besides u don't fool cops or other van dwellers about your stealth, but the ones who really care and will call the cops on you are the 'neighbors" you need to stealth for .
@@benjaminwagner8141 Can't see the solar panels from the ground. Also, lots of people have bikes on top of their vehicles, I've never called the cops on somebody because they have a bike on their vehicle.
Sleeping on the floor is the best! Yogi & Locals in Asia do it all the time! Great setup & layout. Perfect size! Not dreadful when it comes to parking lol
With Ryan's th-cam.com/users/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
They might be in the way in his van, but I slept on the floor of my van when I went camping with it (it is not converted), and I used three separate sofa cushions with wool fabric on them. You can attach them to each other with velcro. It was warm and soft to sleep on, and I slept like a baby. I got them from a second hand sofa and they threw away the rest of it. When you put them on top of each other, they make a good foot rest. You can also use them outside for a picnic.
I agree. Though, this particular build appears to be more for road trips than actually living out of it for an extended period of time. He doesn't have much storage space for food, clothes, etc. No heater for cold weather. No toilet... etc. Nothing wrong with that. Just important to realize this when comparing it to other builds. Btw, I own a 2012 Transit connect. Just over 30 days is the longest stretch I've ever lived out of it. I find it very enjoyable. However, for me 30 days was pushing it a bit much. Two weeks at a time though is a blast.
I've been in my short bus since November, and I'm just getting a handle on what I'd like for my build. I want under-built, simple, lightweight! No need to stress the engine 😋
Best transit I’ve ever seen converted! It’s a different build philosophically, he didn’t build a tiny house on wheels, he built a camping tent he never has to set up or take down. Rad!
He did mention the mat was inflatable. He is camping out in a self-propelled tent. If you think of it that way his design makes a lot more sense. Main lacks are any sort of temp control (better camp where its temperate) and no cold storage so he is living out of cans and/or dry goods.
This is what I got recently for my Jeep Cherokee short wheel base, 2 of these Z Beds and they work great coz they can be moved around into different configurations, they fit perfectly in my Jeep ;) Having the 2 separate single seats/beds worked out better than 1 double coz of being able to have one as a bed, one as a seat or both as a bed etc. more options. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353088299719?hash=item5235b3e2c7:g:bUIAAOSwr-hdoYkQ
Rob Mallory , well you have a very smart cousin doing what he loves. And a simple one indeed. We people think we need in life so we miss out on life in general. ❤️this is lady from California 😘✌🏼
Oh shit hey Rob, its me dude.. hows the family. I didn’t see you in the last family barbecue man. They say you were messin around opening up strip clubs n stuff. Hope all is well. Send my peace and blessings to the family I miss you guys!
This build is great- Thanks for the video! I have only been a van lifer for 7 mos but I❤️it. Which ladder did you get- is there a link for it I didnt see? ☮️ cheers
I've never seen a van build this small before. I love that even though you can't stand inside, there's a bench that solves the problem. The guy who recommended a hammock for sleeping is a genius.
I think it's the people who helped build the van. It's like giving credit where he didn't build it alone, if he said only "I build this... I built that" it means he takes whole credit. TBH this irks me with people when working on a project that others have contributed in, when they say only "I did this" when really others helped.
Nico Beirbock nah dude after a certain point it is haha. There’s a reason why they call it the energy of youth homeboy. Stop saying that cliched bullshit “ life is not over yet.” Well no shit its not over. We’re not saying you can’t enjoy life anymore. Gratitude is key. But certain things just flow easier at a younger age my guy. Just even being physically strong enough to tug ur own weight/ the weight of other items around is in and of itself a challenge. Little things become hard. I’m still young as fuck I am merely speculating as to some certain issues one may run into in their elder years haha. But fuck it just get a van and get the fugg outta here
@@snekjuce you’re right about things getting harder but otoh I have an early retirement pension and a huge retirement mutual fund(s) so I don’t have to work and since I’ve always lived frugally I’m free. There are advantages and disadvantages to both but yes you are right things get harder physically as you age. But I can rest all day if I want to. LOL
@@ImNathanBennett It is probably too small for most people. But if you have a minimalist aesthetic, its probably perfect and as small as you can go before you are in a car. Good luck with your build. =+)
Totally love your no nonsense attitude about the whole thing - very do or don't, there is no try. And congrats on the century. I hope to do one someday.
I’ve been watching van builds for a couple years now for ideas to incorporate in my build , the roof rack/locking storage simply brilliant. Looks like you are in my backyard Sac. county Ca.
Beautifully crafted, well done! Such a good use of space. I love the kitchen kit in the door panel, so innovative. Costco sells camping mattress pads. Rather narrow for one person. But boy are they excellent! I have used mine for years in my RV. Very firm, but not rock hard. Great for the back. I think $30. They also sell a double, but not tested. The single mat is self inflating, durable, and a good buy. I thought the lockable roof rack was genius. So much space for big things, very well done! Dylan, thank you for lowering the volume of the music. I still find is obnoxious, but appreciate the ultra low volume which irritates less. Nice tour! Just that music issue.
I love FLORB videos. Of all the tiny and creative / alternative domecile channels (and there are quite a few great ones - many of which I subscribe to), FLORB is one of my very favorites and I always look forward to what they’ll show - the videos are always very well done but specifically and especially showcase just very interesting, unique and creative designs, spaces, places, ideas, etc. and there’s a special spirit about Florb and its subjects too. Just really great, unique ideas and inspiration. Love the channel, Dylan. Thank you! 🙂
I lived in Van for 9 month and before that travelled in a tent for 3 month it all works. I had for example a disignated pee cup. Just gotta get creative
Absolutely awesome dude; no nonsense; cheap and practical with minimal upkeep; you can mostly just replace something when it packs up. Give that man a Bells; make it a double.
Amazingly compact and organized with basic needs for onboard living! Proves that people don’t need as much as we have convinced ourselves that we do to love in simple comfort.
Only thing I don't dig is all the individual things running on small batteries. You're going to have to go through the process of changing those individual batteries at different times and they do not last as long as you would think. Get comfortable working with electricity or hire an electrician. You can be charging your battery just from the van itself or by plugging it in when available or even solar. It's simple and would be way cheaper than buying a Goal Zero.
Yeah, he makes it sound a bit easier than I think it actually is. I mean, living in a van still isn't free. Not only do you still have plenty of expenses, you may eventually want to settle down some day... which means making enough to invest or otherwise save up funds.
I’m waiting to see one of these mini campers with a real wet bath and/or shower and potty! I have a pathetic bladder so at night I can’t run around outside every hour to urinate etc. if ya find that, I’m on it!
It looks larger indoor than it looks like it could be by looking at its exterior. Sign of a good floor design, and using room to its best advantage in a very small space. Makes me wonder what I could do in my minivan though, even as short as I am, I will eventually want a camper I can completely stand up in.
Well, with his design he wouldn't really need to sleep on the floor if he didn't want to. He would just need to create some kind of extension for that bench. That is what I did for my Transit Connect setup. I have a piece of wood I use as a table that is slightly bigger than the one he uses. When it is bed time I take that and place it on a bucket (that I keep under the bench during the day). The wood table piece has a few small pieces of wood screwed to the bottom that keeps it in place on top of the bucket. Granted with his design it would be hard getting into the bed with that chain there. Personally, I just use a sturdy wood coffee table as my bench. And I need cushion when I sleep so I use 3 couch cushions. Two fit on the coffee table perfectly. The third I use as a back support during the day and place on top of the piece of wood/bucket at night to finish out the bed.
This dude is legit. Well shot and edited. I'm inspired to get the ball rolling more on my build! The slow-mo shot at 8:00 just made me laugh. Made me think like, "I'm just a rancher getting shit done. We do work around here." xD
I loved watching this video, as I'd be contemplating sleeping on the floor of my van, and I've been collecting things as I go along as well. It's nice to see that others do things the same way as me :)
@@ItsAsparageese I know, no ones seeing it for some reason, as if its normal. It's just a 40 foot slutty ork emerging from the sea with treasure dangling from her claws, no big deal...
I like the simplicity of this and I think I had lost my way building my schoolie trying to make everything perfect so everyone else can be comfortable that sometimes its frustrating it doesn't come up the way I wanted I had forgotten how I started it doesn't have to be perfect it just has to work for you and your needs
Excelente. En mí país (Colombia 🇨🇴) es muy costoso llegar a tener una camper van, pero hacer una como esta es más factible y de verdad quedó muy linda y práctica.... De pronto llevaría un colchón inflable para dormir más cómodo. Te felicito, muy linda.
Love it simple, cook, couch, bike, sleep on the floor inside, yeah better than ground and running when it pours.. All in battery power unit not much wirings to do & worry about. Cosy wood ❤love it. Weldone bro. Thanks for sharing。
Less really is more! I like the minimalist feel of your build. I have wondered why others don't sleep on the floor of the van...gives you way more headroom when sitting up in bed too, and if you need one, there is a wide range of sleeping pads. I'm impressed!
I agree, floor sleeping is fine especially if you are already used to camping and have a decent sleeping mat. As for this van it is simply the best and I'm thrilled to see it because I'm planning to do a tiny one like this too. Previously did the full size VW T3 camper (25 years ago) round Australia, and then drove and lived in a horse drawn wagon for several years (8 years ago) and now I feel van life calling me again.
"has everything more than I can ever want"? .... What about SHOWER and TOILET ??? As a male, easier for you to pee out in nature, jt what about if you have to do #2? I guess that's where the aromatic cedar wood comes to good use... to mask smells that are crying for a good shower ...
He is young. Can sleep on the floor, and no need for bathroom. Probably, with time, he will purchase a bigger van. Now, he is a simple guy, enjoying nature. Great van.
I like how you went your own way on this build. I like that bench.. i was thinking of something similar for my camper shell.. but every build i come across is just beds long ways... smh.. whats the make of that integrated water pump?. Definitely will add that to my build. Thanks for sharing
Hi, what size tyres did you have on the 15inch steel before changing them, ive got 195/65/15 on steels on my connect.....did the 16inch rims n tyres fit straight on with no problems?? ie with rubbing on turning etc.....
Kitchen on the door, great idea and space saver and you cook and the smoke is outside , not inside. Also sleeping on the floor excellent idea . You dont need and wasted space for a bed. At night your floor converts to bed . Revolutionary concept. The only thing I would say is how do you keep floor clean if you walk on it, then sleep on it?? Possibly get in habit of taking shoes off at your front driver seat or passenger seat ... Thumbs up. 👍 A Transit van probably double the gas mileage of a large van. However I think your rack on top may hurt your aerodynamics. Wonder if a trailer hitch on back for a bike rack saves more gas, or maybe a front air dam to divert airflow over your roof rack , like semi trucks use?? PS , thanks for video. I think your ideas are going to be stolen!!!! Also I tried a first adventure to a different state for biking and found out hotels are super expensive. I realize unless you got a lot of money and want to waste tons of money on food and hotels, traveling is just too expensive for me. I thank you for your video . It gives great ideas. Also a van that size can be stealth and a composting toilet, combined with a planet fitness membership for showers will work. Thumbs up again!!@
Nothing says stealth like having a bicycle on top of your van.
besides u don't fool cops or other van dwellers about your stealth, but the ones who really care and will call the cops on you are the 'neighbors" you need to stealth for .
Or even the large solar pannels
@@benjaminwagner8141 Can't see the solar panels from the ground. Also, lots of people have bikes on top of their vehicles, I've never called the cops on somebody because they have a bike on their vehicle.
Nothing says jealousy like sarcasm 😂
@@MultiScrappydo Ha! So true - I've never been able to control my innate jealousy of video titles...
Sleeping on the floor is the best! Yogi & Locals in Asia do it all the time! Great setup & layout. Perfect size! Not dreadful when it comes to parking lol
That was bloody good.. like camping with comfort and security 👍🏼
I think your van home is lovely wow you really got everything you need in a small lovely van I think its great and well done enjoy.
I like the simplicity of this guy...
he enjoying his simply living..
Awesome use of space for a small vehicle! Great build.
That's nice and compact!
Great build for such limited room! If I could add something I'd suggest investing in a compost toilet.
Nicely done...!!!
😍😍😍😍😍... Love it!... Greetings from Argentina... #GoodJob 👍
Awesome vehicle.
I like it.
With Ryan's th-cam.com/users/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
I feel like a hammock would be a good sleeping solution for someone wanting something similar but not wanting to sleep on the floor
Nice idea, I even have hammocks in my weekend house, and I never thought about using them in a van xD.
Yes indeed, and here's an example of exactly that, a hammock in a Ford Transit th-cam.com/video/hpLPHPtcjZ0/w-d-xo.html
They might be in the way in his van, but I slept on the floor of my van when I went camping with it (it is not converted), and I used three separate sofa cushions with wool fabric on them. You can attach them to each other with velcro. It was warm and soft to sleep on, and I slept like a baby. I got them from a second hand sofa and they threw away the rest of it. When you put them on top of each other, they make a good foot rest. You can also use them outside for a picnic.
Daniel Thrash i have a hammock in my van set up diagonally. So my doggy can have more room on the floor he’s huge and has a large dog bed lol
I agree on the hammock. I've used one in a minivan! 😎👍🏼
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This little build is legit. Shows you dont need to spend thousands or overcomplicate stuff. Solid
I agree. Though, this particular build appears to be more for road trips than actually living out of it for an extended period of time. He doesn't have much storage space for food, clothes, etc. No heater for cold weather. No toilet... etc. Nothing wrong with that. Just important to realize this when comparing it to other builds.
Btw, I own a 2012 Transit connect. Just over 30 days is the longest stretch I've ever lived out of it. I find it very enjoyable. However, for me 30 days was pushing it a bit much. Two weeks at a time though is a blast.
I've been in my short bus since November, and I'm just getting a handle on what I'd like for my build. I want under-built, simple, lightweight! No need to stress the engine 😋
Where you suppoused to say anything else cause i think you just stopped there-
But i agree
If you enjoy sleeping on the coldest part of the van and having no actual workspace. Sure. =]
Best transit I’ve ever seen converted! It’s a different build philosophically, he didn’t build a tiny house on wheels, he built a camping tent he never has to set up or take down. Rad!
I actually kind of like the simplicity of this. I think I’d have a thicker sleep mat, but I love that he’s kept it easy, and yet nice.
He did mention the mat was inflatable. He is camping out in a self-propelled tent. If you think of it that way his design makes a lot more sense.
Main lacks are any sort of temp control (better camp where its temperate) and no cold storage so he is living out of cans and/or dry goods.
This is what I got recently for my Jeep Cherokee short wheel base, 2 of these Z Beds and they work great coz they can be moved around into different configurations, they fit perfectly in my Jeep ;) Having the 2 separate single seats/beds worked out better than 1 double coz of being able to have one as a bed, one as a seat or both as a bed etc. more options.
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@@redwolfexr wwwwQ
Me too, a ticket mat or blanket would be nice. Overall a nice well built home that meets his needs
I'll pretty proud to call this guy my cousin. Looks amazing, Scott!
Rob Mallory , well you have a very smart cousin doing what he loves. And a simple one indeed. We people think we need in life so we miss out on life in general. ❤️this is lady from California 😘✌🏼
Oh shit hey Rob, its me dude.. hows the family. I didn’t see you in the last family barbecue man. They say you were messin around opening up strip clubs n stuff. Hope all is well. Send my peace and blessings to the family I miss you guys!
This build is great- Thanks for the video!
I have only been a van lifer for 7 mos but I❤️it. Which ladder did you get- is there a link for it I didnt see?
☮️ cheers
lol
This dude has some serious vocal fry
I've never seen a van build this small before. I love that even though you can't stand inside, there's a bench that solves the problem. The guy who recommended a hammock for sleeping is a genius.
Who is this "we" you speak of? I only see one dude.
I was thinking of the same thing 😂
I think it's the people who helped build the van. It's like giving credit where he didn't build it alone, if he said only "I build this... I built that" it means he takes whole credit. TBH this irks me with people when working on a project that others have contributed in, when they say only "I did this" when really others helped.
My sister says it ALL the time 😂
His dog I guess
Me and my shadow.
Something i should have done 20years ago. Damn this guy knows how to enjoy his life. Cool van! He knows his priority. Huge admiration.
Life is not over yet :)
Nico Beirbock nah dude after a certain point it is haha. There’s a reason why they call it the energy of youth homeboy. Stop saying that cliched bullshit “ life is not over yet.” Well no shit its not over. We’re not saying you can’t enjoy life anymore. Gratitude is key. But certain things just flow easier at a younger age my guy. Just even being physically strong enough to tug ur own weight/ the weight of other items around is in and of itself a challenge. Little things become hard. I’m still young as fuck I am merely speculating as to some certain issues one may run into in their elder years haha. But fuck it just get a van and get the fugg outta here
@@snekjuce you’re right about things getting harder but otoh I have an early retirement pension and a huge retirement mutual fund(s) so I don’t have to work and since I’ve always lived frugally I’m free. There are advantages and disadvantages to both but yes you are right things get harder physically as you age. But I can rest all day if I want to. LOL
Love it! Simple, clean, functional, this dude seems happy and is living life in his own terms. That’s more than most people. All the best to this guy!
This is perfect bc I just bought a transit to convert!
To small honestly especially for full time living
Sam S I mean for one person I think it’s plenty.
@@ImNathanBennett It is probably too small for most people. But if you have a minimalist aesthetic, its probably perfect and as small as you can go before you are in a car. Good luck with your build. =+)
Totally love your no nonsense attitude about the whole thing - very do or don't, there is no try. And congrats on the century. I hope to do one someday.
I’ve been watching van builds for a couple years now for ideas to incorporate in my build , the roof rack/locking storage simply brilliant. Looks like you are in my backyard Sac. county Ca.
Blown over by the kitchen on the back door! Ingenious!
I really appreciate his perspective, and that water meter! 😁
I nearly died laughing when I saw that. 🤣🤣🤣
I didn’t even know you could sponsor yourself, great vid tho
Very cool I would definitely have to build a bed but it looks like it could be easily done☮️
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Haha yeah i was juwt thinking that
Why not sleep on the bench?
Beautifully crafted, well done! Such a good use of space. I love the kitchen kit in the door panel, so innovative.
Costco sells camping mattress pads. Rather narrow for one person. But boy are they excellent! I have used mine for years in my RV. Very firm, but not rock hard. Great for the back. I think $30. They also sell a double, but not tested. The single mat is self inflating, durable, and a good buy.
I thought the lockable roof rack was genius. So much space for big things, very well done!
Dylan, thank you for lowering the volume of the music. I still find is obnoxious, but appreciate the ultra low volume which irritates less. Nice tour! Just that music issue.
So are we just going to ignore the Jack Daniels in the spice rack at 3:37
Love the build design, no hassles of wiring.
Why wasn't this "a thing" when I was younger? Really nice setup.
Yessss omg love all his ideas. The sink and fan set ups are genius. Also loveeee that he sleeps on the floor. Thank you for sharing and safe travels!!
I love FLORB videos. Of all the tiny and creative / alternative domecile channels (and there are quite a few great ones - many of which I subscribe to), FLORB is one of my very favorites and I always look forward to what they’ll show - the videos are always very well done but specifically and especially showcase just very interesting, unique and creative designs, spaces, places, ideas, etc. and there’s a special spirit about Florb and its subjects too. Just really great, unique ideas and inspiration. Love the channel, Dylan. Thank you! 🙂
I love it, but I have to break it to you, the ladder is upside down. Othervise it's perfect 😘
Omg it is 😂
Wow you blew my mind with how utilzed space this is the best conversion i've ever seen
Nice van for a single man. But no bathroom sucks for us women. Can’t imagine handling a period living there
i hear you! bathroom and a shower is def a plus
*He definitely needs a bucket and natural litter, at least!*
Menstrual underwear or a cup are great option.
I lived in Van for 9 month and before that travelled in a tent for 3 month it all works. I had for example a disignated pee cup. Just gotta get creative
It’s called portable toilet & a gym.. or just buy a camping shower. It’s not that hard 🤷🏾♀️
Absolutely awesome dude; no nonsense; cheap and practical with minimal upkeep; you can mostly just replace something when it packs up. Give that man a Bells; make it a double.
Awesomeness. A bit to rustic for me, I want a van with a bathroom and a closet, but love it..
if you cant flip an egg from the toilet then what are you doing
First rule of hygiene. Don’t shit where you eat. 🤢😷🤒
@@strickostricko but in the beginning and the end of a lifetime this happening 😁
my husband and i have legit thought about this when i start college and i might just do it. thanks for posting!
You should buy the book by Bob wells he also has his own channel very informative 👍 u should do it you could save some funds 😉
Thats a cool drain for the sink
Room for a sleeping bag at night on floor just get a nice thick pad to put underneath
Thanks for sharing your story very inspiring
I really like how you built the roof “deck”. What’s the brand of the roof rack?
There’s some awesome vocal fry happening here 😎
I thought that. Could not listen to the end. He should listen to the sound and he could correct it.
Yep, made it 1/2 way through but that vocal noise got too much.
I was impressed. I thought he was blind. Turns out he's not.
@@jjryan1352 LOL!!
@@edwardhughes352 No disrespect, but you're the one with the issue. Why should he have to "correct" something that bothers you?
Sleeping on the floor is great. Beds are just to soft sometimes.
Great for 1 person! That old adage ‘keep it simple’ works every time! Really like the faucet!!!!
Amazingly compact and organized with basic needs for onboard living!
Proves that people don’t need as much as we have convinced ourselves that we do to love in simple comfort.
There is the symbol of “OM”... In your channel name.. I love it👍
Only thing I don't dig is all the individual things running on small batteries. You're going to have to go through the process of changing those individual batteries at different times and they do not last as long as you would think. Get comfortable working with electricity or hire an electrician. You can be charging your battery just from the van itself or by plugging it in when available or even solar. It's simple and would be way cheaper than buying a Goal Zero.
That's life I wanna live but I'm just not brave enough.. Maybe one day💪
thing to remember is to trust your gut instinct,, if something dont feel rite, leave, and dont look back, be strong, be safe, be free, be blessed
@@russsherwood5978 yes you're right!
@@piasuzan It seems overwhelming and scary, but once you get out there, it's a great way to live.
Yeah, he makes it sound a bit easier than I think it actually is. I mean, living in a van still isn't free. Not only do you still have plenty of expenses, you may eventually want to settle down some day... which means making enough to invest or otherwise save up funds.
I’m waiting to see one of these mini campers with a real wet bath and/or shower and potty! I have a pathetic bladder so at night I can’t run around outside every hour to urinate etc. if ya find that, I’m on it!
Really nice work! Does the wood add a lot of weight?
Very Nice! Thanks for sharing it!!
Nice build out. What kind of inflatable kayak is that? Looks very simple yet sturdy.
Very NiCe✨Creative, beautiful and Functional ✨
You could have do easily made the sofa into a bed also. With a folded cushion that just lies flat.
I love how he maximizes the space!
Very good, practical, cozy
His voice drives me insane.
It looks larger indoor than it looks like it could be by looking at its exterior. Sign of a good floor design, and using room to its best advantage in a very small space. Makes me wonder what I could do in my minivan though, even as short as I am, I will eventually want a camper I can completely stand up in.
Easy. Use a big wide-angle lens and shoot a video of your van.
"oh shit level" lol
So.... do you have a video on HOW you did all this stuff? How about helping a gal out ? I have a NV200 Nissan - and would love some of these ideas.
Reddit vanlife forum has videos and people who will help you along the way there are other videos on TH-cam as well
Very simple,, he made very good choices
The fact he sleeps on the floor got me rethinking my design... Damn
Well, with his design he wouldn't really need to sleep on the floor if he didn't want to. He would just need to create some kind of extension for that bench. That is what I did for my Transit Connect setup. I have a piece of wood I use as a table that is slightly bigger than the one he uses. When it is bed time I take that and place it on a bucket (that I keep under the bench during the day). The wood table piece has a few small pieces of wood screwed to the bottom that keeps it in place on top of the bucket.
Granted with his design it would be hard getting into the bed with that chain there. Personally, I just use a sturdy wood coffee table as my bench. And I need cushion when I sleep so I use 3 couch cushions. Two fit on the coffee table perfectly. The third I use as a back support during the day and place on top of the piece of wood/bucket at night to finish out the bed.
*Except for the floor sleeping set-up, very efficient design for a small space.*
0:31 Correction: *Eagle Scout *age 12
Very good. If one or both of the front seats could swivel that would be a great enhancement.
The simpler life builds are my big time favourite. Beauty!
Life builds 👍
what kinda gas mileage with the new tires and that roof thing? i would def get one of those dometic fridges and alternator charged battery.
*Try an Alpicool or an Iceco fridge instead.*
Every generation gets smarter, I sometimes wonder what kind of life the covid babys are going to have.?
They can look forward to a life of being tracked thanks to Gates' Vaxx-n-Trax.
@@jjryan1352 We've been tracked since the Patriot Act.
This dude is legit. Well shot and edited. I'm inspired to get the ball rolling more on my build! The slow-mo shot at 8:00 just made me laugh. Made me think like, "I'm just a rancher getting shit done. We do work around here." xD
Nice build? Check. Stealth? Nah.
Got all ya need! I spy some disc golf discs, sweet!
I loved watching this video, as I'd be contemplating sleeping on the floor of my van, and I've been collecting things as I go along as well. It's nice to see that others do things the same way as me :)
You may have a tiny home, but you have a BIG BACK YARD !!!
Wtf is that giant black creature standing in the ocean at 0:51???? And why the hell has NO ONE commented on it?!?
Lol looks like some sort of Godzilla statue or something. I didn't notice it before seeing your comment
@@ItsAsparageese I know, no ones seeing it for some reason, as if its normal. It's just a 40 foot slutty ork emerging from the sea with treasure dangling from her claws, no big deal...
So awesome. I love what you said about the imperfections: each one is a memory.
I’m in love with this build! Super minimal and creative!
Honestly something like a 2 inch foam pad would make the sleeping arrangement much more livable, and would be easy to store in such a confined space.
this guy is so smart, I might just broom his layout and ideas! thank you for the content dude!
I like the simplicity of this and I think I had lost my way building my schoolie trying to make everything perfect so everyone else can be comfortable that sometimes its frustrating it doesn't come up the way I wanted I had forgotten how I started it doesn't have to be perfect it just has to work for you and your needs
everything nicely done, just sleeping on floor and that bench not totally fold up I think can get some improvement
This is an incredible little van, so well thought out. Certainly appeals to my mind set. Thanks for sharing ATB
Does he seriously believe his van is "not obvious?" Lol
Excelente. En mí país (Colombia 🇨🇴) es muy costoso llegar a tener una camper van, pero hacer una como esta es más factible y de verdad quedó muy linda y práctica.... De pronto llevaría un colchón inflable para dormir más cómodo. Te felicito, muy linda.
I LOVE sleeping on the floor! Bro legit almost made me get rid of my bed in my van. LMAO!!
Love it simple, cook, couch, bike, sleep on the floor inside, yeah better than ground and running when it pours..
All in battery power unit not much wirings to do & worry about. Cosy wood ❤love it. Weldone bro. Thanks for sharing。
Amazing! Love the compact, inconspicuous yet comfortable ride
Very charming and functional. I love the 2010-2013 F.T.C.'s and am looking 4a 2013 to convert myself. 😊
Less really is more! I like the minimalist feel of your build. I have wondered why others don't sleep on the floor of the van...gives you way more headroom when sitting up in bed too, and if you need one, there is a wide range of sleeping pads. I'm impressed!
I agree, floor sleeping is fine especially if you are already used to camping and have a decent sleeping mat. As for this van it is simply the best and I'm thrilled to see it because I'm planning to do a tiny one like this too. Previously did the full size VW T3 camper (25 years ago) round Australia, and then drove and lived in a horse drawn wagon for several years (8 years ago) and now I feel van life calling me again.
His vocal fry is killing me over here,
Please don’t have music playing when you are talking.
"has everything more than I can ever want"? .... What about SHOWER and TOILET ??? As a male, easier for you to pee out in nature, jt what about if you have to do #2? I guess that's where the aromatic cedar wood comes to good use... to mask smells that are crying for a good shower ...
Everything is amazing, except for the gray water dumping system which is basically just going directly outside.
That water pump is amazing! Very cool, good to know
He is young. Can sleep on the floor, and no need for bathroom. Probably, with time, he will purchase a bigger van. Now, he is a simple guy, enjoying nature. Great van.
I like how you went your own way on this build. I like that bench.. i was thinking of something similar for my camper shell.. but every build i come across is just beds long ways... smh.. whats the make of that integrated water pump?. Definitely will add that to my build. Thanks for sharing
Hi, what size tyres did you have on the 15inch steel before changing them, ive got 195/65/15 on steels on my connect.....did the 16inch rims n tyres fit straight on with no problems?? ie with rubbing on turning etc.....
Kitchen on the door, great idea and space saver and you cook and the smoke is outside , not inside. Also sleeping on the floor excellent idea . You dont need and wasted space for a bed. At night your floor converts to bed . Revolutionary concept. The only thing I would say is how do you keep floor clean if you walk on it, then sleep on it?? Possibly get in habit of taking shoes off at your front driver seat or passenger seat ... Thumbs up. 👍 A Transit van probably double the gas mileage of a large van. However I think your rack on top may hurt your aerodynamics. Wonder if a trailer hitch on back for a bike rack saves more gas, or maybe a front air dam to divert airflow over your roof rack , like semi trucks use??
PS , thanks for video. I think your ideas are going to be stolen!!!!
Also I tried a first adventure to a different state for biking and found out hotels are super expensive. I realize unless you got a lot of money and want to waste tons of money on food and hotels, traveling is just too expensive for me. I thank you for your video . It gives great ideas. Also a van that size can be stealth and a composting toilet, combined with a planet fitness membership for showers will work. Thumbs up again!!@
Very cozy L❤VE IT ! Thank you for sharing. God Bless you. Impressive what you did with the space outstanding!