Living in a Van - Modifications to My Class B Van/RV

LED Lights, Decal Removal, New Tires, Tile Floors and Blackout Curtains are among the upgrades or mods that I've Completed in the Van, or RV that I live in. As a follow up to the "Tour of My RV" Video...Here, I am going to show you the modifications and upgrades that I've done to the van that I live in. Thanks for Watching!

[@robertdecook7139]

Just came across this video because I've been on a #VANLIFE binge. Awesome content

[@kevins6418]

I've been binging on the same videos the last two days myself, lol

[@LindaTCornwall]

Just a thought, I used to camp a LOT when my daughter was real young. If you buy one of the large pump action soaps when it's used up rinse it really well, you can then screw it onto your large water bottle. I used to do this ALL the time when we were camping, it enabled me to be able to wash my hands quick and easy without having to unscrew the lid and juggle large water bottles when I just wanted some water for to wash my hands.. :D I also brought one of those cheapo pump action garden sprayers, where you pump it up three or four times and it allows you to squeeze the trigger to get a continues water supply. I'd have one of those on it's side so I could fill washing bowls and glasses with ease. As I raised my daughter alone, I found anything to make life just a little easier when hiking and camping was a must lol... The collapsible bottles are also best.

[@lisalisa1812]

amazing how ppl can save and live in small spaces... great idea!

[@JCredTV]

Exact same layout I did to mine in the rear. Awesome job bud

[@ruethais-williams1021]

It's refreshing watching your tour and discovering how you took the time to personalize your rig and make it home.

[@patriciagarcia1955]

Thank you for sharing, nice and simple clean and livable.

[@joshharmon4867]

im just glad he showed us his usb charger. super important to me.

[@pamdavid7]

You are so right about the thermostat, they have even better ones that you could get with no swing at all. They will keep it at what ever you set it at. Great video thanks.

[@fegtoken]

+David DeRoche There is like 3 or 4 David DeRoche's commenting on these RV vids now.

[@pamdavid7]

+Playlist Guy no its just me, lol

[@denisesanabia8422]

Luv the van I am saving up to build I tiny home can't wait it's my dream my future God luck on your travels Dee

[@pirpirpir-os7ms]

Some really good ideas, thank you

[@debthern]

You do great DIY video which I real appreciate. Your information really help others/me make the best decisions possible in this process. I will miss see you once the updates on the van are complete, however I will be happy for you that all is done.....thanks, deb

[@jackmearl]

I'm impressed.

[@zelphx]

If you were my age, the toilet would be the top item to show off :)

[@VolkXue]

Dude I live sitting on an air conditioner.. In Oklahoma its all that keeps us alive..

[@leong0091]

Master of details.

[@shaunforreal]

That Van is awesome...

[@shamelessxplorer9205]

Great upgrades.

[@norasteel5353]

Good seeing you again...LED lights is smart...switching to Solar is smart....Love your multi colored lites! LED TV would also save you $$. See ya soon!

[@ronque23]

THANK YOU FOR THE LIGHT TIP!!!!!!!!!! Definitely been looking man!

[@ladyboywonder9139]

I loved your video very informative and helpful.. Seems like a great way to live to!

[@williamflowers1782]

I loved this video 👍🏽

[@jime9305]

changing knobs - Brilliant, please share more

[@curliefro]

Great set up and looks like a comfortable studio apartment! It's good to be handy and know how to set up electricity.

[@jamesireland1638]

cool video like the set-up

[@SonofSilas]

Great video man, thanks. I really enjoyed it.

[@robthesamplist]

really like that van ride, you can park up almost anywhere and not have the big van stigma.

[@TexCynRVLife]

Looks great!

[@margaretmccullough4457]

Thanks for the tip about waxing the windshield. I'm going to try it now.

[@orlandox5665]

Very nice brother!

[@Youareanexperiment]

love your van.

[@gjonesii]

LED strip is really cool!

[@richunggoy3960]

thankv for the video. you really have a nice van. take care.

[@pieceworkstudios]

cool set up man.

[@Desertvanlife]

You have come along way God has blessed you Looks good I cant wait till i get me a class b

[@da7thangel]

awesome van bro

[@JoshtheFreerunner]

These are my goals! so much inspiration man. I plan on moving out soon and hopefully find a dodge xplorer, Keep up the good work man and safe travels.

[@yricyric]

You have an awesome van and very astute sensibilities regarding your upgrades. I also like your idea of waxing the windows. I'll be giving that one a try myself. Peace, ric

[@norasteel5353]

I remember what your van looked like in the beginning...which wasn't 'bad' at all. I like the idea of getting rid of the microwave...I'd probably keep the ac only because it get really hot in L.A. sometimes. Hey, I like your LED lights! Great job all the way around. You and Happily Houseless have very good ideas...take care~

[@christsminstrel]

The great thing about small homes is that the cost to remodel is small too. $16 for floor tiles, for example. Small can still be nice. The whole "tiny house" movement is about living in 200 sq. ft. and still living well. I hate the 90s mauve (pink) color. I passed up a lot of RVs just because those had that color scheme. I finally found one with a green interior, still not my favorite, but better than pink any day. Good lighting really makes a home. I'm still working on that for my motorhome. Bad lighting is depressing. Low angle light is bad. LED lights up high are great. The storage space under the bed is really useful. I'm learning all about space management right now. I left a 2,750 sq. ft. house w/garage for a 256 sq. ft. motorhome (divorce pending.) Nice TV. I still haven't bought one. Mounting the TV is my current problem. RV walls are thin. I'll have to add some plywood, I think, and tie it to the floor and a cabinet. My RV came with a 4,000-watt Kohler generator that I will probably never use. I use city power when I pay to park. If I go on the road I'll use 12-volt and/or USB power. Really, a person can almost live for free, and live well, with some planning.

[@norasteel5353]

Your van is saaweet! So are you! Take care~

[@AClarino]

Thank you.

[@trevdogg100]

It really does look so much better without the decals. I'm shocked.

[@ddaymen11]

kumho tires are excellent! They're not overpriced and they really really last and hold up

[@richdad360]

Great info. on the window waxing.

[@ronque23]

Looking forward to the solar panel vid too. SUB'd!

[@lockedin60]

I am thinking of living in a van for a while than buying property to live on. You do a good job of explaining what you did/do. It would be an adjustment from living in a 1100 sqft townhome but the drain of a mortgage and very little living right now is not my idea.

[@redreigns7770]

I like your van more than a lot of the one I've seen!

[@dianedureau4431]

like the "wax on the windshield" trick!

[@moseshidalgo]

Nice job on the van, and I agree Tv is for robots. I live in San Francisco, In an SRO that I've made into a multipurpose room.

[@WannaBFree]

Nice job on the minor mods. I like your mind set, keep it simple. Safe traveling to you.

[@wendyfahmie7608]

Great video and decided to subscribe.

[@dantravels9269]

Nice upgrades. Little things like drawer pulls make it home. Nobody needs pink balls! lol.

[@AClarino]

Dan Travels Thanks Dan. It's amazing how the little things make the biggest impact on daily life. Peace and well wishes to you, brother.

[@robvannNS]

Dan Travels ..Ha, Ha.. Red could be even worse..

[@rmbarnes672]

Dan Travels ...or blue))

[@benitadominguez2077]

Roadtrek camper vans Rock!!😘 I am sooo interested in getting my own soon. I have been making notes and comparing between the 170-190...I can not wait to get out on the roads and hwys😎 I’m still looking for the right rig at a great reasonable price 👀 looking forward to more videos on care and upkeeps on this beautiful rig👀 Thank you

[@destinyayobae3751]

Perfect spot for thermostat

[@MrRandomReviews]

in all seriousness you have a great thing going on man...i almost did the same thing a few years ago but ended up having 2 kids...great channel you have here

[@michaelwalker2579]

Thanks for wax tip!

[@bunnyhug4365]

I used to work at an auto parts store and people would always come in and ask me which window cleaner is the best, wouldn't leave streaks, and would get the water stains off. Through my experiences detailing cars as a child, I found that car wax is amazing for windows. I would tell people not to waste money on window cleaner because streaks are inevitable when using it. I would highly suggest using car wax on the windows. You'd be amazed at the complete stupid looks people gave me, it was completely foreign to them and were totally against doing it. I would tell them you wouldn't even need windshield wipers once you do it. People are so simple minded and very much against change or experimenting, they would rather waste money on "window cleaner" than to try something that I swear by. You are literally the only other person I know that uses wax on the windows. That made my day. lol

[@JimmyKraktov]

+Travis M. I use windshield washer fluid containing Teflon. Works great and there's no work at all. I once went about 25 miles in a downpour with no need for my wipers.

[@ricks.1318]

New subscriber here .... I ENJOYED watching your video ! You do a great job at describing the work that you have job, and the future plans for solar power .... I will be looking for MORE of your vids on here . Thanks for sharing !

[@AClarino]

thanks Rick...I've done a few more things to the van since this video...it's really comfortable. I've got some cool videos coming so stay with me...peace.

[@ricks.1318]

I am watching more of your videos as I write this .... and I am learning many things .... as a 55 year old carpenter, I am quite talented in my fiels but I also know where I may fall-short... I have been looking at stripped down vans and am ready to make the purchase once I find a GOOD one ... once I get the van I will begin to set up my design of it's interior ... I think it is a GREAT thing that YOU are a mechanic... It is a great knowledge if you are gonna spend a lot of time on the road .... well, appreciate the contact... back to your vids for me ...

[@elvirak.schuller9449]

Nice video! You did some nice updates and the van looks a lot better without the decals on the outside! :)

[@AClarino]

Thanks a lot... :). Peace

[@bakedbeansimkeen1512]

Really enjoyed watching the vid ! I'm verging to van life

[@savinitout14]

nice video

[@KaylieWilsonWander]

Awesomeee! I would of gotten a class b but I have animals in here so I decided with a class A :) been full time for only a month and a half but it's been fun

[@Majthoub]

it's really great and amazing but i can't see how does it looks like in one pic to know how it looks like and to remember all the stuff . even the free space

[@penguinchick6563]

off to see it the old way :)

[@robvannNS]

I have one of those usb charge adapters and discovered mine has a vampire draw....ended up adding a switch. btw, great vid. Love the led lighting.

[@AClarino]

This one is wired to a dead circuit until the key is on. Most of the time, when these things turn into parasites, its because of the circuit that its attached to. I like the idea of a switch too...thanks and peace

[@gotbletu]

I might try one for those LED lights

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

I enjoy your video and I like the van cleaned up and without all the dated graphics but don't delude yourself. The people that can hassle you KNOW that your van is a camper van. For one thing it is OLD... sorry but everyone knows that it's not current. So just be personally low key but don't think for a moment that anyone looking will think of your vehicle as anything other than exactly what it is. Oh and get yourself a matching hubcap as that is one of the first things that security will look for.

[@cb1504]

I knew you'd get rid of that pink stuff quick! Looks great. So does the exterior, really good work.

[@NGHVEVO]

new sub :) great vid

[@kevinbarraza4857]

Nice

[@brianjackson3885]

ive only been in one and loved it would like to own one for when me and my girl take our road trips down south ,how much base

[@WilsonMar1]

what advice do you have about how I take off the decals on the van?

[@cherylpatterson828]

What is the windshield product that you were talking about?

[@MrEdsster]

Your van looks like my 2001 great west. I just got it a month ago. I like very much what you did with the TV and think I'll do something similar. I even think the LED lights are a great improvement. I live in Washington state for the next 21 months so if you're going to be around the Capitol drop me a line, I'd like a close up view. Thanks for sharing.

[@nwlady1844]

Tried to find your video on solar panels. Did you make one? Also, how did you remove the stripping?

[@gbot9000]

Snowden??!??!??!

[@pumpkin6429]

Shhhhh! They're gonna find him if you don't pipe down! xD

[@GregofCanada]

Pumpkin RUN!!!

[@anonymous_friend]

Great video. Can these RVs be modified so you can take them into freezing temps? I want to go on ski trips in Colorado, but this is a huge concern.

[@HaChayalBoded]

What type of wax do you use on the windows? My old wax is no longer made

[@misirmike]

First time I watched your video and subscribed. Have an Rv also but always searching for new ideas. One thing I've noticed is when RVers comment on a tv insallation or improvement is that "I never watch tv" but they make a considerable investment in its installation. What's wrong in admitting that you or others watch tv in your videos? Its a source of entertainment, it provides travel channels, news...and the list goes on. Just because you watch tv doesn't means you watch 24/7/365. Now that I've vented go enjoy your journeys.

[@shoniagriffin2357]

What is the name of the wax that you use to clean your windows?

[@KruisinKevin]

Thanks for sharing. Great ideas. Was your windows tinted before you owned van? Curiouse on cost? i want to do mine.

[@tsc9191]

I'm curious if you don't mind me asking. What size is the engine and what gas mileage does it get? Thanks!

[@U.S.SlaveOfficial]

How much would u sell the curtain thing for? Don't want the fabric just rail thing

[@BorysPomianek]

Beautifull home my friend! How much man hours would it take someone crafty and with the right tools but not a proffesional to do a similar amount of work that you did? What sets your van apart is how well it is thought out, I really like all the little bits and bobs, especially the flooring you put in and the modded storage. I would love to kit out a van but more as a mobile analog photography studio for trips around Europe. It would have to only allow me to sleep in it comfortably and then instead of any kitchen or toilet facilities it would have to allow for developing film (which needs running water ideally, but a sensible amount if you know how to do it right). There are some really cool large format techniques that require a little dark room and a stable platform to handle the chemistry but not nessesarily a lot of space so if I could get to a remote location, have a way to sleep there overnight - I could use these almost studio only techniques at sunrise when the light is right and in remote locations! I can afford to eat out on the trip but I really can't afford a hotel everyday and setting the whole darkroom everytime from scratch in every hotel room is a pain in the ass. In my own mobile space I could built a custom workspace to control temperature, flow of water and be light tight where nessesary and so on. Keep on doing your thing!

[@truongnd1]

what do u use for window waxing

[@warnerdeb58]

Thanks for the update. What kind of wax do you use on your windows? Great idea.

[@AClarino]

D.J. Warner I stick with the plain old Turtle Wax...it makes your windows shine for over a month.

[@denisekline5251]

How did you get the decals off the fiberglass

[@kidsmorekids8]

hi I am planning on moving into my van I did not catch the video on how you got running water can you repost or let me know where to find the vid

[@evie9922]

Love it! How did you get the stripes off? Mine is paint over. It's all half chipped off and I'd love to take all the stripes off...but I don't want to hurt the rest of the paint.

[@bunnyhug4365]

I love your van!! I really want to live out of one and off of the grid, but my wife just isn't into it. I'm so tempted to go buy a van and just leave her. lol. I want to travel and see different places and be self sufficient. My wife would rather pay over three grand in bills every month.

[@Debrajoy]

Sweetie I don't know if I'm the only one who has a hard time hearing your videos but your volume kind of goes in and out.Fades and then comes up I have to use my headphones in order to hear, is there anyway you can adjust that or is it just me?

[@AClarino]

Debrajoy Standfield Hi, There were a couple of places where I had my finger over the microphone...I did adjust it a little to compensate, it did help a little, but not too much.

[@marcbathon2346]

No Deborah sorry but you can't adjust intelligence

[@bluesmokegamer272]

What product do you use to clean the windows?

[@JohnCRV]

very nice :)

[@AClarino]

Thanks John....peace

[@DEVMADEIT_Beats]

I would love if you got it painted black omg 😍

[@DEVMADEIT_Beats]

Felisa Ashley well I guess that should make you a bad robber . Why would you rob a black van with tinted windows.

[@lisalisa1812]

+PlaneX Gamez (Dj PM3) ......I would be a dum robber, bc I don't Rob ppl... black just appears more attractive to the eye...white looks more like a work truck...so just keep it plain.... but whatever floats anyone boat.... just trying to give a safety tip....

[@K13Good]

Could you make a video on how you wax your windows and what product you use?

[@Github_tech_with_ty]

this cool

[@ddaymen11]

I have been seriously thinking about getting rid of my 22 foot Trail Lite motorhome and trying to find a campervan

[@markthegreat.14]

Hi, how are you? KZbin recommends this video and saw that you haven't posted a video in about 2 years now. Hope that you are ok and found/ finding happiness now 😊

[@jahalien]

where did you get the remote lights ? link ??

[@runinguy]

Could you explain (again) exactly what you did with the inverter and the electrical system, and what you accomplished by doing it?

[@AClarino]

runinguy There's a plug that goes outside to plug into "shore power". I plugged that into my inverter so that all the 110v electronics in the van work. The original cable was very long so I changed to to a shorter one to cut down on any loss that the long cable may have created.

[@NYCCamper]

Does the wax help with the condensation on the windows?

[@AClarino]

NYC Camper I don't really know...I've never paid any attention to that. I'll be on the lookout for that...seems like the wax may help with it.