1990 VW Vanagon - Rebuilt w/ High Top

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  • čas přidán 20. 10. 2022
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    VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
    William has lived in Ruby, the 1990 Volkwagon Vanagon, for over six years! Only in the past two years has it been remolded to accommodate his 6'4" frame with a raised hightop. With the new space, he installed upper shelving and added baskets, wooden boxes, and creative bags to organize personal items. There's a self-contained kitchen setup with a sink, a two-burner stove, and fold down cover.
    As a professional outdoor photographer, William thrives when taking his tiny home on wheels to new places, extreme locations, and anywhere his job leads him! The tires are upgraded, and there's a two-inch lift with customized bumpers. The exterior holds a box that stores outdoor gear, an extra fuel tank, and a bag with a tow rope. This rig has so much character with its personal touches and unique design.
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  • @Soxandnicole
    @Soxandnicole Před rokem +7

    I love this guy's voice. I could have listened to him for a lot longer. Oh ya, nice van

    • @MBMCincy63
      @MBMCincy63 Před rokem

      That's what I said: voice acting go for it! Gravelly deep like a few well known actors!

  • @Brigand231
    @Brigand231 Před rokem +21

    At the risk of derailing the video, this all reminds me of my Grandma Dot. She was a van nomad starting in the late 70's in her mustard yellow pop top Vanagon that she named "Marigold". Marigold was the coolest thing ever for for a kid and my clearest memory of Marigold was when she took me to see Peter Pan on Broadway with Sandy Duncan - we had to take an alternate route because we couldn't take propane through the tunnel. She was always an advocate for nomad life (though I don't think it was called that in the day) and even started several nomad communities. The only one I remember by name was "WIN" which stood for "What I Need" that was sort of like a senior singles group or something. We lost Grandma Dot to pancreatic cancer in.... 2013? One thing that always makes me think of her is seeing old VW vans and old camper vans. She was my hero.

    • @WilliamWoodward
      @WilliamWoodward Před rokem +3

      I LOVE that nickname! And well done Grandma Dot for being an OG nomad

    • @jeanninebilland5708
      @jeanninebilland5708 Před rokem +3

      Such an amazing lady!Im sure you are so very proud of her- complete free spirit

    • @Good-DaySunshine
      @Good-DaySunshine Před rokem +1

      Brig, what a cool story- thanks for sharing! You need to convert into a kids book. What year was your gran born? Just wondered if she might have been from the hippie era?

    • @Brigand231
      @Brigand231 Před rokem

      @@Good-DaySunshine Honestly, I don't know when she was born or how old she was. I'm fairly positive she survived the Great Depression and it showed in her mindset for not wasting anything - my favorite spoon at her house was a teaspoon that had gotten chewed up a little by a garbage disposal (and she refused to get rid of it) that I used for a grapefruit spoon - I only ever ate grapefruit at her house. I also remember my parents telling me she had eyes in the back of her head, so the next time I was visiting her, she was woken up by me going through her hair to look for them.
      My parents were more of the hippie-type. I remember when I was a kid they had a large water pipe in their bedroom and when I asked about it, they told me it was a water cannon, but they never let me play with it; it only came out when they had friends over and I was in bed. I got to play with punching balloons though, when their friends brought over whippets.
      Sorry, oversharing as usual, just recalling things I hadn't thought of in decades.

  • @imapisces1
    @imapisces1 Před rokem +7

    What an efficient build for such a small space. Now I know where to find tall, handsome, blue-eyed men - in a Vanagon! 😍🥰

    • @WilliamWoodward
      @WilliamWoodward Před rokem +1

      Honestly you're better off with any man in a Vanagon than in one of those big white rigs ;)

  • @ofearthseasky
    @ofearthseasky Před rokem +11

    That stove/sink combo is amazing! Oh and he is so cute and I love his jewelry! Ruby is pretty rad too! 😬💎❤

    • @WilliamWoodward
      @WilliamWoodward Před rokem +1

      The sink stove combo is a move for sure! Ruby is the star lets be honest ;)

  • @raysun2be
    @raysun2be Před rokem +13

    Great build. I like how you were intentional about getting started with Ruby version 1.0, seeing if it would work, noting things you wanted to change, then doing Ruby 2.0. I love how the van and your career fit your love of being outdoors and building such an expanded family all over the country. Excellent example of living your best life!

    • @WilliamWoodward
      @WilliamWoodward Před rokem +1

      Technically this is Ruby 3.0 haha I had another build in between! It's definitely a progression and as you change it's great to be able to change your space!

  • @jeroberts7228
    @jeroberts7228 Před rokem +2

    I really enjoyed your tour, William - you are so easy to listen to and to relate to. I love your Ruby, and I also loved the way you referred to her by name so often. It's obvious that you feel a good deal of affection for the old girl. I also have a Ruby, although she's not anywhere near van size. She's a little wine-colored 2002 Chevy Tracker, and she fits me perfectly - I truly do love her. Her full name is Ruby Tuesday. I'd started calling her Ruby Two when I first got her (she's my second beloved Tracker of that name, both were used when I got them), and a good friend suggested the second part of her name. ANYway... I love your Ruby and everything you've done with her to make her your home, to be able to pursue your photography career. I wish you well, always. 😊

  • @eleanoraquitaine2966
    @eleanoraquitaine2966 Před rokem +6

    If your eyes are senstitive to light, you may very well have glaucoma which will eventually lead to blindness UNLESS you get it diagnosed ASAP and start taking the right meds. They can stop its progress but not reverse it. Please get your eyes checked right away and get on the right meds to slow it down or stop it ASAP. IF you have it. I have it, got it diagnosed in time, and have lost only a little vision. Reply if you have questions.

  • @BlissfulDee
    @BlissfulDee Před rokem +5

    Great rig, but... OMG what a gorgeous, intelligent, and creative guy. 😍

  • @batmansk6
    @batmansk6 Před rokem +4

    Amazing. So much storage. Can't believe all that fits in there.

    • @WilliamWoodward
      @WilliamWoodward Před rokem +3

      Honestly whenever I take everything out to clean and organize I amaze myself

  • @wrightontheroad
    @wrightontheroad Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing your build, your Ruby and your story! You have an amazing voice! Voice overs, audiobooks, podcasts...could see any/all in your future! Godspeed on your travels!

  • @SSL0707Star
    @SSL0707Star Před 5 měsíci

    I love every little piece of things you collected, home sweet home! Also you have the best job in the world! ❤

  • @Chereese0808
    @Chereese0808 Před rokem +3

    Amazing use of space.
    The pan lid holder is genius.
    Very cool build.
    Very cool guy.

  • @bonnies9861
    @bonnies9861 Před rokem +3

    Wow!!! I'm going to keep this video just to listen to your voice!!!! If you want another source of income, why not give your voice that job?? Your van is very cool ~ what a great build you did on it! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

  • @sharonvickery6155
    @sharonvickery6155 Před rokem +1

    You should do voice overs, you have an amazing voice. Love your build😊🇨🇮

  • @robinwilson8435
    @robinwilson8435 Před rokem +4

    Loved the tour. Having a Wolfie Westy, isn't your engine, like mine, in the rear? How do you access it? At only 5'5" I can stand under my skylight barefoot, so don't have to pop my tent, but it sure gives me a lot of room up top for all my crap when I do!! Hopefully you'll join some of the VW groups here in the PNW so we can meet and see your masterpiece in person. You have done a great job! 🚐☮️

    • @WilliamWoodward
      @WilliamWoodward Před rokem +1

      I guess I didn't mention that! The storage under the bed is lifted about 2ft off the height of the engine bay, so that you can pull the engine cover off and out to work on her. I do have to pull out the gear that is in that space though, so that all lives in a couple containers.

  • @MBMCincy63
    @MBMCincy63 Před rokem +3

    Good on the sunglasses, and visual art. Also, in my opinion, if you ever wanted to do voice acting: WOW you have some depth for it.
    Great tour of Ruby 🙂.

  • @annapacatang5079
    @annapacatang5079 Před rokem +21

    I love this build. Willie is so personable and a joy to listen to. Very ingenious with the use of space. Blessings on your travels. Oh, great photography!!! BTW, I joined your Instagram & you have some great photos on there! How fortunate you are to be a world traveler!👍🤩🙏🏻

  • @karenbrown921
    @karenbrown921 Před rokem +5

    What a wonderful home!

  • @Ruthie888
    @Ruthie888 Před rokem +1

    Nice! Creative for small space. I like that you can invite people to hang out.

  • @pyronitro
    @pyronitro Před rokem

    very very cool build. Ruby is his partner in his journey.

  • @Kitpu917
    @Kitpu917 Před rokem +2

    Wow I want to transform my vanagon like this guy did , love everything he did !! Ty for the tour Ruby is a gem!!

    • @WilliamWoodward
      @WilliamWoodward Před rokem +1

      There's a great shop up in Oregon who has all the details! Check out Crooked Finger Designs!

    • @Kitpu917
      @Kitpu917 Před rokem

      @@WilliamWoodward
      Thank you. I’ll check it out.

  • @merlin0215
    @merlin0215 Před rokem +2

    Cowboy hat gets my vote!

  • @Hope-bn9xz
    @Hope-bn9xz Před rokem +5

    Nice van build 👍

  • @ynafuentes3448
    @ynafuentes3448 Před rokem

    Ilove your being simple, artistic and being organized 🥰

  • @hopehamby9287
    @hopehamby9287 Před rokem +2

    Love all the storage!!! Wishing you many happy journeys!!!

  • @martynvanlancker2364
    @martynvanlancker2364 Před rokem

    Just about to buy my first Vanagon which has been my dream for many years. Thanks for your awesome video which inspires me further.

  • @gabventure2039
    @gabventure2039 Před rokem

    one of the coolest van I have seen on youtube, so cozy!

  • @chimesplayer
    @chimesplayer Před rokem +3

    Pretty awesome van!

  • @Ms19741979
    @Ms19741979 Před rokem

    He has such a chill personality!

  • @GenGenChilling
    @GenGenChilling Před rokem

    Beautiful photography

  • @kimberlylburkhardt
    @kimberlylburkhardt Před rokem

    You have given me so many ideas thank you love what you did to your van beautiful

  • @Kathy-zx5bu
    @Kathy-zx5bu Před rokem

    You should patent that cutting board! I want one! Great van. Happy travels!

  • @sneaks01
    @sneaks01 Před rokem +4

    Such a cool van!! Great job!! ❤😊

  • @tammycruz8189
    @tammycruz8189 Před rokem +3

    Love your build it's awesome 👍

  • @rickdejean4649
    @rickdejean4649 Před rokem +1

    Nice relaxed life

  • @keithbosch37
    @keithbosch37 Před 4 měsíci

    Very nice setup!

  • @elainelipscomb1476
    @elainelipscomb1476 Před rokem

    Wow great build.🎉🎉

  • @CBAmakingAusername
    @CBAmakingAusername Před rokem

    I love this van

  • @junebixby7041
    @junebixby7041 Před rokem

    He has a great voice...

  • @schmittsebastien2598
    @schmittsebastien2598 Před rokem

    Beautiful ruby 💖💖💖

  • @mariestrella.orquideasartecamp

    Gracias por tu bonito video

  • @Jaxismom
    @Jaxismom Před rokem

    Great set-up 👍

  • @truckerwife1980
    @truckerwife1980 Před rokem

    Absolutely in love!!💞

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 Před rokem

    8:27 - the console mods in wood, love it! I need something like that myself. So handy and cute.
    fyi - When your eyes are sensitive to light, you need more Lutein in your diet. Raw kale and blueberries have lutein. Costco also sells Lutein + Zeaxanthin - take 1 daily every morning. Carrots and Squash will help with retinal health. You need both.
    Rinse your feathers in diluted bleach and don't put them so close to your face in the van. Birds have zoonotic diseases.
    fyi - Social MEDIA, not MEDIAS. Media is plural. Medium is singular.
    Lovely van build, very simple and functional man cave. You can see he is living his best life, doing all the great things one can do outdoors. Well done! Keep it up and see as much as you can see before you acquire house, spouse, and trimmings. This is the way to live.

  • @stephaniesmith5974
    @stephaniesmith5974 Před rokem

    U love cups! Very cute van-nice build out.

  • @mariamoshogianni7008
    @mariamoshogianni7008 Před rokem

    Very cozy thanks for sharing god bless stay safe 🙏 ❤️

  • @carart713
    @carart713 Před rokem

    Wow so cool campervan

  • @debbienye6002
    @debbienye6002 Před rokem

    I love Volkswagens, and I love Oregon! I drive Volkswagens, and I live in Oregon!

  • @Una...
    @Una... Před rokem

    What a lovely human!

  • @tremendousfaws
    @tremendousfaws Před rokem

    Sick van bud!

  • @peterinfante6187
    @peterinfante6187 Před rokem +1

    Great build!
    I'd pulley that mattress, have seen a few builds with it.
    Safe travels...

    • @WilliamWoodward
      @WilliamWoodward Před rokem +1

      I have thought about the pulley! If I was any shorter I would need that setup, right now my long arms act as a good enough pulley haha

  • @Katiedid1975
    @Katiedid1975 Před rokem

    Sweet.

  • @sheriboberry28
    @sheriboberry28 Před rokem +2

    I absolutely LOVED this van tour!! Very inspiring. ~Sheri Bo Berry 🍓

  • @adriancaldwell
    @adriancaldwell Před rokem

    Tremendous 👏

  • @janetslicer3637
    @janetslicer3637 Před rokem

    Like Blue said, wear your sunglasses always!

  • @behzodtabesh9278
    @behzodtabesh9278 Před rokem

    Sick bro, i bought my hobie cat vanagon tin top transporter but decided to go with a pop top when i did my custom camper conversion. it must be nice having all the extra storage. Why did you decide high top over pop top?

  • @brettL1029
    @brettL1029 Před 5 měsíci

    Being a tin roof before the roof mod, did the van have the center ceiling a/c set up? If so was it hard to remove for the high top. Thanks.

  • @bidyutmondal317
    @bidyutmondal317 Před rokem

    This 1990 version looks more bigger than today's VK cars. I am not sure but it looks to me atleast.

  • @alexanderblanco1757
    @alexanderblanco1757 Před rokem

    Did you have any problem with cutting the roof . Roof collapsing for removing the two crossbars?

  • @missunightsmissunights3184

    I'm thinking that feather is from a magpie!

  • @merlin0215
    @merlin0215 Před rokem +2

    Have you looked into modeling? Or voice-overs, or building high top vans like yours?

    • @TheSimaralynn
      @TheSimaralynn Před rokem +1

      He has a really nice voice.

    • @MBMCincy63
      @MBMCincy63 Před rokem +1

      Yes, I think several of us agree, he could do well with voice acting.

  • @danshartliff3506
    @danshartliff3506 Před rokem

    It ok

  • @mattrado
    @mattrado Před rokem

    Where did you get your high top addition? I have 2 westys and am considering a hi top. Thanks

    • @richardsmith5249
      @richardsmith5249 Před rokem

      It looks like a Leisuredrive high top. I have one on my van, and his looks very similar. Leisuredrive is a UK converter, so it might be a copy.

  • @MrTarrasque
    @MrTarrasque Před rokem

    Cool van! But you are going to hate yourself when you get engine troubles

  • @brendanmitchell3545
    @brendanmitchell3545 Před 3 měsíci

    whered he get his high top from? Thank you

    • @TinyHomeTours
      @TinyHomeTours  Před 3 měsíci

      Here's a link to William's IG if you'd like to message him directly and ask. :) instagram.com/wheretowillie/

  • @cyndeeh
    @cyndeeh Před rokem

    Already saw this on another channel. Bummer.

  • @jillpotts7472
    @jillpotts7472 Před rokem

    any toilet?

  • @eddiewalker7252
    @eddiewalker7252 Před rokem

    Ari Shafir hits the open road🤣

  • @thiabrabson2533
    @thiabrabson2533 Před rokem

    🥰🤩🥰🤩🥰🤩🥰🤩🥰🤩

  • @ngchekan8
    @ngchekan8 Před rokem

    No toilet and shower

  • @elisahaven4363
    @elisahaven4363 Před rokem

    The hapless harbor nationally tap because parsnip remarkably double at a gifted drake. grandiose, obnoxious digger

  • @moonyshine
    @moonyshine Před rokem

    I'd love to watch these kind of videos but after hearing the word "vanagon" fifteen times in the 1st minute and a half , im done

  • @AlChilazoLife
    @AlChilazoLife Před rokem +2

    Awesome van!! Love it

    • @007nadineL
      @007nadineL Před rokem

      Y. Ugh yf y uu. Yu uy fy fyyyy fcf66c 77gv

  • @facelesssman
    @facelesssman Před 8 měsíci

    Who did the high top install for you? Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Safe Travels!