Van Tour of a Nomad Living Cheap in a Van

Today we see what a lifelong carpenter can do when he sets his mind on building a wonderful Tiny Home on Wheels inside a van! Wayne has done such an amazing job of making a comfortable home that we can all pick up lots of great ideas from him!
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[@elisafrye2115]

This quiet man is a van-build genius! What a great interview. of a very impressive vanner and his equally impressive van! Thanks again for acquainting us with these gifted people!, Bob! ❤️

[@happycamper5211]

He wins the tidy minimalist award!

[@ragemodels]

Wow beautiful interiors very Minimalistic and zen !!! great Job!!!

[@letliveing3630]

Never saw a solar mount like that , the whole van is great. Thank you Bob

[@alericjohansen6775]

I have actually been thinking about doing something similar. i have 3 panels right now, but i have a 4th thats sitting in the van. my problem is the slope of the roof. which is why i was thinking of something similar to this. a rack of some kind to mount the panels and allow that to make the slope not bad, and be able to make the panels tilt towards the sun. I love how in the video he has the panels pointed the opposite way of the sun, but that could be just how he drove it for lighting for the video footage.

[@RetiredTony]

Love his little garage in back with tools and Yamaha gen...Best van by far!

[@jaymuraleedharan]

Yeah, the best one so far.

[@shamrockgirl2075]

* FABULOUS use of space! * INCREDIBLY crafted! * WELL thought out!

[@mjroczynskiable]

By far has to be the best set up I seen very good ideas

[@boomingbubblebus1470]

That is a BEAUTIFUL build!!! I LOVE all the white. Nice and crisp and clean too.

[@juliemckinney339]

I have to say this van conversion is really classy. He did a beautiful job. Super clean and pretty homie feeling in there. I'd live in that van.

[@CreatePleasure]

Wow. Wayne is not just a carpenter, from the looks of the interior, he's also very artistic with an eye for function, aesthetics and organization. I don't think he even knows how talented he is. Thanks for the video!

[@joshuakaeble7810]

He was a great guy! We were friends, and he was extremely talented with just about anything van build.

[@210195111]

I was going to leave a comment But you summed it up better .

[@ari.4536]

The garage idea is brilliant.

[@Marimilitarybrat]

I love the fact that it is so on cluttered in his van. Clutter makes tiny spaces look much smaller. Well done

[@johnzarn3367]

Holy Crap! What a great van.

[@dejonsmall9886]

Wayne won my heart with the Budweiser and V8 juice. This is a great van.

[@cynthiatx]

Neat, tidy and organized! I like that in a man! Great van build!

[@nancynightingale6267]

This is EXACTLY how I picture my van conversion if I were to have one. He did a beautiful job. I've always mumbled to myself, PUT THE ROOF FAN ON THE SIDE OF THE VAN, KEEP AWAY FROM MAKING HOLES IN THE ROOF ! And this guy did it ! His design/layout is perfect. It's clean and tight lookin. Love the white cabinets against the wood ceiling. I wouldn't, however, put a utensil holder 'thang' in a stainless steel "dish" embedded in counter like he did, tho. I'd have utensils tucked away in a drawer. With just another 2 feet in length to this van, he could have a lil shower/toilet situation closet, too. And, I'd prefer a higher ceiling.

[@alexcarrn28]

this guy knows what he's doing. he is the first individual that I've ever seen in a van that has covered absolutely everything. I would have liked to have known how much benefit he gets from the solar panels and what runs off from them. but all and all he really did a fantastic truly fantastic job.

[@CheapRVliving]

We didn't cover Wayne's battery bank, but his solar panels cover his tv, microwave, fan, and even a/c for short periods of time.

[@philcapling8268]

Excellent tour of the build on this van, Bob. Wayne is a very talented guy; the work he did on this van reflects how thoughtful he was in his planning and final build. Very impressive! Thanks for sharing!

[@mingohernandez6475]

great van build I love the fact he repurposed a radiator fan.

[@jodelacruzrocks]

I love the way this guy thinks, I’ve never seen that back wall design, pretty freaking smart!

[@lizneff9981]

Wow, beautiful workmanship - even the wiring is a thing of beauty. Fantastic.

[@joegaragozzo1640]

Impressive. So many people with so much talent and they get pushed out of the system for many of reasons....mostly unfair. This man is a real craftsman. Mine would look like a mess😲

[@Lof1ful]

Wayne really did a wonderful job on this van. Very well thought out and installed. Thanks for sharing his creation with us Bob.

[@debra7241]

Wow, I can appreciate how simple, clean and minimal it is. I would think that would make it easier to live in a small space.

[@visualtraveler5263]

Would have been nice to see what kind of van it was.. like, was it a long wheel base ? With his air conditioner actually being inside of the back, it cut into the interior making it smaller inside, by about 12 to 16 inches. But it doesn't look small inside, which is why I was wondering if the van was a long wheel base van. Looks very neat and clean. Good build. ✌

[@RJMoser]

My thoughts exactly...

[@tomcor33]

It's a Ford normal wheelbase.

[@visualtraveler5263]

Tom corcoran ..Thanks Tom,. you must know the owner ?

[@The_Other_Ghost]

I'm 5'9", and I can never imagine a non sprinter van with a bed that direction.

[@CheapRVliving]

Thanks Tom for posting :)

[@jojorenee]

This is what I would want, the comforts of home with pretty cabinets and I love the ceiling

[@angelgeeks]

Another sweet suite! As I watch your videos, I feel like I'm not only getting an education on CheapRVliving, I also have a front row seat and witnessing of the evolutionary process of a trend that I believe is only going to continue gaining in popularity for the foreseeable future. Really appreciate your willingness to do all the work you do in front of the camera as well as all the work that nobody sees when putting these videos together. "Documentarian Extraordinaire"! Thanks!

[@HARDMANALIVE]

This is what I want. This is the life I want. This is the van I want. I want him to do my van EXACTLY like his.

[@zanesutherland406]

He doesn't skimp out on anything! Lots of solar and great interior. Reminds me of a beach house

[@SUVRVing]

Great build. I like that his setup doesn't look too cluttered thanks to the cabinets and everything else he built. And the garage is brilliant.

[@tammywines9771]

This gentleman is amazing !! God bless him he knows how to do everything and his home is beautiful !! Bob your awesome for doing what you do by showing ppl we do not have to be tied to debt and can enjoy life and enjoy it comfortably !!

[@KindaKrafty]

How incredibly creative he is with his space!

[@juliecastagnaro2868]

Very ingenious. Open, light decor. As you said, ”Very Pleasant”. He could make money helping others do this.

[@athiker7209]

That was one of the best and most organized conversions I've seen on a van. If that radiator fan can operate by switching the POS & NEG wires, a simple Double pole/ Double throw switch could be mounted on a panel, nearby. Wayne put in some good thoughts in, before the effort to create this jewel.

[@chrisk4690]

Nope…you must disassemble and flip the blades also.

[@tomcor33]

Yes I have known Wayne for quite a while. Great guy, has helped me many times.

[@lisafowler8731]

Wow, one of the best interiors I have seen. Very clean lines, great building skills. Love it all.

[@tootz1950]

Super solar set-up. Lots of room still in the garage, just a well organized van. Love it.

[@V.Hansen.]

Finally an angled roof solar panel. I've been thinking how to do this. His is simple and effective. Love it.

[@pipbuster]

Simple, clean and very functional... Very nice conversion...

[@livilou6165]

Love this build, so neat, but like pulling teeth to get him to answer questions! lol...

[@lightspeedhensley3534]

lots of very good idea's in this van build, i like the cabinets and slide out fridge , also the tool area set up , very nice , and storage under the back .

[@jimbarnaby3547]

Wayne is a nice guy. I met him in Ehrenberg. Neat set up.

[@cathymiller3086]

What a great set up!! Thank you for sharing!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mtaylor2901]

I really enjoyed getting to see Jo's rig. So much great storage in a small place. As a fifty something aged gal I found the whole interview very inspiring and encouraging! Thanks for sharing...

[@carter_1]

I just found your channel...and in two days time...I've watched over 20+ videos!!! I am absolutely in awe, and this is totally My DREAM LIFE!!

[@carolynmihelcic6056]

This is Just Beautiful My goodness. I Love it...

[@jantrapnell01able]

Exceptional, supersedes excellent! Great job, Wayne. Thanks for sharing, Bob.

[@LisaDawnn]

I find neat, tidy and organized men so attractive :) Does his bed lift up for extra storage? Does he block off the exhaust fan when running the AC? What a way to spend the last quarter of ones life!!! I hope one day to do this too. Thanks once again Bob!

[@scotts4007]

That was one of the best set ups. He did a good job on that!!!

[@cheriep9831]

I love everything he has done with his van.

[@lisacsanders6039]

Wow! This guy is truly a genius. Beautiful work

[@GodIsLove5bc]

Nice,clean,spacious and livable! Great job!

[@stinger4583]

Outstanding rig Wayne! Much thought and attention to detail went in to your van. I would imagine there are 100's of people wanting to employ your talents to modify or upgrade their rigs. Very nice. Thanks Bob.

[@gradyvago5426]

what great organization. Great Ideas!!! Another great video Bob. Thank you so much.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Beautifully done. I love the clean simplicity. What an artist. I got so many ideas.

[@aquastone4792]

this is what I want. best design by far and truly focused on what counts

[@costa2984]

This is real neat. in every way, one of the most beautiful builds I've seen, but I think it's because everything is kept so clean and neat and uncluttered. Wonderful job

[@Elle-jf9yg]

Beautiful! No messy cluttered unorganized or full of stuff like everyone else's

[@helenmallazzo2870]

Wayne did a fantastic job converting his home. That is the nicest job i've seen to date. Really !!!. Everything is laid out and organized so well. There has to be some place to install a bath room with a small shower. I cant get over your home, honestly really and truely you have an amazing God given talent. It is laid out so well. Good Luck with it in the future. Happy Trails !!

[@kgwilson1886]

great video Bob. That's an awesome van he built. I am anxious to see your van build. I hope it's coming along good.

[@lorismith3072]

Very very nice. So did he build that white kitchen galley? It looks like a piece of furniture. Very well done. I know you say the guys would like the garage but I think it would be very useful for gals, especially those who are artists. That would be a great place to carry your supplies. And it didn't feel like it took a lot away from his interior space. Cool.

[@kathylowry4813]

my thoughts exactly. I love to sew, paint, do arts & crafts. The garage would be a perfect storage for my supplies :-)

[@RameyRocks]

Lori Smith I was just thinking the same thing! like what would I do with all my crochet yarn and my polymer clay for sculpting?! If I can't craft I can't be happy!

[@ronmiller7916]

I'm wondering if the kitchen would be better back there. So you can either cook inside when it rains or outside.

[@12sisters1bride7]

this is one very clean van

[@scottcarlon6318]

Well stocked pantry. His skills are apparent, very well done.👍

[@preachersdtr1]

Wayne's got all the necessities & comforts in that small area, and it's still tidy & convenient! I liked the woodworking in the ceiling etc, and I liked his sanitation & odor control tip about the potty, too. Thanks for letting us visit via video, Wayne. This was very interesting. (: Thanks, CheapRVLiving, for making & sharing this video with us. (:

[@norasteel5353]

Neat, tidy and cozy! I really like his garage and solar. thanks Bob~

[@georgejohnson1537]

That is one of the nicest vans so far. Clean looking..........................

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Love the finishing touches in this build! Thank you for sharing

[@derykmacleod4979]

Very impressive! Inside is nicely done, having a "garage" is handy and the solar mount was pretty ingenious!

[@MrAndycm]

Outstanding is the right word for this van build.

[@allisallaboutthedog6103]

just...wow. Bob how is your van build going. hope this guy is helping you.

[@deepforest5123]

Awesome idea for the AC placement. Wow. Will consider. Thanks, Bob and Wayne

[@lindabarrett6471]

WOW, I could live in a van like this. I love it.

[@bobbygoodin4147]

Wow! Wayne is awesome! It takes a creative mind to come up with ideas like those.

[@dennism5565]

I have to hesitantly state that of all the interiors of vans I have seen on this channel, the interior of this van is my favorite. Open and airy and clean and appears large. I would like one like this for myself.

[@sinfullyblondie]

I really Love this Van Build he is one Talented Man and i can't wait to get my Van or School Bus to join Ya'll :) Tnx Bob for another good Video :)

[@janicepeck4828]

Very nice so neat . Thank you Mr carpenter for sharing your home. Bob good interview ,video Safe journeys.

[@CC-vw1cs]

very tastefully done...soothing neutrals :)

[@Opulentsimplicity]

Very nice, you can tell it´s a carpenters work!

[@blossom_n_gin]

Quite honestly, one of my favorite videos and favorite designs!

[@denisfortier9716]

yes but i prefer your series about your van conversion because it is more like something many of us could do. We are not carpenter professional. Thank you CheapRVliving

[@kathylowry4813]

Wow ! This is the best van conversion I've seen so far ! Excellent use of space and materials. I'd love to buy a used UHaul box truck and hire Wayne to design and retrofit it for my tiny home on wheels. Great video, thanks !

[@CheapRVliving]

Thanks for watching Kathy!

[@marjoriehall9984]

Amazing! So organized and neat. Just a beautiful build.

[@Lulu5771]

Wow. Great build !!! Love how it’s laid out and the carpentry is stellar ❤ Also, having an AC unit is the bomb ! Also that fan is a great idea if you don’t want a max air.

[@Camilla_Sundholm]

What a nice rig 💕 Quality all throughout! Great job Wayne!

[@iamfirelust]

Really ingenious build, smart man, few words, big ideas.

[@patrickjones6400]

I like the way he's set up his van. Along the lines of what I'm planning. Wish I could find out more about his TV and wifi antennas. Nice job.

[@DivineZeal]

Professional van build right here

[@janetnieves5056]

This is the very best van I've seen on here yet. Very well thought out n put to use.

[@rutyael18]

Really lovely design. Clean and orfanused. Love it.

[@duane4972]

Great van layout ! Thanks Bob, good interview.

[@maryolson3677]

I've seen this before but it's one to watch again.

[@haroldleedye7755]

Enjoyed you guys on a look see of his van and how he set it up as a RV Camper, looks great.

[@yesiownfrodo]

I love this interior! And that garage, my dad said you can tell a lot about a man by the way he cares for his tools. Nice job! Rather amazed. I mean, this is BEAUTIFUL. So peaceful and tidy. I didn't see how he washes dishes or clothes, but maybe he doesn't have many dishes to worry about. I saw the shelf. So where is water stored? I think I missed that. Great job. So clean, tidy, home like. Very attractive.

[@vanillaorange1]

just fabulous, most organised guy, what a neat job

[@Nomadahtous]

Absolutely fabulous work! Wow...so neat and practical

[@edem3937]

Wonderful! Beautiful! Fantastic! ....

[@ratmannlibertyhound6755]

very well built home. great design. thanks for sharing.

[@RemusKingOfRome]

Great design, love the basement / garage in the back. i noted the clean empty spaces, well done.

[@brokenmedic9133]

What an amazing van! Dang, this is luxury, not roughing it at all.

[@lilymcmillan5112]

This guy's genius. Beautiful work. Love the air conditioner too!

[@BearWoodz83]

Wow This is one of the best van builds and design I have seen!

[@CheapRVliving]

I think so too!! Wayne is a craftsman!