Van Life on a Dime: Incredible Uhaul Conversion Tour

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

Brian's the best. Away we go !

[@sharonlutz1046]

...AND away we go! :)

[@mtaylor2901]

Lol, now I always say this when I take off in my van 😂😂

[@cvlink1218]

Brian and Kelly are both great! They stayed at a campground I was working at in Florida while he was shopping for his box van. Hi to both of you!

[@paulbetka6477]

ABSOLUTELY 💪💪💪

[@dannyhoward-fi7si]

Looks great enjoy your day 😊

[@rebapuck5061]

My biggest con with commercial rvs is the lack of space for MY hobby. A custom designed unit is the way to go.

[@williamley7380]

I've been following Brian (Adventurevanman) since the G20. It's because of this box truck build has inspired me to buy one or build out my own box truck even the trailer to hold my outdoor toys. Adventure on my friends!!!! Away we go... ✌

[@JG-kv4oi]

Great interview on Brian! I'd love to see one on Rolling Earthship.

[@guylamullins3602]

Love this. Good job.

[@TimmyCramer]

Adventure VanMan kicks ass!! Timmy C Arizona

[@freeinFL]

This speaks to my heart. Love it! Blessings on your travels and adventures 🥰

[@robbiewright9573]

I love it!! Beautiful setup🎉

[@duane4972]

Great tour and interview Brian ! Happy to see your van is living so good for you. Thanks for all you have done for the nomad community, Happy Trails y'all !

[@junemacintyre5289]

Well, I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for putting this one out.

[@Samhain2323]

My absolute first and favorite Van life KZbinr I follow !!! AdventureVanMan, Panda, Bob and Nomadic Fanatic !!! Excellent video !!! Blessed Be

[@tracyhull7936]

Your home looks great nice job that was a quick amount of time too😊

[@Nicuhaha420]

With all these homemade campers out there no one is talking about how much it cost to get started😮😮😮😮😮😮 nothing on this planet is free except air

[@toddp3111]

Great van. If I got one I'd probably get the 14 footer though. Does u-haul sell these off themselves or do they use an auction house?

[@nata3467]

I have a dry cabin and use so little water cleaning up might never convert it.

[@jobabs]

AdventureVanMan is one of my favorite channels. And away we go!

[@ScottSharpe2121]

Brian and Bob are my two greatest influences. I have a 2018 GMC 12ft box truck and built it along Brian's minimal philosophy. All natural wood interior, simple water, no sink, no tanks, but highly functional, all weather ready to go rig. Thanks to both of you for making my dream a reality!

[@sallyplus4]

WOW, the talent some of the nomads have is incredible. This is a great interview. Magnificent job Brian.

[@AdventureVanMan]

It was great to have some time to get to know you a bit Brian. Hope to see you down the road! 🚐🍃✌🏼

[@niks966]

Would it not be a better idea to use biodegradable bags for pooping and bury it? Instead of plastic that is hard to biodegrade at all. Every little counts.

[@Alomind8]

When U-Haul retires their vehicles, where/how do they sell them?

[@Alomind8]

@@dh6984 Ahh. I’ll check it out, thanks!!

[@lisajohnson5927]

I found Brian years ago, maybe the last time Bob interviewed him, I have been following Brian for a long time, and love his real video, Brian is so down to earth, with no drama. Brian and Brian love it! Thank you for the great videos and knowledge.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Always great to see Brian and tour his rig😊thanks

[@FidoHouse]

This fulltimer has covered all the basics in his build very nicely. Those straight walls undoubtedly a treat!

[@tracym2164]

Brian is awesome and I think he has one of the best channels out there. It's nice to see his vehicle featured here.

[@billintexas7061]

Always enjoy seeing your work Brian!

[@Beavis-et8ox]

Brian always stayed humble and grounded. A great example of how little is needed to live a happy life. Thanks for all your videos Brian, away we go......

[@kennethgardner3090]

What do I think? WOW. Look I'm a newbie to this lifestyle. I am still looking for the best rig for me. For now I have a small SUV and a A frame popup trailer. It is working good but this build could be better.

[@HR-zp6nv]

Very nice. Love it!

[@StepvanDan]

Yep Brian Rocks i have followed him from the start hes a very cool smart guy and i hope someday i get to camp with him at least 1 time lol life is so fas ,big hugs from MN thank you for sharing its caring.

[@dianepines9014]

Great build! Love following you! Are you happy with your insulation? What is the best insulation for year round living?

[@antoniobaez6282]

Brian meets Brian! 🎉

[@racebanning6390]

BRIANS ADVENTURE IS 1 OF MY FAVORITES!!👍👍BOB IS THE GOAT, & ANOTHER COUPLE CHANNELS THAT HAVE HELPED MY CAMPER LIFE IS TIDELINETOALPINE, AND VANCITY VANLIFE. IM 3 YEARS INTO MY FULLTIME TRUCK CAMPER LIFE , AND IT HAS TAKEN ALL OF THAT TIME TO GET MINE JUST RIGHT. LIKE BRIANS BUILD, SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TO SAVE WEIGHT IS KEY. BUT A GREAT BIG STRONG ELEC SYSTEM CAN SAVE YUR LIFE. YOU HAVE TO INVEST IN A GOOD STOUT POWER SUPPLY. SO AWESOME TO SEE BRIANS RIG FEATURED, HES BEEN AT IT A LONG TIME, 1 OF THE ORIGINALS. THANKS FOR ALWAYS BRINGING US FANTASTIC BUILDS TO STIR OUR OFFGRID PASSION. GOD BLESS👍👍🙏🙏

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Awesome build!!!

[@raymondray8672]

And the adventure continues 👍✌️

[@embracinghumans]

"Willing to attempt things and fail. " So powerful! Great build. Glad you had helpers and support.

[@stanbyme7874]

That resonates

[@murielbiggs.4701]

Great attitude.

[@bvcmargie5887]

I agree 👍

[@ItsMimiYallXOXO]

Great build!!!

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Brian is the best. We the AdventureVanMan fans ❤him and Kelly.

[@TM-ev2tc]

Brian should interview Bob from Cheap RV Living

[@tandiparent1906]

He & Bob have worked together on video quite a bit, since he joined Bob here on Cheap RV Living.

[@lcinflorida8728]

I'm tickled to see the AdventureVanMan! I follow him too 😃👍 !!

[@styx62]

Brian and his sweetheart are awesome and a huge inspiration

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great interview and tour, I have seen some of his videos. I agree with the sink idea in that it can create the issue of using too much water. I also plan to do seasonal work around the country when I start nomad life, hopefully soon!

[@cchoi108]

What a good idea, U-Haul box truck! Totally agree on not hiding the utilities. Just make it part of the decor lol. Thank you so much for the differing opinion about the sink. I've seen so many videos where they say the sink is key. But it seems like a waste of space to me and then you have to deal with drainage and more water. Thank you for this perspective. Super duper helpful. I love the back door it's almost like a patio door.

[@msvg3]

I’m a fan of this guy and his buddy Kelly. They’re so interesting to follow.

[@morphergaming0531]

Love box trucks the most, his pass through was perfect. Just dont know if i could afford the gas. Beautiful build and kept it simplified.

[@jonthebru]

Every time I see a U-Haul of this type I think of Brian and his fantastic home driving around the country!

[@BuckJones1909]

A big fan of adventure van man! Thank you both, this build provides a lot of storage and utility!

[@brianleonard6885]

Awesome Video! Two great men right here 👏... keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you do.

[@travishall67]

Nice setup and the best choice of a motorcycle ever. The XT250 will serve you well. Take care. 👍🍻

[@pianogal853]

Clever spare tire placement, too

[@daveleeparry3603]

Love it great job and lots of space ✊😎👍

[@artsteadman2230]

The wood burning is called sho sugi ban

[@glamperjan]

Brian great seeing you and your build. Nice job.❤

[@rickhiggins6521]

A very inspiring video. This guy is having a great life without having to spend $100K.

[@tomwilliam5118]

Looks like this guy solar system he followed the schematics on explorist life very familiar looking. I looked at a converted bus to buy and that's what he did he looked at the plan he downloaded for ten bucks bought the stuff either off of eBay or whatever and he did a fantastic job putting it together being really familiar with it

[@mikegioia5865]

Brian's one of the most normal dude I've seen doing Van life been watching and enjoying his videos for about year's. Still have 13 more month's before I can cut the bond's from this live and be living as a Nomad. Till then I'll keep on watching Brian and Bob .

[@clarkleakins879]

Regarding the burt cabinet style.... 1970's i built a cargo box out of 1/4 plywood, interior metal drywall corners, bolted and riveted and silicone sealed, burnt exterior with a propane torch, piano hinge top, and varnish sealed. Had it for years on the back of a Honda trail 90. Kept my high school and college books safe and dry. That burnt wood style was taught in my junior high wood shop.

[@janpiper3068]

Brian has a fantastic boxtruck. Ihave a boxvan just a bit smaller than his that I am trying to build out. I have been working on it for about 2 plus years hopefully I'll be on the road some day. Money is short and my help is even shorter .

[@bruceallen6016]

Love his minimalist build. The combination of van and trailer are the perfect answer. 😎

[@zanobiashalks2769]

Awesome video and build. Hot tips from pros, thanks!

[@conchscooter]

Great videos. Followed his serenity for years.

[@lesleyhughes3174]

Have followed Brian Adventure Van Man, for years. Am proud to have his three stickers on my van here in New Zealand. A nicer man would be very hard to find. Great to see you here Brian.Wishing Brian, Kelly and Hobo well 🙋🏼‍♀️🚐🌏💌

[@jerrytalley802]

I should have thought of it, but never realized how much more work it is for curved walls. I customized my first vehicle, A 1965 econoline Work van and remember the challenges, curves everywhere. I was 16 years old. Now looking at the box truck, I agree, it’s the way to go

[@auntyv]

Been watching Brian since first van build. He is the zen master of finding unique and beautiful camp spots. Even on his travels thru the midwest in small towns transiting to and from the beet harvest he found interesting little places to stay in those towns that weren't anywhere near a Walmart parking lot that everyone else said "there's no camping." The video of the two tortises gettin' jiggy in the desert was the best, tho. Love his travel vids and wish him the best.

[@Stacey721]

Brian seems like good people. I love his Uhaul conversion!! Comfortable to drive, as well!

[@marysketch4772]

Really cute and comfortable looking. Good layout of space; I was surprise when we walked in!

[@justdawndb]

I absolutely love and appreciate Brian's style all the way around! BRAVO! Great example. Thank you!

[@Bob.W.]

Nice Enduro in the background.

[@mobiltec]

I build travel trailers and I've van camped for years at a time when I was younger. I watched this build from the beginning and Brian did a fabulous job. And he's still doing a fabulous job as this kind of thing is really alive and always changing and upgrading. You're never really completely finished with a build. It changes over time with your needs. Brian is a very sharing person. Love his videos and his way of life.

[@justlookin3]

I’ve been watching Brian for ages. He’s always been the leader for how to do the basics. I’ve been watching cheap rv living for about as long, also. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@lisarichards3853]

I did wood burning many years ago. Coffee table and shelves when my husband and i were just starting out. Still have them 40+ years now. Great to see its still happening. 2 👍 👍 up.

[@muzerhythm2242]

Love seeing Brian doing tours! Also thank you for showing the truck and details in the build on the screen. Sometimes I take notes and write these down.

[@margarethutchens5463]

This van looks like it has all kinds of room. It's also comfortable and cozy with those beautiful woidtines inside. I like the idea of having the electrical where it's easy to see and easy to access .

[@trashyraccoon2615]

Keep in mind the wide angle lens on the camera makes it look way bigger

[@JoFoxynHomer]

I did a box van too. I tried to visit you at your '23' meet up but you were pretty busy. Would have loved to show you my box van. Maybe in 24 if you're around Q. Your box van looks amazing. Really well thought out. What year is it?

[@AdventureVanMan]

maybe we will see each other down the road. Its a 2010!

[@stphns1737]

OMG, gonna subscribe right now. Thanks for the introduction!

[@OWK000]

Cool to see a guy on his third build decide to just not put a sink (or a shower) or any water plumbing in his build. I just saw a video where a woman's very nice van build was ruined by water damage from the sink plumbing, and had to be done over $$$! so this makes a LOT of sense. Just have the garden pump up sprayer. Water is also one of the heaviest things to have to carry around, and this method makes one more aware of water use and more water conservative. Nice looking build, too.

[@betsy5749]

That's what it's all about, you guys. So glad to see your finished van, Brian; really nice job. I need to get caught up on your channel now!

[@SusanClendaniel]

Besides this channel, I love Adventure Van Man & never tire of it.

[@wyrdadventures]

This is a great idea! Nice logical setup!

[@justlucky13]

Brian Rocks great build, I camped with him long time ago caravan two Peace

[@spidrawebster]

Commenting on the latest video because I don't know where else this might be seen... Maybe a year or two ago Bob did a video (live, I think) with a guest who has a business helping folks buy used vehicles. But I cannot find that video now. I'd really like to find that person's name and see if I can afford their services. If anyone remembers that video and can link to it, I'd appreciate the help. Thanks!

[@leannnewton1]

Love AdventureVanMan. His channel is so calming.

[@jerrytalley802]

Very interesting finish on the cabinets.

[@WanderingWiley]

Always a treat to see an interview with Brian.

[@JulieAiken]

Been a long time since I saw one of your videos -- thanks for a great one!

[@aurorasugarmagnolia]

Very cool. Similar life philosophy. Life is good.

[@h.a.barker412]

Should have called it the 2 Brian's😄 Love it both of my favorites! Thanks for a great video!!👍👍

[@danmitchell1665]

Brian, Kelly and the new addition! Let the adventure continue, away we go!

[@HeatherS__]

Really nice layout, great home on wheels!

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I’m currently building a similar box van. Picked it for same reasons. Straight walls. Same size as a regular van or full size truck. Way more room. Can stand up. Mine has a 12’ box instead of 10’. It has a side door, so it has a different floor plan.

[@toddp3111]

Awesome. The van looks so unassuming from the outside, exactly how you'd want it to be for parking purposes.

[@monnaprovost7294]

I discovered Brian several years ago & still watch his videos often. That Uhaul box truck makes a great home. Did he have to paint the outside to get rid of the Uhaul branding or did Uhaul do that? Stay safe & see u down the road, Brian. Cheers, Mo in NJ

[@RickRose]

AVM is the real deal. Love following his adventures.

[@randywilson6869]

I can’t stop laughing now every time I see a u-haul. I’m having second thoughts now since I watched a utube on them. 1 was pulling a 3 bedroom trailer house stuck in a ditch with on the side of the van it clearly says can move a 2 to 3 bedroom house. It was a I guess it was like a u- haul blooper show

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

Beautiful build. Great guy. Safe travels. Find your bliss

[@debslifesimplified6406]

I already checked it out. I think Bob's replacement will do just fine. I agree with the others that u should do a tour of Bob's new ambulance.

[@sylviajones4907]

Such a fantastic young man. Thanks for featuring Brian. So blessed he has that rig. Planned & saved & can now enjoy.

[@rosesmith6208]

nice set up,including the motorcycle, idea, but how to make money, your limited especially if your older but we are about to retire well my hubby anyway, would love to do something similar, dont know if I want to keep my house or sell it, and try to find another home base not sure yet.

[@originalsixx]

Brian's the best! Definitely my favorite van lifer! 😊

[@artie360]

been followoing Advernturevan man for years now.

[@joycemaurer3588]

Very interesting!