Ford Econoline Camper Van Conversion by Husband and Wife on a $3000 budget!

James quit corporate, they bought a van, and started to build. Here's the finished product!
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[@CampoVans]

Tell us what you like or don’t like about this build!

[@jalexb915]

The best part is seeing a couple in love doing things together. So many couples grow apart and it is encouraging to you two so close… literally, camping in a van 😁✌🏻

[@Moorefamilytowingservice]

💯

[@snowsteward8340]

i dont like that im about to buy the same van for 28000 lol

[@ricksmith7631]

2 years later and i just want to say you guys nailed it. I will agree fords are built round, mine has more curves than a mountain road in Italy so I had to get creative. With every video I watch I try to take something from them and as simple as it was your sink idea was genius, got one ordered already. My setup is different but Im set up to live in it 24/7/365 when I am ready, or when zombies attack and I need to bug out fast. I like the table design as we love to spend an evening with a box of wine and some cards. The ability to rotate the passenger seat is essential, this is my dogs bed. I like the vents on the window, something to work on. Anyhow, you guys look like youre having fun and if it brings you closer...enuff said.

[@iangalbraith1258]

Has anybody said what a lovely couple you are, five years is the start your going to go far! You've achieved so much together but it's not all done, time to start planing a layout for your next one! (Shane. ..the poet, now you know it!) :-)

[@carolhewett3756]

Love your low cost practical makeover. Now I think I can do this too.

[@CampoVans]

You can do it!

[@angetodac]

@@CampoVans if you have the van to start with.

[@mendozaconsultation]

Nice. Simple but practical. You van get 1"x1" angle iron and cut to fit under your bed platform for support.

[@lyndabell1966]

The gravity feed!!!! Ugh! How cool is that!! Such a fun video. I'm so glad you didn't cut the funny stuff out ❤❤❤

[@raytango171]

I love it. I'm glad you included the "imperfections" in the video.

[@jackryan4868]

love this!! and ur dog is amazing.

[@normangriffin5227]

Brilliant simple cheap still looks great and usable thanks for sharing

[@CampoVans]

Thanks for watching!

[@alohatvj]

Pretty amazing small budget van build.

[@CampoVans]

Thanks for watching!

[@surreal3900]

great job!

[@robinrodriquez9951]

That is the best low-budget van I’ve seen. Love the bloopers too! I would need some sort of toilet though. Great job!

[@CampoVans]

We would definitely recommend having some sort of toilet!

[@callieduval3000]

Great build

[@brookejespersen435]

I don’t even like camping, but now I want one!

[@ralphy199]

Love it!

[@silvercody6304]

Great video

[@soup.p]

Love the budget building vans! Y’all did a super good job on this! Very simple and functional! KIP! ♥️ I’m in Tacoma, y’all come come build out my ford sport trac! Lol 😉

[@trenee8447]

Thank you!

[@jjwinter04]

you guys are rad!

[@bradleybanks9559]

Great build. I'm in the process of a van build, 1990 Dodge B350 maxi van.

[@blindguygaming562]

Good video

[@bigroryhollar5023]

Thank you 🍻🇺🇸

[@garymarkham4167]

Nice video...You are a lovely couple plus dog LOL.

[@Filmproplus]

They both are still on fire.

[@justincase7661]

Ahhhh 2B young again: all vibrant & sexy - filled with adventure!! Definitely this intrepid duo is a genuine inspiration!! These kids & the doggy went super low budget, but their sincere enthusiasm is addictive. Not sure where they spent $6k on this simple build, unless he was paying himself a salary for labor? lolb... all in all different strokes for different folks. They're very happy with this basic build & that's all that matters!! Kudos 2 them!! Thanx 4 sharing! ! !

[@robinrodriquez9951]

I believe the $6K included the van!

[@justincase7661]

@@robinrodriquez9951 Kudos 2U Robin!! Thanx 4 your excellent input!! I believe that UR right on the money - about the money - concerning the 6k. Thanx 🌞 👀 4 ✌ taking the time to enlighten me Sibster! 😃 Vaya Con Dios! 😎

[@dianediane1245]

Thanks for the great ideas! What do you do with your puppy while you are skiing?

[@jamesblackwell8618]

Hello! James here! We’ll ski half the day and then let him out to play during our lunch break :)

[@dianediane1245]

@@jamesblackwell8618 Thanks!

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Love the genius gravity feed water sink 💦 Where’s your bathroom & shower?

[@CampoVans]

We love the simplicity of their gravity water sink! Luggable loo for emergencies and there is a battery powered shower sprayer that is used outside for a shower.

[@DavidHuffTexas]

I often see remarks like this and it's important to remind people that 1) public restrooms are EVERYWHERE in the U.S. and Canada, and 2) not everyone needs a full-blown restroom or esp. shower in their van/Class B. Some folks are fine with the proverbial "pee jug" and/or an emergency toilet setup. Showers are also widely avail. at health clubs (Planet Fitness black membership FTW!), the YMCA, paid campgrounds, and truck stops. In between you can do sponge baths, big wet wipes, and such. You're camping, after all. tl;dr Everyone has different wants and needs, as well as tolerances for being (slightly) inconvenienced.

[@onlyinparadise4613]

@@CampoVans Thanks 🙏

[@onlyinparadise4613]

@@DavidHuffTexas Thanks 🙏

[@crusherjones6809]

OOOOOH! What headlights did you get?

[@niichomaclean1268]

Jesus Christ this woman is gorgeous 😳

[@leilal8053]

No toilet???....that's a MUST 4me. Nice job.

[@precisiont5188]

Can you provide a link to the head lights? The lights on my 2008 Ford e250 Extended are not bright at all.

[@razor3003]

Very nice! How many miles were on the van & do you still have it?

[@CampoVans]

They bought it with 170,000 miles, still have it and it now has 198,000 miles! No signs of slowing down!

[@anotherm2722]

Cool thanks

[@MrWanghanglo]

Looking to do this! How tall are you guys? Seems to be just enough space overhead!

[@CampoVans]

6’1” and 5’7”

[@stevie8337]

What kind of vent fan do you use with your jackery?

[@CampoVans]

It’s a Maxxfan Deluxe! We love it.

[@angetodac]

How much was the van?

[@marryson123]

Man, only $6k for that build? sick!

[@deathdragon20]

Would yall ever be willing to help some one do this

[@captcooper5159]

Sleep in the van parked in front of the house... I do that often, just for fun!!!

[@heardandtested]

Did he just say he quit his corporate job bruh?. Hold up lemme run that shit back .

[@CampoVans]

Sure did! ✌🏼

[@johngungortekin453]

Do you have a link for the headlight Amazon thank you very great job👍👍👍

[@CampoVans]

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[@gov683]

👍🙂

[@alohatvj]

Like 👍153.

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

she's nice. the girl is cool too

[@angetodac]

2800 for the van? Thats great...

[@mind3832]

4:46 voice crack

[@tcbrowntx]

Is there a link for the mattress?

[@Mel0nMel]

I think they made it?

[@CampoVans]

This was the one used: www.walmart.com/ip/Best-Price-Mattress-6-Medium-Firm-Memory-Foam-Mattress-Queen/162551805

[@richardschoen8647]

Lucky girl, your man is yummy 🥴♥️

[@Swan-rb4yg]

You took off driving 10,000 miles in a van you only paid $3,000 for?!

[@holdencawffle626]

she has pretty feet

[@claeslind9532]

Her feet made me click on the video.