How To Build a LIFTED Off-Road Sprinter Van - Living The Van Life

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  • @davidsradioroom9678
    @davidsradioroom9678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    Van is ready. You are ready. We are ready. Let the adventures begin!

    • @11fireflower
      @11fireflower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    • @64jimboy
      @64jimboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No! the twin propellers are being fitted next week.

    • @levimiller8115
      @levimiller8115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @levimiller8115
      @levimiller8115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@64jimboy 🕊🦅❤💙💚🕺🌹💃🏚🌳🏇🏇🕊🦅❤💙🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕊🦅❤💙👍🕺🛵💃🏇🏇🕊🦅❤💙💃🛵💃🏇🏇🕊🦅❤💙🕺🛵💃🕊🦅❤💙🕺🌹💃🏚🌳🏇🏇🕊🦅❤💙👍👍✌🏻🕊🦅❤💙👍👍✌🏻🕊🦅❤💙👍👍✌🏻🕊🦅❤SPIRITUAL JESUS STRONG POSITIVE TRUELY HEAVENLY❤JOYFUL HAPPYUP JESUS🕊🦅❤I REALLY WISH I COULD GET MY JESUS TRUELY HEAVENLY❤JESUS JOY👍VAN HOUSE ON WHEELS 👍✌🏻LIFE STARTED💙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @tomboooty
    @tomboooty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    You’ve paid your dues Chad. You deserve everything good coming your way. Thanks for all you do. ❤️

  • @a_walrus961
    @a_walrus961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    chad you are truly my favorite youtuber. you're going to reach 1M in no time! keep on truckin

  • @flashlightmanila01
    @flashlightmanila01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    God bless you in all of your Journey Chad. I'm literally in tears seeing your growth from Vanagon to a Sprinter. Thank you for sharing your travels with us. I may not see those places in this lifetime but your videos makes us feel like we're there too.

  • @TreuNorthExplorers
    @TreuNorthExplorers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    So legit Chad. The van, the video, the progress made. Chapter 2 begins. p.s. kudos to the crew over at Van Compass.

  • @BentNotBroken1970
    @BentNotBroken1970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Damn Chad...from conception to the final product, the van is damn impressive. The fact that you have the superb video editing and story telling skills to relay it all is just next level.

    • @ericdanielson4177
      @ericdanielson4177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I couldn't have said that any better. Than van looks awesome and with each video his storytelling skills keep getting better.

    • @alexivey9985
      @alexivey9985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      don't forget about the camera angles

  • @ianhoughton3349
    @ianhoughton3349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That van is outstanding, I love it. Other van lifers are building cabins houses etc now, Chad builds the baddest van on the planet. Sweet AF

  • @billyhill4837
    @billyhill4837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I think it’s absolutely amazing your van my name is Billy I’m a wild camper in Scotland I have a 29 foot motorhome six wheels four tons and I’m thinking of doing a sprinter four-wheel-drive great ideas you give me keep on posting brother and keep the camping going wild is the way

  • @mzinns
    @mzinns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So excited to have you back Chad! Van looks like exactly what you need to bring your adventures to the next level!

  • @archangel5627
    @archangel5627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so freaking stoked for your Sprinter Van. Those off-road modifications and those big beautiful tires make all the difference. I can’t wait to see a full on break down of the exterior and interior of your new Sprinter Van. I know you vloged pretty much the entire Van build but I’d still love to see an in-depth break down of the vehicle. I also can’t wait to see all the new adventures you’ll be going on with your new lean mean off-roading machine!

  • @aldolopez8541
    @aldolopez8541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "Keep on truckin'." Greetings from Argentina.

  • @ozzlss
    @ozzlss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so happy for you! Been watching your old videos from 8 years ago. Look at you now!! You deserve this! Keep on truckin!

  • @aneevgurung9190
    @aneevgurung9190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I was waiting for a new video for soo long I literally screamed YAYYYY 🙌🏽

  • @jarroddobben
    @jarroddobben 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A tour de force of dope vibes, your narration and your footage is incredible

  • @younes-47
    @younes-47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the only one on youtube i keep waiting for him to drop a video... now it's time to hit the road and show us the beauty of north Washington during this spring

  • @carriebishop8568
    @carriebishop8568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm thoroughly addicted to this channel. I get so happy when living the van life man post a video

  • @kaustubhkambli3797
    @kaustubhkambli3797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    You have no clue how awful it feels to wait until your next video comes out. You're the best TH-cam content creator on planet Earth.

    • @SuperTj003
      @SuperTj003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ^^what he said

    • @vlad777boi2
      @vlad777boi2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deepsix1827 🤣🤣

    • @thefriendlypsychopath3894
      @thefriendlypsychopath3894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You need to do some deep introspection as to why you have nothing in your life but waiting for a TH-cam video.

  • @wideglide6723
    @wideglide6723 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best video I’ve seen on adding the Vancompas suspension and other accessories. Very nice van build.

  • @pacificnorthwest9416
    @pacificnorthwest9416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have elevated every aspect of your content, with exceptional amounts of effort. Very nicely done! I really appreciate your channel.

  • @jferfre
    @jferfre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man. You're the luckiest man in Earth. Do you know how many thing would I change from your beast??? Exactly. ZERO. You deserve it. Share your adventures with us.

  • @HellofromBaguio
    @HellofromBaguio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is tight, please keep, keeping us posted. I love these videos you make

  • @jalemgetz7149
    @jalemgetz7149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats dude, I’m a big fan - my wife and i have been watching you for a while and are super stoked to tag along on this next chapter.

  • @globeztar
    @globeztar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It just keeps getting better and better. You‘re really raising the stakes with this one👍🏼

  • @edwardbalaton3104
    @edwardbalaton3104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing the series of videos showing us the transformation of your Mercedes Sprinter to a world wide journey vehicle. We cant wait to travel along with you on your fantastic, life inspiring adventures. Chad, your Living The Van Life channel is amazing!!!

  • @spinmarion1
    @spinmarion1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think this is the moment for you the best off all the VAN build !💯 I’m really happy for you ! You’re the best and you deserve it ! My friend stay safe and healthy !👍👍👍💯💯

  • @greygooseadventures5212
    @greygooseadventures5212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chad, you are by far, the best producer of TH-cam videos! We can never get enough!

  • @aberdeendeltaforce
    @aberdeendeltaforce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sick sick sick sick, you don’t make videos often but by god when you do.....ultimate content. Thanks man 👍

  • @jessesager9460
    @jessesager9460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This Sprinter is bad ass! Very nicely done!

  • @tipedeal2349
    @tipedeal2349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing editing skills, awesome scenery, Les Stroud -esque presenter, brand new Mercedes off-road monster....
    Netflix has entered the chat.

  • @dnb888
    @dnb888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DUDE you seriously just went to #1 for van builds on youtube you are actually ON FIRE keep it up this thing is a BEAST

  • @rickcaldwell6174
    @rickcaldwell6174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That van is looking badass brother.

  • @niamaru2
    @niamaru2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, I am always blown away by the quality of the video. Those shots are amazing! The van is amazing! You're amazing!!!

  • @shivaseth8460
    @shivaseth8460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    The only opening that i want to hear right now is ' Hey Guys, this is Chad from living the van life youtube channel and we are here in the snowy mountains of wilderness'..

  • @rorbber
    @rorbber 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a van your videos are just awesome.
    I couldn't sleep this morning so I went on u tube and come across one of your videos. totally chilled me out thankyou for your hard work.

  • @karelesterhuizen7117
    @karelesterhuizen7117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your work, just love this example. Can’t wait for the van tour.

  • @rolotomassi4333
    @rolotomassi4333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have so much respect for people are are so good at their craft. So very cool to watch this whole process.

  • @kedhem1
    @kedhem1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Amazing 👍 Greatings from Bosnia and Herzegovina 👏

  • @blazedphd
    @blazedphd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it! Everybody’s upgrading!!! Chad, frosty and primal outdoors 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾

  • @greygooseadventures5212
    @greygooseadventures5212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You skills at production and editing are way beyond all your fellow TH-camrs!!! David and Juanita

  • @lucasament1173
    @lucasament1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far the best vanlife video I’ve ever seen

  • @ronglaze746
    @ronglaze746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Now all you need is to get that Sweet Lady back over here from Australia ❤❤

  • @gkonklin
    @gkonklin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely can't wait to see this beast in action!

  • @californialove3934
    @californialove3934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Chad. It was neat seeing family photos from when you were just a little kiddo! 😁

  • @Ukiegaming
    @Ukiegaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was very happy when you were able to shop for a brand new van and proud when you choose Mercedes. I owned quite a few of them and they are my favorite cars. Congratulations on completing the build and such an awesome result. Cannot wait for all the content to come. Stay safe outhere Chad!

  • @RDSwords
    @RDSwords 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can't wait to see more campfire cooking. I've really missed it.

  • @robking4437
    @robking4437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think your days of stealth camping are over in that beast !!!.....cant wait for the next episodes ...missed you man ...bigtime

  • @billybob2523
    @billybob2523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The fact I just drove on the same roads as you a week ago is pretty cool

  • @kevinnoble7532
    @kevinnoble7532 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saving up money as we speak for a van / truck to get into this. Haven’t stopped watching your videos and other videos for the last 6 months. Gonna be a while until I can afford one, but I can’t wait.

  • @g.galordy9853
    @g.galordy9853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Freaking awesome van dude!

  • @anthonyvisor8880
    @anthonyvisor8880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am happy for you!! That Van is AWESOME!! I look forward to seeing where you take us!!

  • @richardstover1988
    @richardstover1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So....Moab trip and grand Tetons trip 2.0? Can’t wait for winter videos and so excited to see how this beast does 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @intelimoteintelimote7448
    @intelimoteintelimote7448 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely loved how you scripted the opening of this video. This could easily have been a boring (to me) vid about van gears and car parts, but the personal stories you opened with, coupled with the always superb filming and editing you did, and then tying the contents of the video back to the "why" behind the mods you did--to seek adventures --captured my attention from start to finish.

  • @rad4627
    @rad4627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You got my vote, I just can’t imagine how much that conversion cost??

    • @gilstewart4069
      @gilstewart4069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      more than 16K just for the battery bank

    • @Frankiez220
      @Frankiez220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      An amount that one else can afford

    • @E.Everett
      @E.Everett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gilstewart4069 thats about 1 - 1 and half year of apartment rent lol

    • @stevejeffrey11
      @stevejeffrey11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      before vanlife became popular, it was about freedom, travel, minimal inexpensive living
      now it seems to be about people building vans & flexing about their fancy, expensive, complicated rigs

  • @hkgfdx
    @hkgfdx ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos. I’ve been over landing in my Jeep Gladiator for several years. As I approach retirement, I have a decision to make on a 144 or 170. I will be keeping my Gladiator to reach those areas that only a fully capable 4x4 can go. Mostly I am solo in my Gladiator. I have young grandchildren that approaching the age I can start taking trips with them. I’ve decided to go with a modular system from Adventure Wagon and a pop top so I can sleep and travel with 4 people comfortably, or 6 with a little bit of modularity. 90% of the time I’ll be alone, but out for 30 days or more at a time, towing my Can Am. My plan is store the can am and trailer around the country while I’m cruising around and don’t need it. I have a full understanding of what I can expect with the capabilities of a van. My rig will have AWD and rear lockers with an Agile Suspension.
    Sooooo. With your experiences now fully documented, do you believe the 170 would be to big of a vehicle for what you are doing 90% of the time. Thx for any input

  • @AndyC4342
    @AndyC4342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Any thoughts on adding a snorkel kit? Looks awesome and I can't wait to see what's next! Thank you for all you do and the inspiration to get out there and explore!

  • @gordonfreeman2096
    @gordonfreeman2096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is starting to look real cool! Excited for the trips to come. Good luck man, respect!

  • @TomfromAR
    @TomfromAR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Chad, did you make changes in programing, add a chip or change gears to adjust for 35" tires?

    • @ianbalman3738
      @ianbalman3738 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question! I would like to know as well.

  • @d3vour3r
    @d3vour3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This rig is an absolute beast. I was not expecting this build to be so epic. Can't wait for the final walk through and the adventures to come!

  • @southhillfarm2795
    @southhillfarm2795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was not expecting you to build your van to this extreme. Quite the off-road vehice when complete.

  • @ToddHakala
    @ToddHakala 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely the best informative video of doing a suspension mod to a Sprinter. I have a '20 Winnebago Revel, and have had such a hard time justifying the whole thing. Now I know what I want to do. Awesome vid, and thanks!

  • @manuelmetallica
    @manuelmetallica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats brother, i’m really happy for you, the sprinter look awesome, keep it going!

  • @rodneybooth4069
    @rodneybooth4069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The van pushes my buttons. WTG! One rarely sees the extended side panels but I feel they are a good addition. I believe Wings and Wheels have them in their Sprinter and sleep crosswise. What a dream come true for you!!

  • @xcod88
    @xcod88 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank God that you posted this video

  • @siddheartsah
    @siddheartsah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your vlogs are such an inspiration. Thank you so much Chad.

  • @SonofDarnell
    @SonofDarnell 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came here for information about the van but got so so much more! Thanks Chad!

  • @TheMrBrownCanadian
    @TheMrBrownCanadian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I honestly waited for this video 3 weeks!! So happy to be here

  • @seven_o_savage
    @seven_o_savage 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crap I was like "i recognize this guy" ... Used to watch you when you had way less subs, so stoked to see you're OVER 500k!!! Hell yea brother, awesome van, glad to have found you again.

  • @MsPtolomy
    @MsPtolomy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those BFs with that lift have turned the Sprinter into a great looking adventure van

  • @Joseph-br9tq
    @Joseph-br9tq 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can’t wait to start my sprinter build. This is exactly what I have in mind. That winch bumper is so sexy

  • @benjamin-stamp
    @benjamin-stamp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loving the discovery channel style documentary to this; reminds me of when i used to watch fast and loud and stuff like that, awesome dude

  • @georgiacorey954
    @georgiacorey954 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Its like a Life Size Tonka Truck or Military Tank the way it takes the back country. Can't wait to see the finished inside, another one of your yummy meals, & where you go next.

  • @StephenSkoutas
    @StephenSkoutas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s my first time watching one of your vids. Production quality and camera work is impressive. I’ve subscribed.

  • @Dabaldgorilla
    @Dabaldgorilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    saw that you posted a video immediately threw everything down that I was working on to watch the video. cant wait till this beast is done.

  • @03mar333
    @03mar333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a Machine.The best I've seen for sure.Great job

  • @tomaszdzierzanowski2843
    @tomaszdzierzanowski2843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Real life, real people, real feelings and real experiences... so different from everyday's office life!

  • @MsPtolomy
    @MsPtolomy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those BFs when that lift have turned the Sprinter into a great looking adventure van

  • @tomdadisman1400
    @tomdadisman1400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s so bad ass looking! Can’t wait for the adventures!

  • @karenhenderson3889
    @karenhenderson3889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let the adventures roll in the “ Beast”. A real beauty Chad.

  • @dnrvlle
    @dnrvlle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro.. great gawdam videos! Your production from cinematography to audio is outstanding! ... Makes for a great watch... Look'n forward to some adventures in that badass van... Bravo!

  • @smashingbrandon
    @smashingbrandon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So excited your back man!

  • @TheNursejules
    @TheNursejules 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait to see all the adventures with the new van!

  • @callmeali8970
    @callmeali8970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting a long time!! It's about time!!

  • @davidlin4143
    @davidlin4143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Production quality is always top notch and I'm consistently looking forward to your next video. Keep up the great work!

  • @scottfast03
    @scottfast03 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reveal shots were SOOOO sick! Beautiful van!

  • @isaactormenta
    @isaactormenta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've come a long way man. Love u bro.

  • @coolboxadventures6942
    @coolboxadventures6942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It sure is a beast. Love the style of this video, feels like a tv show.
    My vanagon is in a bad way after its recent trip to wales.

  • @gldsmith61
    @gldsmith61 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is one crazy cool van, you have come along way, that's what hard work does, now enjoy.

  • @DefyVendetta
    @DefyVendetta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on the van!! hope the adventures never cease to amaze you :)

  • @StoutPika
    @StoutPika 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The next LTVL chapter gonna be FIREE!!!!

  • @justinpovinelli540
    @justinpovinelli540 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a badass video! (I think this is my favorite to date) Excited for more content and more upgrades to the interior of the van!

  • @DyreStraits
    @DyreStraits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Driving South" and lovin' it.

  • @jamesgascoyne.7494
    @jamesgascoyne.7494 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was watching the behind the scenes video you did. That's some hard work buddy. Now when I see a shot of the van flying down the highway I think he's gotta stop and go back and collect the camera now. It hits me how much actual running you must do. No wonder you get a decent meal you've earned it. Sadly some of the fantastic foods you use I can't find in the UK. Wish I was back in Montana now.

  • @raulsandoval7259
    @raulsandoval7259 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, nothing but WOW!!!
    Thats an awesome looking van and I have reason to believe it is an awesome build as well.
    Congrats Chad, job well done sir.

  • @kievanfakrizadeh6424
    @kievanfakrizadeh6424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you have new vid chad, greetings from the Philippines.

  • @phantom6715
    @phantom6715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beauty of a van. So looking forward to the next adventure.

  • @edgestrikesecurity
    @edgestrikesecurity 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That van is an absolute beast Chad! Congrats, it's awesome dude!

  • @johnkishaba1462
    @johnkishaba1462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Chad! New van is awesome, mildly said.

  • @yoshileyva1039
    @yoshileyva1039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome man so happy for the new coming adventures that we all gonna enjoy good van

  • @stevev5849
    @stevev5849 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best build video yet.

  • @GeminiJourney1111
    @GeminiJourney1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at you rolling over that terrain like nobody's business. Looking forward to the new adventures, in your new rig.