NO BUILD Nissan NV200 Van Conversion $747 Cheap and Simple | Solo Male Fulltime

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  • Hi,
    Solo male and solo male dog traveling down route 66 from NYC to LA in a bare bones Van conversion completed with zero experience, short amount of time and little capital.
    The car is a Nissan NV200 mini cargo van, used but new to me. I fitted the car with repurposed gear and minimal planning. The inspiration for my build was born from TH-cam videos, I'm proud to finally contribute my own!
    Thanks and kind regards,
    Jack, the Lost Boy

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  • @missglenellen
    @missglenellen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So sympathetic, no fuss, straightforward! Thanks!

  • @tarynnicosie846
    @tarynnicosie846 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you,
    I am 65 and feel like I am just living to work for
    rent, I'm over it, and the way society set the vision for living anymore, I need out !! So I thank you and yes I will be traveling with my fur babies !!! Awesome video !! and sweet furbaby !!🥰🥰🥰

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All my money went to rent lol, I felt like all of my time and work went to building NYC. Also I did almost the same thing everyday for a decade, the van fixed all that and allowed me to hang out with my dog a lot haha

  • @MexicanTeTe
    @MexicanTeTe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Showing people they don't need to spend thousands of dollars on an Instagram ready setup to get out and go camping! Much respect. I've got a lot of the same gear.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Quality time over quality gear! Thanks man!!

  • @thelightingavenger
    @thelightingavenger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "no shoes in the van, no dog on the bed....there are rules!!!" xD we love a man with consistent principles

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Separates us from the animals 🤭

    • @carltonthepug
      @carltonthepug ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SoulQuJo
      Sorry but I’m one with my dogs. Lol
      And my dogs ALWAYS sleep with me ON MY BED✌🏽

  • @AnnieGill7
    @AnnieGill7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are fun to watch! Let that puppy upstairs with you!!!! Great looking set up!

  • @cre8myreality216
    @cre8myreality216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's perfect. The beauty is that you got what you need and was able to get on the road immediately. I'm sooooo with you on that. Blessings and Love. Hope to see you on the road.👍🏾🙏🏾❤️

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Right??? I'm glad you can vibe with that mentality. The most important part of hitting the road is getting on the road!

    • @cre8myreality216
      @cre8myreality216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SoulQuJo 💯😉

  • @sicchuckie
    @sicchuckie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oder guy here, I’ve had many RVs. 👍 living the life! Congratulations

  • @suzanne202
    @suzanne202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are very entertaining. I subscribed. Great video.

  • @revyred8679
    @revyred8679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You just crack me up🤣😂!! Happy safe nomading👍

  • @ICU422
    @ICU422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the same van, great no build build , you have the right idea, you can work on the road and travel, enjoy life and do what you want. God bless

  • @fradee2830
    @fradee2830 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You're living the life most people wish for. I'd get the back windows tinted and get curtains for them, as well as behind the seats.

  • @readingsbycara
    @readingsbycara หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love the simplicity and practicality.
    😊 ❤ 😊
    Good job making it work for you and your puppy.
    🐶 🐕 🐾 🐾

    • @readingsbycara
      @readingsbycara หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love the magnetic storage !

    • @readingsbycara
      @readingsbycara หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Big thumbs up
      👍🏼👍🏼
      Happy travels.

  • @Jefferson-603
    @Jefferson-603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks pretty comfy! I believe they make a Bluetooth adapter you plug into your 12 volt DC cigarette lighter and it communicates through the station on your radio so you're allowed to Bluetooth to radio from your phone.

  • @jewelpotter6221
    @jewelpotter6221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your build...now I can't make any more excuses!!! Just Do It!!!

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll see you on the road!

  • @Texasishot105
    @Texasishot105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awwwwe let your fur baby sleep with you 🥰🐾🥰🐾

  • @troyj3390
    @troyj3390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a truck driver and as far as doing the #2 I go to a public place with a restroom and do it b4 I go to sleep at night i hardly ever need to go...but if I was out in the middle of nowhere(blm land etc.) I would think about getting one of those 5 gallon buckets pour some cat litter or trash bag and get a privacy tent and do my thang!!😉😀

    • @fradee2830
      @fradee2830 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Just dig a hole and go, like you're backpacking.
      But I'd still have a poop bucket or something, sometimes you won't find a place open and you're in a busy area.

  • @ginamartindale8095
    @ginamartindale8095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. Love the video. Thank you for sharing and you both be safe out there.

  • @j.bean8672
    @j.bean8672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’d rather go in the privacy of my own van, 😂
    Love the puppy too:)

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have begun to miss the private aspect of pooping xD

  • @simpsimps553
    @simpsimps553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good video my friend, very good at explaining

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good comment my friend, thanks so much!

  • @ricusserfontein1086
    @ricusserfontein1086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Al makes sense. Keep it simple. I also bought a NV200 van. Similar setup as yours I have a standard size single bed, but i got my bicycle parked where you got the cupboard. ☺

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oooooo cool! The cupboard will likely be the first time I replace when I think of something interesting to put there. I'll improve on the build one day when my current unending trip, ends.

  • @nagazanagaza
    @nagazanagaza ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so comfy and practical, I love the idea on how you organize things and set your rules! love it

  • @luckydubefan808
    @luckydubefan808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So long as puppy is not too hot in there, especially living under your bed

  • @SteveHazel
    @SteveHazel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    pretty cool. i got me an nv200 too for campin'. goin down the oregon coast on Sunday

  • @suaimhneas123
    @suaimhneas123 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful ! ! !

  • @mrssmith7868
    @mrssmith7868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving your videos!

  • @lizaalvarez8652
    @lizaalvarez8652 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello I honestly loved your video. Your puppy is adorable . Loved your humor and all what you did with your van. Stay safe !!

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello! Thanks for you kind words, they mean the world. You be safe too!

  • @agnesdo9802
    @agnesdo9802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please be sweet to your doggie

  • @manymoonstraveled
    @manymoonstraveled 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s your van whatever works for you 😁👍

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Working for a month and a half and counting!

  • @lilflexlewis5802
    @lilflexlewis5802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the video, new subscriber. If you don't mind me asking how much was the cost for the van, just want to get a idea what would be a fair price. Your funny as well.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi welcome! The Van was 15k before taxes/fees used with 48,000 miles on it.

  • @karinyaboriskova441
    @karinyaboriskova441 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done.

  • @aleksanderkac7530
    @aleksanderkac7530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant!

  • @nancygee3137
    @nancygee3137 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your energy. You're so happy to live in your van. I know it's not full time so that makes it barable.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yeah it’s less of a van”life” now than a life where I just own a camper van.

  • @karinadergunova1901
    @karinadergunova1901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is nice!

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! You are nice.

  • @johnborges8231
    @johnborges8231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No glam just go! I like it! I've been slowly putting together my build with a big ford E350 with the mighty yet super hungry V10 under the hood for more utility. It's running a low solar power system just to charge battery packs and run power tools on the fly but I keep a camping cot, sleeping bag, 2 coolers, and a camp stove in it just in case

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That ford is like 3 times the size of my van and what you got going in the back is basically what I got now lol

    • @johnborges8231
      @johnborges8231 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoulQuJo I know! Very minimal and it leaves room for cargo when I need it. Kinda took your take on it just for emergency. You do have the basics down so I decided to go with it. Thank you!

    • @johnborges8231
      @johnborges8231 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoulQuJo I am driving from NC to Maine next week in this beast for Thanksgiving to see my kids. Going to go and get a pallet of wood pellets to get their heating started. Won't even have to unload the things I have in it for the pallet 😎

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnborges8231 I recently took a road trip to Maine! One of my favorite places to visit and for some R&R & food. Safe travels through these busy holidays.

    • @johnborges8231
      @johnborges8231 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SoulQuJo watched it and as always entertained! Just watched the heating video. I wanted to buy the mr heater even my bigger van might be to small. Might have to go for the little heater you had shown!

  • @rejoicemultimediaimages
    @rejoicemultimediaimages 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds like that you haven't been in emergency situation yet when it comes on restroom situation. :)

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      High fiber diet!

  • @nynurse2
    @nynurse2 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great NO BUILD! Love ❤️ it! What Jackery do you have plz? Is it the 500?

  • @barbarabarlow5831
    @barbarabarlow5831 ปีที่แล้ว

    You aren't a vagabond!!! 🤣 I like your setup. I'm thinking of getting a NV200.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this car, tiny low hp, unkillable Japanese engine.

  • @garyliu6589
    @garyliu6589 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant

  • @trailingarm63
    @trailingarm63 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good film. I like your honesty and charisma. For a millennial with no practical skills you've done OK. The important thing is getting going and not being held back. The van itself is a good choice. No idea why you'd want to take a puppy on such a trip, but each to their own. Good luck!

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your kind words!! I brought a puppy along for views 😉

  • @jokerrhe
    @jokerrhe ปีที่แล้ว

    HAHA u got the Rollie too =)

  • @colacurciolaw7745
    @colacurciolaw7745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Potty training in a van. Respect.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Replying from weeks after this video. Potty training in the van has gone disastrously. He's still cute though.

    • @jewelpotter6221
      @jewelpotter6221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes just take for a walk every hour or 2, with praise...then you got it.

  • @griffinjones8189
    @griffinjones8189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a suggestion to replace that JBL speaker.. Roav bluetooth fm transmitter! No more charging your speaker plus it has 2 usbs so you can charge your stuff

  • @RiDankulous
    @RiDankulous 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love you, Bye!!!

  • @user-zo7el8ne9l
    @user-zo7el8ne9l ปีที่แล้ว

    我很喜欢你的口音 看你视频学口语非常开心

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว

      谢谢兄弟

  • @larryc1616
    @larryc1616 ปีที่แล้ว

    A thin flexible solar panel from renology on top of your van would provide automatic power to your power station and still be stealth.

  • @VideoWerx
    @VideoWerx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does anyone experience excess moisture in their Nv 200? I also have one with no windows in back. Cool van, but terrible insulated in my exp. Any suggestions are more than welcome.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey, I use wind deflectors / rain guards on my two side windows so that I can keep them open a crack without people knowing. The airflow when both windows are open keeps most of the moisture away and prevents my car from getting too stuffy. With a little USB fan the set up is a cheaper method than the big roof vent. These are the exact ones I have but you could just search "wind deflector + your van model" on amazon or auto parts store of your choosing; amzn.to/4aplxKs

  • @michaeldowning7094
    @michaeldowning7094 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have a similar build with the cot, but also either a roof a/c or portable air conditioner with a vent on the side, a microwave, portable toilet. Get a $10 membership at planet fitness/you fit etc

  • @heatherkay1610
    @heatherkay1610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent content.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Excellent comment!

  • @michaellorenzen8200
    @michaellorenzen8200 ปีที่แล้ว

    a number of different companies are making small battery powered AC units and that amount of sq. ft. would cool down quickly check it out 😉

  • @PoloHungary
    @PoloHungary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buy a Bluetooth 5 fm transmitter 👍

  • @philc.9280
    @philc.9280 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm helping my son do a van rebuild too. I actually like the white interior without the unsightly insulation. How are the cold and hot temps affecting your lifestyle?

  • @gtownrivera
    @gtownrivera 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you keep cool at night do you just idle and keep the AC on or do you have other methods, I'm thinking about using a NV200 for living in. I live here in the desert Las Vegas

  • @General4474
    @General4474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve never met an oppertwoperpooper

  • @mikejames7684
    @mikejames7684 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wanna get a similar van and just have a twin size mattress and a bicycle back there. Really just a place to crash

  • @clarebrant5305
    @clarebrant5305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👌👋👏

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👋✌️❤️

  • @degraham9198
    @degraham9198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Naw.
    I pick the reinforced shock
    Rubicon with a topper tent.

  • @TomikaKelly
    @TomikaKelly ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd have to spend a few thousand dollars more to upgrade.

  • @pikababe__
    @pikababe__ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Is the bed a full size or queen? Just curious.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was a full, I squeezed a queen into the NV200 one time but it takes up the entire cargo space wall to wall.

    • @pikababe__
      @pikababe__ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @SoulQuJo Okay cool that gives me an idea. Thanks!

  • @lilyro3818
    @lilyro3818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what kind of magnets you be using yo?

  • @toitesting2776
    @toitesting2776 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just curious, howe many miles ur car has, can u travel between state with car over 100k miles? is it safe

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My van has 69k miles on it right now. Is it safe? Probably not really.

  • @ewan5536
    @ewan5536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U fez!

  • @user-zo7el8ne9l
    @user-zo7el8ne9l ปีที่แล้ว

    hhhhh 我也有一辆nv200 用的也是同款jbl 不过是绿色的

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfect car, forever engine.

  • @KamoteCueBBB
    @KamoteCueBBB 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This camper is filthy AF. 😂

  • @ramseysachs5726
    @ramseysachs5726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why don't you guys think about insulation ???

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was too lazy

  • @NoteFromSELF
    @NoteFromSELF ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You won't allow your dog on your bed, so his life is relegated to under the bed and on what little floor space is left. That's no way for a dog to live. Maybe at this point in your life, dogs should not be living by your "rules". You shouldn't have a dog. That's cruel.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      #freeapple

    • @NoteFromSELF
      @NoteFromSELF ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SoulQuJo Haha? No. The haha is your janky no-build van. I've seen little old ladies do no-build AND build vans they did themselves that are much better than your van - because they know how to use tools and cut boards. AND they treat their dogs like family, not like accessories when it's convenient.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah it's not very good build but that particular dog lives pretty luxuriously.

    • @miakim5463
      @miakim5463 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      She is absolutely right !
      You should Not have a dog. Especially that very young baby dog. The dog may not survive long enough in that situation.
      You abuse the poor puppy.

  • @ihogenhuis960
    @ihogenhuis960 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's not a healthy set-up for a dog. Do better.

    • @SoulQuJo
      @SoulQuJo  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Trying to everyday