SELF BUILD FORD VAN CONVERSION - 2017
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@canadiancarrier
I have self converted this van. This van is my pride and joy, I have spent countless hours working on it, fixing and preparing every little detail for future travels!
I plan on taking this van to Alaska as well as the rest of the west coast, Including down into Mexico on some surf safari's.
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Well thought out build, I like the fact you can use the counter for many different applications such as food preparation, cook top, table or added sleeping area. Nice work!
Thank you! I spent a lot of time figuring it out! it's one big puzzle where space maximization is key!
I think yours is the first of the hundreds of van tour videos that I've seen a fire extinguisher... that's smart. Also, great design.
Yes! I have it for safety but also I put so much money and effort into the van that anything that can be quick insurance in the event of an incident is welcomed!
KateInRealLife you might be missing something I've seen many so no way hundreds of videos. I watched some TH-camr yesterday who put his bathroom in the back of the van and it was pretty smart and right there next to the toilet was a fire extinguisher. There are too many people following the nomad travel rules on poo for them to forget extinguisher. We're dealing with how to heat and cool and control moisture along with cook and control fire and smoke so that's completely untrue. Too many families who care about their kids in skoolies aren't forgetting the mandatory extinguisher. There's no way a surfing millennial out thought a conscious Gen Xer or Boomer. Proud of him for way more than an extinguisher, he's a rock star for waking up early in life, proud of you too...👏👏👏
KateInRealLife ive seen a few builds with exstiguishers
I like the barrier between the drivers head and the flying cans of food if in the case of an accident. Very smart and practical too.
Installs lock to thwart thieves from opening bed storage. Makes side of bed velcro'd on so he can access it easy...
Genius.
the velcro is fro shit like my hiking shoes, but good luck getting my snowboard out!
Likening "fro shit" to "velcro" is racist
@@mwilliamshs 😂
good stuff! gonna have to steal that leather door pull idea
It is actually really practical for a small space!
you can just cut out holes were you can put your fingers in and pull
@@robinkatsu I like that idea. It's cheaper too
"Daisey-chained." Love it! Lol.
Exellent use of space, bro!
Great layout and nice work! Got a couple of ideas for my camper van build!
one of the best lowtop tours out!
Beautiful build. Nice and simple. Love it!
One of the best conversions I’ve seen! Great job!!!
Thank you!
I have an F350 (1998) with less than 78,000 miles on it. I camp with it sometimes, and use it as my "base camp" when I hunt. I REALLY NEED to improve on it as you have.....it gets COLD without insulated walls and ceiling, for sure!! GOOD job on your conversion work. I have a makeshift bed....and carpet and such....but yours looks and seems to be so much more comfortable!
The insulation is a HUGE upgrade! even if you don't want to go crazy with the wood and stuff, adding some insulation will make a huge difference!
Very good design with the electrical. Overall very nice!
Thank you!
What a great build! Looks super-and so well thought-out!
Thank you! I spent a lot of time trying to fit it all in. one big puzzle
One of my favorite layouts. Very well thought design. Double thumbs up.
Thank you, Thank you! thought about it for a long time!
Nice job, some great ideas ! Like the clothes storage, and the pull handles for your drawers etc. Thanks, and enjoy!
Thank you!
Cool tour, looks cozy and well built! Thanks for sharing.😊
Thank you for watching!
Velcro on the board, Brilliant!
Great build. Lots of very thoughtful features and a very good use of space.
Thank you! it works well!
This is a great van build you have made the perfect build and it's pretty simple I could definitely live in that great job
Thank you!
Great video! I love what you did with the van!
Thank you!!
Great job! Nice idea with the light bar. I also thought of the same idea. Solar panels flying off is a real concern of mine; living on the east coast with height winds. Enjoy your travels.
It worked for me and is surprisingly handy! I have used it trying to find camp many times!
planning out my build in the next year or two. Thanks for some ideas bro! Great vid and beautiful van!
Thank you!
Nice job good luck in your travels
Thank you!
ya i know, i would only maybe go into baja
Nice build mate, well thought out and well built too by the look of it. Thanks for the vid., GREAT build - Peter V.
Thank you peter!
Should totally do something with that bare cabinet side in the back, maybe throw a cutting board there with a drop down table like you said with the door. Hell, a knife block that holds a few of the knives would be rad as hell to lol. Rad van though, wish I could convince the wife to let me do this kind of stuff XD
Geez, that's sad
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission
Love the idea of the straps on the cabinets. That's a great idea. I'm building my van next month while I'm on vacation. I have a 2005 ford e350 that I've been in 6 months. I may have to steal that idea for cabinet pulls from you. lol.
Do it! they work very well! good luck with your build
Good looking out on that CB radio, very smart Sir and great build.
Thank you,
Nice job. Definitely looks like an adventure machine. Have fun out there.
thank you!!
Just a friendly tip, unless your're planning on running a microwave or TV or something heavy amp drawing, don't upgrade your inverter. It will just draw more power, I've found anything more than 500w is pointless
Thanks for the heads up! I will that on the back burner then
want your opinion on an original idea (i think). instead of a burner stove/butane flame, how about using a deep dish easy clean, electric frying pan installed flush with counter top?
First I have ever heard of that, Idk how it would work, I just know electric heating units, can draw a lot of power, make sure your rig can handle it.
Great build well thought out I really like the clothing storage area 👍👍👍
Thank you! everyone thinks they are speakers.. haha
Going to see this same model tomorrow! Its cool to see what you've done with it. Hope the travels are going well:)
Loving it! thank you!!
I already decided this is basically exactly what I wanted to build in my van. The last owner used spray foam insulation, so I'm going to have to work around it. Thanks for letting me see what I was imagining!
best of luck!!
@@canadiancarrier225 Thanks! It's actually nice out today, so I'm working on framing and insulating the floor with Pink Panther 1.5" R-7.8. Shouldn't be too bad. Walls were already spray foamed, which is fun to work with. My quad will just barely fit at 48" wide with about 53/54" wheel wells, so cabinets and the bed will be tricky to build. I'll try to edit and upload some videos in the coming weeks.
Great work! Looks good....very efficient and comfortable. You could make the water opening area cover to lift up, then you would have additional counter space
smart!! i may just do that!
Hooray for conversions for tall people! Love it! Fantastic job. #BBHugs
Ha definitely needed to be kept in mind!
@canadian Carrier, this is by far one of my favorite van builds! It is simple yet has almost everything planed out right especially with manuals included. This is a true inspiration for me when I finally get around to building a van. My bay far favorite thing is the idea of using your counter space as a possible second bed. Thanks for the ideas? Happy trails!
thank you for the words!! I poured a lot of time and thought into building it! good luck with your build! :)
Nice way to use sarcasm. because there's no way you're being serious, right?
Lenny Prosado this is a great simple build. I want a simple build. There will be things I would add additionaly to this build but it is a nice simple build
love your van, cool to see a conversion for tall people like us :)
hahaha hell ya! had to really consider what I was building!
Hell yeah dawg!! I'm converting my Ford e150 right now.
So awesome dude!
Good video. The dialog flowed and the editing was tops. Well done. Good luck with your ride. Subbed.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Love the van dude .. you rock , i miss canada 🇨🇦
thank you!
nice build love your clothing storage idea.
i've got the same van. you worked pretty hard man, wished my van was half as cool !
i bet your van is pretty cool too!
Very nice, design! Great job!
You did a great job, thanks for sharing !
Thank you for watching!
Bought the exact same Rogers van last summer. Looking for ideas on the build and I like how you tucked the battery box further up behind the seat. Great use of space.
like the color, like the build out....job well done!
Thank you! :)
Nicely done just a thought where you store your water that door you could have the door flip up and it would give ya a little more counter space...cheers!!!
Great job on the walls and your solar wiring setup.
thank you thank you
Gotta tellya mr stretch denim ..thats a mighty fine veeehickle ya gots there ..and remember pilgrim ..third draws alway full of shutt ..happy trails ..😁pip pips
Awesome video and you've got a natural presentation persona. Subbed!
Thank you very much!!
Good job Sir,
I bought one van this month
I love the long table space.
me too, can never have to much counter space
So many great ideas!
thank you!1
I like your van! great job
Thank you!
Great job, well done.
The key to doing truck bed liner on bumpers is to sand it with 400 grit paper, shoot it with some acid etch primer in rattle can, then bumper liner over that. 8 years and no flaking. I just shoot it once a year to keep it looking fresh and new.
awesome! Thanks! I will do that when I redo them this summer!
leather door pulls are the best part
Thank you!! I like them! unique
Awesome Job!!! ❤️😎
Very nicely done!
Thank you! :)
Great video man! I Like your design:)
Thank you!
Very nice, clean, simple build. Love it!
Your video/build is so straight forward, I'm wondering if you would share a detailed video of wiring your electric system for people who are clueless in that area? Thank in advance 😉
thank you for the words! I can do something like that for sure! *Disclaimer* I have no idea what I'm talking about! lol
Nice and simple build, I could see some mods in the future, but a good foundation.
definitely seen some mods. will post an update soon
Super coooool build... be something like mine. I have a clean pallet right now and getting back out on the road after the holidays... maybe I’ll bump into you. New sub! ... happy trails💜
Ill see ya out there! best of luck!
I like what you have done there. I might build one too! I would do a Ford for sure! lol
I recommend it !!
Great job man.
Thank you!
Nice work. I think having the bed long ways is better - makes the van seem much more roomy.
Thank you! I think so!
Nice job on the conversion
Quite good video, awesome!
Thank you very much!
Van looks great nice job
Thank you!!
Great job and thanks for sharing, I liked...👍
and Thank you, haha
Great job young man
Thank you!
Nice job on the paneling.
I like your work desk idea.
Thank you!
Looks great! Nice layout. 👍🏻 Subscribed!
Thank you!!
*you did a great job*
This van is so sick!
thank you!!
Cool video man! I plan on converting an Econoline for next summer
Thats rad! good luck man! can't wait to see it!
Love ❤️ your rig.
Thank you!
good job. Yours ffer sure. like the leather tabs no knee knockers or shin skinners . Enjoy!
the exact reason I installed them!! OOUCH
well done dude. its about what i would like to do. very nice.
Thank you!
i just want my bed behind the drivers seat and with swivel passenger chair to create more of a lounge area.
thats a good call, don't quote me here but I've heard that the swivel seats have had some legal issues in places, making them unusable unless they come with the vehicle... or something like that... i would love a passenger swivel seat.
Very nice. I think more young people should do this so they aren't a slave to rent or mortgage....work but enjoy life. Beautiful job.
a solid work live balance is absolutely key! well put!
Omg I have nearly the exact same van,
😳😳😳 Hell yea
nice! it's a great rig
Awesome!
Thank you!!
Thanks for the Battery Vent (Port side) instruction and attention to detail. Spot fing on with the Fire Extinguisher and add perhaps 2 more strategically.
Glad to help! I might add another one near the rear of the vehicle, somewhere.
Great job man I wanna do my 96 econoline just like yours but with lithium batterys.
yes, lithium would be a nice upgrade
Good job!👍😎
Thanks! 👍
Great job. Make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector, not sure if you mentioned it in the video. If your batteries are AGM your OK with your current ventilation solution, but the vent should be below the batteries. The gases that may be produced will sink towards the bottom. Good luck on your travels.
The batteries are vented top and bottom! so it doesn't create a vapour lock! and yes I have a carbon monoxide detector!
This is a dream job done
Thanks!!
Nice build.👍
I love this conversion! I always appreciate a nice, simple, not so costly conversion. I do appreciate the more expensive brand new van conversions. But for me personally this simple DIY, very functional, neat, organized Van is more my taste. This probably cost what? $15-20K? Including the van. Only thing is I have to have some type of toilet and able to stand. Otherwise absolutely love it!
Thank you! ya I would like to be able to stand too but meh, talking a lot more money for that!
Cool build. For your work station, you may want to look into a wireless keyboard and a portable laptop stand (like the roost: therooststand.com ) to sit on the countertop so you don't have to hunch over your computer. Could help save your posture in the future.
its an option, but its most stuff I then have to carry. the laptop sits on the slide out bit and that works well! thanks for the suggestion though!
Looks good...hello from alberta!
HI!!
Nice job!
Thanks!
Funny how u named yourself "Canadian Carrier" when u bought an ex Rogers van haha.... Great vlog. Hi from Ontario. If youre ever in my area...you can park on my driveway ;) Also, if you ever need a spark plug extractor for that triton i have that too :)
great simple build out. wondering why you dont get some foam for the bed and a backing for the backrest of the coach.
......organized/functional/comfortable.......✨
Perfect!
Awesome video and conversion buddy. I clicked on this because I just bought the exact same van model to do my own conversion...but then I also noticed your Ausmosis sticker. You from the Niagara area? Again, awesome job
Thank you! nice! southern Ontario yes! A lake surfer at heart!
Put link tint on front window so it can block green lasers and Vans now come in heelies.
I like your van so much I want to build my van just like yours. Is there anyway possible you could do a video on how you put up the interior walls? I have watched a lot of van build videos and I think your build is the best!!!
thank you!! I can't... with out taking the van apart lol!! but it's pretty simple! I just mounted joists onto the existing framing and mounted to that!
looks cool bud
Thank you!
6'4" as well and my van is mega barebones. Feel you on the height man.
Its nice most the time but trying to live in a super small space makes it really difficult!
I read every reply to this video because something told me he was tall like me. I've not bought a van yet and height was something I was afraid would be a deal breaker. Now I see it can be done. THANKS!
Go get em! haha the tall dudes can do this too!