! Wow, just ‘listened to your story”, touched my heart, I’m so SO grateful that this man was ‘saved/spared/rescued/ whatever “IT” was that ‘kept him here’, *moved to tears , ... of JOY! Thank you both; -thank you Sir, for sharing this difficult and beautiful(bitter/sweet) story. I could NOT BE more full of ‘GRATITUDE’. You made my day! HOLD ONTO HOPE! (Great interview, Isaac. Ty) Peace! ☮️ 💜 ☀️ - SUNshine “Heals”, i just read another report, they’re learning more and more NEW scientific phenomena about the ‘positive ‘ affects of the sun’s ‘light waves’ on our minds & bodies.(More advanced than the D3 hormone.) GET OUTSIDE, GET FRESH AIR, EAT GOOD FOOD, AND GET SOME SUNSHINE! BE GOOD TO YOURSELF, EVERYONE!! PS. - LOVE THIS MAN”S INVALUABLE “PERSPECTIVE” ON MONEY & VALUE!! HE HAS SO MUCH TO TEACH YOUNG MEN! Isaac is also a wise man. I don’t know what brought them together, but they are both ‘GREAT YOUNG MEN”!! Each with a Purpose. - Get out to the REDWOODS and BEYOND!!

  • @sherbertandjc
    @sherbertandjc Před 2 lety

    Great video! Thanks for sharing !

  • @michellenelson7899
    @michellenelson7899 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing your story and home

  • @wandae9906
    @wandae9906 Před 2 lety

    Happy Father's Day Isaac!!! -Hugs 🤗

  • @SugarCreekCottage
    @SugarCreekCottage Před 2 lety

    Good Job!

  • @kimberleyclaeys9659
    @kimberleyclaeys9659 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job and I am a Sticker Geek so that's an added plus!

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +1

      I have exact stickers of the van reach out on Instagram and I’ll send you one!

    • @kimberleyclaeys9659
      @kimberleyclaeys9659 Před 2 lety

      @@ThisweeksAdventure Thank you, but save them for someone else. Watching you share your experiences was such an eye opener. My oldest son hung himself 5 years ago after battling with PTSD. Just remember and know that there are people who love you and are always here for you.

  • @rgmm8888
    @rgmm8888 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello from Colorado

  • @grannyontheplane
    @grannyontheplane Před 2 lety

    I don't know what camera you are using (says sony a 7iii) but I would either put it on a tripod or get the image stabilisation sorted- most people won't notice - but some of us struggle with headache inducing image movements. if I feel like I am about to get vertigo I stop watching and just listen . Also, when someone has a medical condition that is relatively unknown, please put a link for further info. I am sure Chris would want viewers to have a better understanding of how he has overcome adversity as he was so honest and accommodating. Stay safe on your travels, Chris.

  • @Sandymac-72
    @Sandymac-72 Před 2 lety +2

    I like this Sprinter apart from the stickers on the outside..resell will be hard because nobody wants to take the time an effort of taking them off..
    Apart from that I really do like the interior 👌

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +1

      I never intend to sell this van.

    • @Sandymac-72
      @Sandymac-72 Před 2 lety

      @@ThisweeksAdventure well good for you..😊

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 19 dny +1

      @@Sandymac-725 years in and still going!! I wouldn’t take 100k for this van!!

    • @Sandymac-72
      @Sandymac-72 Před 19 dny

      @@ThisweeksAdventure that's good to hear

  • @yvairguy
    @yvairguy Před 2 lety

    My natures head is totally worth it but I got a use for 250 I would never have spent 1000 bucks on one if I had to replace it I would probably do the DIY as well

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety

      I’ve said many times if they were 200-300 I’d feel a lot different.

  • @tomwilliam5118
    @tomwilliam5118 Před 2 lety

    I believe in National Parks you cannot drain straight to the ground. Likewise at RV camps

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +1

      It’s a real touchy subject for some, here’s how I’ve handled it in the past when approached by authority. In Pendleton Oregon I had a cop approach pissed that I’d just showered and washed my dishes in a gravel parking lot. I stepped out of the van with a bottle of water and rinsed my hands with it as we were talking then drew his attention to it and he said that’s different. I then educated him how it was no different if I did the same act inside my van and it ran straight out. We then watched a video on CZcams of how a traditional septic system works and how everything that goes down a household drain leeches into the ground. I taught him about Bonners soap and the altercation ended with him wanting to do better in his own household. All that being said I always try to be conscious and courteous about where I use my shower and sink. You might be right about national parks but the reasoning wouldn’t be environmental as much as it would be volume just like with RV camps. Yellowstone was supposedly getting 4 million visitors a year and everyone parks in the same spots at RV camps that would create mud holes and a headache.

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove Před 2 lety

    Nature's Head is hating this dude right about now. Lol.

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +1

      If they want to “sponsor” me and reimburse me my $1000 I’ll build a DIY and shut up about it, but it’s the first thing everyone sees and recognizes so they ask and I tell the truth. Lol

  • @Zeddicus_Zorander
    @Zeddicus_Zorander Před rokem

    💜

  • @jdcontracting1805
    @jdcontracting1805 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice van build. Where did you get the upper cabinets above bed? How much did the shower build cost you?

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 19 dny

      I custom built the cabinets, at the time I think that shower was around $450 but I didn’t buy the shower pan a family member made it for me without charging me for it.

  • @rgmm8888
    @rgmm8888 Před 2 lety +1

    🙏🙏

  • @messengerofiexist2139
    @messengerofiexist2139 Před 2 lety

    You’re not dancing today?
    The first Father’s Day when I’m a father
    I AM DANCING
    On video
    With this song overdubbed
    Three Dog Night
    Celebrate
    I’m the Hand of Moses
    I part the Red Sea
    Plowing in her waters
    To make her free
    Her home to roam
    Promised land bound
    Cults of Egypt had her soul
    But Miracles abound

  • @corncob_say
    @corncob_say Před rokem

    hows the Harbor Freight generator perform after being bounced around?

  • @lovechild6103
    @lovechild6103 Před 2 lety +1

    💯👍🏿

  • @rongarrett1366
    @rongarrett1366 Před 2 lety

    Why don't you use a hotplate and a Jackery or Bluetti?

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety

      Power and storage space, I’ve tried a TON of different ways to cook this was the most efficient for myself and my space.

  • @brendavaldez5918
    @brendavaldez5918 Před 2 lety

    👍☀️🕊

  • @MustangSally7259
    @MustangSally7259 Před 2 lety

    ❤❤👍

  • @helene1779
    @helene1779 Před 2 lety

    🙏❤️✌️👍👍

  • @gkdb272
    @gkdb272 Před 2 lety

    💚❤️💜💙💛💙💜❤️💚

  • @RollOnBusin
    @RollOnBusin Před 2 lety

    Stickers, what are ya, 12?

    • @ThisweeksAdventure
      @ThisweeksAdventure Před 2 lety +2

      I’d say somewhere around 14 I’ve got a little more attitude than a 12 year old.

    • @theclosetedpsychic
      @theclosetedpsychic Před rokem

      @@ThisweeksAdventure the stickers are my favorite part! 🔥

  • @agentofficerthomasa.porter107

    Glad you can NoMad in life a great life to live. Great exterior of your home but the showing of your personal castle I will never understand why anyone shows all they have in their life. It is never a good choice in life to do. We will have a friend over for a mug of coffee in life or enjoy a good home cooked meal together & we will know & trust their company. To broadcast your private home in life, only opens your life up to the criminal element in society & ones personal life & home can be seriously effected. Use common sense in life & all precautions as anyone does in a stick & bricks home. Safe Travels.

  • @sharonaqualais7565
    @sharonaqualais7565 Před 2 lety +1

    Maybe you can also pick up a bible and read while sitting outside.