Lots of great ideas, simple. I do like the flow thru ventilation idea. I am looking at a 1973 Chevy chassis, 350 motor, I believe the guy said there was just over 14 feet behind the seats. the storage area on drivers side footwell is something that looks interesting for a battery area ? nice clean open design = good job
@chapter4travels21 күн бұрын
I would want to do a frame-off restoration on a van that old. I've seen people do it and it's not that hard to do but you need somewhere to do it, that's the tough part. That's a good size and would be a fun project if you have the time and place to do it out of the weather.
@ellismidkiff611725 күн бұрын
Fenders are probably larger because the body might be used for another chassis that has a different setup. Maybe
@sunshineandsmiles9668Ай бұрын
Once inside you forget it is a step van
@yatzeenotseeАй бұрын
I love this flavor of the spectrum. I can relate to so many of his decisions and logic.
@RichardNaslundАй бұрын
I love it keep the build comfortable everything you need and I love the band I like that Dodge van that's an awesome job man that is my style of living😊😊😊
@Kimberley_Black_White_TV2 ай бұрын
Why did you cut away when he was showing the freezer? But the trailer was the most amazing use of space!
@kabuti28392 ай бұрын
Love the openness. Master of ingenuity!
@rubydue2 ай бұрын
What world we live in, now we have mole people.
@ginabrandt61682 ай бұрын
What a wonderful build!
@mikej10972 ай бұрын
for as stealth as that thing is the window unit is a dead giveaway. Needs a mini split with the condenser hidden underneath or on top badly
@johncohan.mosh.54033 ай бұрын
Great set up. I'm looking for a set up to build and really wanna go big so thanks
@justgivemethetruth3 ай бұрын
One thing I don't get about almost all of not all of these rigs. Why do people put these mini-fridges on the floor. There is all kinds of problems with that. You cannot see what is in the fridge. It's hard to reach. You can push stuff to the back and end up forgetting about it or throwing it away. You're unconfortable every time you need to get to the fridge. It's hard to see and visualize and for that reason also hard to organize. I could see that with a freezer that you don't go into very often or need to organize. The same thing with some house designs and how they put the microwave up above the oven? It it was me, I'd want the fridge a little below counter level. Or maybe not because I might go into it more and eat too much or warm it up too much?
@NoteFromSELF3 ай бұрын
I hope he loves it like it's his real van.
@MarsVinette3 ай бұрын
Nice job on the van. The video, not so much. Too much talking. I only got through half.
@Mojokiss3 ай бұрын
i used to live in a house. now I still do. i just put wheels on it.
@lynnwilliams78754 ай бұрын
Great build
@warren22557774 ай бұрын
Sweet setup ❤
@campvanrvadventures4 ай бұрын
NICE
@maxyorkshire59304 ай бұрын
I watched this guy nerd out showing every silly little thing for 13 minutes and he didnt' evenshow the murphy bed.
@ThomWalbranA14 ай бұрын
for me, I would need or want a better way into the bed, think of how some boats open to the lower deck, two-piece clam, part drops down and another folds to tilt up, [part of the loft] walk in and outline a human,
@ThomWalbranA14 ай бұрын
Is your fresh water tank baffled and protected from freezing? something to give you more space and organization in the garage DIY heavy slides for cheap using UNISTRUT, with standoffs and rollers on plywood.
@beneficialmeditations48325 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing... I could hang a hammock and be happy "if" I could utilize the space for everything else... I mean who cares?! it's just to sleep! I see alot of rigs with the bedroom taking up 70% of the place, and what for? your not living in your bed are you? because bedridden people have no business trying to be nomad imho
@chapter4travels4 ай бұрын
I've said the same thing about vans with huge beds many times. And if I could sleep in a hammock, I would have done that, it's a great idea.
@beneficialmeditations48324 ай бұрын
@@chapter4travels I warned my son when I bout his eagles nest set up... we all fall out of a hammok at least once, sure enough he did, and he laughed... hammocks aren't for everyone, some people have told me total nightmares about their body locking up in them and everything, but it is deff an option in a "work in progress van build" cuz the bed room isn't as important as the engine repairs... the build should actually be 2nd to maintenance.
@esousa4865 ай бұрын
Micheal is "one quirky dude" .... Sleeps in a hidden "crypt" ??? YAH , ... Micheal is "different" ... COOL build tho !!!!!!
@opulentElephant115 ай бұрын
Wait,How much was this rig?
@opulentElephant115 ай бұрын
The Crypt is dope but making that bed would be so hard.
@lynnwilliams78755 ай бұрын
Great build! Do you have window coverings for the cab?
@laurajphillips5 ай бұрын
Great Video!
@alenna48sayros675 ай бұрын
Sad as it seems you've left KZbin, hope you're still alive and healthy Safe travels for the journey ahead
@persiangulf34385 ай бұрын
He bought it from a respected journalist from Kazakhstan
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures6 ай бұрын
What a fantastic job you’ve done! I can’t imagine the time spent brainstorming on how to convert it for your desires. But it was well worth it! Great job!
@thunder193016 ай бұрын
Awesome built They have a bumper mount hitch with the same Dynamics as a fifth wheel
@kathleensauerbrei51996 ай бұрын
You know, I’ve seen vans with beautiful cupboards, looking like homes and everything else but this one just blew my mind. Everything you need is there. Just not overdone. The kitchen is probably the most efficient one I’ve ever seen, and his Murphy bed wow yeah it’s the best van conversion I’ve ever seen
@MikeBaxterABC6 ай бұрын
10:33 .. I had to sell my house and live in a very tiny apartment with my 2 sons, none of have beds at all!! ... we sleep on the floor on futons, that we put away every morning.
@johnfree28336 ай бұрын
In the book,Rambo was part Native Aamerican,the better half-Geronimo😮😂
@pedroechevarria74647 ай бұрын
Saludos desde ct 🙋♂️🤠🌿🚙🌳
@martysk8r7 ай бұрын
Ok, the Crypt... has to be the best setup when boondocking around people running generators.
@naturezone66557 ай бұрын
I only have 20 feet in length to work with due to my parking space. How long in this vehicle?
@chapter4travels7 ай бұрын
20 feet
@naturezone66557 ай бұрын
@@chapter4travels Thank you
@chapter4travels7 ай бұрын
@@naturezone6655 step vans were built in many different lengths, usually measured by the length of the cargo box. This one is 11', the shortest is 10' and they go up to 22' and beyond.
@AnnMcGovern-e9v7 ай бұрын
I’ve watched hundreds of skoolie tours- this is the layout I plan to use when I jump into bus life! Only to get my Arch Firm to sign on to me working remote all week (not just 2days) ! Again, awesome space planning ❤
@AnnMcGovern-e9v7 ай бұрын
I’d like to keep the existing bus ceiling for attaching artwork with magnets so I can keep a lot of my art prints
@AnnMcGovern-e9v7 ай бұрын
Did you insulate the ceiling? If no, have you regret that decision? Is it magnetic?
@robertwalters56547 ай бұрын
What are fenders
@sindo76727 ай бұрын
in simple terms "a grand opportunity I was able to take so I did it" from the old timer is hard as fuck dude fr
@chapter4travels4 ай бұрын
Who you callin an old timer? I'm just starting
@carlpayne61047 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the utilization of all the space in your home. Be safe.
@bigjoe24588 ай бұрын
I have a question. You have used grey boards for wall covering. approximately how thick are those boards and how did you attach them?
@calspace8 ай бұрын
Nice build except the passenger seat. Without being attached to frame there's no protection for the passenger in case of accident.
@genedavis11968 ай бұрын
Best conversion that I have seen.
@stanb9908 ай бұрын
Without an ac in Kentucky, you die. 😅😅😅😅 from Florida