"This is not going to be a luxury build. It's going to be a practical build." Yep... we know, Foresty, and that's just one of the reasons we love ya. Congratulations!
For real, I was worried it wouldn't be Foresty Forest if he wasn't in a minivan, then thirty seconds into the build, I was like... "Okay, I get it. Same Foresty Forest, just 4x4 so he can get further up the trail."
Fix those gas tubes lines under the rails before you can’t! 🔥 It’s gonna be a problem later of epic disaster. 🔥 You’re excited and it’s overriding your sensibilities. Listen to your gut. It’s not ok. Love your new rig!!! Most deserving guy ever 🤗💯👌
He needs to fill the space between the fuel line and the metal hole with hot glue. That will keep everything from vibrating and chewing through the lines. Could also use expanding foam or even silicon caulking. Just use something Forest.
I don’t think there is much fire risk with the diesel, but having to tear up the floor and everything on top will be a huge pain! If he puts a laminate on top, it won’t be even possible without destroying it.
Totally agree when keeping it real on TH-cam But if you want something good to watch on tv Check out The mandalorian. Season 2 just finished and it didn't disappointed Or check out Upper Tucker or IAMJAKE on TH-cam ..peace
I can not imagine attempting to outfit a camper van/home in the middle of a Canadian winter. This is going to be an amazing learning opportunity for me and many others.
This is in Calgary. The winter of 2020-2021 was milder than usual, but still cold to sleep outside, no matter how good and warm your gear. Average temperature at night was around -15 C / zero F, it did not get really cold until late February when there were a few weeks of -25 C / -20 F during the day, slightly colder at night.
"I'm not going to contour the plywood". "I might contour the plywood." Contours the plywood. Nice van, you're going to like the added ground clearance and extra space!
Ha that was like when I went from a 10x10 wall tent to a 20x24 cabin, it felt HUGE! The roof wasn’t flapping on my shoulder at night, the ceiling felt massive. Congrats! You 4 (crockpot, van, and bike + you) are going to have lots of happy, adventure-filled years in that new ride!
Isn’t it refreshing to watch a van lifer who doesn’t spend 3 months teasing the audience with hints of a potential new van purchase? Foresty not only just strait up presents a new van but makes it half way through the build before the end of the video, no need to wait for a tediously long build series for the next year or so
hi forest we used diesel heaters in transport truck bunk heaters. make sure you install co detector . we had a problem with a heat exchanger leaking fumes into the cab. like your channel.
and maybe something to shield that wood support for the heater from the exhaust, something as simple as stapling some aluminum foil to the wood or cutting and using heat shielding for spark plug wires. another note while I am here, mounting the fuel tank above the heater won't help the pump to get fuel but it WILL allow that whole 10L of fuel to leak into the van if the hose breaks on those rails or anywhere else along the line. stay safe and merry Christmas, enjoy the van!
Simon, er... I mean Foresty Forest. On Vancity Vanlife's channel episode where you sat inside Chrome's van to check it out, the look in your eyes as you scanned the inside of the van had the comic book thought-caption of "Yes, this is what I will do for 2021. I will upgrade to a bigger van!" Congratulations on your new and larger 4X4 van upgrade!
I was so close to buying the old van, but I’m glad you were able to get a new and more capable home on wheels! If anyone deserves it, it’s you! Cheers to more adventures
This is also how I started, slept on an sleeping pad for a few months, then just added a simple plywood floor and bedframe, now after 2 years I have a solar powered rig with a table and sink with a smaller bed so I could put in a closet. I'm able to go fully off-grid other than having no shower, that's a really good feeling to have :D
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the van Only FF was stirring, and making his plan; The fuel line was fixed under the floorboards with care, In hopes of avoiding a fuel spill down there; The Bigfoot were nestled all snug in their beds, Any notion of catching Foresty gone from their heads; With the crock pot on shotgun, the fat bike in parts, The baby wipes at ready in case of wet farts; Now, TRIPOD! now, CLIF BAR! now GARMIN and ICE AXE! On, ZOMBIE! on, BLACK ROCK! on DELPHINE, on IBEX! Drive Dempster, help Kira, visit Jill on the Isle, Clean litter, fix van, swat skitters with a smile; With a little young hiker, so lively and quick, That speck on the mountain, shot by his Mavic; More rapid than eagles his summits they came, And he sang, and he smiled, and wanted no fame; Then glissade on the way back to the camp, Rinse those beans, just like a champ; Crock pot has cooked you a meal so fine, You put us to shame with the way that you dine; The soccer mom van has taken you far, And now the Express Quigley is the new star; To FF, and fans who have been so inspired, Merry Happy, back to work before I get fired.
Very well done Russell, you're more likely to get hired than fired with such talent. Worthy of a pin, IMO. Merry Happy everyone, the comments have been great.
We insulated our van with wool from Custom Woolen Mills near Carstairs, Alberta (about an hour from Calgary). We ordered it and then went and picked it up a few weeks later. They supply insulation for vans and tiny homes.
Amazing upgrade, can't wait to see what you do with it. A couple big safety recommendations for the diesel heater install: Since the combustion intake and exhaust pipe connections are on the inside of your van and bypasses the big oval silicone gasket, I highly recommend sealing the exhaust pipe side with high temperature/exhaust gasket RTV silicone. The hose clamp alone won't create an airtight seal and some exhaust gases will leak into the interior. The other thing is that the black rubber fuel line hose sections provided with these are notoriously bad. Mine started cracking after a year, and there are videos showing them basically crumbling to dust. In particular, if the section next to the combustion intake/exhaust starts to leak and diesel gets on the hot exhaust, it could start a fire inside your van. I suggest buying some name-brand fuel-rated hose from an auto parts store. It should be 1/8" inner diameter to fit over the plastic lines. Gates brand part# 27000 is one option in the states, not sure what you have. It's not the most common size, if it's hard to find I can send you some as I ended up with a lot extra.
I felt like I was watching an interesting, for once, episode of This Old House. Except they never show themselves making mistakes, or uttering those immortal words, "I'll fill that with something later."
That's kind of what I was thinking. Even if those holes were just a little bigger you could stick a tube (like a pen body) through and run the fuel line through that. It'd SUCK to have a fuel leak under your flooring.
The vibration from the road will cause the plastic fuel line to rub against the sharp metal. If he does not sleeve this... we will be watching a repair video in the future... LOL
Guy who puts out burning stuff for a living seconds this! Fuel line needs a sleeve or grommet were it goes thru metal. You'll never get the smell of diesel out of the wood flooring and insulation when it eventually does leak (and that's if you're lucky and it doesn't burn the van to the ground).
LISTEN FF, your viewers want you around for a long, long time...please to something to fix those fuel lines. Bumps and vibrations alone. That metal will slice your fuel lines....prevention is worth much more than an ounce of cure. Please do the safe thing. Not the quick thing. ❤
Agree, you should fix that, maybe some wider plastic tubing through those rails to act as a bit of a conduit. New van looks like it's going to be a great fit for you though!!
YES ^^^^^^ Rubber grommets at any auto parts store are cheap and will give you peace of mind. Please fix this. Don't want to see you spilling fuel all over your floor causing a huge headache and safety issue.
Came here to say this Forrest. I don’t want to see a video of you later having a problem with this when you can easily put some grommets before you get too far along.
I'm concerned about the plastic fuel lines running through the sharp metal holes you made, please find some slightly larger tubing so you can just put a sleeve over the line where it runs through those holes. Better to do it now while you still can! :)
OMG That's an Epic Van, looks reinforced and heavy duty, that 4x4 is gonna get you everywhere, only thing I can see is some areas have low lying bridges or trees across paths, careful with your height clearance Foresty, its gonna be great!
You are my hero right now I'm watching you making curtains for your van is there anything you can't do you climb mountains you cook in a crock pot which I don't know how to do you make curtains you make beds you make cupboards you do everything you are my hero keep up the good work I'm going to be watching you stay safe
Loved watching the process & you “thinking out loud” figuring it all out as you go. Solo. Minimal tools. In a parking lot. Building on your van that is your job & home.. Respect. Wow. 👍
Agree you really should do something there that's going to turn out bad.... try them round rubber rings with the hole in the middle to feed the tube through
The logistical nightmare of moving from van to van whisky also having to sleep in the vans and storing everything you own in a storage facility makes me feel sick. I love that you just get on with it and do it.
just saw your diesel line routing through the 'sharp edged' metal. Fix in Right, right Now - you'll sleep better for the next 10 years. run your fuel line through some short length of garden hose or fuel line or copper tubing or some damm thing. I'm enjoying this build already.
Woot! I also have a 2500 express but not 4x4. Fyi, they are known to leak down the firewall into the passenger footwell area. It's because the small drain in front of the ac/heater core gets plugged. Debris gets in from the air inlet in front of the windshield. Easy to clean by removing the blower assembly.
Best wishes on your new van and home. You might want to consider encasing that fuel line in either plastic or metal conduit while the floor is still accessible. Good luck.
😂 your next upgrade will be probably to a sprinter van, which means you’ll have plenty of headroom to stand in and it would be so much larger than the minivan or the eXpress that you’ll feel like you are building a luxury mansion somewhere 😂
...love how you just do stuff. I'd be reading the instructions for a week, then researching online comments for the do's and dont's... and you just pull up to Home Depot, park, and get it done. So impressed!
Nice - 4x4, diesel heater, windows that open. Good start. I just moved into a mansion too - a bigger tent. Room for 4, for 1 person. Almost room for a hot tub!
1:48 - 4x4 NICELY done Forest! I love my 4x4 truck camping adventures. If you make it down to Colorado then I have TONS of remote spots for you to check out! ~ Brian
You mentioned upgrading your electrical system by going to a higher capacity alternator. Look into the fact that your new van may have an AC Delco AD244 alternator. It is a fairly robust unit. Switching out my 105 amp Delco and stuffing in a Delco AD244 with 145 amp output really worked for my travel van. Very much a big improvement for sure. Cost is reasonable and it is readily available. Add the big three wiring and you will be good to go. Look into this improvement as there are a few videos on this and the results are what you want. You may not want to bother blowing money on an aftermarket built alternator when you read up on the AD244. It is a real workhorse. Your wiring may be adequate as is. Add a battery separator to charge your utility bank of batteries and you are good to go.
The shot of the new van in a snow-covered parking lot at night with the snow falling with the Patron Supporters at 11:46 brought back nostalgic memories of the earlier FF videos haha.
Forget the cost , that vehicle ticks ALL boxes . 4x4 , Windows, clean underneath and rear heat vents. Good selection brother. I'd wrap that fuel line with tuff fibre tape and smooth the rub spots . Good luck brother , looking forward to the build
Probably more, because you are forgetting the 5-10 minute commercials. I will never understand why people are willing to pay for TV channels and also accept commercials. In my worlds it one or the other.
For those watching this video, there could be a problem with the tubing going through those metal trusts. But there's an easy solution if you want to do the same: insert a small plastic or PVC tubing in the hole, then get the line through it. Tada!
Nice van man! I just wanted to add that you can get black out instead of limo tint. I did that for half of my windows. and you could also get one window half-and-half. For example, I have one window where the top half is limo tint and the bottom half is black out, that way people can’t eye in your van as easily and it completely blocks light out, I have other windows totally blacked out and others just Limo.
Next time you see Chrome from Vancity Vanlife, you can pay him back for poking fun at your previous small van. You can call Chrome's current Van "cute", and ask where he keeps his 4x4.
Oh wow, you've got to run that fuel line in a protective conduit, Awesome van, low miles and since it was a company rig was probably serviced regularly. Great find!
awesome project! ive helped a friend convert his full size van, little bit of advise, take the plastic out as its robbing you of alot of usable space. thin sheets of pink Styrofoam will get you the best insulation in our cold Canadian winters. cheers!
Sweet van. You’ll be asking the ladies to help you push a couch to the back in no time. I kid I kid lol. Congrats buddy! Can’t wait for the new content 👍
This feels like we're back to square one. I'm sure over time many minor upgrades will change it from the current "construction van look" to a "small hilton room" once again. 👍
I'm truly excited for you man. With those big fat tires I bet you can hold a half gallon of ice cream. all joking aside you are the real deal. Enjoy your new digs on wheels please take us along
@se fi haha it was a joke, I was hoping to trigger a hardcore chevy fan. I like both Ford and Chevrolet and you are correct. These chevy vans are pretty damn reliable.
"This is not going to be a luxury build. It's going to be a practical build." Yep... we know, Foresty, and that's just one of the reasons we love ya. Congratulations!
For real, I was worried it wouldn't be Foresty Forest if he wasn't in a minivan, then thirty seconds into the build, I was like... "Okay, I get it. Same Foresty Forest, just 4x4 so he can get further up the trail."
Congrats nice van
Luxury and practical are not mutually exclusive
@@innerartdotnet Foresty Forest and luxury are mutually exclusive tho.
The crockpot ALWAYS rides shotgun
@Sean O’ Deli Joe Crocker
I also see that he had the pot! Lol!
Yeah, that is HEIRLOOM!
@Sean O’ Deli Slow Poke
@Sean O’ Deli lol
Fuel lines and electrical wiring need to be protected. You need to revisit that fuel line.
I never thought I'd be so excited for something like watching a guy buy a new van...
lol me too whyy
Yeh me too lol looking forward to the build 👍
Yes, excited and also slightly mournful.
I’ve had some great adventures watching that van!
I know me too! 😍
Im gay
Fix those gas tubes lines under the rails before you can’t! 🔥 It’s gonna be a problem later of epic disaster. 🔥 You’re excited and it’s overriding your sensibilities. Listen to your gut. It’s not ok.
Love your new rig!!! Most deserving guy ever 🤗💯👌
I agree, not okay. I know it’s only diesel, but chafe them with something please.
He needs to fill the space between the fuel line and the metal hole with hot glue. That will keep everything from vibrating and chewing through the lines. Could also use expanding foam or even silicon caulking. Just use something Forest.
Polyurethane sealant the diesel line wherever chafing may occur.
could use a 3/4 in PVC pipe around the line under the boards to to make it extra safe if it will fit under. should only be like $10
I don’t think there is much fire risk with the diesel, but having to tear up the floor and everything on top will be a huge pain! If he puts a laminate on top, it won’t be even possible without destroying it.
Foresty Forest, he sold me his van!
Happy Guy!!!
Did he autograph it for you?
@@ellerybice3787 no he didn't autograph the van but he did sign the Bill of Sale. 😉
@Tamara Fletcherby all means you could ask me how much. 😉
@@Dadcam_Can how much? :D
This is better and more exciting than anything on tv!
And it's real too.
Hell yeh
Totally agree when keeping it real on TH-cam But if you want something good to watch on tv Check out The mandalorian. Season 2 just finished and it didn't disappointed Or check out Upper Tucker or IAMJAKE on TH-cam ..peace
I got Disney plus for the last season of clone wars, mando has hooked me on for good haha
Better than all on tv and any reality programmes. This is real not contrived.
This IS better than anything on TV!
You know it. ✌🙂
I’m watching all the videos for the 3rd time.
absolutely!!
I have to agree.
I can not imagine attempting to outfit a camper van/home in the middle of a Canadian winter. This is going to be an amazing learning opportunity for me and many others.
@@cheapcigs9772 But dark. Not a lot of working hours.
This is in Calgary. The winter of 2020-2021 was milder than usual, but still cold to sleep outside, no matter how good and warm your gear. Average temperature at night was around -15 C / zero F, it did not get really cold until late February when there were a few weeks of -25 C / -20 F during the day, slightly colder at night.
"I'm not going to contour the plywood".
"I might contour the plywood."
Contours the plywood.
Nice van, you're going to like the added ground clearance and extra space!
AND... “no more freelancing” Next video title: Canadian Custom Van Build by Master Crockpot Chef
"This is kind of sharp this might tear through the fuel line"
Don't forget, nothing fancy just functional, later in the video I might get some vinyl flooring for something a little fancy
Lol !!! 😂
@@mcaudery more like Foresty Forrest he lies in a van.
Knowing foresty is ok is like feeding the pigeons....it brings a great sense of peace and contentment with the day
😂
Haha. I’m pleased it’s not just me that thinks that way! 😃
Stop feeding the pigeons though. I'm the one who constantly has to wash the pigeon poo from my car!
Ha that was like when I went from a 10x10 wall tent to a 20x24 cabin, it felt HUGE! The roof wasn’t flapping on my shoulder at night, the ceiling felt massive. Congrats! You 4 (crockpot, van, and bike + you) are going to have lots of happy, adventure-filled years in that new ride!
Thank you Cabin Dweller 🙂
We're witnessing history being made, everyone.
😉
Uh, get a grip...lol
Isn’t it refreshing to watch a van lifer who doesn’t spend 3 months teasing the audience with hints of a potential new van purchase? Foresty not only just strait up presents a new van but makes it half way through the build before the end of the video, no need to wait for a tediously long build series for the next year or so
@hosank ~ Agreed! You said all the right things :-)
I donated just for this
Yep, so I just put down the plywood floor, tomorrow I’ll slap on the electrical wiring and this baby will be good to go!
He says it early morning by morning it's done simple👍👍👍
It's all about the benjamins 💰💰💰
hi forest we used diesel heaters in transport truck bunk heaters. make sure you install co detector . we had a problem with a heat exchanger leaking fumes into the cab. like your channel.
Wouldn't mind having an hour long episode of you just building this beaut 👍🏼
"Foresty Forest! He lives in a significantly larger van!"
Yah...story untold...the new van, ate the old van..
"Vansion"?
@@dizzious sure feels that way👍
What an upgrade. You’re going to be living like a king, until he next natural progression of course (school bus)!
@@oleg6345 Not with that attitude it wont lol
Congrats! Can’t wait to see the new suite you’re going to build for the crockpot
yea, we need a crockpot throne in this new build!
@@joshgreen710 Definitely!
It deserves to ride on the front seat.
@@wallysworkin823 Strapped in of course, on a velvet pillow. 😊
Oh yeah 👍
Congrats!
One word of advice: put something around that fuel line where it goes under the metal beams. Those beams will eventually cut into the line.
A couple wraps of electrical tape would do the trick. I like that van though, should do the job quite well!
and maybe something to shield that wood support for the heater from the exhaust, something as simple as stapling some aluminum foil to the wood or cutting and using heat shielding for spark plug wires.
another note while I am here, mounting the fuel tank above the heater won't help the pump to get fuel but it WILL allow that whole 10L of fuel to leak into the van if the hose breaks on those rails or anywhere else along the line. stay safe and merry Christmas, enjoy the van!
Simon, er... I mean Foresty Forest. On Vancity Vanlife's channel episode where you sat inside Chrome's van to check it out, the look in your eyes as you scanned the inside of the van had the comic book thought-caption of "Yes, this is what I will do for 2021. I will upgrade to a bigger van!" Congratulations on your new and larger 4X4 van upgrade!
I was so close to buying the old van, but I’m glad you were able to get a new and more capable home on wheels!
If anyone deserves it, it’s you!
Cheers to more adventures
Saw that you were gonna get it. Let’s see you build your own!
Hey man I wish you had bought it since your a mechanic but it’s cool. Build a new one!
Don’t worry, you’ll get one!
Can’t wait to see your build
@@willkablukov8432 yeah I wish this guy could make videos Like Cameron
This is also how I started, slept on an sleeping pad for a few months, then just added a simple plywood floor and bedframe, now after 2 years I have a solar powered rig with a table and sink with a smaller bed so I could put in a closet. I'm able to go fully off-grid other than having no shower, that's a really good feeling to have :D
Ah....after a few days you must be Ripe
You can buy portable re-chargable showers for under $30 (its a pump, the line and the head, you just drop the pump in water)
While I just bought a $300K house. 😆
Birdbaths and those facial makeup tissues 💪
You just gotta wash the beans in the creek!
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the van
Only FF was stirring, and making his plan;
The fuel line was fixed under the floorboards with care,
In hopes of avoiding a fuel spill down there;
The Bigfoot were nestled all snug in their beds,
Any notion of catching Foresty gone from their heads;
With the crock pot on shotgun, the fat bike in parts,
The baby wipes at ready in case of wet farts;
Now, TRIPOD! now, CLIF BAR! now GARMIN and ICE AXE!
On, ZOMBIE! on, BLACK ROCK! on DELPHINE, on IBEX!
Drive Dempster, help Kira, visit Jill on the Isle,
Clean litter, fix van, swat skitters with a smile;
With a little young hiker, so lively and quick,
That speck on the mountain, shot by his Mavic;
More rapid than eagles his summits they came,
And he sang, and he smiled, and wanted no fame;
Then glissade on the way back to the camp,
Rinse those beans, just like a champ;
Crock pot has cooked you a meal so fine,
You put us to shame with the way that you dine;
The soccer mom van has taken you far,
And now the Express Quigley is the new star;
To FF, and fans who have been so inspired,
Merry Happy, back to work before I get fired.
🎅🤶👏👏✍✍🎁🎀⛄⛄
Merry Happy kinda short form for Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, not a humbuggery attempt at political correctness or cancel culture.
@@russellmcpherson36 Bahhimbuggery politically correct Christmas
Himbuggery...you kill me Jon.
Very well done Russell, you're more likely to get hired than fired with such talent.
Worthy of a pin, IMO.
Merry Happy everyone, the comments have been great.
crockpot cameo, gave me reassurance, everything will be alright...
That little glimpse let us know that all is well and good in the world. Lol
"Just gonna drill it and see what happens" is probably the quote of the week...
...runner-up, right after "It'll be OK." 😆
Hearing that from your dentist must be terrifying.
My approach to every project 😆
It's the quote of my life and I've got 3 ex wives to prove it.
We insulated our van with wool from Custom Woolen Mills near Carstairs, Alberta (about an hour from Calgary). We ordered it and then went and picked it up a few weeks later. They supply insulation for vans and tiny homes.
Never thought I'd be so relieved to see a crockpot
IKR?!? Relief flooded my mind when it showed up in the front seat no less 😁
Amazing upgrade, can't wait to see what you do with it. A couple big safety recommendations for the diesel heater install:
Since the combustion intake and exhaust pipe connections are on the inside of your van and bypasses the big oval silicone gasket, I highly recommend sealing the exhaust pipe side with high temperature/exhaust gasket RTV silicone. The hose clamp alone won't create an airtight seal and some exhaust gases will leak into the interior.
The other thing is that the black rubber fuel line hose sections provided with these are notoriously bad. Mine started cracking after a year, and there are videos showing them basically crumbling to dust. In particular, if the section next to the combustion intake/exhaust starts to leak and diesel gets on the hot exhaust, it could start a fire inside your van. I suggest buying some name-brand fuel-rated hose from an auto parts store. It should be 1/8" inner diameter to fit over the plastic lines. Gates brand part# 27000 is one option in the states, not sure what you have. It's not the most common size, if it's hard to find I can send you some as I ended up with a lot extra.
Hope he reads this.
And replace the clamps with decent ones
Perfect pick for a van man, also having the 6.0 v8 up front will keep you going for a very very long time.
I felt like I was watching an interesting, for once, episode of This Old House. Except they never show themselves making mistakes, or uttering those immortal words, "I'll fill that with something later."
Your concerns about running the hose through the steel are well founded. They should be rerouted or be inserted into a sleeve. Nice van.
That's kind of what I was thinking. Even if those holes were just a little bigger you could stick a tube (like a pen body) through and run the fuel line through that. It'd SUCK to have a fuel leak under your flooring.
@@62swampboy62 yup drill a hole and sleeve it
The vibration from the road will cause the plastic fuel line to rub against the sharp metal. If he does not sleeve this... we will be watching a repair video in the future... LOL
Guy who puts out burning stuff for a living seconds this! Fuel line needs a sleeve or grommet were it goes thru metal. You'll never get the smell of diesel out of the wood flooring and insulation when it eventually does leak (and that's if you're lucky and it doesn't burn the van to the ground).
Barn doors, sweet!
lol the Crockpot reminds me of Wilson in "Castaway" 🤣
These videos help me to remember that things aren’t hard just a little positivity and forward thinking will go along way.
True- thanks for a good positive thought.
..,don’t like that fuel line under the rails. With temp changes, that silicone tubing, and the friction from the edge.
LISTEN FF, your viewers want you around for a long, long time...please to something to fix those fuel lines. Bumps and vibrations alone. That metal will slice your fuel lines....prevention is worth much more than an ounce of cure. Please do the safe thing. Not the quick thing. ❤
Agree, you should fix that, maybe some wider plastic tubing through those rails to act as a bit of a conduit. New van looks like it's going to be a great fit for you though!!
YES ^^^^^^ Rubber grommets at any auto parts store are cheap and will give you peace of mind. Please fix this. Don't want to see you spilling fuel all over your floor causing a huge headache and safety issue.
Came here to say this Forrest. I don’t want to see a video of you later having a problem with this when you can easily put some grommets before you get too far along.
Agreed !
The old van sounded so cozy... but I'm sure the one will be even better. Congratulations on the new one
As cozy as that minivan was, I love that you're pushing out of that comfort zone to move up!
The guy who bought the old van now has a piece of Canadian folklore. That new 4x4 van is a good score; looking forward to the build.
That's my thought exactly. I even have a crockpot to carry on the tradition.
@@Dadcam_Can Are you the guy who bought the van? If so congrats man! You should post up a video sometime so we can all see how she's doing!
@@davidb3271 yes I am the proud new owner of this famous minivan. I will post a new video before the end of the month.
@@Dadcam_Can big adventurous shoes to fill. No pressure ha ha ...
@@craigme2583 yep no pressure at all. The only difference is I will leave Foresty Forest to conquer the mountain peaks.
I'm concerned about the plastic fuel lines running through the sharp metal holes you made, please find some slightly larger tubing so you can just put a sleeve over the line where it runs through those holes. Better to do it now while you still can! :)
OMG That's an Epic Van, looks reinforced and heavy duty, that 4x4 is gonna get you everywhere, only thing I can see is some areas have low lying bridges or trees across paths, careful with your height clearance Foresty, its gonna be great!
Can't wait to see the build come along. However! SLEEVE that Diesel line. It WILL puncture going through those drilled holes.
Those drilled holes need rubber grommets installed before feeding the fuel line thru.
I totally Agree !!
You are my hero right now I'm watching you making curtains for your van is there anything you can't do you climb mountains you cook in a crock pot which I don't know how to do you make curtains you make beds you make cupboards you do everything you are my hero keep up the good work I'm going to be watching you stay safe
Loved watching the process & you “thinking out loud” figuring it all out as you go. Solo. Minimal tools. In a parking lot. Building on your van that is your job & home.. Respect. Wow. 👍
This is what TH-cam is all about. You deserve more subscribers.
I love that the slow cooker is casually riding shotgun when you show off the interior of the new van for the first time.
Congrats on the new van! Looking forward to seeing more adventures!
What a weird place to find The Rambler.
Agree you really should do something there that's going to turn out bad.... try them round rubber rings with the hole in the middle to feed the tube through
This was the last place i expected to see your comment lol.
Fun going back seeing this
I am ready for the new season of Foresty Forest Adventures.
Put in good flooring and some creature comforts - it's your home. Take good care of yourself, you deserve it.
Super excited to be part of this new van journey with you. Thanks for sharing with us! The minute I saw the crockpot, I smiled 🙃🙃
Foresty and Chad from Living Van Life both starting new van builds at the same time. I'm really excited for the content. Good luck, man!
The logistical nightmare of moving from van to van whisky also having to sleep in the vans and storing everything you own in a storage facility makes me feel sick. I love that you just get on with it and do it.
just saw your diesel line routing through the 'sharp edged' metal.
Fix in Right, right Now - you'll sleep better for the next 10 years.
run your fuel line through some short length of garden hose
or fuel line or copper tubing or some damm thing.
I'm enjoying this build already.
I was blown away when it said 4x4 that will help a ton during the winter time! I’m soo happy for you! I’m really pumped to see this build go on!!
My man starting a build in the middle of winter. Crazy dude! :D
This guy is one of the handiest guys I've ever seen. The new van is palatial in comparison to the last.
Those 6.0Ls will run forever. Very smart choice. Best of luck on your new adventures!
2:30 i know it’s “bigger”, and maybe it’s a trick of the camera, but the inside of this thing looks like an aircraft carrier compared to the minivan 😆
It holds up to 4 Chevy Uplanders
It's so big / he's gotta jump out... / What a great intro...
Amazing that you can just jump in and knock out a job that would take me a week of planning.
Good job!
I didn't want this video to end! I want to binge watch this van build!
The new owner was so happy he must have just bought this for his son to move out of the crib. Congrats to the lucky duck!
Nope I bought it for me. 🤣
Bahahahaha 😂😂
@@Dadcam_Can Happy Guy! Congratulations!!!🎉
Have you picked out your Crock Pot yet?
@@kevinpeterson4710 I already have one here. 😄
Woot! I also have a 2500 express but not 4x4. Fyi, they are known to leak down the firewall into the passenger footwell area. It's because the small drain in front of the ac/heater core gets plugged. Debris gets in from the air inlet in front of the windshield. Easy to clean by removing the blower assembly.
Best wishes on your new van and home. You might want to consider encasing that fuel line in either plastic or metal conduit while the floor is still accessible. Good luck.
You and Living the Van Life announce new builds within days.. so much great content to look forward to
@Mike There may be a mix-up because Living the Van Life is with Chad and he just bought a 2020 Mercedes Sprinter.
@@LJ-xr5th yes. Nate from Element Van Life while Chad is Living the Van Life
😂 your next upgrade will be probably to a sprinter van,
which means you’ll have plenty of headroom to stand in
and it would be so much larger than the minivan or the
eXpress that you’ll feel like you are building a luxury
mansion somewhere 😂
...love how you just do stuff. I'd be reading the instructions for a week, then researching online comments for the do's and dont's... and you just pull up to Home Depot, park, and get it done. So impressed!
LOL @ 2:27 - “this place is massive, I’m moving into a mansion 🏠”.
Can’t wait to see the final product, should be awesome with all that space.
Nice - 4x4, diesel heater, windows that open. Good start.
I just moved into a mansion too - a bigger tent. Room for 4, for 1 person. Almost room for a hot tub!
1:48 - 4x4 NICELY done Forest! I love my 4x4 truck camping adventures. If you make it down to Colorado then I have TONS of remote spots for you to check out! ~ Brian
Not to mention 58 fantastic 14ers to climb!
Both your guys channels are the shit
Thatd be cool to see
You need to check out Love Lake in Creede. No one ever camps there and there’s a beautiful 3 story waterfall at the end of the logging road
Watching this makes me wanna buy a 4x4 🤩
Well now you can just drive up to the summits.
This is the perfect van for you. Lift kit and 4x4 is absolutely perfect for your lifestyle
You mentioned upgrading your electrical system by going to a higher capacity alternator. Look into the fact that your new van may have an AC Delco AD244 alternator. It is a fairly robust unit. Switching out my 105 amp Delco and stuffing in a Delco AD244 with 145 amp output really worked for my travel van. Very much a big improvement for sure. Cost is reasonable and it is readily available. Add the big three wiring and you will be good to go. Look into this improvement as there are a few videos on this and the results are what you want. You may not want to bother blowing money on an aftermarket built alternator when you read up on the AD244. It is a real workhorse. Your wiring may be adequate as is. Add a battery separator to charge your utility bank of batteries and you are good to go.
The shot of the new van in a snow-covered parking lot at night with the snow falling with the Patron Supporters at 11:46 brought back nostalgic memories of the earlier FF videos haha.
Forget the cost , that vehicle ticks ALL boxes . 4x4 , Windows, clean underneath and rear heat vents. Good selection brother. I'd wrap that fuel line with tuff fibre tape and smooth the rub spots . Good luck brother , looking forward to the build
foresty that van is such a beauty!! Jay-z mansion got nothing on it!!!
"i'm just gonna drill it and see what happens"
"oh no..."
I might have to consider construction adhesives.
Awesome.... I see that visit with Chrome influenced you new Rig purchase.👍🚐👍🚐👍 That's good stuff. Happy Holidays 2 U & safe travels always.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Alot more room for the crock pot! Awesone van!
This 8 minute or so van building would have been a 10 episode boring reality show if it was on tv.
Probably more, because you are forgetting the 5-10 minute commercials.
I will never understand why people are willing to pay for TV channels and also accept commercials. In my worlds it one or the other.
@@RMJ1984 Can you even believe we once watched the tv listings scroll for minutes at a time.
Or another vanlife channel ..
For those watching this video, there could be a problem with the tubing going through those metal trusts. But there's an easy solution if you want to do the same: insert a small plastic or PVC tubing in the hole, then get the line through it. Tada!
Lol, it's kind of like you went from the Mercury Space Capsule to the Space Shuttle.
Nice van man! I just wanted to add that you can get black out instead of limo tint. I did that for half of my windows. and you could also get one window half-and-half. For example, I have one window where the top half is limo tint and the bottom half is black out, that way people can’t eye in your van as easily and it completely blocks light out, I have other windows totally blacked out and others just Limo.
Next time you see Chrome from Vancity Vanlife, you can pay him back for poking fun at your previous small van. You can call Chrome's current Van "cute", and ask where he keeps his 4x4.
would you rather live in a rustic cabin or a gay bar
@@Jon-jk8vd what does that even mean?
Tug of war!!!
The most forbidden documentary in history...
“Europa The Last Battle” at archive dot org
archive.org/details/EUROPATheLastBattle
@@Jon-jk8vd gay cabin
Oh wow, you've got to run that fuel line in a protective conduit, Awesome van, low miles and since it was a company rig was probably serviced regularly. Great find!
No lectures from me man.... You are doing a phenomenal job. Foresty Forest doesn't let any grass grow beneath his feet.
Awesome , 4/4 van , Crockpot riding shotgun . Canyon cooler for beer 🍺. And some food. I’m a bit jealous .
awesome project! ive helped a friend convert his full size van, little bit of advise, take the plastic out as its robbing you of alot of usable space. thin sheets of pink Styrofoam will get you the best insulation in our cold Canadian winters. cheers!
4x4- sweet! Should be able to handle the snow now. Have a Vantastic time.
Will it though? All those windows makes me feel like it’ll be hella cold at night
Living the van life and you both started you new journey
I LOVE IT!!! All the best and Merry Xmas to Foresty and everyone!
I'm so happy you've got your mansion. Keep warm, add plenty of insulation and have a awesome van build Christmas, Simon!
Thanks Robyn, you too!
Avalanche warnings for this weekend - stay safe our Forestry Friend!!! And Merry Christmas 🎄
Sweet van. You’ll be asking the ladies to help you push a couch to the back in no time. I kid I kid lol. Congrats buddy! Can’t wait for the new content 👍
This is the Christmas gift we were all waiting for!!
You're glowing! Nice to see you so excited & happy 😀
This feels like we're back to square one. I'm sure over time many minor upgrades will change it from the current "construction van look" to a "small hilton room" once again. 👍
I'm truly excited for you man. With those big fat tires I bet you can hold a half gallon of ice cream. all joking aside you are the real deal. Enjoy your new digs on wheels please take us along
Woho! Finally 😀 It's like an early Christmas present! Make sure to document the hell out of that build, we want to see everything!
So awesome:) we just purchased a 2017 chevy 3500 extended passenger van. We can't wait to see your build. Many inspirations to come:)
So awesome, the theme song is back!!! And you didn’t buy a crappy Ford. This van is sweet. Congratulations!! Cheers bud.
Ford is better than chevy.
@se fi haha it was a joke, I was hoping to trigger a hardcore chevy fan. I like both Ford and Chevrolet and you are correct. These chevy vans are pretty damn reliable.
Working on a winter wondervan.