Van Life Essential Supplies! Everything you need to build out a van amzn.to/3TwM1CN Alternative dwellings are great when it's your choice to choose to live that way, but do you ever wonder why less of us are able to buy a traditional home? The answer simply is currency debasement. The answer more deeply is answered in my new podcast th-cam.com/video/VZtG5aHt20Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7o2YPFRt4QLy0A7i
He looks like an easy going guy and resourceful too. Doesn't need much in life other than essentials. I like that. Built it perfectly for him. I enjoyed his outlook. Safe travels young man. You did good.
Great build & van life philosophy! I've done 8,000 miles last 10 months in a minivan simple, self built conversion at 63yo. Brett's an inspiring, knowledgeable nomad, keep going with the flow... Thank you for sharing! See you on down the road✌️
Can't agree more! Simple, comfortable, no toilet! These are same as my philosophy of van life. And focus on the road time through heart. The most you need is just the exciting feeling about the new journey.
A canning funnel draining into 1-2gal jug is great as a "sink" 2 spit in when you brush your teeth or empty a collapsible washbasin into until you can empty it outside. It doesn't take up all that much space and is nice 2 have along with an emergency folding toilet....you never know.
I LOVE my Delica. I also have that feeling of wishing I had a Sprinter but also what I would be sacrificing...... I love driving my Deli onto the beach and knowing it is very capable
Great honest overview man. Similar outlook and experience to yours. My van is only 2WD and much smaller than yours, but stiill have freedom.Great stuff.
That's a great setup! Fairly simple means less things to go wrong. Other people have their kitchen area, bedroom, garage area, trying to believe it's a house, but to each their own.
Brett has a great mini van, probably the best I’ve seen. His cabinets look professionally made, his friend did a great job. The cabinets are thr perfect height for using them while sitting on the bed, brett can stretch out. If the cabinets were higher like most his knees would be bent up and he wouldn’t have enough room. I learned that short cabinets are the best for at least a mini van. The only thing id suggest is a van to storage container which would probably allow him to carry more water, either on top or inside somewhere. A plastic wash basin would probably be something else id want. Im hearing that the most important things needed for van life are good coffee, skateboards, fairy lights and a bed. I wish more time was spent on the outside and the mechanicals. Do those roof windows have built in shades? “Bury your shit people”. I get the suspicion that a lot of van dwellers don’t. I know from personal experience that a lot of hikers don’t and it ruins the experience for everyone. Listen to Brett. Brett id also suggest if you’re feeling alone to go to your nearest animal shelter and adopt a small to medium size dog that’s athletic enough to do the things you want to do. Sure it may be a pain sometimes but The dog will be your best friend you ever had and what ever you want to do and when ever you want to do it, your dog will be all for it.
He has a great outlook on life. He’s 28 and still hasn’t figured out what he wants to do? I’m nearly 53 and still haven’t figured out what I want to be when I grow up! 🤣
Get some luci solar lights all need is the sun and to make it warmer inside get some reflex's and cover side windows and watch crime and his sink idea it's amazing❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mitsubishi are great vehicles. I'm suv camping this year in my 2003 Montero. I get asked all the time to sell my suv. No way. It's a fantastic rig. I see my baby making it to 30 plus years of adventuring.
Hey man! We ran into you a couple of times down south, at the Grand Canyon and then in Page I think? We were in the old blue Ford from Nelson BC. Sweet build!
Wow if youre coming to overland expo next week, would love to check out! I have a 2022 Hijet with a 2.0L conversion, big brake kit, custom roof storage, still working on solar and need to finish interior!
We have a rubber sink that folds flat and spout on the water jug. Wah lag sink and tap. Plus they have the usb water taps which stay charged for months
if he likes it then it's perfect but compared to other minivans I think space could be used better and he could definitely have some kind of sink, even if it was just a bowl with one of those usb rechargeable water pumps.
When you get old, you might know why people put (not smelly) toilets in their vans! 😆 #urgency To the contrary, that bed rocks. Super efficient. I'm so tired of seeing the pullout beds. My favorite bed I saw was like yours, except: large wood storage boxes under the sofa part. You can access them by flipping up the top of your sofa. But to convert to bed, pull them out horizontally and they hold up the other side of the bed when you flip it out. Not sure I did that justice,, but I think I saw it on Bob Wells' Cheap RV Living on TH-cam. Best of beds.
The only criticism I have is Van Envy. Dammit, why did I go for a Serena when I should've looked for a Mitsi Delica? It's an excellent, envy-inducing build. Liked & saved :)
He has all that open space across from the bed and in the back where he could put a sink and cabinets or shelving. Is he trying not to block the windows?
the 80s ones are cooler, dad had an 85 I think was an absolute fatty, had tape decks in the back, need I say more 😁 But still love Mitsi's of any era😁😁 Nice choice bother😁
Van Life Essential Supplies! Everything you need to build out a van
amzn.to/3TwM1CN
Alternative dwellings are great when it's your choice to choose to live that way, but do you ever wonder why less of us are able to buy a traditional home?
The answer simply is currency debasement. The answer more deeply is answered in my new podcast
th-cam.com/video/VZtG5aHt20Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7o2YPFRt4QLy0A7i
"You make do" "How do I deal with the space? I deal with it" You do indeed. Enjoyed the practicality and simplicity of this van tour!
He looks like an easy going guy and resourceful too. Doesn't need much in life other than essentials. I like that. Built it perfectly for him. I enjoyed his outlook. Safe travels young man. You did good.
I really like your choice of van. The roof just looks wonderful.
The roof is such a selling point of this van, thank for the comment dyno reed
I love your roof! Whoever doesn't it get hot in your van with so much glass exposed in the summertime, especially in the desert?
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Not a lot of dessert in Canada
Great 👍 Mmc delica like new th-cam.com/video/Nkd6AuBrUd4/w-d-xo.html
Great build & van life philosophy! I've done 8,000 miles last 10 months in a minivan simple, self built conversion at 63yo. Brett's an inspiring, knowledgeable nomad, keep going with the flow... Thank you for sharing! See you on down the road✌️
Can't agree more! Simple, comfortable, no toilet! These are same as my philosophy of van life. And focus on the road time through heart. The most you need is just the exciting feeling about the new journey.
He's got a great attitude, love his enthusiasm and practical outlook.
One day at a time can be really fun
I love that his essentials include a whole drawer full of books!
A canning funnel draining into 1-2gal jug is great as a "sink" 2 spit in when you brush your teeth or empty a collapsible washbasin into until you can empty it outside. It doesn't take up all that much space and is nice 2 have along with an emergency folding toilet....you never know.
I really like the layout of this build, the simplicity and laid back style👍🌳📹
What an awesome guy! Incredibly wise. I get a Buddhism/ stoicism vibe from him. Resonates a lot with me.
I LOVE my Delica. I also have that feeling of wishing I had a Sprinter but also what I would be sacrificing...... I love driving my Deli onto the beach and knowing it is very capable
I agree. The advantage of doing a vanbuild slowly is all the thought time permitted for ideas along the way.
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I really love the windows in the roof they are beautiful so cool to be able to lie there and look at the sky !!! I want that if I ever get a van !!!
Great interview .Thanks for all the great information .Good luck Brett .Keep on adventuring
Great honest overview man. Similar outlook and experience to yours. My van is only 2WD and much smaller than yours, but stiill have freedom.Great stuff.
That's a great setup! Fairly simple means less things to go wrong. Other people have their kitchen area, bedroom, garage area, trying to believe it's a house, but to each their own.
Your van layout is fantastic! It's unobstructive, simple and plain.
Always a treat watching your videos Forrest!
Thanks Joel!
Finally found a small van build with a kitchen out the back like I’m wanting to build! Shocked more people go for this layout! Thanks for the video!
Nice build and it looks really comfortable. Thanks for the video and I wish you safe travels.
Kool I'm 75, & I've learned from you.,yes ..I'm a part timer .with home base..but love getting away.
Seems like a really cool dude. I like his minimal van. Very clean and cozy.
That roof is amazing. Great build!
This was amazing truly great video this guy is what vanlife is all about 👍
Books and a GBA, that's like the best box ever, top man.
Super sweet setup
Brett has a great mini van, probably the best I’ve seen. His cabinets look professionally made, his friend did a great job. The cabinets are thr perfect height for using them while sitting on the bed, brett can stretch out. If the cabinets were higher like most his knees would be bent up and he wouldn’t have enough room. I learned that short cabinets are the best for at least a mini van. The only thing id suggest is a van to storage container which would probably allow him to carry more water, either on top or inside somewhere. A plastic wash basin would probably be something else id want. Im hearing that the most important things needed for van life are good coffee, skateboards, fairy lights and a bed. I wish more time was spent on the outside and the mechanicals. Do those roof windows have built in shades? “Bury your shit people”. I get the suspicion that a lot of van dwellers don’t. I know from personal experience that a lot of hikers don’t and it ruins the experience for everyone. Listen to Brett.
Brett id also suggest if you’re feeling alone to go to your nearest animal shelter and adopt a small to medium size dog that’s athletic enough to do the things you want to do. Sure it may be a pain sometimes but The dog will be your best friend you ever had and what ever you want to do and when ever you want to do it, your dog will be all for it.
No wet wipes for food related, vinegar and water in spray bottle
I have a Delica camper to, I love it. Nice build
Good on you mate. I'm doing the same thing in a 4wd 2008 Toyota Hiace. Can't wait till I retire next year and take off. Good luck on your journey.
1st time seeing a delica and im in love
Loved everything about your van and video and you. Thanks so much!
He has a great outlook on life. He’s 28 and still hasn’t figured out what he wants to do? I’m nearly 53 and still haven’t figured out what I want to be when I grow up! 🤣
61 and still the same. Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.
Laid back vid man. Really appreciate it
And I thought I was alone loving and living in a Delica!
Get some luci solar lights all need is the sun and to make it warmer inside get some reflex's and cover side windows and watch crime and his sink idea it's amazing❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nice conversion. Safe travels.
Mitsubishi are great vehicles. I'm suv camping this year in my 2003 Montero. I get asked all the time to sell my suv. No way. It's a fantastic rig. I see my baby making it to 30 plus years of adventuring.
Nice set up, keep on living the life you love brother…🇬🇧 FREEDOM!!
Hey man! We ran into you a couple of times down south, at the Grand Canyon and then in Page I think? We were in the old blue Ford from Nelson BC. Sweet build!
Wow if youre coming to overland expo next week, would love to check out! I have a 2022 Hijet with a 2.0L conversion, big brake kit, custom roof storage, still working on solar and need to finish interior!
Never seen one of these vans. That ceiling is badass
cool van and very well maintained😎 .
i didn't know than Mitsubishi make van like this it is amazing this view to the sky.
Collapsble plastic tub for sink works awesome
That man lives the life!
Very down to earth young man…good build..
GREAT build!! Wish I had it in my Sienna!!!
That roof is AMAZING !
Very efficient and tidy. Nice
We have a rubber sink that folds flat and spout on the water jug. Wah lag sink and tap. Plus they have the usb water taps which stay charged for months
if he likes it then it's perfect but compared to other minivans I think space could be used better and he could definitely have some kind of sink, even if it was just a bowl with one of those usb rechargeable water pumps.
This was a lesson in life philosophy.
That van is awesome!
Building ours up right now! Jealous of your Terzo ladder 😂.
When you get old, you might know why people put (not smelly) toilets in their vans! 😆 #urgency
To the contrary, that bed rocks. Super efficient. I'm so tired of seeing the pullout beds. My favorite bed I saw was like yours, except: large wood storage boxes under the sofa part. You can access them by flipping up the top of your sofa. But to convert to bed, pull them out horizontally and they hold up the other side of the bed when you flip it out.
Not sure I did that justice,, but I think I saw it on Bob Wells' Cheap RV Living on TH-cam. Best of beds.
What a great van. Looks great
👍 🌳 🎥 Great video as usual. I never heard of this van & am going to look it up. 👍🌳🎥
Nice video, good dialogue, a bit more detail about what’s under the counter tops would be great, how they are built be nice
In Honduras with all that glass the thief will be more abundant than the 🌟 stars.. hahahaha 😂 hahahaha 😂 hahahaha 🤣
You remind me of Nick Swardson 🤟 Dope video, I agree with the 'less is more' mentality.
I love the rooftop
This is a must have
I get your drift. Your cool ..
love this episode 💞
Great guy great van great life view
I love this man
Excellent intuition.
Gees not bad and I luv the roof .....👍🇭🇲
Great job looks cool
Great video's keep them coming 😀 👌 👑
Thanks Mike, new ones every Sunday 🙂
honest man !!!
Wow… very nice design…
That a sweet van
Nice video nice delica like my delica too.😉
The only criticism I have is Van Envy. Dammit, why did I go for a Serena when I should've looked for a Mitsi Delica? It's an excellent, envy-inducing build. Liked & saved :)
Big things have small beginnings 😉
I wish i could do this…. Family gets in the way.
a rubber maid pan 6" deep... perfect "sink".
Great video! Love his laid back attitude
Get solar lights so do away with charging♥️♥️♥️♥️
Is your vehicle lifted? I’ve never seen one of these! The inside is great!
He has all that open space across from the bed and in the back where he could put a sink and cabinets or shelving. Is he trying not to block the windows?
Nice van
Do you have a flexible gaspipe for the camp Chef? Looking out for one
The advantage in Canada for an import is as new as 15 yrs whereas in the States is 25 yrs.
My name is Brett and fuck yeah go Pokémon blue and van life. Recommend going to the Olympic national forrest here in Washington State.
I think people need the wood because it gives them a more home feel
Is the Delica considered a K car? Because in California you can’t drive K cars on the freeway.
NICE!!!!
Could totally hook up tv, gaming, laptop, and internet with a bit more battery. Get an electric blanket, boom.
protip: vinegar spray bottle and papertowels to clean dishes
nice van bro
You can buy a collapsible plastic sink from Amazon for $9.99 that takes very little room.
What kind of mattress is that? Connected in the middle on one side
You got to get a 🐕🐕🐕
👍 🌲 🎥 Cheers, Mo in NJ
the 80s ones are cooler, dad had an 85 I think was an absolute fatty, had tape decks in the back, need I say more 😁 But still love Mitsi's of any era😁😁 Nice choice bother😁
Not being to dit upright is such a nono