1998 International Utilimaster RV Conversion Review - How To Live Off Grid!

[@sk8klown88]

DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE GONNA MAKE ME CRY. Love you ZP, so happy we made it work to meet up :) we’ll be back, don’t worry! Or we’ll see you out west ❤️

[@Chrissy_Onye]

Yea hey can you post the link to your water intake, and your water heater

[@sk8klown88]

@@Chrissy_Onye it’s a dometic dual water heater (propane&electric). And what do you mean water intake?

[@amyvillalobos9118]

I work at utilimaster, which is the company the made the truck, and it’s awesome seeing someone rebuilding one as a home!!

[@Chrissy_Onye]

Amy i need your contact for insight on parts

[@Airmanmx1]

Do y’all get employee discounts? I’m not fixing to beg for you to help me just curious.

[@heresthething4586]

Where is the cigarette lighter fuse on a 2021 ford e450 p1000

[@thederperone4653]

This channel is so underrated. Super professional editing. I feel like also the way you talk is like very professional sounding.

[@pinut187]

Underrated by whom? You mean unknown?

[@largemarge1603]

Based on this example, the channel is over-rated...

[@Liamtff]

I built a 4x4 house truck at 17 and have traveled for 5 years all over the west and Canada. It's been a money pit but I wouldn't trade it for the world. You really put it well at the end, it's far less about the vehicle than it is about the journey: experiences > money

[@THEHORSELOVER235]

Howd you make money?

[@mikebeckham55]

Nice build. There is so much freedom in being able to travel almost anywhere with your rolling "home." This is the way to enjoy life. Thanks for the video, and safe travels to you.

[@solidmoon8266]

Plus, depending on how you do it, is a good investment for a long term home that's still way cheaper then homes these days.

[@BobVan]

Cool Stepvan build! I wanted the recreational capability with mine but went ahead and just built it for doing side work. I love Stepvans though. They’re so underrated. Thanks for sharing!

[@wideawaketotruth5301]

Well done dude. The mechanical setup is superb! Like we used to say back in the day, KEEP ON TRUCKING!!!

[@drivinglessons5813]

I so wish that I could live this way, I lived in a 22ft Class C RV for 3 years, almost 20 years ago, now I'm intrigued by these van conversions. Great tour. Thanks.

[@lifehunter6426]

Excellent build, Excellent video. I'm 59 and still stay in touch with a buddy I met when I was nine.

[@MegaOzzy28]

Your 59? Im 5’9’ lol 😂

[@pringlized]

Well done on the VWT. The bumper art is spot on. Great build man.

[@darrellbroomhall7020]

I'm not the sentimental type but the outro brought a tear to my eye. Happy journey.

[@steveschmidt5574]

Amazing dude! So cool sharing the personal side with your friends.

[@anthonyrosa4388]

I love the videos of you guys as kids man that is so cool to keep his memories awesome job great friendship love everything

[@theghettotraveler347]

My top is also filthy. Thats real nomad life bro. Love it. Love the build.

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

Really nice build. Wonderful toilet space.

[@mumishr]

One of the best I have watched so far

[@robertwhite9898]

Great video! The transmission in that is amazing I’ve driven a truck with an Allison Transmission they solid .

[@leahlockettharris4579]

Toilet and shower are separate, I absolutely love this. They look so happy. ❤

[@Ronald-q6l]

so cool seeing the old video of you

[@thederperone4653]

I want to do this with a short bus and make my own cozy camper thing.

[@geoall2710]

I love how you get to smell the bathroom being it’s the only thing sealed to the cab

[@bwofficial1776]

What a well-thought out and well-done build! If he painted that thing plain white and laid the bikes down on the roof, he could really park anywhere. Or some people have even made fake but official looking company logos.

[@sk8klown88]

That’s exactly what I want to do! The black stripe was already on the truck, but I’d love to make it as stealth as possible eventually.

[@SuperClare]

Awe!!! Cute video of you and your ‘ol homeboy. Rad rig too!!❤❤❤

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Love seeing your friendship. I’m converting a box van right now. I’m a car guy first, so it’s a gonna be a little different than the norm.

[@4twowildkittycats]

Wow way way cool 😎 just watched a 400k sprinter build video that I wouldn't trade my diy old Ford van build that I did myself for. Yours compared to this is way nicer I think. Too much metal in theres . I wouldn't doubt thier toilet seat isent aluminun also. I'd love to come across one of these baby's. You got lucky. I've never seen one like yours. Doesn't look all top heavy like thiers and it has nice clearance like my van. Way nice 👌 Yes van building is way excitingly fun I agree .

[@nakiawright42]

And I love the color money green yall keep enjoying life and be safe and may God continue to bless the both of you

[@StumpyVanLife]

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think it's a powerstroke engine. International helped Ford design and build the 7.3 Powerstroke , however International does not use that exact same engine in it's vehicles like School Buses and medium duty trucks like this one. They use a 7.3 Liter Diesel engine, and it's very similar in design to a powerstroke but it's not exactly a powerstroke. It's technically a DT 466.

[@levak8740]

Much better engine blue international 7.3 are bulletproof!

[@Julie-gc3mk]

I love the layout. Quite ingenious.

[@richardflaherty2373]

Your reviews are always fun.

[@thewannabepolyglot]

My homie is youtube famous now 😩🔥🤰

[@johna.a.9829]

Driving with just a pinky, on a road with other cars - brilliant. One of the problems with a turning knob attached to the steering wheel is that nothing good happens to you if you're thrown forward for any reason, like braking hard because some ( ) driving with a pinky swerved into your lane. A cup holder test? Was a hot water heater mentioned?

[@razor3003]

Nice build! Any trouble getting insurance?

[@eskieguy9355]

What spoke to me about the build, was the care that went into wiring the charging system in the back. So many of these look like a rat's nest, I assume because 'no one's going to see it'. That suggests that other hidden parts are also carefully constructed, so I expect that the back end of the truck should be trouble free. Or at least, easy to fix.

[@colzaidikari]

flank the sides of the solor panels with the thick PVC pipe and you can store stud in it.

[@outoftime788]

thats how id feel. cuz its so big id b scred to drive it. but i do want/need one. its my dream....

[@source5729]

The precious video at the end 💕

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Damn that's a freaking sick setup.

[@bobbyswampfox]

Nice video and very thought out build on the step van. I enjoyed the throw back clips too haha. I'm subscribed. I noticed you had some JDM reviews too looking forward to checking them out. I have a JDM Isuzu Elf camper that I'm rebuilding at the moment so this build was some good inspiration to get back at it.

[@ShootingCars]

That's great! If you'd be interested in doing a similar video with your camper when it's done, shoot me an email! [e-mail] !

[@bobbyswampfox]

@@ShootingCars hell yeah I would love too! Will do. As soon as it warms up a little more I'm going to finish up. Hoping late spring..

[@Snailmailtrucker]

You showed that a second fuel tank was installed.. I was hoping to hear what kind of MPGs you get with that Step Van !

[@Locd4life707]

They have an awesome Step Van! 👍❤️

[@williamfurlan9176]

Fantastic job on the conversion!

[@chlfje]

Insulation. Are there fumes when they are heated?

[@K31011]

The 7.3 is not a rocket ship but it runs forever with plenty of power if taken care of properly. Have 200k on mine only issue has been a new water pump. Spinner on the wheel is a game changer most people have no idea why.

[@dansmith6508]

I'm curious what kind of fuel mileage you get with the 7.3???

[@ericyoung1478]

Bruh, I would totally drive one of these!

[@toddaron]

Seems there was one thing in the back that was exciting.

[@BigFoot-158]

Sags in the rear. Might to think upgrading the suspension.

[@eyderreb2680]

Trying to start my 1969 step van

[@Airmanmx1]

This msg is for the owner who I hope someone here knows personally. Please move your automative chemicals outside your van. Those vapors WILL give you cancer at worst case and at the minimum give your pulmonary issues. Please pass this along to him. I say move them to the roof

[@CanadianDreamer]

More knobs in hand? 😀

[@jackdaicole7595]

Just bought one for 1800.00 has a bad head gasket it's a 1993 idi. I bought a f350 same year 7.3idi with 60,000 miles going to swap the motor in it and rebuild the original. It's a 18ft box? Not sure but was told that.

[@mumishr]

Is it safe to leave propane tank exposed on the back of the truck?

[@eduardonieto4693]

That is cool my friend.

[@anotherm2722]

Cool truck! Do you still have it?

[@nakiawright42]

Yall did that I love

[@ApteraEV2024]

❤❤❤❤👏 🙌 👌 Awesome, work, Happy Travels! Thanks for Sharing! Subbed 😉

[@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314]

This build is awesome.

[@gregoriovargas6241]

Good friend for ever

[@lindamarie6574]

Very cozy!

[@chocolatewheelchair]

That was mad funny when he shut the back doors while his girl was talking and locked them with the padlock.

[@RoundTownWithMike]

Awesome! My favorite part is when his girlfriend pops out the back and they he shuts the door and locks her up!

[@TXHemi99]

Don’t know what rock you’ve been under but I’ll take the 6 cylinder 24 valve Cummings over a Powerjoke any day. Cummings with Allison tranny is the million mile combo. The Powerjoke is only good for 350 to 400k before they need to be rebuilt

[@robisinhehouse]

Great video!

[@rollinronin8125]

Curious, the dashboard indicated a Duramax. Which is also good diesel. And frequently paired with an Allison. Just curious. Did they do a diesel swap?That would better explain the premium price tag.

[@StumpyVanLife]

In medium and heavy duty trucks you can find just about any combination of engine and transmission. He says it has a powerstroke but more than likely it's the same engine International used in their School buses and medium duty trucks which is a 7.3 L DT 466. Once you get beyond pickup trucks diesel engines you get into the SAE bellhousing , you have different numbers of SAE bell housing like #1 , #2 etc etc. This common design makes it very easy to bolt up virtually any commercial type transmission to any engine with an SAE bellhousing.

[@johnharden6343]

Your steering knob is mounted inside out. Put the bolt on the interior of the wheel.

[@jehreetv]

Oh man that back door being locked by solely a master lock is sketchy! Those things are very easy to get open.

[@Rav3nclaw43]

Does bro have the H stache??!

[@MegaOzzy28]

Are you that actor from the movie The Whale???

[@AmericanPrepper1998]

How cool I was born in 1998 September 7th

[@surplusdoctor]

the van will handle better if you replace the rear springs, and have heavy duty installed

[@Jerseylance1]

Nice bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@godzilla6490]

Is this a 503ft truck or a 14ft, or a 7ft truck? No one ever thinks to state how long there step van/box truck is! smh

[@andrethompson8203]

Awesome vehicle

[@billhamilton2366]

Where did you route the vent?

[@davrulesdawurld]

Very very cool truck

[@kunalmadival581]

cool video

[@arjanschild3552]

NICE!

[@kennethshew1681]

Those suicide wheel knobs are illegal hope you miss dot inspections

[@PureBloodTexaNN]

Doesnt need a dot inspection

[@turbo_alice]

makes me want to leave even more... but i don't have any money saved, nor van to build a RV camper from :( the only thing I have for now is my tiny car, and i'm already kinda building it to be a week-end home for when i want to leave home

[@boosted_john]

Friggin epic

[@johnwagner800]

It's not a powerstroke, that's why you feel it's slow powerstroke would have a turbo installed, this van has no turbo... Turbos came along in the next year, '99 I think.

[@cowboy122490]

It’s not a “Power Stroke” lol it’s an international T444E lol!!!! Yes it’s the same 98.99% but “Power Stroker” is a Ford name

[@mr.tomraypaz6085]

Allison was owned by GM, until 2007.

[@marzzb3784]

CuTe Ending

[@commonyetrare]

bro sad he wants more knobs in his hand

[@dave11686]

So cool

[@adjieadjah]

Diesel consumption 10 mpg...maybe...

[@dave11686]

I’m not crying you’re crying

[@briancc2100]

Im impressed that you have a girlfriend, their is someone for everyone

[@japanesemickeymouse6694]

I wish I had a drivers license :)

[@MauiMikeHI]

Your not off grid. You buy food, fuel etc. a t stores. You also power your camper with desiel.

[@luulke]

TEN HUN!!!!!!!!!

[@crashercrasher9696]

Just put 4bd1 isuzu diesel engine and put , 4bE1 Isuzu transmission for power and torque

[@SolHersh]

Sad for a car channel guy doesn't know about commercial vehicles... Not a power stroke it's a t444e same engine block with slightly different cooling... The hours on that are super high and about 50percent of commercial vehicles have a hour counter no you don't want a Allison in everything that's a at545 which is a shit transmission lol doesn't have a locking converter and that's not what you want..and no it's not a box truck...

[@MrEbrahim019]

What are you doing Step-Van? lol

[@largemarge1603]

"...and this is our utensils drawer where we keep all our utensils when we are not using our utensils..." Suggestions: * work from a script * rehearse * edit ruthlessly.

[@Touchdown67]

Star Wars 👍

[@williamfurlan9176]

I love these but I cannot recommend enough to people, stick with a freightliner!

[@ckhloiekent4772]

9:50

[@jimmyjakes1823]

Why did Andy have a Hitler moustache?

[@royboy605]

Knob looks polished (͠≖ ͜ʖ͠≖)