STEALTH VAN LIFE TOUR | Differences Four Years Later
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มี.ค. 2022
- 4 years after the first tour, this is the stealth van life cargo van conversion done by Ryan Bell. In this latest stealth vanlife tour, Ryan comments on and tours his van build in a 2002 econoline camper van. He shows a MaxxAir Deluxe, Dometic cc40, Schwinn Loop travel bicycle, a van life tv setup, a wood stove van life setup, vanlife battery setup, and much more inside this extremely organized RV. DIY $8,000 in total.
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I wanna buy it...
Best van build I've ever seen, glad to see you're happy after 4 years of living in it. Made me laugh when you busted out that 365, I'm wearing mine right now, they're great guns.
Did you find a buyer cuz I might be interested
5th Kie... 2 serious buyers so far, both agreed to $15K
@@OutdoorsEmbrace oof yeah that’s out of my price range :V
You saved a lot in rent in those 4 years and along the way collected more memories than most people will make in 40 years. Salute to Big White and the spirit of going your own way.
100% thank you!
Don't forget property taxes
living in a van isnt as cheap as people think.
@@Zesmas it definitely can be, depending on the person. Living in a van gives you the ability to live for way cheaper. The pivot points are at gas usage and how much you drive (...more than if you were in a house?), food should be the same, rent is completely gone from equation optimally speaking, hotspot data, and insurance.
The biggest difference then would be gas. If you get antsy in van life, it's easier to just drive to avoid bordom. So it can be more expensive. But if you lived exactly like you do inside of a house, then vanlife is way cheaper. Even RV insurance on my van is 1/10th the yearly cost I ever spend on a normal car insurance.
@@Zesmas Yeah tell that to my peeps in Los Angeles where a regular studio can cost you $1800 a month…the van it is imho lol
If I was alone I’d definitely do something like this. ✊🏽👍🏽
This dude is living life intelligently and fun. I feel like this is the kind of mentality you need to be a space explorer or something. His van is like his ship and he’s just travelin through the cosmos having fun.
Epic!
Truly epic 👌🏻
Beautifully said man
Are we cool with conversation here or do we all have to say how awesome this is?
@@chrisreynolds2410 worship me
This is, hands down, the best van build I've seen ever since I started to watch the occasional van build about 4 years ago.
Probably one of the better use of the room I've seen in a home build van
Wow this dude takes “Living in a van down by the river” to a whole new zone. Chris Farley would be proud.
ROFLMFAO!!!
Thanks for the GUT LAUGH!!!
chris farley is just another stupid shitty celebrity. hes been dead a long time. celebritys opinions dont matter. their all goofs.
When Chris Farley said that we all thought he was a loser. Not no more.
i was thinking that same thing😭
@@huckleberryfinn338 Someone who does speedballs to emulate John Belushi is a Loser.
"This drawer.... These are things that I use daily, except for the liquor flask, I use this.... hourly" nice
Having a wood stove in a van is probably the coolest thing I've seen from any van builds. Really innovative.
Smart guy..💯💯..Jus simple living...no rent to pay & no over rated house mortgage....This way u can save up alot of money without paying any rent !! A great piece of mind.....
Really like this interior, especially with stove. Simple layout, but cozy while also being clean. I like setups with less kitchen and simple bed arrangements, but still cozy and comfortable for day activities. More like camping than glamping.
and the cedar...wonderful!!!
I'm fascinated by this whole "van life" culture. I've seen lots of vans, but yours is the first that I could see myself spending any real time in.
Agreed
You forgot that you get to build it this how you want.
I swear I enjoy the home made spaces better than a lot of the more expensive options out there! This is extremely well thought out and I would have killed to have a setup like this when I was homeless!
I'm 25 & going to start my journey. Honestly in a tight spot but always did my best work under pressure 🤣 you've encouraged me to just go for it. It'll never happen if I don't try so all my saving are going into the best van I can make on an extreme budget 😅 lol thanks for the inspiration & solid ideas. This was a great video I'll be saving for later
For sure Dimitri! Just do it! It's not so scary once started. Just keep rolling with the punches and building towards the goal. It works out just fine. Tons of people make this work!
I think it’s awesome that you have a wood stove in your van. So many people who live the van life use either propane or diesel for heat, meanwhile you can find fuel for heat most places you would park for the night, love it.
and yet he buys it at Walmart..
@@CalmoOmlac You can find dead wood in all forests, that is good enough to make fires outside., so it should be good enough for inside.
@@dubious6718 Indoor fires and outdoor fires are different. Burning not-so-great wood outside isn't an issue because you're not inhaling the fumes at anywhere near the level of super tight quarters like this. Better safe than sorry my friend.
@@Phyoomz If you are getting smoke inside, you are doing something wrong.
@@Phyoomzyou can definitely burn whatever you want in a wood burning stove. All the smoke goes out the flue
This is an ideal and practical build. A lot of van builds are pretty but don't give enough space for entertainment, gaming, or the things we really spend most of our time doing.
The fact you managed to build and convert your van into a home is pretty cool.
Great White is so legit! I hope whoever receives it has some seriously awesome adventures.
Before seeing this build I had seen a few other vanlife setups, but Great White will always be the first van that made me think "man, I could live like this". If someone's eyeballing the solar, the MaxxAir, and the chimney, they'll connect the dots that someone's hangin out inside, but otherwise the stealth is pretty solid. The bed looks super comfy, the entertainment/music production setup looks so sick, and the space efficiency is on-point. Like, there's actually room in there to have a friend over, hang out on the couch and play video games. In a freakin Ford Econoline.
Look forward so much to the new build, keep on killin it!
100% agree i felt the same !
Hey Ryan, Congrats on making it 4 years, that's impressive! I just wanted you to know that I was pretty heavily inspired by your van build but added my own touches along the way. I have been living out of mine for 8 months and have traveled like 18,000 miles in it. You were awesome when I was building it back in the summer and helped answer some questions and your electronic schematic made that part easy. I love living in this thing and just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration and the walk throughs on your build. I wish I could show you a picture.
That’s amazing! I hope to be like you soon! Can’t wait
@@anshukrishan841 You got this! Just give yourself enough time to do the build, I worked like day and night to get it done in 2.5 months but I can't believe the end result. Pretty amazing what we can do if we don't let fear hold us back.
@@sirwizalot7164 Yeah I will try to do that when I get some time, it always raises the stoke when you see some other peoples rigs
Upload a video, man. It sounds cool
And then gas went WHOOOOOSHHHH
One tip. Seal of the propane tank. They are not sealed of completely, so they always leak a bit is what I heard. Making an air tide cover for it is safer option
Exactly the same essentials I have in my van… nice!! One suggestion. Get a 5 gallon bucket with a plastic toilet seat top. Line it with a trash bag
I like the wall you built between the front seats and the back of the van. The wood stove looks wonderful too. I would probably add a rear view mirror dash cam, like the Pormido 998S. Then you can "see" out of your back window while driving, even if the back windows are blocked.
4yrater and still doing your thing bro, 4 years of saving no rent, bills etc besies the usual. The set up you have is amazing cant deny that. I'm a single guy and been thiking about doing this cause rent in California is just terrible. Stay blessed broth
I'm really getting into this idea for retirement. Being by myself, an introvert, and very resourceful, I find the idea exciting! All the work involved to me would be something to keep life interesting and the thought of being a free agent would be euphoric to me. As far as expense, here in the northeast, you sign a year lease for $25K, so even if the initial cost is high, it'll pay off in a year or two. In years back I would never have thought this way, but in today's world, I find it highly appealing.
This van layout is freaking amazing, you used every inch wisely and all the things are useful, bravo !
I've seen alot of these builds as I've been doing research on them lately, and alot are crazier than this... but everything in this is so usable and simple yet to the point. Also you just seem relatable as a person and honestly this is such a sick build! Stoked for the bigger one, being able to stand up seems like not much but the importance of being able to fully stand/stretch cannot be overstated!
Awesome build man! be safe
My thoughts exactly! I just got hooked watching buses & rvs turned into tiny homes.. this is amazing tho to help with the sad fact so many places don't allow over night camping..
Plus imagine how safe you would feel hidden back inside a van
Idk about that. I'm beginning to think it's not that big of a deal being able to stand up inside the van because it just depends on what you're trying to do, and how you intend on doing it. The bigger the van the less places you can go. I think a lot of people are scared that if they can't stand up in it that they won't be able to do the things they need to do to live in it. Because it's like, why spend that much time in the van? And that's really what the big question is. Do you need to stretch, or do you just want to? And is it worth not being able to take the van certain places?
Thank you for sharing.
I miss my 1996 Chevy Astro. Lived in it with my wife for a year.
Thanks for not adding fluff, surprisingly refreshing to see your vanlife. Awesome...
Truly the best stealth van conversion I have ever seen. You thought of everything.
I'm not sure you can really call it stealth build with the literal chimney on the top of the van but it is a great setup! 😅
i remember watching your first video on this van and loving it cuz it was the closest thing to what I would, and likely could, actually end up building myself. still in my head a lot of the ideas you've put in to this will be a major basis for what i end up building. years later i still love this build and it appears well more than enough to take van life by the horns.
100% it was an amazing ride in this van. Daily living was simple with this set up
I can tell you take pride in everything you do. The van is exactly how it would have it for me…I love it!
Hi, this is the couple you just met in the Aldi’s parking in columbia, SC Thank you for the van tour and the great advice. You really inspired us to move forward with our decision to build a van. Thank you again and it was a pleasure met with you. Good luck with all your future endeavors.
For sure guys! It was a pleasure! It's funny cause after we met today, two other people came by and asked to see the van too haha.
If you think of any other questions, just let me know and I'll help!
This is probably my favorite home/van i've seen. Interior looks very simplistic and easy the way it should be.
Really well done on the inside ! Looks spacious, clean, comfortable, the TV and computer setup is like very well done aswell and the solar panels are the cherry on the top to achieve almost limitless energy. Honestly your van is one of the best I've ever seen so far.
Ditto that mega thank you for taking the time to share this Vagabond's House.
Love it!
It is definately intelligently organised but no toilet and on cold days the shower is tough ' didn't see a freezer for food either but it's a great habit if you are very young
"I'm in a terrible connection area."
Bro that loaded faster than my actual wifi...
This actually the best build I've seen. Love it! I'm hoping to move into this lifestyle soon. Awesome rig, thanks for sharing.
This video solidifies it for me. I will experience vanlife for myself.
Hell yeah man! Do it
Man I wish I could've given my dad a van like this, he would've loved it and probably lived that way the rest of his life if he were still here!
Ah man!
@@OutdoorsEmbrace 😊😊😊
Hell yea, pulls out the way you protect your home/vehicle at 7:00 haha. Awesome stealthy build, and I've been wanting to setup something for a long time. A lot of these give me ideas and inspire me more. How people setup their things and that you can have a different way of having a bed come out and all with a good bit of space instead of be in a tiny corner. Starts making things a little bit more feasible and make sense and how much/what gear you need. Other van vids have mentioned they were glad they got a bigger sink, so I'll have to keep that in mind.
I got a very similar set up just a more modern white wall on the inside. I do a lot of gaming and watch lots of movies. Star link has been great giving me Internet in the woods. Cool to see someone doing the same thing I’ve been doing it for about four years as well. Excellent build. It’s refreshing to see a van lifer have a piece on them.. never be a victim. Carry the tools to protect yourself. Well done
What a beautiful build! I'm working on converting a much smaller rig for myself than this one at the moment, and there's a lot of ups and downs. Your work is so inspiring! I'll have to watch some more of your videos
Please what're ever you do, don't remove this video it looked me a while to find it and i really appreciate it 😄
For sure! I never plan to take it down!
@@OutdoorsEmbrace 🙏🏻❤️
Nothing could make this feel tighter. Oh, strobe lights, that could do it.
This might be one of the best van builds I have seen to date. The simplicity and functionality are next level. The stealth aspects are perfect.
Yes. Agreed 100%.
That's actually a neat setup. I like the stove and it looks like you have a lot more room than I initially would think.
They make these really cool peltier fans that just simply sit on the fireplace. The heat from the stove makes the fan spin. Helping circulate the heat in the van.
This reminds me of the "man cave shack thingy" that me and my friend built before we could drive. We built a little man cave shack on top of a little trailer that we would pull with a four wheeler. We would drag that thing up into the woods and watch movies and drink Zima's.
15 year old me was way cooler than current me.
Those little wood stoves are so danged adorable!
I had no idea that they cost so much, however.
I love this guy! It's amazing how many talented people there are out there creating truly great content. Thanks for showing the self defense tool! Very important. Can't wait to watch the new van vids. Livin the dream is more attainable than we realize. Our dream is our dream and not necessarily what theirs may be. This man has shown how you only give up what you never really needed and gain ever lasting life!
It makes me really happy to see you still living in the same van. You’ve been one of my main inspirations for van life and I’m ready to do it now. Recently installed Solar and have tweaked my cooking and storage for about a good year. I ended up buying my own home funnily enough even though van life was because I never thought I’d get there. Now I’m going to rent my house out and live in the van because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I have my little nest egg already set up . Thanks for your channel and videos, you’ve really inspired me, although I don’t live in the van my partner and I have had so so many great holidays (test runs) and it was all thank you vids like yours. God bless you on your travels, I hope you find many more adventures 😄
Thanks for the updated walk thru. I've always felt this was one of the best setups I've seen!
I love how everything is simple. Incredible build. A dream set up for me . Now I just have to make it happen.
This is the kind of build I want for my van, practical and cozy.
So happy to see you carry. That vehicle protection rune can only help so much.
Bro when cut to that the smile on my face got ten times bigger XD also sick carry
This is actually amazing, you have inspired me.
I love the idea of having everything you need all in one space, allowing you to be wherever you want in the country.
Im 18 and thinking im gonna give this lifestyle a go in a couple of years, get a job/leisure balance where I can work from (home) anywhere in the world.
Brother, you've done it right. The hallway style works best in my opinion. It allows you to move freely from front to back. I will give you one great idea. Get a very small cheap electric leaf blower. You can thank me later. I had a large extended roof van and I absolutely hated sweeping it out. I spent a lot of time near the beach and sand would get everywhere. With the leaf blower, you can literally blow everything straight out your back doors in seconds. And not just the dirt on the floor but all the dust in your van. I even used it to get into my electronics and blow the dust out of them as well. I couldn't believe how simple and efficient that one little device was. It's a game changer.
Love the propane leak detector. That is SO important.
Your video about gaming in your van from a couple few yrs ago was my first Van Life video! I was hooked on van life, and still hooked! Thank you for sharing
Nice! I had a video from a chick living in a jeep that started it all for me.
This build seems simple, but it really well thought out. It might be a good layout to start testing the van life.
Love it. You are pretty efficient at having a lot of toys and essentials using such a small inconspicuous home on the down-low. Well done.
Pretty sure you will make your next one even nicer now that you have learned what works, what doesn't and what you missed or left out on the first build.
U don't understand how much u inspire me
Wow what a practical build in such a small space!!
That thing is a little powerhouse on wheels! Incredible ingenuity and very well thought out. Thank you for sharing it!
Wow I love your van! It’s got such a great layout and you made such great use of every little space
So, a couple of months ago I commented here saying how this was in my opinion the best van build I had seen. Fast forward to today: I, coincidentally, found an Econoline and will be starting a build in it too, and will likely model some of it after your build!!!
Model Away! Check out my Van Dimensions video, and initial build video!
I've watched numerous amounts of van set ups, some really expensive ones too. This is by far the best I've seen. Truly the inspiration/ image I was looking for, thanks to you I realize I want most of the space to be for a bed, love that cozy vibe. Immaculate build !
Thanks man!
It's really cool to see someone live like this...don't think I could sleep comfortable that close to a propane tank and finding places to park where you feel safe for the night would be a concern for me but it's a nice set up
This year i bought my 2015 Mercedes Roadtrek ss agile from an insurance auction, paid $17,000.
Only damage was the front bumper, i fixed it then i hit the road a month later after making preparations.
Im currently driving through the state of Washington.
Thank you for sharing. Your door and wall that separates your cab from the hotel is the best. Nice touch with the cedar!
Hey man, your original video showing off your van is the video that got me into van life. It's awesome to see how your van's evolved over the years. I just finished Uni and got some shit I have to pay off, but I'm planning on doing saving up for a van conversion of my own ASAP, so thanks for pushing me down the rabbit hole of van life youtube!
I'm impressed on how well the van home turned out I love it nicely done my guy
I’ve seen so many van life videos but yours is so different. You have everything you need. As a woman my issue would be needing a bathroom. LOL ~ Debbie❤
Best part by far when he busted out the sig.😳😁👏👏 wasn’t expecting that all.
Oh my goodness, this is on the most entrancing van life videos - I just love how creative you are. I've been mulling van life over sometime now and after watching this, Im inching closer.... ty for sharing!
You're welcome! And thank you!
Honestly I think this is a great way to replace renting an apartment
OMG a total rolling man cave... I'm impressed.
Your van looks amazing! Really well thought out as well as being stylish and comfy looking! Wow!
I like that you built your van specifically to accommodate your lifestyle. It wouldn't work for me, but I don't live your life, so that's cool! I wish I had the hutzpah to do this when I was younger. MUCH younger. I am nearing retirement age now, so my wife and I are making plans to sell our property and move into an RV. Our children (and grandchildren) live very far apart, so we want to be able to spend a couple months here and a couple of months there and the winter in the southwest. But your cozy little van look awful nice. Might have been something I could have gone for if I had thought of it before I got married nearly 40 years ago.
Kudos to you.....this is one of the best builds i have seen so far especially your cubic mini stove.
Every time I see this, it’s one of my favorite set ups
One of the best apartments I've ever seen!!
Awesome video, this was very emotional for me, had a studio that almost burnt down from wildfire, lived in my van for two years, similar to your old van, saved money and bought a promaster. Life is good but the struggle is real. Peace.
A lot of us are going to living like this in the next 20 years
NOT ME!
At this rate, it'll be a year
Why is that? What’s happening over the next 20 years?
@@gna8an more losers
@@gna8an Do you live under a rock? Inflation is in the double digits and energy/fuel costs are skyrocketing. We're already technically in recession and it could easily be the worst since the 70's.
The song you used for the light demonstration, love it. Vindicate is one of my favs
I like the layout of this van, no clutter, easy to clean, you can still keep the back doors open.
Very good build and tour. Love the light wood interior. Well done!
I love my 2001 Ford V6, white, clean body, barn doors very similar to this one, easy to work on had her for about 4 years too. Highly recommended the older Fords for a great start out van. I've only had to change the starter & power steering pump. Along with treating her good, tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations & full self-inspection, top off fluids, tire pressure, check for any fluid leaks underneath every Thursday ready for the weekend.👍🏼 p.s. got to talk about my piss jug I like to think I invented, LoL. I took a exacto blade and cut out the nozzle on a tide laundry detergent bottle, leaving about 1/4 around the edge so the cap screws on nice and tight still, those bottles are shaped like a pear with the bottom cut off so they can wobble around but always stay up, way bigger porthole to do your business ( I've had some malfunctions with smaller bottles when I really had to go ! )🤤 it's got a big fat handle to hold onto & no one can see what's inside of it, just your average laundry detergent bottle & just so if there was ever a mix-up I've got my Dole pineapple sticker on the cap.🍌😉 I wish you many new Happy adventures with Megalodon & and hope I get a response from you about the longest comment about a piss jug. Cheers😆✌🏼🏄🏻♂️🏂🎣🌲🍻
Hell yeah man! Here is a response for your pee jug!!! hahaha
Honestly only messed up once with it but not really, and my ex completely messed up haha. She kinda went on my floor hahahahaha. She wasn't used to it and tried those She Wee's out.
Nice idea on the Jug though.
Man I thought I was the only only one with a tide pee jug 😂😂😂
I always wondered why guys don't use hospital pissoirs (lol I'm Dutch and think pissoir is a nice word for piss bottle)! It's probably French. Anyways next time I'm hospitalized will ask the nurses for one, I think the opening may be wide enough for women too. When I'm hospitalized I'm not allowed to use the bathroom by myself so I use a large pink water pitcher. I should get one of each and experiment. I've seen very compact Nissan nv200 toilets with a urine separator in a small bucket that seems great too.
@@crippyandkaatje I've considered them, but they are so small.
Bro im so jealous of all your integrity, expertise, ingeniousness, intellectual, sophisticated, unbelievable, practical, humbleness way of like 👍 you are badass
Wow, thanks
0:38 Holy shit this set up is amazing, simple but great i love it
Glad finally a van lifer packing heat.
Love this van you did a amazing job on it I like how everything fits so well and has its own place thanks for making a great video and so much details you rock man 🙌🏼
This is one of my favorite builds on TH-cam ! Simplified
I'm in the middle of building a dredge at the moment. I've never built a van out but am now. My sailboat never even put a toilet in. It was crap in a shirt n toss it u know. Fish loved it
Thank you sir! Ive watched quite a few videos on this, and yours the best ive seen so far...
It reminds me of living on a boat, as in everything gets stashed under seats, so people on seats are shuffling around whilst someone is trying to find out which seat it is under.
Still love this van and I can't wait to see your new one. Take Care and Stay Safe.
I have watched hundreds of videos on the subject. But this is my favorite.
Probably one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen on youtube
Wow! Thank you!
You've created a beautiful, compact travel cabin, although I couldn't live wihout full standing height, this is a really gorgeous build out. Subscribed.
Looks like something to try. This is something you build and have a house at the same time. You build this and say something happens and you lose your home. You still have a home just smaller and no rent now. Perfect way to save so much money literally and isn’t really a bad idea tbh especially if your single.
Very inspirational! I always like simple, with one side just the couch/bed, and the other side a single shelf with your entertainment. When they try and cram too much in, I get claustrophobic just watching the video.