19 yr old Builds Mini Van Home for less than $2k | TIMELAPSE & Slideshow

250 hrs of work in 12 minutes 😅
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[@HunterMatson]

Hey guys, I’m giving an update on the van in an upcoming video and I’d like to answer some of your questions. Reply to my comment with your questions below and I’ll get back to some of you in the next video ⤵️⤵️ Also I thought I’d add; I see bots in the comments that look like me replying to comments asking about getting a van built, how much I charge, etc. The accounts replying are not me. Always double check usernames/user handles. Don’t send them money.

[@Barter709]

So how much ass do you crush in the back of that van?

[@spunky38251]

How did you learn to do all of this?

[@erickinnett8878]

How do you sleep at night knowing you spent more than $2k?

[@Coopogers]

What about the weight of all that wood? How has it decreased the mpg? Also, is it not heavier on one side and not the other? Would you consider doing another build showing how to gut it and have similar storage without all the carpentry for those of us that are less skilled in that area? Or at least explain what you would do? I love your build and how well thought out it is with the insulation etc. Thank you!

[@Landscapinggang]

You should do this a a career I would pay you and I have more people that would pay you amazing work

[@jaredt9231]

Outstanding, and the fact that you did all of this in 12 minutes is sensational!

[@alexhitthat6937]

😭

[@ImAshleeS]

😂

[@EJxDOT]

@@alexhitthat6937 some people will never understand the power of editing lol

[@Kingtiti84]

😂😂

[@ThatWrapperDude]

@@EJxDOT you are kidding right? He knows it’s impossible to do that in 12min, he knows it’s sped up🤦‍♂️

[@jasontheron7655]

If more 19 year olds spent time doing this instead of tiktoks, selfies for the instagram, tidepods, or any other ridiculous look-at-me behavior, we might just have some hope for humanity's future. Well done, my man.

[@TrueColorsss808]

This came out incredible. So much money saved by doing all of the building yourself, and re-using materials. Amazing build, I really appreciated the thought that went into it. The floor transition from kitchen to living area was a nice touch. And the cabinet/ kitchen area looks marvelous.

[@frankcavazos5263]

A determined soul can do more with a rusty wrench than a loafer can do with a shed full of tools. This young man gives me hope for this generation, he had a vision and made it come to pass, great job sir!

[@debidehm9129]

And I’m sure the elders of our generation said the same.

[@miker2585]

Wow! Very nice

[@skeeterbug9875]

Admire your ideas. We need a fellow like you to offer modular kits so that van folks can convert those millions of minivans.

[@CBofficial415]

There is. It’s called RoadLoft

[@artsteadman2230]

There's all sorts of handymen & women about that offer modular installs. But not at $2000 like this build. It'll be 3-4 times as much

[@maximo6037]

@@artsteadman2230 if he has to prep a kit for you instead of taking pallet wood and using it for framing....it won't be 2k

[@presiyaniliev2553]

Awesome build, bro! One of the best I've seen, and I've seen a lot believe me. I wish you happy and trouble-free use, make many good memories for you.

[@bonniepwtf]

I second that!

[@phyllespo3712]

I third that!

[@WVMntnMomma-lg2oy]

@@bonniepwtf see

[@kathleensyoutube]

Amazing! Can I hire you?

[@staf1975]

I totally agree , I should have done this to my mini van , 👌

[@camt4133]

Buddy, you will make a fortune starting your business customizing vans or trucks for people wanting a mobile home that cost less than an actual trailer van. You are extremely talent for your age.

[@dianastoevelaar9548]

Hunter, YOU are an exceptional young man at 19!!!😃 Congratulations! Well done! 😊🎉 I LOVE your van build!!!😊❤ You are not only talented at carpentry and design, you are obviously very industrious, ambitious, as well as creative. I know you will inspire many young people to follow in your footsteps. 😊 You have pushed minivan design to the next level and have miniaturized, what we typically only see in full sized van builds, with amazing skill. 😮 I’m in awe and looking so much forward to following you and learning from you. Wishing you safe travels on your many adventures, which I’m sure will be in comfort and style.😊 I wait for a video content from you, Hunter!

[@LaureReminick]

Well Done. May this home take very good care of you, as you have taken so much care of it.

[@dianneestell6554]

Oh man you got the skills and the knowledge to do this at 19 years old you are amazing man you can make a business doing this you are so awesome at it so great I love your work

[@llorylloyd]

I am so in love with this build. You have it laid out perfectly. I think you can make a business out of this. Best of luck 💕

[@danikagildon268]

Yes he can and he should. This is awesome.

[@jamieelle3398]

Awesome job! My 1st car at 17 was a gold minivan similar to this & I loved it cuz me & my friends would go camping & we'd sleep in it & I could fit so many ppl & everything I needed. I wish I had done this w/my van. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@onewomanandherdog5219]

It looks amazing, so much storage and love the kitchen placement and the doors opening upwards, somebody further down mentioned adding a leg to utilise one of them as a table which sounds like a great idea!

[@Rabswood296]

Great job. I like that you can use a double sheet in the bed foam, easy to put on and off, wash and change. Good storage cupboards will use your Idea of hinging bottom cupboards at the top, as these can be opened up and by adding a fold down leg create a table top surface.

[@SoundCastle00]

I have no doubt that this kid will lead a happy fulfilling life. He's got way more skills than just carpentry! Im not ready to do this yet but when I am i wish I could get his phone number..... live in his driveway for awhile and have him help me. Thoes cabinets are beautiful and really well thought out. If it was my van I think I would rather just have a bed a little wider than my shoulders with some storage underneath because I'm getting older everyday and it would be a hassle for me. Thoes front seats must have been a pain in the ass with the airbag situation Anyway ......great job👍

[@moonshynegirl172]

Agreed!

[@ms.g.2599]

You’re. Comment made me lol 😆 I feel the same way bro 😎…. Shoooooot, I’m asking!!! 😁

[@annhans3535]

I am amazed at his skills. He is going to do great in life.

[@randyg.7940]

Sorry to inform you he died last week. He was in a explosion that happened while cooking meth. RIP 🙏 🪦 😌

[@annhans3535]

@@randyg.7940 really?

[@tereseduffy6591]

Great build! To help the bed base extension slide more freely try furniture sliders to help it slide over the carpet and bees, candle or even furniture wax where the wood slides over the wood.

[@moonshynegirl172]

Most definitely impressive. I actually think I can do something similar with my SUV. I've been thinking about it for quite a while. Now that I've seen how you went through the process, it's time to get moving and do it.

[@pdavep]

I've also seen a boat load if van mods. Takes the gold 🥇 for sure. Layout is esthetically balanced and truly functional. Thank you for opening the eyes of possibility and next gen focus. Well done young sir. 🎯

[@mariamaria2751]

I hope he gives a tour and tells us what he did and how..

[@Sunsetschano]

You sure are a talented skillful young man! Great job with your build. Looks really comfy.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@lovesunstory]

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[@bobgade6733]

Usually I don't like builds in minivans and suv's but guy turned this into a westfalia. Props guy

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

😮 as a 60-year-old woman I find it so interesting that there are some young children who are worthless while only about 15% of them are priceless! You know you probably would have had a million views per month if you would have used your face with that cute baseball cap in your thumbnail.😊 the part at the end of your video where you flopped down on your 10 inch thick mattress with the big smile on your face was definitely worth replaying 10 times to see the look of satisfaction on a very determined hard-working young man's face ! I'm sure your parents siblings and grandparents are so proud of your determination and accomplishment.

[@anthonyvisor8880]

You did an outstanding job on this van!! It looks comfortable and inviting!

[@HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub]

No kitchen is complete without a window over the sink. Awesome layout! Where can I drop my van off?

[@toniwilliams4343]

Hi Hunter, AWESOME 🤩 build!!! Your skills are worthy of sharing/leveraging for true empowerment or profit! Btw, can I get in line after HOPE?

[@BrassMtn]

This dude is a genius! I hope he is building this to attend college! Keep up the awesome work buddy!

[@susansmith493]

Holy Hannah! You are a talented, capable and consistent young man!!! This is so well done! ❤

[@DestinationsChronicles]

Nice build. You got maximum space out of that minivan!

[@davidstewart4425]

Hi there, One of the best builds I've seen. Congratulations and enjoy your trips. Cheers, David from bonnie Scotland 👍 🙂

[@freda2758]

Man, that's all you need. Great for taking on trips. The money you'll save on hotels is well worth it. I wish you many fine adventures!

[@Tripp2Deuce]

Look at all that energy flowing! How could you not believe in Infinity when you see that?!

[@posteroonie]

Wow sweet van! Bed looks plush, great stove/sink area, a lot of storage and privacy.

[@craftingwithcharm7665]

You did such a great job, that came out beautiful. Many blessings to you & safe travels.

[@tzukhi]

My sister’s boyfriend is 37 and can’t even change a light bulb. Great job bro , you are ahead of the game for sure.

[@merlin0215]

You're talented! I love how you used the area by the passenger side sliding door and the other side, too.

[@lissablue176]

Quite a Meticulous job you completed and did such fine work. I like everything about your build enjoy your life on the road

[@Qwackin604]

Theres something super appealing to me about these micro camper builds I just love them

[@highdesertbiker]

This kid has incredible interior design abilities

[@SuperClare]

Best minivan build that I’ve ever seen! Good work bud!

[@mykirbs2002]

Beautiful build, you have amazing skills. I’m proud of you. Enjoy your travels!

[@hectorramirez5692]

Great work! I loved how you recycled pallets and did all the work yourself. Amazing 👏

[@yoly_dyn_mdn]

The white-wash on the cabinet door edges is the best idea for when you want all white but don’t want it plain. 😊

[@campgoerOne]

Your a dang good builder kiddo! Great job!!! 👍 👍👍

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Yes, I see $$$$ in his future!

[@lovesunstory]

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[@kimkennedy8636]

Beautiful job! Congrats on your creativity and resourcefulness.

[@detroit313vlogs7]

Wow. He can make a pretty good living now. Buying minivans , doing this and selling them. Good job.

[@oneproudpappa]

High five! I bet this very affordable build inspires many viewers to see their own build through until completion. Well done!

[@terrymathis4213]

Such nice work. Safe travels.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@robgindc1]

Awesome build! Bright, airy, luxurious & complete. Love it, enjoy, safe travels.

[@sierralewis216]

This is incredible. You could literally make a business building these vans for people. Very impressive.

[@matbr6949]

Incredible build. I appreciate the attention to style and especially the placing of the kitchen at the sliding door to allow cooking from outside. Genius.

[@Hunter357mag]

Great job! Cozy and comfortable and on a hella budget!

[@bambihargrove6499]

What!!! AMAZING YOUNG MAN 😁👍❤

[@joycewalbert1413]

What kind of a van is that? I have a 2006 Honda Pilot and would LOVE to have the strength and stamina and BRAIN o do something like you did! Your parents are the luckiest parents in the world! Kudos Hunter! You are a genius with vision and a backbone. There must be 3 more like you still in the world! Stay healthy.

[@rowdysgirlalways]

Terrific build, very well done! But being old and crotchety, I have some suggestions: 1. Fire extinguisher 2. CO2/smoker detector I would put rain reflectors on the front two windows and add a maxair fan in the ceiling at the back. Maybe MacGyver some screens to keep bugs out. Good ventilation helps with condensation issues. Good job all around though. I had a '98 Town & Country back in the day. Had a Grand Caravan before that. I loved those mini vans. Now I have a 2009 Nissan Rogue with less than 100,000 miles on it. Love that vehicle! I hope all of your adventures have been wonderful!

[@dsmadre3840]

I have the same style kitchen cabinet doors in my shuttle conversion. We also used pallet wood throughout, lots of work to deconstruct, but totally worth it. You did an amazing job!

[@lovesunstory]

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[@joeblow1942]

Good job! It’s so nice to see a 19 year old that does stuff.

[@Aeryn22]

I wish I was this ingenuitive at 19, I was still living with my parents going to community college

[@kane2440]

@@Aeryn22 so does he dont you see the rich ass closed community he is living in

[@quickstepz9250]

Lol so true. No 19 year old kid! can do this where I'm at.. Everyone's parents are broke. And you Ain't going to find one hand tool, let alone power tools!

[@jordanbabcock9349]

@@quickstepz9250 your comment is ridiculous. Because parents don't have money a young adult can't do anything? This suggests only those with handouts can accomplish things. Absurd. There are cheap tools these days, the internet, etc. A lot can be accomplished if you don't have a defeated mentality, as you seem to.

[@MuddyAdventures1017]

Explain how not to have a defeated mentality when the world is going to hell an it seems like no one actually gives a fuck anymore I understand anything is possible when u put your mind to it but how can you put ur mind toward anything when life is such shit

[@CoachSherri]

How long did this take start to finish? You did a great job. I hope you’re considering doing this as a business. This is the most put together mini van home I’ve ever seen.

[@astridtaw]

250 hrs

[@user-hb6ci4wj3i]

12 minutes

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

To me, the mini van conversions have so much style, elegance, and genius.

[@eastcoastthrifting]

Wow the best I’ve seen

[@Iris_Transforms_Healing]

What an accomplishment!! Kudos to you on such an amazing build!! Safe travels.

[@leviharrison4127]

The most creative build Ive seen on KZbin, and actually financially accessible to people. Only thing I would do is cut a hole in the end of your bed frame to the hatch for quick access to the storage underneath and maybe some web netting for storage on top in sections.

[@missholywater]

first I never thought a mini van?? then how smooth the couch transitioned! inspirational

[@maryrobinson1527]

Sweet!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 how’re you doing?

[@bryanblanton2046]

That looks super awesome!💪👍👏

[@DanielleSamoneJohnson77]

I loved watching this! Such a resourceful, creative, and well earned space. Great work! 👍🏾

[@danielwatt4783]

From all these builds I’ve seen you can tell it helps to have expert woodsmanship skills

[@sanjosemike3137]

I'm sorry. This guy is talented. Not everyone can do this. He is an artist. I could NEVER do this. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

[@BlindFaith777]

Outstanding job. It’s so nice to see young people working hard for what they want. Your craftsmanship is fantastic. The end product looks great! Enjoy the fruits of your labor. God bless you on your journeys, walk with Jesus everyday and you cannot go wrong.

[@harryknutts8428]

im a trucker and live in a truck 5-6 days a week and all iwant to say is all u need is a good bed and a good cooler , everything else u can find when u want to

[@vikkilawson27]

That was beautiful. I can see the love you put into the project. It made my day! ☺️

[@golden50snomad52]

Very nice job young man. Enjoy! Stay safe.

[@kinley.-.]

Please vlog and show us your journey 🥺 this is something I’ve thought about doing but i don’t know how I’d sustain the lifestyle. It would be nice to see someone around my age doing something like this, might even encourage me! Good luck!!

[@09freshmoney]

I love the warm carpet, nobody ever does that.

[@ilexevergreen5405]

Beautiful job! Makes a big difference that you had access to a garage, wood shop, house while you built.

[@pixiemoon3020]

Great job!

[@lovesunstory]

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[@albertaadventures7750]

What a great build!!!!! Nice job.

[@ZebaKnight]

Really nice work! Two related things crossed my mind: the weight of so much wood, and the balance of that weight. Neither issue probably interferes with your enjoyment of this well-appointed van, though they likely increase the cost of driving it.

[@owen674]

Maybe the weight is offset by removing the seats?

[@StayyTruu2uu]

I kept mouthing to myself "He is Incredible, I wish I knew someone like him" the entire time watching. Bravo👏🏾👏🏾 very well done thanks for sharing

[@bigred19742003ify]

Love this...I have a converted suv and want to get into something bigger but can't decide if I wanna get a minivan or a cargo van ??? I've seen a ton of conversions on youtube and this is by far my favorite minivan build...nice work...you are making me lean towards getting a minivan now!

[@monstermcboo7282]

I’ve priced them for my son and we’ve found cargo vans in great shape cheaper than minivans in questionable condition. It may be different where you are, of course. (Also, do moms EVER clean minivans??? Wow.)

[@rowannadon7668]

@@monstermcboo7282 unfortunately In my area a cargo van with under 200k is at least $8000 so I’ve been looking at mini vans

[@mitchweber7868]

Don't br afraid to look at stuff outta state too, it's definitely worth it. I have a minivan, and I love it don't get me wrong, but I'd love to see cargo vans come down in price. Also love to see gas go down in price

[@SilverCabin]

I think you did a fabulous job! Looks really good👍

[@jacquelinejensen5360]

I love that you covered both sliding doors and get in/out from the front & back. Great build!

[@iam_a_demonslayer]

Congrats🎉🎉🎉 I am so proud of you & your gifts to create this home on wheels. I pray that you start a business helping others get into the van life...kudos to your success💯

[@daniels1st]

Awesome build!

[@AlexGarcia-ke3qq]

awesome job man!

[@lovesunstory]

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[@hsgjkhagljkh]

Oh!! I LOVE THIS!!! I'm redoing my minivan from a weekender to full-time living in the next 12-18 months. This inspires me. THANK YOU for sharing!!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@ampavoo]

GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN, WITH WISDOM POWER AND STRENGTH...........WE NEED MORE FELLOWS LIKE THIS IN THE WORLD.

[@equality4all]

Amazing ! I love it

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@lovesunstory]

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[@janeprepper177]

Good on you young man! This build is AMAZING 😃

[@konner5880]

Legendary

[@vagabonddeesadventures8491]

You did an amazing job! I would hire you to outfit my van. I have some mechanical work to take care of first and then I have to find a skilled carpenter. Enjoy your new baby and share lots of content. New subs.

[@OLSKOOLKINGZ]

With the space this is the best I’ve seen in a minivan

[@larriettausa]

I was going to say way to much work until I seen the finished results. Fantastic ❤

[@ronethridge9875]

SWEET-an apartmemt on wheels/quality work/just LIKE IT/an-an it yours-very smart/now go take a trip-to where ever you want to go/hurray /thanks much

[@blackcat49345]

awesome build ! i like everything you done! good work

[@sandracarrizales842]

Doesn't even look like a mini van. This is an amazing build.

[@Sas_HeatherC]

Wow. Outstanding! You have talent and are inspiring! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@cherb_soco1891]

Amazing build! The distressed cabinets are top notch 👌 Job well done!

[@estellescott9292]

Absolutely amazing. I would need a way to use the bathroom and some sort of simple shower stall.

[@texasgirl6000]

And standing upright.

[@dorcasowens8521]

Well done, great, budget friendly build. I really liked the whitewashed ceiling and cabinets.❤

[@spiritedsoul2182]

Some people just get all the brains. I’m so jealous- it looks amazing

[@bryanbreeden1802]

A very cool build.

[@avandermeulen744]

An absolute awesome build❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼