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@daddio1954
@daddio1954 11 ай бұрын
Like always, CC Builder, a terrific, well thought out and organized setup. So glad to reconnect.
@DenverBrad
@DenverBrad Жыл бұрын
Simple and awesome build. Looking forward to your next video.
@fishface6247
@fishface6247 Жыл бұрын
Simple and cheap. Perfect. People over do it with these vans and this is the most realistic one I've seen in awhile
@Michelle-bw1xg
@Michelle-bw1xg Жыл бұрын
I like your simple approach - comfortable bed, ability to cook inside. I am maybe 1-2 years or so from full-time van life and figuring out a vehicle - reliability so I can put miles on it to travel, and go boondocking for multiple days, have longevity, yet keep it affordable enough so I won't be out lots of 10's of $1000's if I decide it's not for me after a year. Some comforts so I don't give up too easily. I like the stealth of the minivan and also starting simply for awhile to gauge needs, layout etc.
@tradmanmike3360
@tradmanmike3360 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, simple build out! Enjoyed this video! I had not considered a Town and Country, now I will. I was looking at Sienna and Caravan. Town and Country, I believe are more plush up front, for comfortable leather seating, which i want. New Sub. from the 641..Always thumbs up!!!
@hassanzaib3525
@hassanzaib3525 Жыл бұрын
BISMILLAH.......ITS A GOOD VIDEO👍 ........
@jintyhayward6278
@jintyhayward6278 Жыл бұрын
How did you screw your table into the plastic cup holder thingie? I have a dodge caravan so not sure how these vans differ.. I really enjoyed your van help!! I am not a big strong man I am a little woman so wish I knew how do do simple carpentry..
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. If you van is a 2008 or newer it's a little more difficult. The table can't be supported like the older models, 2002 to 2007. The table on the newer models have to have a leg to support it.
@icarys
@icarys Жыл бұрын
What's the top height of your bed with the mattress? It looks comfortable, even with your height.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You need 32" from the top of the mattress to the ceiling. That will give you the necessary headroom. Look for a new video , Im going to show the viewers step by step how to build the bed, refrigerator platform.
@thuydao8945
@thuydao8945 Жыл бұрын
The best video in this category. 🎆
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment.
@ddfsefa
@ddfsefa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. How do you keep yourself warm during winter?
@milomilano7679
@milomilano7679 Жыл бұрын
Simple. Basic. All the essentials and Comfortable. I love this design.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@PWade-tr7cd
@PWade-tr7cd Жыл бұрын
Smoke alarmrs belobg at the ceiling as smke rises and CO2 alarms belong on the floor as CO 2 sinks
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thsnks for that information.
@SirenandAbby
@SirenandAbby Жыл бұрын
💕 Thank you for the awesome video
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@SirenandAbby
@SirenandAbby Жыл бұрын
@@chriscrom3135 I live and travel in a minivan too and you've given me some good ideas. I overdid it on the bed though. I put a big full size memory foam in mine. There isn't much room for anything else so my clothes and stuff stay in bags along the back door I use them as a headboard when I sleep. But I want to try to build collapsible shelves overhead for my stuff. Like, something that attaches to the roof (inside of the van) that I can pull down kind of like an attic door. Do you think that could work? Hope you're having a good day!!
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It's difficult to attach to the roof. What I suggest is you cut that bed down in size, between 30 to 34 inches. If you saw my video you see I have 4 totes underneath for storage. The bed platform is not hard to make. I'm going to do another video showing how to build the platform. If your living in the van you need to make it more livable.If your mattresses is form you can usually cut it with a big sharp knife. I've done it a couple of times. What I do is measure both sides and snap a chalk line across then cut along the line.
@SirenandAbby
@SirenandAbby Жыл бұрын
@@chriscrom3135 thank you very much
@ibrahiymghany2996
@ibrahiymghany2996 Жыл бұрын
Very nice but I did not see the toilet setup??
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
I have a pee bottle for #1. I use public restrooms for #2. Thanks for watching.
@dbentley2195
@dbentley2195 Жыл бұрын
Nice little setup! 👍
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@Art.Barsegian
@Art.Barsegian Жыл бұрын
👍
@davidleigh443
@davidleigh443 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. I always like to view minivan conversions. I haven't jumped into a minivan purchase yet due the transmissions fails of some models. Any thoughts on that.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I'm assuming you're going to buy a used minivan. The most popular are Toyota Sienna, Dodge Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. There's never a guarantee you won't have problems with any of them. My 2003 Chrysler town and country has 252000 miles with no major problems. My 2002 Dodge Caravan has 227000 miles with no major problems. My 2006 Toyota Sienna has 202000 miles with no major problems. I like the Toyota Sienna the best, but they have all been good vans. What it boils down to is how much you want to spend, and how many miles are on the van. I thought I had a transmission problem with my town and country. Amco will do a complete diagnostic for $140. My transmission was good, it turned out to be my catalitic converter.
@callieduval3000
@callieduval3000 Жыл бұрын
Sir your garage is so clean and in order you are very well organized and the van has a really nice simple build. Thank you
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@maranathawatch1618
@maranathawatch1618 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, alot of good info!!
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SolidSnake4Ever2003
@SolidSnake4Ever2003 Жыл бұрын
I appreciated this video more than you could ever know, I live with my roommate sister who is in bad health, and, I need to be realistic and plan for the future if it comes down to it. Yours and one other video have been the best "no build" van living I've ever seen. Simple, practical, and to the point. And most importantly, aren't ungodly expensive. I roll my eyes and sigh and facepalm at some of these extremely expensive fully built out vans/rv vids I've seen. Good lord, for how much some of these things cost, someone could have just bought their own little plot of land and plopped down a mobile home/rv on it instead. In my small country town, the waiting list for an affordable housing one bedroom apt is several years long. Seeing very complicated looking and expensive wiring setups in some videos has made me feel so alienated before, and I'm sure it makes others feel the same. I'll probably just go with a portable power station from amazon with some solar panels. And use a mix of your video with another I saw. Kudos on the plan of doing several 1 gallon water jugs versus a single huge heavy and unwieldy one. I'll probably do a sleeping camping cot bed on one side with a portapotty and toiletries and storage under it, power bank in one corner, water jugs somewhere, add some storage bins/dressers if possible, and somewhere to put the camping stove and I think I'll be ok. Good point on a minivan being a ton more stealthy and discreet versus a big hulking van. And like you said a minivan would already be insulated versus a bare metal cargo van's back area. Looking forward to more videos
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comments. Its really important to know what your using the van for, and the type of climate you will use it in. It also important whether you will be putting alot of miles on it. There is no reason why a person has to spend a fortune on a minivan, especially if you are going to convert it. It is not necessary to spend a fortune converting it. Like I said in my video, determine what your budget is and buy a van that you can experiment with. You will find what works for you. In my case I feel I got the conversion right the first time. It's all the little things that take time, and learning how to live in a minivan and get comfotable. What's really important is to get a floor in, and tint the back windows. I would start out with a simple built, you can always add solar panels and power systems latter. People get so involved with a complicated build that takes months to build and alot of money. It can get very discouraging. Good luck with your build.
@blakeblanco5662
@blakeblanco5662 Жыл бұрын
I like the way you think
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I keep it simple.
@SomeBuddy777
@SomeBuddy777 Жыл бұрын
NEWLY SUBSCRIBED!
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing
@Rankin1380
@Rankin1380 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris, we enjoyed listening to you too.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@Inthesouth2
@Inthesouth2 Жыл бұрын
I'm impressed.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@lizb4156
@lizb4156 Жыл бұрын
They're cars not mini vans. Who wants to live in a cluttered up car? Temporary travel, or no choice, ok.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Your right. they are cars with alot of room. They ride like a car, they are about the same size, get good gas mileage, and can park anywhere, even in a low ceiling parking garage. If a person equips and organizes them properly they are very livable. Thanks for watching.
@lizb4156
@lizb4156 Жыл бұрын
@@chriscrom3135 I do enjoy watching, they are livable.
@bettybridges1635
@bettybridges1635 Жыл бұрын
Where is the tools ⚒️
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
The tools will be coming out soon, thanks for watching.
@corinnamartin1
@corinnamartin1 Жыл бұрын
I love it!
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching .
@azusa9963
@azusa9963 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will keep a lookout for how to hang the curtains.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Curtains are difficult, but I have a few solutions. Thanks for watching.
@gailjohnson6670
@gailjohnson6670 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't find your KZbin Stealth VanMan channel on KZbin. Could you post a link? Thank you.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
I messed up when I put my video on KZbin. You can find me @chriscrom3135 My thumbnail will still say stealth vanman. Thanks for watching.
@livinincalifornia
@livinincalifornia Жыл бұрын
Looks extremely comfortable
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
It is, it's saved me alot of money on motels. Thanks for watching.
@gailjohnson6670
@gailjohnson6670 Жыл бұрын
Love your low cost no build and van. Excellent video. Thank you. Blessings to you.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watchimg.
@neilr8738
@neilr8738 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing! I hope many more people see this!
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@Eddie-uw2fz
@Eddie-uw2fz Жыл бұрын
great job
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@nadogrl
@nadogrl Жыл бұрын
I found 2 Stealth Van Man channels, but they don’t seem to be you, so this channel must be yours. Looking forward to more videos.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, more to come.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Being a tech midget, I messed up when I put my name on KZbin, I really wanted stealth vanman. I'm glad you found it. Thanks for watching.
@marycollins9138
@marycollins9138 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏾 😊
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thank you and watch for more videos.
@she5152
@she5152 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very nice and simple. I have seen many youtube conversions all to complicated for me. You have made this easy and inexpensive for me. I AM 5'8 so it was great to see you had leg room. Thanks again!
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Not only is it simple, but it very user friendly. It's easier to use the the complicated ones. I have had this van for almost eight years and lived in it cumulatively for two years. It has been job tested.
@davidr9876
@davidr9876 Жыл бұрын
You're similar to me. I believe in simplicity and practicality. SOme people want to make their tiny home look pretty, I just want it to be functional. I'd lose the sink with the drain. It's only used occasionally and the bucket or your pot will work well enough. just dump out the water and wipe clean after use. I'd use the bucket for doing #2 with a liner and toilet seat top and when not in use it serves as storage for bulky items like paper towels, TP, and things you want easily on hand.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have experience with a tiny home or a minivan. Thanks for watching and the suggestions.
@estheryournewlifecoach1323
@estheryournewlifecoach1323 Жыл бұрын
Everyone always wants to know about the bathroom situation. Suggestions?
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
I use a pee bottle for #1. I can always find a bathroom for #2. I can use a bucket with a liner for an emergency but as of now I never had to do that. Thanks for watching.
@jettrink7510
@jettrink7510 Жыл бұрын
This guy's givin us the long version...
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, there's alot to it if you want to be comfortable.
@msbettyduke
@msbettyduke Жыл бұрын
You make a lot of sense in your video. It is simple, practical, useful and stealthy. I am leaning toward the same thing coming up within the next 2 years...Love exploring, and it just makes sense also in your line of work in travelling, even retired..Your can still get jobs done, have your own secluded hub that travels with you..I wish you much happiness, and one day maybe run into ya out there....
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Its has worked well for me when I was working out of state and needed to save money.
@EarthMan1932
@EarthMan1932 Жыл бұрын
Really simple and very practical. 👍
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@stevesidare2493
@stevesidare2493 Жыл бұрын
Nice set-up,
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ThatWhiskeylovinAsianGuy
@ThatWhiskeylovinAsianGuy Жыл бұрын
beautiful rig, sir.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@edwardk8023
@edwardk8023 Жыл бұрын
Well, you have a terrific, creative mind. For me, i think it would stress me out to have all that stuff inside that small space. I guess a lot of it was from the cooking. Love the bed and the counter top next to it and the bed doubles as a sitting area. But to make meals on a hot plate propane burner and to have a spice rack, geez, that really is home cooking. But i would chose to forego all that and simply buy affordable premade hot meals at the grocery or economy eateries or use a small microwave oven hooked up to that electrical inverter and buy healthy frozen meals that have everything in it, rather than cook too manually, scratch meals. But its a tremendously wonderful video that helps people with very amazing ideas by you. Best wishes to you. Take care.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You are correct with your assessment. I don't cook everything from scratch. I do buy ready made meals from stores. I do cook omelets every morning and heat up water for my instant coffee. I also use the hot water for cleaning, myself and pans. I also heat up ready made things, like canned goods such as instant soup or chili. I also make sandwiches for lunch. I have used a microwave with my inverter but they take alot of power. I may have to get a better Inverter and another battery but I don't want to make things to complicated.
@herculeumkite
@herculeumkite Жыл бұрын
I'm 5'8 and was wondering if I would be comfortable on camping trips. After finding out that you are 6'4, I know for sure ill be fine
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Yes, you will be fine as long as you have good organization and accessibility. Thanks for watching.
@GoByYourself
@GoByYourself Жыл бұрын
Great job ... Excellent ideas.
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@cherylroumillat3660
@cherylroumillat3660 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou So Much..⚘🎚
@chriscrom3135
@chriscrom3135 Жыл бұрын
You welcome, thanks for watching.