BUDGET DIY Astro VAN Build WITHOUT Experience | Tour

[@OIII-IOOO]

i live in a 1995 Astro. i like what you’ve done with yours, especially the pullout pantry. well done!

[@TreeandJulia]

Thank you ! 😝

[@ndbdbd5512]

Joe I’m about to buy a 95 safari. And my question is what did you do with the floor

[@dirtnapz996]

@@ndbdbd5512 make it flat.

[@wackyruss]

I used to drive an AstroVan in the 90's. I never ever thought to actually LIVE in my van! This is awesome! I shoulda done it!!!!!!

[@TreeandJulia]

Hahaha it’s a squeeze but it provides the basics !

[@doug8525]

I can tell by the way you smile when you’re describing things that you enjoy what you’re doing, and that’s all that counts. Have a blast!

[@mrvapor4791]

DTF

[@victorpadilla6964]

This is the ultimate clean and simple car build! Looks super comfy. More comfy than some other way more expensive builds 🎉

[@victorpadilla6964]

The conversion van headroom is a big plus too. So you can sit up without scrunching your neck to the side👌

[@ricksseniorlife]

Wow I just had a 60s flashback!! Even the “Peace” sign, love it😎 You did a great job on the van.

[@TreeandJulia]

thanks so much for watching!!

[@roxxymesa6705]

I've been living my 97 Chevy Astro van for 3 years now with two small dogs I've driven it from northern California to southern California to Sacramento to San Francisco you name it the beach Pacifica anyway I love my van it's a cargo van it's just the right size for me just the right side of the engine too way better gas mileage than a V8

[@TreeandJulia]

Yeah I feel like it’s one of the smallest vans two people can live in, which is awesome for being stealthy and saving gas

[@lfw3733]

I live in a 21 foot winnie. Always looking at new setups for ideas. Thx. Florida for now.

[@jerroddooley374]

I love your vibe. I'm starting the vanlife in 2022. Can't wait! Just need to find me a lady who doesn't think vanlife is weird, and make memories

[@TreeandJulia]

Many friends to make on the road, or concider a dog? :)

[@jerroddooley374]

@@TreeandJulia hey. Thanks for the reply. I can't wait to join the vanlife family. And I'll definitely be bringing my pup along for the journey

[@rcfriscoflyer]

I just got a "new" 97 Astro and was planning a major build but thanks to you I am going to tone it back and include the basics. Cheers, Bob

[@kkcook3743]

I just bought a 97 and I'm excited.

[@georgehouse4747]

I currently have a tiny home on 20 acres. But have the urge to live The nomad lifestyle ✌️

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

I love this van 😘😷🏋🌹🙏🌅🌄🏆💞💕🌹🌍🌎☕🎖🎗🏅😘😘😘😷👀💪🇺🇸👍👍👍💕💞🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@TreeandJulia]

I LOVE THESE EMOJIS!

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

@@TreeandJulia 👍😇🙏🏆☕🏅🌏🌎🌍

[@timflynn2136]

Cool! I've got a 2001 Astro Van. Different version but you've given me some ideas. Thank You 😊

[@TreeandJulia]

awesome to hear :)

[@VANESSASBLESSEDLIFE]

*I love the pull out drawer*

[@buslifewithmel7934]

wife an I have a 94 small Astro van doesn't have a raised roof but we just use it for a bedroom we pull a 4x8 trailer that I built her a kitchen in it we travel all out west we leaving Missouri January 1st heading to quartzsite Arizona for the rest of the winter I subscribed to your channel we also have a channel traveling with Mel & Alex well you have a great day

[@TreeandJulia]

Awesome! We subscribed back, maybe we’ll cross paths on the road, quartzite is definitely on the list

[@TheKomondu]

I really like that your van is the conversion astro. That extra ceiling space makes a difference. Nice build and gorgeous lady!

[@TreeandJulia]

thank you so much! yeah, sometimes i wish for a high top but its still better than an astro without the conversion!!

[@lisahart4720]

I just bought a 1998 that's a lot like yours. You have some really good use of space without covering up your windows. Love it ❤️

[@TreeandJulia]

Thanks so much! Good luck with your build!

[@mindtristdweeb6926]

Now that is a price I can meet! Live the build and the position your pull out bed is in :)

[@TreeandJulia]

Thanks so much!

[@roadrunner381]

Very nice, it looks like you got mostly all u need, like that little air conditioner, thx for showing us, safe travels!✌️

[@TreeandJulia]

thanks for watching :)

[@kevin_culver]

Love the interior! Wish I had a bigger fridge like yours.. but the small one fits so nicely as a center console!

[@jakesentz2621]

Great video nice to see another person with an astro conversion 😁

[@TreeandJulia]

i watched so many astro conversion videos when trying to plan hahaha

[@armandoramos1949]

Great set, I am impressed. You guys did such a great job with your van. Well done!

[@ravenrussell995]

that pull out bed and pantry sitch is dope! this is great and i anticipate referencing this vid again n again!

[@clamo6362]

You must live in a cool climate. Round here that artic cooler don't cut it in the summer.

[@mrequi1]

Cool, I have a 97 Safari conversion that I used to live in. Great vans

[@TreeandJulia]

I’m so happy with the choice

[@marioperez-rg4lq]

I have an astro van 1998 I love your ideas thank you very much from Puerto Rico

[@daltonslabaugh7228]

Can you show how you made that bed frame and sliding cabinet? Awesome build by the way!

[@TreeandJulia]

That’s going to be the next video!

[@emg7232]

keep up the great work respect from ya boy buddha out of waco texas W.M.H amazing job

[@Wildoutness]

That food drawer in the back is very nice. I like that being the food area.

[@TreeandJulia]

Thanks for noticing the food area!! ♥️♥️

[@vanessahenry7238]

This was very similar to what I did back in 97-99 in Northern California! Love it!

[@TreeandJulia]

Would love to see it!

[@ninasanchez6411]

Really love this video! Please make more!

[@racrx7]

Well done👍👍. Getting ideas for my 03 Astro 4x4 interior build out.

[@TreeandJulia]

hell yeah good luck!

[@kathyfarkas1961]

Nicely done! Great bed and pull out kitchen storage!

[@TreeandJulia]

We'll have a video on how I built it soon!

[@LongBranchAlice]

Great job! I got the exact vehicle and am doing the conversion now.

[@TreeandJulia]

Awesome, good luck!

[@smartid.5324]

How did it come out?

[@gabriellecaldwell8782]

Gurl u are badass! I love this . I just want to buy me a van and just get away!

[@TreeandJulia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Westcoastguy]

Nice job! Looks comfy.

[@johnwilliams640]

You should be proud of yourself. Very good video

[@TreeandJulia]

Thank yiu🥰🥰

[@angelabraggs7614]

I love your van

[@tomnelson3393]

Hope you stay safe out there keep on keep on

[@TreeandJulia]

thanks tom :)

[@kimhorton6109]

Nice job girl. You rock. Stay safe and happy New Years!

[@TreeandJulia]

Happy new year 🙏❤️😌

[@verdellparentaaawink268]

Well done Nice job ,,I really like my 98 astro they are nice dependable vans

[@TreeandJulia]

so far so good with mine ! :)

[@georgehouse4747]

Cool Van and Awesome personality 🙂

[@TreeandJulia]

thank you :)

[@georgehouse4747]

Am starting the nomadic lifestyle very soon ❤️

[@georgehouse4747]

Most definitely a Red Hot Mama 😛

[@georgehouse4747]

Hey Beautiful ♥️.. just wanted to say I hope your travels are going well and safe..✌️

[@ahighervibe4086]

I was wondering how long I'd have to read the comments before seeing some slimeball commenting on the female owner. Not long...just as I figured!

[@egg_emnor]

LOVE IT. Can you do a video about how you deal with keeping pests out of the van?

[@TreeandJulia]

heheh pests what pests it’s all good times van life living the dream

[@afuttersak8682]

@@TreeandJulia aweomse video !! i am also wondering if you ever have animal inside it

[@randomrobvlogs4749]

I love the way you did your van build!!!! Nice work😍

[@TreeandJulia]

Thank you so much!!!

[@circleoflight1364]

Great build chica!!🥰🥰

[@warblur]

Nice setup. I like the use of space and simplicity with the bedside table/pullout drawer. I just bought a 2001 awd im attempting to build out. Peace from great lakes/pnw wanderer.

[@TreeandJulia]

good luck!

[@jefflilly5819]

Excellent job!

[@TreeandJulia]

thank you :)

[@havefaithtarot]

This is awesome! There’s a 2003 with 53,000 miles for sale near me and they’re asking $8000 obo and I’m seriously considering buying it and getting rid of my rent.

[@smartid.5324]

Buy it!

[@davidpettypetty6426]

Just bought my 1987 astro Chevy con van plan to hit the road my home in VA plan to keep see how well I do on the road maybe I'll see u out there thanks for some new ideas

[@TreeandJulia]

No problem, thanks for watching :)

[@georgehouse4747]

Good morning Gorgeous..I hope your travels are going well ✌️

[@TreeandJulia]

thanks george :) excited for the day you hit the road!! youre gna kill it !

[@georgehouse4747]

I hope it goes As well for me as it is for you.. your just Awesome 🙂

[@georgehouse4747]

You definitely did an awesome job 😎

[@bigbearontherun6441]

Looks good ma'am safe travels out there

[@TreeandJulia]

Thank you 😊 🙏 I try!

[@georgehouse4747]

Am debating as to whether I should trailer my bike for the area's that have beautiful scenery. Will have to see ✌️

[@on_my_days_off]

I loved 🥰 you van I want something like that but I just don’t know where to start. 😁😊

[@TreeandJulia]

starting for me was the hardest part! took me so long to figure out what i wanted

[@createartmarxs7705]

Just pick a place and start is what I had to do. I started by taking out the seats and then did the flooring, etc... starting is the hardest part. Also don’t buy a lot because you’ll figure out what you need along the way. Omgosh I wasted sooo much $$ by buying shit I ended up not using/needing.

[@TreeandJulia]

Yeah mine is definitely a work in progress!

[@purposelydriven6566]

Love the journey so much fun ☮️🕉☯️

[@TreeandJulia]

Woohoo :D

[@realtalk1278]

Nice setup!🤘🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@TreeandJulia]

[@arriagada1957]

Nice Van ..!!

[@Rachel-rt2ff]

Love your channel ❤️ thanks for sharing

[@Monaz1]

Very impressive

[@TreeandJulia]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@AnyaLightHealing]

Thanks for the ideas, Julia! I plan on Van Life sometime in the not-too-distant future. :)

[@TreeandJulia]

Yay thanks for watching Anya!

[@treesoelberg9201]

Ok this is epic

[@TreeandJulia]

Another tree!! Hi!!

[@veggiepowered]

I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos. I Just Bought A 1995 Astro Jayco Conversion Van 115k Miles Rustfree Florida Van

[@TreeandJulia]

Thx for subbing mate! Hope to see you around ❤️

[@jodywade5617]

great job young lady, happy travels. head up here to AK, FREEDOM

[@TreeandJulia]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@lkhlkhlkhfghjtv1]

Awesome

[@TreeandJulia]

Thanks!

[@sscbkr48]

Very ingenious 😊.. sort of like living on a boat! $7500 is (if you're lucky) about 4 months rent in a static apt.

[@TreeandJulia]

I’m so into the idea of a little house boat

[@sscbkr48]

@@TreeandJulia you'd love it! Keep up the enthusiasm.. its infectious. 😊

[@DuckRott]

Get a haircut .. hippy...j/k, j/k..... My best to you guys from L.A. You have a powerful energy for doing what you are doing

[@TreeandJulia]

Hahahah you should have seen my hair right before this!

[@gustavovazquez5535]

Thanks for share with us princess! 🌺😘👍

[@TreeandJulia]

Thanks for watching!

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

So amazing

[@anthonyalmonte2070]

Love it! 👍🏾

[@zillionzulu]

if you don't know the history of the van. it is due to have the transmission fluid change now

[@lawrencerasmus]

Nice ideas

[@janneal9156]

Love the van clever girl ....

[@TreeandJulia]

Thanks Jan 🙏😌

[@thelandofpan25]

love it!

[@ganeshbabupkg409]

Very nice

[@charlesdecload4980]

Wow refrerator 900 drs that is crazy

[@mecanicomecanico5444]

Nice job!!!😍❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

Love you so much🏆😲🙈🙊🙉👍👍👍🌍🌎🌏🙊🏆

[@TreeandJulia]

Love you!!

[@ataylor2965]

Proof you dont need alot of money to do this life. 😉

[@joyboibob]

Pls move your propane canister! It looks great though! I’m about to start my van life 95 Astro is my choice

[@TreeandJulia]

Awesome good luck! What’s wrong with the propane Canister?

[@JesusReyes-yf6wz]

Muy bueno 😃

[@gabrielleroshelli]

are you in the appalachian mountains?:) that’s where i live. also just bought a chevy astro!

[@TreeandJulia]

No I’m mostly living in Tennessee but sometimes I’m in Long Island, congratulations! I love mine so much cell

[@dennisking4589]

Me and my ol lady stole bean bags off the street to make it comfy.... but that was San fran

[@TreeandJulia]

Nice

[@craigramos6441]

I’m building an Astro too

[@TreeandJulia]

I’m so happy I went with an Astro van

[@kimmiranda5619]

Nice!👍😎

[@chrishessey9733]

Nice

[@skiptherecord]

Thanks for this! I’m starting my van build tomorrow and I’m going to build a bed very similar to this. My one question is what do you do when the bed is in sofa mode and you want to open up the back? Do you have something that holds the back of the memory foam up?

[@TreeandJulia]

It kind of fits snugly between the wall and the counter so that pressure holds it up!

[@YellowstoneBrew]

That's a really nice setup! Do you happen to have bed design drawings you can share? Thanks!

[@TreeandJulia]

I so wish I did! I kind of just made it up as I went along, but I wanna make a video soon explaining more step-by-step

[@TreeandJulia]

Check out gnomad home, that’s where I got a lot of inspiration from

[@bennybettenourt9107]

Just watched the Garden how are your adventures going since ?

[@TreeandJulia]

You can see best through our bus building videos! We’re focusing a lot on ourselves this year, building a home and a family

[@davidwhocares3293]

Awseome little van !! How were you able to connect the goal zero to the van and where did you get it ?

[@TreeandJulia]

I had to replace the ring terminals on the kit that came with the goal zero, to get wider ones that I could attach to my car battery. It’s kind of Jerry rigged, I couldn’t attach it perfectly so I just unscrewed the positive and negative connections on my battery, and then just bent the ring terminals in there and reattached it, also I’m running through the cord through my driver window right now. Someday I’ll get it going through my firewall!

[@TreeandJulia]

I got the van from craigslist, and I ordered the goal zero from goal zero! But just so you know I’m actually waiting for a replacement unit, because this car connection kit isn’t compatible with this version of the yeti, so they’re sending me a yetix. Hopefully that works better because I’ve had a lot of issues with this one

[@allandurning3rd364]

The AC unit 🧐 what are you using? I like what you've done great ideas 👍 I had a small RV was going to rebuild it cops helped destruction of evidence 🤣 Better to laugh then 😭 My thought is astro as efficiency on wheels and small trailer. Army AL 🤠😎

[@TreeandJulia]

It’s a blaux! It works pretty well, not awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@allandurning3rd364]

@@TreeandJulia thank you for responding 👍 Army AL

[@michaelcarman4875]

wow

[@TreeandJulia]

😎

[@lynnnguyen30]

Would you give us the link where to buy that fridge & that Baby AC Thanks

[@TreeandJulia]

shop.dometic.com/store/dometic/en_US/list/categoryID.4875753600?gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v18rhJ4nQaY6yIfs7eBPnNxBDQDIsjDINDCwkfYaHmIGfH1XTns6DhRoCwUIQAvD_BwE www.buyblaux.com/en/order-list-miniac-gs.html?loader=1&fomo=1&Affid=3409&s1=&s2=&s3=&s4=2496&s5=&domain1=www.frstbte.com&network_id=69&DirectLink=Y&ea=6HQGNGQ&eo=5DR61ZF&cc=3409CC2496&gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v158JVilkWfXQSjoW16P3OpQWEpEALNLMEHXqDTHBNrEt9-kNOplhtRoChtAQAvD_BwE

[@lynnnguyen30]

Thank you !

[@eatbliss8895]

This was awesome to see, as I am trying to do something similar with a 2002 Astro. One thing I did not notice (and have been working on, on my van) is curtains, or 'privacy' features. Also, (and I understand if you don't wish to say anything regarding this) do you have any enhanced security features, such as alarms, camera's, etc. ? Also, does the Yeti drain your battery hard, or do you have two batteries,or I guess I'm just asking how your electrical works? Is it hard on the battery? What happens if you fall asleep with stuff on, and wake up with a dead battery, in the middle of nowhere? Thanks, in advance, for any sharing of knowledge, as it is hard to come by, and your set-up looks absolutely fantastic, and very comfortable. Good luck on your journeys and glad I found (and sub'd, liked, etc) your channel. :)

[@TreeandJulia]

Thank you so much! So I ended up ditching the yeti because it was extremely glitchy I now have a $250 jackery that works way better, I charge it off a solar panel that’s fold up when we are stopped. It’s able to run the fridge during the day. We don’t have security features, and I have since added some curtains!! Maybe I’ll post a new video soon with the updates to the van and explain why

[@mecanicomecanico5444]

Hi beatifull!! Why you decide lkving in a van!!!

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

What size mattress did you use? I have a queen and it takes up the whole width. I'd love to have a table with a pantry on one side like you instead

[@TreeandJulia]

It’s a full-size mattress but I cut 8 inches off of each section with a bread knife to make it fit better!

[@arieslondon92]

Does that little air conditioner work? I've been wondering about those little ones?

[@TreeandJulia]

It actually does the job pretty well!

[@rubywannabe8600]

Nice✌🏽

[@TreeandJulia]

😌♥️🙏

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

I'm about to buy my first astro van. Any info on maintenance or what to look out for? Thanks in advance

[@TreeandJulia]

I’m not really an expert on that, but overall I think they’re amazing vehicles. I haven’t had any problems yet

[@bruceallen6016]

Nicely done! Is that little A/C one of those ones advertised on the net that take water? Does it work as advertised? Thumb up to you. ;-)

[@smartid.5324]

Don't buy that a/c, youtube it and see it is not worth it.

[@jarhead4ever1]

How do you like doing this? I've been pondering doing this for awhile

[@TreeandJulia]

you definitely lose some comforts, but we enjoy the adventure. its important to find social outlets as well or it can get lonely!

[@toxicmoldmedia]

What do you do for heat and a sink to wash dishes, bathroom?

[@TreeandJulia]

We just have really good sleeping bags but stay in warmer climates, bathrooms at rest stops or in the woods if we're camping, and I heat water on our stove and wash dishes in my large pot! All you really need is two basins to wash dishes