I Finally Finished My Van Build!
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- I self converted this Ford van into a tiny house on wheels!! Come check out the reveal!!
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I don't remember the last time I actively checked a CZcamsr's channel for updates, Mateo. You and Lars got me wrapped up lol 😄 so excited to see everything coming along. Ready to get back on the road vicariously through you guys!
Haha much appreciated!!! Hopefully it was worth the wait!!
I do the same thing !! Mateo and Lars is the best channel on CZcams !!!
Mateo along with Big Nugget are top tubers for sure!!💯
Which I found about Big Nugget on one of mateos previous videos...hope they can do a collab!!🙌🏼
Right❤😂
You know the thing I most admire about you, brother?
You seem FREE.
I know life has its ups and downs with so many of us are tied to a cubicle etc. Thank you for letting us in your life. You’re a good dude.
So well said. Could not agree more
Mateo I feel like a PROUD Mom. You have done an AMAZING JOB! I love your Kitchen and that you have a REAL fridge.
The excitement of standing up just shows how humble you are! I look forward to these videos cause of how uplifting you truly are! Much love bro!
Your kitchen set up is fantastic. You’ve done a phenomenal job on the build out Mateo. So proud of you. That’s from a 73-year-old grandma who really enjoys your videos. Can’t wait to see your new adventures with Lars.
I was about to say the same thing. I absolutely love the kitchen especially the sink.
Thank you so much for tuning in!!
You killed it with the van build.. It looks very roomy. Keep it up bro and take care.
I need an internet nana too!!!😢🙏🙏🙏 I miss my nana!!
Clean, minimalist build🔥🔥🔥
Oh. My. GOD. That looks AMAZING! Copper sink! Actual refrigerator! I LOVE IT!
Love the van results 🥰. Your gonna love your kitchen!!!! And may I suggest you keep some crunchies in Larz diet for dental health 🦷!
This is just a suggestion.
Put some Corner Protectors Guards on the corners of your sink counter.
Bad tour of the whole van
Is that Maxx air fan dispel the heat from your oven? I hope so .
@@freshstepn2440Bad comment. Nobody cares.
Don't forget that carbon monoxide detector. Congrats on the build 👏
Thanks for mentioning that! It crossed my mind and caused me concern ❤
Mateo, you are such a blessed young man. For that lady to gift you a van says a lot about your character and her heart. I pray that Gossimer will take you and Lars on many, many journeys. 🙏🏾 I'm here for the ride regardless of where you decide to go. YAYYY! 🎉❤
Why am I crying tears of joy for you and Lars? Sweetie you did a wonderful job. May TMH continue to be with you. Beautiful spirit!
Thank you SO MUCH!! ❤️
While you were talking I was peeping around noticing the background and I was happy with the results. You my friend are a carpenter and don't realize how talented you are! Lars has such a great dad❤ I'm so proud of you!
Oh my goodness . . . I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the build! It's truly a home on wheels! The upright fridge! The sink! The oven! The storage! The deck! I'm just so happy for you and Lars! What an upgrade in comfort and convenience for you both. God is SO good! I'd love to see a reaction visit to show the woman who blessed you with the van how much love you've put into it. I can't imagine how grateful she'll be to see how much new life the van will see from its former state in this new chapter. You deserve this. I'm tearing up with joy! Can't wait to come along with you in this new season.
Now that you've said it, I realize how cool a reaction video would be and I hope to see one. I have a feeling she'd love seeing it in person
Just such an expressive face Lars made when
you showed him what you did for his birthday -- an entire van conversion !!
Impressed with Dads skills and dedication.We agree Sensational!!!
I absolutely love your personality & your videos. Thank you so much for allowing this old lady to live vicariously through you.
Thank you so much!
@winterisblu, we try new grilled cheese recipes at our house, too. I was just telling your sister in her live today that I want a parents reveal. You guys are so sweet, humble, and have a very eclectic palette. I absolutely love it! Give Lars neck scratches for me.
My husband is a chef and he made the menu at a restaurant the bistro he opened and the one thing everyone went crazy for was his blackberry grill cheese. That grill cheese made me so hungry. Love your videos. Keep up the great work!
That sounds amazing!😊
Mateo's grilled cheese was so creative! I am craving fig marmalade. LOL And I've never had it either! Your husband's sandwich sounds equally yummy!
Mateo your smile 😃 is so contagious ❤ I love watching you and Lars 🐈⬛. Keep shining bright Mateo. You are such an inspiration ☮️💟
He’s so precious ❤
He does have a cozy looking face 😁 you are both correct. His personality is what makes him a real catch tho!!!! Better get him now! Only one Mateo! 😂 Haha
Yes! I'm about to wash my hair and watch this while I de-tangle. Perfect timing! ❤
You are such a humble human your smile lights up my sole!!!! There needs to be way more people like you on this earth!!!
Mateo don’t forget to ventilate while you’re cooking especially if you’re stove is propane. Also get a propane detector. Safety first 😊
Oh ya, forgot about that.
Yes! I had the max fan on
It works wonders!
Screaming to the top of my lungs! Mateo!!!!! Wow! The van looks amazing!!!!!! I am so so happy for you!
Thank you so much!! I’m so excited!
@winterisblu your a good guy you deserve this😊
Oh and I love the hammered copper sink!!! Its all come together into an awesome cabin on wheels...Lars is so sweet its obvious he loves his Daddyman...❤❤
You basically have a real motorhome now. That's so bad ass dude. Crying for you bro so happy for you guys. Lars loves it.
If you add wind deflectors to the front doors you'll be able to leave the windows open an inch or so even if it's raining. Game changer.
Happy Sunday, Mateo and Lars! I’ve been waiting for this big moment to see your brand new refurbished home on wheels! So excited! You’re such a great cat dad to Lars! ❤❤❤❤❤
I ran and almost tripped to watch this video!! So exciting to see the final fruit of your labor with this new van!!
Haha don’t hurt yourself!! Hope you enjoyed!!
Mateo, you have turned your van into an amazing space, and I'm shocked at how little time it took you! You are making a wonderful home and life for you and Lars!
Thanks so much!
You never made the ASTRO look anything but a joy, that's your personality, a joy. With this van that you've outfitted so nicely, I cannot wait to see all of your adventures with your buddy, Lars!
You do so much cooking of amazing looking food, have you ever thought of doing a van life cookbook? The grilled cheese you made on this was a combination that I would never have thought of. You're a creative chef!
By the way I love your sister and her channel I follow her also. Sure a beautiful and blessed family
Dude! MATEO! I am SO happy for you man!!! This is incredible! I bet you are just on cloud 9. I've been following you for a while now, your Astro travels got me through a really hard time grieving the loss of a loved one. I couldn't get off the couch but I traveled vicariously through you sharing your journey. To see you get this van as a gift, and see it come together...knowing you are doing all of it yourself, I can't help but feel so proud of how far you've come and what you have accomplished in such a short time. Couldn't have happened to a better guy. You deserve to enjoy this and all the blessings to come. Congrats on your new home. I am LOVING this! You continue to inspire and leave a mark on so many.
I love the way you care for Lars he is truly blessed ❤ Happy Birthday Lars.
I’m actually surprised you don’t raise your bed up a little more so you can fit bins of equipment or clothes or other stuff under your bed, you have so much head room ❤️❤️❤️ but still a great job on your build!
I look forward to Sunday videos of Mateo and Lars. You have done an incredible job on the van build.
I’ve been waiting for this 😂❤ I’m still searching for my perfect van. 5+ years later lol CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎉🎈🍾
Really like this. Lots of room to move around. Looks big.
Lars walking around like, "mine, mine, also mine, everything mine" you are just live in staff, young man. This build is beautiful. Congratulations
Yippee!!! The moment is finally here! I am so happy that your van is ready for you and Lars to hit the road. The sneak preview has me excited for the full van tour. Loving that you have a sink, a vintage fridge, and a stove. Congratulations, Mateo!🎉🎉🎉
Yes! Thank you!
Please consider getting a couple of cans of moist cat food for Lars. Some kitties don't drink enough fluids and develop bowl issues. If you feed them a combination moist and dry food, the issue is avoided. Also, Churros cat treats are amazing, healthy, and provide kitties with extra hydration. Love your videos!
Yes, it can lead to kidney stones.I tend to add water to some canned pate so my cat drinks more.
Exactly , core wet cat food from amazon is really good per my Vet. Also Buffalo dry food has a variety. Not to sure about the Purnia brand. I feel its worth the investment for their overall health. 😊
Mateo has added coconut water to Lars food in multiple videos. So, Lars should not be developing an BD or kidney stone issues hopefully EVER!
I’ve had cats my entire life . They drink bowls of water a day , drink out of the toilet and sink when we start running the faucet
@@kellyprobst3533 In my humble experience, some cat do, some cats don't. My Nor, who passed on 5/14/24. only drank from her bowl so she had a mixing bowl for her water. God forbid it got empty. She also never ate off the floor and refused to eat human food.
Congratulations Mateo,wishing you and Lars safe travel where ever you may go.🙏
Mateo just a heads up, you should have your propane tank in a air tight box with floor vent as propane is heavier than air. Tanks are notorious to leak a little bit and especially with lars may be a good idea . Just my .02
Yo! I recommend air tight containers for open food. Just had to fight off thousands of ants in my van
Hard work pays off and the fact that you taught yourself how to pull it all together is a satisfying accomplishment! Great job! Lars gives it 2 paws up! ❤🐾 ❤
Mateo and Lars back in the house/on the road that is - Woohoo! ❤
I didn't see an actual VanBuild😮! Suddenly there is a sink, stove and cabinetry. It looks really, really nice though😊
U should put a fold out table for eating right in that nook between the bed and fridge or put an extender under the sink that comes out
I ran over here barefoot 👣 !! I'm so happy for you go Mateo! 🎉 All that hard work I'm so proud of you!
Thanks 😊
I'm so happy for your and Lars to have a nice larger home. You did a good job for someone not knowing what he's doing! Take Care.
Hi Mateo and Larz, listen, I keep rewinding the intro because the whistling is relaxing, but when Larz gives you a head bump, it melts me every time. I just love it❤ So so happy for you and Larz and glad Gossamer is coming along nicely, great job on the build❣👏🏽😊
Wow I love how you did the wood walls and sink and oh my that frig is sooooo cute…and sending kisses to Lars….he’s such a beautiful travel companion…
You and nomadic introvert need to meet you two remind me so much of each other.
I subscribe to both!!!
Love both of their channels ❤
Great to see you and Lars. You're doing great with the rebuild. Much love and blessings sent to you. 💕
Uh no. NI is not social and Mateo is. Traveling is the only thing they have in common.
OK! He built out the Van we saw him do it, it was fun watching that's obviously not enough entertainment for you, you have more suggestions/ demands......Get your own life, get out the house off the couch and Live, he can't live for you, he's living off of you getting to where he needs to be in his life, and I can't blame him.....
If you wanna try another grilled cheese with jam, here's a sandwich we used to make at a gastropub I worked at
Sourdough bread
Braised, pulled beef Shortrib (nothing too crazy or intricate here, just a simple braise with flavors you wanna go with)
Sharp cheddar
Jalapeno and peach jam
Pickled red onions
And this wasn't how it went out to the guest, but the cooks also liked to dip this sandwich in our house aioli, which was just a garlic and Sriracha mayo
WOW !!!!!!
You REALLY showed off Matao!!!!!
YOU DID THAT !!!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Your build with your own hands looks AWESOME!!❤
May God give you safe travels and blessings on your new journey in life , in your new home .
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😊✌️
No plans
But till you do, you won't be hanging round
Going down that long uncharted highway
Gonna live life your way 👍🏻
Van is looking fabulous! Kitchen is awesome, great sink and fridge is absolutely what a good chef needs. Roll on
Yay Mateo and Lars so happy you are back,can't wait to follow you and Lars on your next adventure.
You soooo need to put out a cookbook. Cosmic Cooking with Mateo... it's out of this world! 😊
I am so HAPPY for you embarking on a new chapter & journey. It’s a pleasure to see you thrive in your pursuit of travel, freedom and discovery. I, too, am a nomad so I hope to see you down the road one day. Lars is super cute and it’s awesome that you take such great care of him. If you have an Amazon Wish List for items you’d like to have for your new home on wheels, please share details. Not sure if you have emergency equipment like a carbon monoxide detector or fire blanket. Sending good vibes your way for happy travels!
Mateo if you take Route 66, please be careful of “sun down” towns! Nomadic Introvert did mention this in a later video. 🫶🏾🙏🏽🫶🏾🙏🏽🫶🏾🙏🏽
You’re telling me that in2024 there are still sundown spots? How prehistoric.
The sundown towns still exist Big time, Mateo. Please look them up before you do your travel plans. Want you in Lars to be safe and enjoy your travels!!
@@sandrajordan3802 yes ma’am! Research my dear! Sad to say!
@@lindascott4777 Amen! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@cynthiathompson3780 I did a little research and found that Anna Illinois is also considered a sundown area as well and I live in Illinois.
Loving your updates to your home on wheels. Lars was like "l love you and thank you, but no thanks.". 😊
Lars reminds me of my beautiful Cole Lee. Cole Lee is sweetly and peacefully napping next to me as kitties like to do. Great video 💚🐈⬛🖤💚🐾💕. Love the van build!
I love your style Matteo! Your mushroom shirt, the sink, all the wood .... and a little grocery haul on top of it! Thank you for just sharing this planet with me!
If you don't have ac in the back of your van, check out putting a mini split on your back door. I saw someone who built a van and she hung a mini split on the back door. There is no cooler place in the USA right now. You did an amazing job. It looks really good
You did a great job! The fact that you can stand up is amazing.
Everything is coming together so well, Mateo! I’m very happy for you bc I see you’re making the van based on what brings you joy! Cooking, freedom to move, etc. When you do your van tour, I hope you make sure to do a tour of Lars’ lair - I’ve been so excited to see what you made of that. Congratulations!!! 🎉
I love what you have done with the van. You still need a fold down table to sit your plate on if you hadn’t thought of it. Look on CZcams for cat food recipes. It’s comparable to fresh pet and costs no more than buying cans and dry food. I started doing that for my dog. It takes about an hour for me to make enough food for a month but I’m able to freeze it. You can cut the recipe to make a week at a time for lack of freezer space. Can’t wait to see you hit the road.
From a studio to a big one bedroom apartment that's the way you feel I know I feel so happy for you you earn every bit of it God bless ya in your beautiful home
All u needed was a helping hand and you went in. Let us know how the gift giver reacted when she saw how you made the van SHINE?
Not to scare you, but watch electric blanket and pad closely that it does not malfunction and get too hot for kitty.
I'd be afraid that it's too hot for kitty!
Your home is looking good, hope you insulated well so it doesn't get too hot or too cold. Enjoy!
It's giving luxury home on wheels, literally! I am sooo happy & proud of you.( And my boy Lars of course). Listen, when i saw that fridge and that sink, i smiled so hard lol. Looking forward ro new adventures and praying for your continued safety, peace of mind, and blessings.✨😌🙏🏾💜🩵
It amazing to have went on a journey with you for the Van Building Process ,I'm bout to move in my new place tomorrow.
yayyyyyy! Lars is back in the building!!! Home, is happening!!! 🎉❤😻🐾🐈⬛ We missed him soooooo much!!!! Lars, Lars, Lars!!!!! 🐈⬛🐾🥳😘
One thing everyone can say about you Mateo is if you say something you are going to do it!!! I am soooo happy for you! The van looks amazing & the meal, it reminds me of a monte cristo sandwich! 💖💖💖🥰
I've seen several van life people go to Alaska via the Alaska Highway. So many good videos out there about it. Breath taking beauty.
Awesome setup. And that retro looking fridge...I LOVE it! Safe travels to you and Lars alwsys.❤
Congrats on the van my good man, I'm Miko a fellow full time van lifer. Hopefully we'll cross paths.
Seeing you get excited over the little things like standing up while cooking makes me super grateful for blessings I have currently and extremely excited about my future van/skoolie travels
My first watch on your channel was the video of your neighbor vehicle friend who passed. It's great to see you happy and settling into this van! What a palace you've created for yourself and Lars! Three cheers to your goal of getting him on a fresher diet! Kibble is a very organ-dehydrating food for our fur kids. As it's digested, it absorbs the fluids and moisture in their organs, which contributes to poorer health and shorter lives. There's a film on YT called "Pet Fooled" that explains it really well.
That sandwich looks crazy yum! You have done a stellar job on your rig! 🏆 Safe travels!
i was SO excited when i refreshed my CZcams and found this!!!! can't wait to watch!!!
did i miss the vid of the build? great retro fridge n copper sink tho where u gonna sit at to do ur music? insulation too for top for heat n snow.. love the roof deck n your music is awesome!
This video gives me the vibes from your older videos when you'd go Walmart and get water and groceries. I love that! Also, the van looks much more organised and homey. Congratulations on the van coming together Mateo. 🐈⬛♥
Mateo you did a fantastic job , van built is amazing love your sink. Lars is blessed to have you, keep living life and always place God first in all your choice. Stay safe in your travels , job well done 🫡
YOUR VAN BUILD LOOKS VERY COZY…. ALWAYS HAPPY TO SEE LARS❗️ 🩵🤍🩵🤍
I was watching so intensely- then you said smells like a jimmy dean sausage. I’m not gonna eat it 😂😂 oh boy. I’ve been looking forward to this video. I refreshed Thursday a gazillion times! I’m super happy for you!!💙💙💙
I really thought Mateo was going to try a lick 👅 😂😂😂
@@sandiblythe4508 i was waiting for him to have a little taste too ... i probably would've lol
@@sandiblythe4508 😂
@@NikkiKNuvo lol I thought he was too
Growing up, my dad used to take us on holiday at every opportunity. We would never know where we were going. It was so much fun and I got to explore all of my country, NZ
Love your content...as a former truck driver id just thought I'd remind you to make sure you know the overhead clearance on your vehicle since you built above the vans initial clearance... wouldn't want to go under a bridge or underpass and get stuck. ❤
Bro your van is leaking water 💧 watch in the background at 8:02 8:15 you can see water dripping down on the pillow
Dude! Please, no offense, but check your blood pressure every time you go into Walmart, too. We want to continue to see more videos from you, if you know what I mean. I hope you don't take offense, but I, too, was totally blind to an unhealthy diet until I was 37 years old. I really dig that you are consciously aware of getting Mar's on his new diet. Like the Journey song goes, "Be good to yourself." Peace. Happy travels.
Wow. SMH some people just have no boundaries. It’s Lars by the way! I sure hope u check your own every time you go while you’re telling others what they should be doing!
@@ChevieLoverSalvatore he meant it in a good way. A lot of Americans are overweight due wrong unhealthy diets❤
@@ChevieLoverSalvatore actually, his comment was very loving in a manly way. That’s how guys talk to each other, it’s endearing and he’s showing genuine concern about his bros health. Plus, he said it with compassion which is the important part.
It’s not all about weight, it’s about the fact that every time we see Mateo cook, it looks super tasty but it’s packed with cheese, salt, bread, butter , oil, and meat. Which are not inherently bad but can be unhealthy if consumed too often.
People who love you forreal will say the quiet part out loud. When we join lives with people, we owe each other honesty to help each other grow because there’s parts of ourselves that we don’t see until someone shows us. ❤
@@growinwoman2290 Respectfully, we are all entitled to our own opinion on things. Don’t have to agree. However, I don’t think it’s fair to say if you love someone for real, you’ll call them out! Yes, if you know someone personally, I think you most definitely need to be honest at all times but online can come across differently. I’m a genuine, loyal, person and friend. I love, adore, and admire Mateo. The ppl who do, all wants what’s best for him always! We also get one life to live. No one’s promised tomorrow. It’s ok to indulge and treat yourself when you so choose! We all don’t live by same set of rules is all and that’s totally cool. Blessings & love :) I can dig it 🙏🏽❤️
@@ChevieLoverSalvatore like you said, everyone’s entitled to their own opinions. With that being said, I think you’re not wrong and @thejoeblowshow isn’t wrong either. We all wish the best for Mateo and that’s what matters.
Last spring at 47 years old I did my first solo car camping road trip in my small SUV! 2 months cross country! I loved it. If you are ever near southern NM, you have a place to park!
I love Mateo's facial expressions when he takes the first bite of his food. 😊
Why you build all that without us? I'm hurt big dawg😂😂😂 nah im joking.
Totally agree..what content creator doesn't film?
@@AngeleDeux1 its all good I know good stuff is coming.
Cats do better with a raw food diet that they would eat in nature ❤
Hey CZcams Son! Your JOY touches me so much! 🥳 I hope you have safe and joyous adventures.
Omg the frig, the sink, you can stand up…. So AMAZING AND AWESOME! You did a fabulous job, you should be proud of yourself….❤
77.7k !!!! come on lucky numbers 🤘🏾 almost at 80k astronauts
I am so happy for you!!! That has got to be a great feeling. I'm currently building out a Ford Transit, for the last year, we've worked on electrical. Today, we finally finished and as I saved the program settings on the solar charge controller, I couldn't help but let out emotion as I watched the sun take over and my voltage begin to rise. It's such an amazing feeling to complete something. Be very proud, this is your second build, you've had this amazing feeling twice! I am counting my joys one step at a time 😊
That sandwich combo reminded me of a handheld Charcuterie board. You might be on to something here, lol. All you needed was some pickles, olives, or some grapes. Happy Belated Birthday to Lars! Hope he partied hard. Glad to see you taking the time to find what works best for the both of you in this build. Excited for what's to come. #StaySafe #BeBlessed #SafeTravels
The build looks awesome man. You even got an OVEN! Livin in luxury!!! Good luck on this next chapter dude! Hope we cross paths along the way somewhere. ❤
Edit: ALSO THAT GRILLED CHEESE LOOKED IMMACULATE. Definitely trying that.
You're doing excellent work Mateo, but I'm more excited about your gleam in your eye's! Plus, your smile 😊 is also making me enjoy all the your hard work you've completed. I also love to see all the ❤ you give to your baby Lars. Great job.
I am so proud of you Mateo! You and Lar’s came along way. I love the build! You did it brother!
Aww you are such a good cat dad. Lars is the absolute cutest!
Your van looks great! You did a fabulous job! A real stove! Beautiful copper sink! Enjoy and safe travels for you and Lars!