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Yes! the bed is 40" wide and 76" long! The size is just smaller than a twin mattress. It's a great size for me, but it is a little snug with another person. Not too bad though! I'm glad you like the build!! after 3 and a half years I still really love it!

Awesome, thank you! Glad to hear you still love it after that long!@@sagechimo

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Thank you so much! Happy to help! 3 years of living in it full time have only made me love the build more! (especially now that I'm living in it solo, MUCH more room!)

It really is the perfect size. I have to admit, much roomier to live out of solo! I chose to use "Nomad 50" collapsible solar panels that I got from Goal Zero, they fold down and fit great in my back drawer and I just set them up when I park. I also use the "Yeti 2000" Power Bank from Goal Zero which has 4 USB ports, 2 AC ports, and one DC port all built into one box that fits perfectly between my driver's and passenger's chairs. Since it's such a small van, I didn't want to go through the hassle of getting a battery, an adapter, and setting up the wiring to have outlets and lights throughout the van. Instead, I use AA battery powered string and puck lights around the van where I need them. Goal Zero also has a tiny lantern that's USB powered that fits really well on my counter....Basically Goal Zero is the best. I really love everything I've gotten from them, and they've taken back and replaced things that have broken on me. Their customer service is exceptional in my experience. As far as water I just use a 7 gallon water jug that I got at REI, and keep it on my floor, next to my cooler. I've never had a problem finding places to fill up the water jug. I travel primarily based on climbing locations around the country and I find that local gas stations usually have potable water spickets that they let me use for free. The battery system that I've chosen (Goal Zero) isn't enough to run a fridge or freezer or even a blender on, so I live with a cooler in my van, but it is more than enough for what I use it for. Typically I'll charge my laptop, phone, lights, camera, drone, and even help out other van-lifers without a battery, and I've never depleted my battery to 0%.

Sorry about that!

Right?! Thank you! He did an amazing job!

Thank you so much! unfortunately, I haven't returned to Moore's Wall since I made this video, and I have NO idea what we were climbing!

None! it's been really helpful, adding extra storage!

Happy to help!

Of course! I'm happy to share! I'm glad that you found some of my ideas useful! :)

I'm glad you liked it! Hope it helped!!

Thank you! I found the van on Facebook Marketplace, a nice couple was selling it for only $2,500!

Thank you! I'd very much recommend the GMC Safari, most of them that you'll find are 4 wheel drive, but. mine is rear wheel drive. I haven't had any issues just having rear wheel, in fact I even spent a winter in Mammoth Lakes, CA (they get tons of snow) and with some chains, I didn't get stuck once!! We built the van out while we were living in a 1988 Ford Econoline (that had just broken down in the parking lot of The Ultimate Climbing Gym, where Christian and I were living and working at the time). We worked on the Safari mostly in the shop of our good friend Nick Rutz (who's featured in the video) because he offered some help! The rest of the work was done in the front yard of another friend of ours! Pays to have friends :)

Chevy Astros/gmc safaris are crazy reliable and good on gas. Most of them are not AWD or 4x4. Most are rear wheel drive, which with a chevy s10 4x4 front axle and transfer case you can convert them to true 4x4, but do not confuse awd and 4x4, they are not the same if you plan on going off the beaten path.

Sure was! it's a couple inches wider and longer than a twin, and we were pretty in love with each other and didn't mind being in each other's space, haha! Now that it's just me though, I LOVE having the space to myself! It seems spacious!

Thank you so much! copyright free music is limited, but Epidemic Sound offers some great tracks!

I'm from Montana, USA!

It weighed down the van, for sure! But it was great to have sturdy countertops and cubbies!

Absolutely! Happy to help!

I can absolutely contact him for you!

I'm so happy to hear that! :) If you have any questions about vanlife, let me know! I'm making a follow-up video and would love to hear any thoughts you might have!

THANK YOU! If you have any questions about vanlife, let me know! I'm making a follow-up video and would love to hear any thoughts you might have!

I'll pass along your interest! He's based in North Carolina, so that's something to consider! If you have any questions about vanlife, let me know! I'm making a follow-up video and would love to hear any thoughts you might have!

Agreed ... stronger and less weight

I like that idea!! Thanks for your input!

Thank you so much!

Hi there! It's just me on the road in Stan now, but I'm still living in it full time! I travel around the country in my off-seasons rock climbing and teaching yoga, while in the summer and winter I work seasonal jobs in Montana! If you're interested, my website is www.sagechimomedia.com where you can take a look at what I'm up to these days! :)

so happy to inspire more vanlife! If you have any questions, let me know! I'm making a follow-up video and would love to hear any thoughts you might have!

Our friend, Nick Rutz custom made the roof rack, and helped us mount it! He's based out of North Carolina, and if you'd like I could pass on your interest to him!

definitely. It chugs right along, but the uphill rides can be slow for sure!

I hope this helps give you inspiration! The bed in my van is just a few inches wider and longer than a twin, and we had no issues sleeping on it for 2 and a half years! (I will say though, now that I'm living in the van solo, I DO love having the whole bed to myself) haha!