What a fantastic job you’ve done! I can’t imagine the time spent brainstorming on how to convert it for your desires. But it was well worth it! Great job!
You know, I’ve seen vans with beautiful cupboards, looking like homes and everything else but this one just blew my mind. Everything you need is there. Just not overdone. The kitchen is probably the most efficient one I’ve ever seen, and his Murphy bed wow yeah it’s the best van conversion I’ve ever seen
Amazing build. I'm a desk junkie, so I appreciate that too. Your bother painting in incredible. But for some stupid reason, I really liked your kitchen towel.
Every video I have watched people say "this is the best I have ever seen" Finally, I will say this one was the one I could see myself staying in the most.
Great layout, closest thing I've found to what I'm planning. Back storage section, Murphy bed, open plan, and big entertainment setup, all the important stuff IMO.
I absolutely love this van build! If I ever get to build something out, I would want a desk like that and many of those features in a compact space. Beautifully done!
Great design and layout! I really love the kitchen. It doesn't look as if it's crammed in to a small left over space that's in the way! Thanks for sharing.
Very nice layout and I really like the way the walls and ceiling are enclosed with panelling. I bought the exact same Freightliner van from a postal auction site several years ago... although mine is a 2002 with cummins 5.9. I use mine for a work van now, but dream of converting it into a camper in a few years when I retire. Would love to see the outside after it gets painted!! Great job on everything!!
Thanks. The walls and ceiling are made of the same shiplap boards. I added the rope reveal on the ceiling for more of a linear feel. My Freightliner has the 4.3L Mercedes 4 cylinder and I've been on some mountain climbs where I wish I had your engine. lol. I just have to be content at 55 mph in 4th gear on the Alison. The extra width these step vans have over cargo vans makes all the difference in the world as far as living space goes. What we give up is ride quality while driving.
now that is real darn close to what i was thinking about,, a murphy bed on 1 side and a murphy table on the other side both would be out of the way when traveling to my way of thinking,,, this sure was a beautiful build thank you guys for sharing
I really liked the way you designed your freight liner home. The baskets for your cabinet space is was well thought out and it is better those cabinets that people in their truck living has been using and I like yours better. I agree with you with the Murphy bed and it would take a lot of room up just put in a regular bed. The good thing about using truck stop showers is you have more room in the shower to move around in and plus they washer and dryers available. I hope you're enjoying your retirement in your freight liner home and going places that never been to.
Seven, I've missed you! I'd love to hear what you've been up to. This is a great design! Love the kitchen in the back and the Murphy bed design! Peace! K
I agree with the kitchen being "elegant"!!! So much thought was put into this rig. I'm so glad you made your early retirement on your own terms: nomadic and ONLY what you need to enjoy life. Thank you for sharing.
super cool I have a 04 mt45 ex usps unit too with the mercedes engine (some have the cummins) great little thing i stripped the paint down and repainted,
He doesn't need air conditioning on the truck, the truck roof should put the sky air fan saves a lot of soder system & energy. Guys don't need to worry about shower or toilet, they can use a public toilet or showing. This guy has everything he needs, he has a nice building camp truck.
He should invest in one of those small portable hot water things that heat the water on demand. It could work for his kitchen sink as well as his shower.
No Darn Joke! Especially the kitchen! Makes it look like a true house. And the bed - I can't say enough! The exhaust is a plus major plus, especially with no cabinets/closets. I have the same similar desk from the DV. Heavy as heck but spaceless at the bottom. Probably won't have to bolt it down. And maybe a bit shorter, creating more space for my wheelchair and possibly a small/medium couch. I'm wondering about parking, especially in the cities with downtown areas or just small cities/towns?
All step vans are wide, a very good thing for a floor plan but harder to maneuver. However, they have a very tight turning radius, tighter than a cargo van like a Sprinter.
Terrific conversion! I love it, and bookmarked it as one the very best. On the other hand, NHT, it would have been nice if the video gave the dimensions of the van and GVW; Kind of a big 'missing' to not have the owner talk about how much thermal insulation, drawer system under the stove, and to have seen him turn out his bed. Otherwise, thanks for getting Greg to share his wonderful buildout. Also, I'm curious about his experiences in parking the van in residential areas. Kudos to you both.
The van has an 11' cargo box to start with empty. I don't know what the GVW is but the built-out weight is 11,500 lbs and the GVWR is 14,140 lbs. The ceiling and walls have 1.5" and the floor is 3/4" rigid insulation. Drawers are just DIY and the bed is simply a mattress that flops onto the floor. The van maneuvers extremely well in the city but I never do any stealth parking, remember these step vans are very wide, so keep that in mind. I hope that helps.
Totally love the idea of the basket storage wall. This seems like the perfect set up for you. As a female, I would want a teeny, tiny toilet/shower/sink setup. I know about all the tanks, etc ..living in an RV...but A girl thing I guess. And I like the Murphy bed idea as well. It is really nicely done.
10:33 .. I had to sell my house and live in a very tiny apartment with my 2 sons, none of have beds at all!! ... we sleep on the floor on futons, that we put away every morning.
I so want to do a project like this.. Also the idea of a step van conversion has been a constant for me, to bad there not popular in uk, I think there is room for a dest at door opposite driver (maybe use a folding desk) to remove the need for a big best plus looking out on different scenery would be inspiring then a folding bed/couch for entertainment
These are 19.5" wheels, I've never seen anything larger on a step van, especially on a class 2, light duty truck. Someone else suggested that it made room for ice and snow to build up and still not bind the tire. I didn't think so.
Lots of great ideas, simple. I do like the flow thru ventilation idea. I am looking at a 1973 Chevy chassis, 350 motor, I believe the guy said there was just over 14 feet behind the seats. the storage area on drivers side footwell is something that looks interesting for a battery area ? nice clean open design = good job
I would want to do a frame-off restoration on a van that old. I've seen people do it and it's not that hard to do but you need somewhere to do it, that's the tough part. That's a good size and would be a fun project if you have the time and place to do it out of the weather.
It's simply a 6" memory foam mattress on the floor with enough room on the edge to walk past it. All the bedding and pillow sit on the driver's seat while parked. Not much to see really.
It's simply a 6" memory foam mattress on the floor with enough room on the edge to walk past it. All the bedding and pillow sit on the driver's seat while parked. Not much to see really.
What a fantastic job you’ve done! I can’t imagine the time spent brainstorming on how to convert it for your desires. But it was well worth it! Great job!
You know, I’ve seen vans with beautiful cupboards, looking like homes and everything else but this one just blew my mind. Everything you need is there. Just not overdone. The kitchen is probably the most efficient one I’ve ever seen, and his Murphy bed wow yeah it’s the best van conversion I’ve ever seen
Amazing build. I'm a desk junkie, so I appreciate that too. Your bother painting in incredible. But for some stupid reason, I really liked your kitchen towel.
Every video I have watched people say "this is the best I have ever seen" Finally, I will say this one was the one I could see myself staying in the most.
"I love coat hooks. You can hang... Backpacks... Gear... Fly swatters.. and even coats!" LMAO
LMAO I wasn't certain if I wasn't the only one who heard "and even coats!"
people ?
Great layout, closest thing I've found to what I'm planning. Back storage section, Murphy bed, open plan, and big entertainment setup, all the important stuff IMO.
WOW!!! I’m seriously impressed with the thought and layout of this van!!! Well done!!!
I love the openness in the design!!!
I enjoyed the utilization of all the space in your home. Be safe.
Oh I got good ideas with the bungee cords and hooks Thank You For Sharing.
I love some of these ideas! The baskets to make everything accessible, the upward hinged rear door, the across the body stainless kitchen!
Great use of space! Nothing boring about the eloquent presentation of this creative, lovely gent. Minimalistic, slick, well organized! 🤔🤗😍 🚛
YA! loved the kitchen cabinet idea. As well as the exhaust fan. Defiantly going to have to copy that.
Im watching this again, for umph teen times. I just love it more so. Great job Greg!!! Thank you. We appreciate you...
I absolutely love this van build! If I ever get to build something out, I would want a desk like that and many of those features in a compact space. Beautifully done!
What a wonderful build!
you have a wonderful relaxed speaking voice and presence and I appreciate your build and helpful design. Safe and Happy Trails!
Very nice work. Well laid out. Step vans are my favorite.
Great design and layout! I really love the kitchen. It doesn't look as if it's crammed in to a small left over space that's in the way! Thanks for sharing.
I think that is the best kitchen design I have seen in any of the 'nomad' vans. Love the baskets, the ventilation, and the huge counter space.
I was impressed by how nice and orderly this van is. It had a great vibe and lots of space. Great guy. Good success to you!
That's got to be the best build I've ever seen of a step van!
Greg has excellent truck. I love the Murphy bed and whole kitchen!!
Best conversion that I have seen.
Simplicity and elegance in one. Love the baskets for the kitchen.
One of the more interesting and highly functional builds I have seen on TH-cam! Very nice.
Very nice! Great presentation
Looks amazing, & really comfortable, thanks for sharing your ideas.
Vey nice build. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.
Thank you from sunny California. What are your daily temperature swings from nighttime low to day time high? Here it's been low 50's to high 70's.
04:26
2003, we built our ExpeditionVehicle on a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck.
We engineered all our mass between the axles, zero over-hang.
Love the openness. Master of ingenuity!
Well thought out. I like the esthetics.
I was bit worried when I saw your garage but the interior is impressive, especially the fan & AC. All makes sense when you go inside.
That interior is amazing! What a fantastic space inside and the desk looks amazing!
Love your Van good presentation. Would love to see how your Murphy Bed Works. Good Luck with your future Goals Enjoy!
Very nice layout and I really like the way the walls and ceiling are enclosed with panelling. I bought the exact same Freightliner van from a postal auction site several years ago... although mine is a 2002 with cummins 5.9. I use mine for a work van now, but dream of converting it into a camper in a few years when I retire. Would love to see the outside after it gets painted!! Great job on everything!!
Thanks. The walls and ceiling are made of the same shiplap boards. I added the rope reveal on the ceiling for more of a linear feel. My Freightliner has the 4.3L Mercedes 4 cylinder and I've been on some mountain climbs where I wish I had your engine. lol. I just have to be content at 55 mph in 4th gear on the Alison. The extra width these step vans have over cargo vans makes all the difference in the world as far as living space goes. What we give up is ride quality while driving.
Great tour of Greg's stepvan!
now that is real darn close to what i was thinking about,, a murphy bed on 1 side and a murphy table on the other side both would be out of the way when traveling to my way of thinking,,, this sure was a beautiful build thank you guys for sharing
I really liked the way you designed your freight liner home. The baskets for your cabinet space is was well thought out and it is better those cabinets that people in their truck living has been using and I like yours better. I agree with you with the Murphy bed and it would take a lot of room up just put in a regular bed. The good thing about using truck stop showers is you have more room in the shower to move around in and plus they washer and dryers available. I hope you're enjoying your retirement in your freight liner home and going places that never been to.
Great and unique design! LOVED the Giggle Pill!!
Seven, I've missed you! I'd love to hear what you've been up to. This is a great design! Love the kitchen in the back and the Murphy bed design! Peace! K
You have great ideas. I guess we are on the same page. All that you have done makes sense to me.
He was gr8! I love his design!
Great build
Sad as it seems you've left TH-cam, hope you're still alive and healthy
Safe travels for the journey ahead
Very efficient ! and minimalist.
I just found a 9 cube storage unit by the dumpster. Grabbed it so quick remembering this video 😊
Wow, that is a great use of space and very well thought out, thank you Seven for sharing this with us ,big hugs from MN
Nice van Greg !!! You did a great job.
Nicely done. All that open space is wonderful.
Nice van. Well thought out!
Brilliant build! Love the hinged wire ledge and sense of humor
Simplicity and very functional.
I agree with the kitchen being "elegant"!!!
So much thought was put into this rig. I'm so glad you made your early retirement on your own terms: nomadic and ONLY what you need to enjoy life. Thank you for sharing.
I love that desk!! Sad that there's no skylight, but it's very well thought out and functional.
The giggle pill sold me……
super cool I have a 04 mt45 ex usps unit too with the mercedes engine (some have the cummins) great little thing i stripped the paint down and repainted,
Great choice! Lol
He doesn't need air conditioning on the truck, the truck roof should put the sky air fan saves a lot of soder system & energy. Guys don't need to worry about shower or toilet, they can use a public toilet or showing. This guy has everything he needs, he has a nice building camp truck.
looking into getting a step van rather than a cargo van or a school bus and this is a really cool one
Excellent build.
Great setup, very thoughtful interior and fantastic desk area.
He should invest in one of those small portable hot water things that heat the water on demand. It could work for his kitchen sink as well as his shower.
I love that build so much.
Wow, absolutely brilliant buildout…very well done 👍🏼👍🏼
Looks great happy travels.
This is a great stepvan!!! Love the creative and simple solutions!
Finally - someone with a stainless steal counter. I don't understand why more people use them. Great built.
Very nice interior
So nice. Very liveable. Well done. Would love to have something like this to live in.
No Darn Joke! Especially the kitchen! Makes it look like a true house. And the bed - I can't say enough!
The exhaust is a plus major plus, especially with no cabinets/closets.
I have the same similar desk from the DV. Heavy as heck but spaceless at the bottom. Probably won't have to bolt it down. And maybe a bit shorter, creating more space for my wheelchair and possibly a small/medium couch.
I'm wondering about parking, especially in the cities with downtown areas or just small cities/towns?
All step vans are wide, a very good thing for a floor plan but harder to maneuver. However, they have a very tight turning radius, tighter than a cargo van like a Sprinter.
😮WOW...I LOVE it❤❤ GREAT job!!!!
I love this van build
Sweet setup ❤
Great layout🍀
Love your setup nice and open
Very well thought out! ❤️❤️
Holy cow! 2 Sono Speakers!! You really know how to enjoy music!
And a sub under the desk. I didn't buy them for the van, they were already in my house, and I couldn't part with them.
Brother WHERE have you been.. Glad to see you and welcome back.
thats a great van, great ideas thank you for the video
He's a cool dude. Down to earth. Looks like he's pretty damn happy
Terrific conversion! I love it, and bookmarked it as one the very best. On the other hand, NHT, it would have been nice if the video gave the dimensions of the van and GVW; Kind of a big 'missing' to not have the owner talk about how much thermal insulation, drawer system under the stove, and to have seen him turn out his bed. Otherwise, thanks for getting Greg to share his wonderful buildout. Also, I'm curious about his experiences in parking the van in residential areas. Kudos to you both.
The van has an 11' cargo box to start with empty. I don't know what the GVW is but the built-out weight is 11,500 lbs and the GVWR is 14,140 lbs. The ceiling and walls have 1.5" and the floor is 3/4" rigid insulation. Drawers are just DIY and the bed is simply a mattress that flops onto the floor. The van maneuvers extremely well in the city but I never do any stealth parking, remember these step vans are very wide, so keep that in mind.
I hope that helps.
@@chapter4travels Thank you. info is greatly appreciated. A terrific conversion.
Totally love the idea of the basket storage wall. This seems like the perfect set up for you. As a female, I would want a teeny, tiny toilet/shower/sink setup. I know about all the tanks, etc ..living in an RV...but A girl thing I guess. And I like the Murphy bed idea as well. It is really nicely done.
Most unique setup in small a space ever.... Impressive 👍
Yes, I do enjoy these set up’s. Creative and fun. PS. I use to own a furniture store that specialized in Murphy wallbeds.
Very nice job.
10:33 .. I had to sell my house and live in a very tiny apartment with my 2 sons, none of have beds at all!! ... we sleep on the floor on futons, that we put away every morning.
I so want to do a project like this..
Also the idea of a step van conversion has been a constant for me, to bad there not popular in uk,
I think there is room for a dest at door opposite driver (maybe use a folding desk) to remove the need for a big best plus looking out on different scenery would be inspiring then a folding bed/couch for entertainment
Love the kitchen…..
The fender wells are so large to be able to accommodate optional semi truck sized tires depending on load weights.
These are 19.5" wheels, I've never seen anything larger on a step van, especially on a class 2, light duty truck. Someone else suggested that it made room for ice and snow to build up and still not bind the tire. I didn't think so.
good one - id still like a could of windows, somehow. Also would be get to have a strong roof platform
I would love this over a stuffy apartment any day 🥺
Job well done.
Very nice!
Fantastic kitchen space!
Lots of great ideas, simple. I do like the flow thru ventilation idea. I am looking at a 1973 Chevy chassis, 350 motor, I believe the guy said there was just over 14 feet behind the seats. the storage area on drivers side footwell is something that looks interesting for a battery area ? nice clean open design = good job
I would want to do a frame-off restoration on a van that old. I've seen people do it and it's not that hard to do but you need somewhere to do it, that's the tough part. That's a good size and would be a fun project if you have the time and place to do it out of the weather.
Super cool build. I really wanted to see the Murphy bed in use.
It's simply a 6" memory foam mattress on the floor with enough room on the edge to walk past it. All the bedding and pillow sit on the driver's seat while parked. Not much to see really.
Great Van build! Thank you for sharing.
Great job!
Love this design. Great work Greg.
I think it’s a great build. Would have liked to see how the bed came out for a future build that I’m thinking of doing.
It's simply a 6" memory foam mattress on the floor with enough room on the edge to walk past it. All the bedding and pillow sit on the driver's seat while parked. Not much to see really.
Love the 'easy' murphybed so that it's so much more useful!
Your place is awesome, and I absulutly love the Hula Girl and giggle pill I need both!🥰