DIY ‘90s VAN to MODERN TINY HOME... The Entire Build

In this video I buy this old 1990 Chevy G20 conversion van and transform it into a modern, handmade, luxurious camper van complete with a hidden tv, sink, fridge, maple cabinets, vinyl floor, cedar ceiling, pot lights, neon lights and retractable barbeque. This detailed build video outlines the entire building process complete with narration and full explanation of each step. Then I take my new camper van on a camping trip in the Canadian wilderness.
The entire livable van build cost $7000 CAD in renovations, plus $6000 for the van itself.
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[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for watching! I put my heart and soul into this one and have some really cool stuff coming up this year so feel free to subscribe. I'll also be doing some merch giveaways coming up in the next few weeks on my instagram @drewbuildsstuff so give it a follow if you like free stuff.

[@sassyd8738]

That was so Beautifully made and very cool as well

[@carewilliams6393]

I honestly think it looks amazing fair play only thing I would add are curtains or blinds so they don’t look like van windows inside hun x

[@philipludlam6970]

Amazing, very clever guy loved every second, it is amazing

[@domlecompte2415]

You have my kind of comedy

[@thebestfornow7735]

Iron is said like I-on in South Africa

[@qena]

I just watched a 1h17 minute van build in one sitting. That’s not an easy thing to pull off without being boring. I can’t even watch a tv show without pulling out a phone. Well done man…really

[@momokhi87]

I just realized the same thing! Awesome video thank you

[@balthazarquinn]

Same! 😂

[@whotf888]

*and with my attention span being that of a guinea pig

[@phoenixrising5640]

Same. I was very intrigued 😂 but this is definitely a dream of mine so it makes since.

[@NewSkiwi]

Agreed!

[@DonMorte2]

The fact you've done all this in one video and not made it into a 40 part series is amazing!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Is 1 hour and 17 minutes too long? Haha thanks for watching

[@pigseye2]

@@DrewBuildsStuff not too long!!! Loved it!

[@fanofhifi]

@@DrewBuildsStuff Nope. Moar plz!

[@SayNEThingElse]

@@DrewBuildsStuff I would guess monetarily this would be better for you to break apart into several videos. Keep peoples attention span and have more videos to drive views.

[@SHKEKEKE]

​@@SayNEThingElse longer videos tend to monetize better if they are good videos

[@chrissywright4671]

Husband and I just watched back to back, tiny home build, sauna and the van! You now have two new subscribers from Queensland Australia! Love your work 🤙

[@laurawalker4675]

Dude that is A-mazing. Good work!!!!

[@Giitzerland]

A nice measured use of entertaining narration with some sneaky innuendo, active learning, skilled labor, useful information, and ambition, who can't appreciate that?! Good job, imo.

[@patcharalimpattarakul239]

Wonderful well done !!!, good job.

[@sandybranem5322]

I’m an 80 year old great Grama and I watched this entire video in one sitting.. This just amazes me!! You are great Drew!!

[@EdithWeston]

He is awesome 👏

[@tahanang_pinakamasaya]

you can now rest in peace pops

[@skylerwhiteyo28964]

@@tahanang_pinakamasaya it says "grama"

[@peppermeat8059]

sweet

[@kminnix2978]

Me too. And I agree

[@Oragirl5826]

I am a 65 year old African American lady. I was watching a video on Crypto, somehow I landed on this video, I watched it from the beginning to end, do not know why but I couldn't click away. I have never built anything before and not planning to because I won't even know where to start. You are amazing. it makes me to want a Van like yours but I have to pay maybe double what you spent because I have to pay for material and Labor., maybe someday if I can save up some money but I doubt it. Anyhow I enjoyed the video very much I even subscribed so I can watch more of your video, God bless

[@blaubarschbube4643]

Why was the fact that you’re 65 and african American important

[@moniquen.torres9201]

I watched my first video on converting vans into mini travel homes by Dual Ex. Watch his videos if you enjoy these but watch DualEx. He custom makes these type of mini travel vans. The young man is amazing. Every conversion van, mini van, RV or truck. He can make a mini home on wheels. He does all custom builds & all his designs. The young man is an excellent craftsman and he's talented in multiple fields. I was quite impressed on DualEx work. The young man is pure talented.

[@denicarobinson7154]

@@blaubarschbube4643why is it important to you that she mentioned it? Don’t be a weirdo.. nothing about her comment was disrespectful. Maybe because she feels like someone her age and race don’t watch things like this yet she did and found it interesting.

[@marvanbee]

If I can go from a desk job in the tech world and become a carpenter & seamstress, I have no doubt you could learn if it's something you really want to do. :) Maybe one just needs to be more desperate for the solution or be so sick of the other stuff to the point of desperation... ;)

[@hxdari]

@@denicarobinson7154Its just random amd weird to announce that lol

[@fernandchristiaens5349]

An inspiring book with lots of ideas for a variety of garden buildings The instructions are detailed and clear with plenty of photos. As a beginner kzbin.infoUgkxBE-xSmFU7PIaMFUmmhnFxE035s5svtxeI was looking for a manual that would walk me through the basics with detailed instructions and this book does just that. The book caters to both the beginner and more experienced DIY enthusiast with builds varying in complexity, from straightforward projects such as the one we've completed, to more ambitious builds. Absolutely on trend, with instructions on how to install solar panels, green roofs and sweet chestnut shakes - It's given me lots of ideas for future projects!

[@lukeolson9338]

It’s pronounced eye-urn. This is the only right answer. Excellent build man! I injured my leg a few days ago and have had some down time while I’ve been recovering. Binged all of your videos and got a lot of great ideas! Please keep up the great work!

[@darkkevind1978]

i-un... I'm British and that's the Queen's English... or King's now.. 🤔

[@jac3271]

@@darkkevind1978exactly right 😀

[@64offsuiter]

Longer creative content like this is so refreshing. This chap is so skilful and I’ve taken a couple of ideas for some future smaller builds - really inspiring.

[@yhyhy]

We are a supplier from China, providing products covering agricultural products, food, steel products, clothing and other raw materials

[@_Pictonic]

the efforts you put into these videos is amazing

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thank you!

[@rand0mstuff744]

​@Drew Builds Stuff I love how this video was taken slow, instead of the seemingly infinite number or van conversion timelapses there are 😂 Love your projects, keep makin your stuff! :)

[@Stupidity-.]

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[@lawrenceralph7481]

Seems very expensive and a lot of work for an occasional accommodation that can be rented.

[@niklaswendt6083]

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[@edgardbmedia]

I sat and watched the whole video. I must say this has got to one of the best DIY video on YT. Great work

[@theresageorge5796]

AWESOME video. My husband and I have 4 adults/kids, and the 2 of us now live in VT, but also tour around in a 5th wheel trying to learn how to do as much as we can when we're in the RV - actually also in our home (huge gardener and homesteader). I could not tear myself away from the incredible quality, thoroughness and creativity stuffed into this one video, and I must have taken 2 hours to watch it because I kept going back again and again to stop and view portions of it. KUDOS to you, Drew. I can't believe the skill set you have, and we'll be watching everything we can from now on from your playlist. PS I am a fiber artist, weaver and knitwear designer, and it's just so reinforcing to see someone else's individual, core quality materials put to such great use. ENJOY your camper van, we'll probably watch this video again and again. So glad to have found your channel.

[@bingus160]

Design, woodworking, electrical - the level of skill needed to make something like this is insane. Amazing job

[@imreeori9603]

I was thinkin about that...Ridiculous....Hardworking bloke...To be able to do things like that, alone, at your age...WoW....Wish I had all these skills and interest...Respect

[@bingus160]

@@imreeori9603 it's motivating in a way too, I feel like going and trying this but I know I'd mess it up haha

[@PjuskSA]

If you still have the part you cut out for the sink, you can make it into a cutting board for when you don't use the sink, and have it over where the sink is, very useful! 😊

[@fanantsele4950]

Use it as a top cover???

[@skipjames8437]

Totally. I wonder if he's done that yet.

[@mommajan1]

Great presentation!!! I love living vicariously thru you! 72 yr old granny here! There’s nothing like a handy man! Loved your builds of the tiny house and van. You saved a ton of money and very well done and thoughtful!!

[@darkkevind1978]

Having one long video is definitely the way to go. Fair enough, I did watch it all in several sittings, but I hate having to "wait until the next video" during a long build like this. Great work. Simple. Functional. Amazing! 👍

[@qxrpminecraft]

we stand along my friend

[@ExploringthWorld]

I've always wondered how long it would take me to find all the videos I would need to do a van build. Each step would be a brand new learning experience. This video is gold. Everything in one place, with reasoning behind various choices. Epic!

[@yhyhy]

We are a supplier from China, providing products covering agricultural products, food, steel products, clothing and other raw materials

[@terriffingtea]

​@@yhyhybased 💯

[@mduniverse11115d]

Awesome build. Great video.

[@charbranton]

Wow, what an incredible transformation! You really nailed the modern aesthetic while still maintaining the original character of the van.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thank you!

[@gcpekar]

I once did a 78 Ford Econoline and appreciated your extreme effort to detail. Kind of makes me want to do it again.......but I know how much work is involved. This is easily my favorite of all your videos and have watched them ALL. Keep up the good work Drew.

[@user-my1ko6vu7j]

I just bought a 1990 G20 after 4 years of looking. I am excited to begin my own renovation. I watched this nonstop Its so entertaining, useful, awesome and wow I will use this video many times over the next few months! Thank you Drew Clever thoughtful person I wish you every success and great love!

[@lourdesgallegos7508]

I love the combination of painted cabinets and the raw wood look. It really helps to define the kitchen and sleeping area and I believe that makes it look larger.

[@desmondludick192]

Well done.

[@sunshine3914]

While it looks great, it’s not practical for weight. Probably gets 7 MPG.

[@johnmarshall2291]

Your video production is excellent. Your builds are quality. No ego or drama either. So unlike most KZbin BS. You seem like a nice guy. Of course! You're a Canadian! Thanks Drew. Keep it up!

[@sunshine3914]

Canadian! That explains the excellency. There’s another Canadian who builds an assortment of stuff from the ground up, & every step is perfection.

[@seniorLu48]

This is the best video of a van DIY conversion I have ever seen, yes perhaps you put in some expensive woods but over all you made it look magnificent. You have very good finish carpenter skills. Gracias.

[@aicarnie]

My wife and I bought an 89 G20 conversion in Vancouver about 18 years ago. We drove it all across Canada and then back across the USA. Stayed in State and National Parks whenever possible and lots of regular camp site in between. Had an absolute blast. We had to leave it behind when we left the USA. I miss that van. Great memories.

[@ADPuckey]

it's always such a great surprise to see these videos. what gets me is how casually you drop these - no hype, no drawn out series, just a sudden video drop of some incredible long-form content. I love it. cheers

[@rmpawar1791]

What about toilet and bath.job done well.happy journey.

[@jlisehrl]

Man, this is probably my favorite van build video. All the time and effort you put into this is just great. Documenting all the little details of your build will help others make their dream build come to life. Heck, I even appreciate not putting a big power setup into the van with all the inverters and charge controllers etc, you just kept it simple so everyone can follow what you've just build. Thanks for putting out such a nice work for us!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for watching!!

[@yhyhy]

We are a supplier from China, providing products covering agricultural products, food, steel products, clothing and other raw materials

[@bojo2770]

I LOVE the kneepads! LOL! Pretty smart! I was seriously GLUED to this from beginning to end! Thanks for the tip too! Putting tape on the drill bit so it doesn't go all the way through. I never thought of that! It will come in so handy for me!

[@deonebergman20]

I like some painted and some wood the way you chose to finish it. The wood warms up the van and I like the contrast of the two. Awesome job!😊 Love your style and design! Brilliant!

[@exzisd]

As a Home Depot employee I’m mentally placing all the items you picked from your local store to my store here in the West Chicago area. It’s satisfying to see people do creative things and find solutions to problems intuitively even more so than standard building and repair work. I’m often curious of what interesting projects customers may be up to when they buy large orders.

[@yhyhy]

We are a supplier from China, providing products covering agricultural products, food, steel products, clothing and other raw materials

[@jwilcox4726]

Isn't it amazing & wonderful when we find out someone who would be our friend forever it seems, would really like & enjoy our company, opinions & thoughts, at the moment? Excellent. Thank you. xo

[@HighTide_808]

@@yhyhyoh for Phucks sake dude

[@johntate5284]

Your best build so far! Your choice to paint the couch cabinets and leaving the kitchen cabinets natural was spot on. Not only was the project amazing, but the countless hours you spent on the edit were equally impressive!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thank you John, appreciate it!

[@codygrinnell8676]

@@DrewBuildsStuff agreed.. If you painted everything a dark color, it would have the effect of making the inside seem smaller.. the lighter colors can help make it seem a littler bigger

[@kelcritcarroll]

Wow! That price is just awesome.

[@suzyfoster623]

I just watched the complete van build ...it looks so good !! Great work ..Thank you !!❤🎉🎉

[@lynsettle5265]

Love your rebuild of van. Excellent planning and work, I enjoyed your comments ; which explained your thinking and actions as you build. Thank you for sharing!

[@I3urton]

Any other channel would've split this into a video series over the span of two or three months, and this madlad just goes in and does the entire project in one. Your videos spark joy every time. Nicely done, man. Love it!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Haha I wasn’t sure it would be interesting enough if I split it up, on the other hand I wasn’t sure anyone would stick around for 1 hour and 17 minutes!

[@FreezeFrame175]

@@DrewBuildsStuff if it has an hour we can just skip/watch on 2x, if it's split I just lose interest and dont even watch the others

[@maximuszastrow9961]

I think that if you split it up, you can get more money from ads an views and whatnot

[@codygrinnell8676]

@@DrewBuildsStuff normally... I wouldn't.. but the build is amazing, and the price for everything is even more amazing!!! The only thing stopping a normal joe from doing this is the access to all the tools!!

[@Kehsejogi]

​@@DrewBuildsStuffI' watched whole thing very interesting😊

[@nelson2095]

Your colour choice to have a darker one on the bed/couch area to contrast the lighter one on the kitchen area gives a look of separation between the two. Perfect. This is a must watch video for all of those who wish to DIY a van build. Awesome video and amazing build.

[@knobfieldfox]

This is the best camper conversion I’ve seen on youtube yet. Thanks for documenting it so well for everybody Drew. All it needs now is a chemical toilet and a shower unit. 😉

[@kenwoolner8606]

Great build! I like the mixture of paint and natural wood. You can make that TV raise and stay up with a 12v linear actuator. Just something to look into.

[@bunnobear]

The first video of yours I have watched and I loved every minute of it. You explain things so well and your patience for measuring blows me away. My dad was a great woodworker, he built grandfather clocks and used walnut veneer in them, such a beautiful wood.❤

[@Lettusfarm]

I agree, I love walnut. The house i bought was partially decided on because of the walnut flooring lol.

[@1anita1m]

You have done such an excellent job. Your attention to detail is awesome. I love that you kept the kitchen area natural and painted the lounge area. Excellent choice. By the way, I didn't realize this video was over an hour long. I actually watched the whole thing without getting bored. Great job!!!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for watching! Definitely my longest video hah

[@linwise7241]

My husband and I watched the whole video and were entertained, impressed and inspired. Lots of tips and tricks. Wish we had all those awesome tools. Excellent video! Keep up the great work!

[@NatureJoePureCanadian]

I absolutely love this build. I agree with the creator over the vertical pocket TV it is my favourite feature too. Well done, great work. I personally like the maple wood non painted. The wood look goes better the wood ceiling.

[@sharonmobley8634]

Wow! Drew, you can really build things. I loved watching this! I'm 77 years old or I'd give it a go myself. Thanks for doing this video.

[@garyparkerson9527]

Thank you for posting this as one long (for KZbin), start-to-finish video. I can’t imagine a better way to communicate the impressive, 90s-to-modern transition. You’re getting good at this!

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks Gary!!

[@mannys4036]

Most amazing and comprehensive build I've ever seen. The video quality and detailed explaination was as good as it gets. All I can say is wow!

[@74yodinosaur99]

I'm so impressed with your skills, and the fact that you left everything tidy and clean at the end of the day. Well done young man❤❤❤

[@FearEeatsTheSoul]

I’m 41 years old, and done all kinds of Work. Your finish work on this VAN is absolutely beautiful work. The attention to detail does not go unnoticed. Excellent Job on this VAN. People have always called me a perfectionist, and sometimes it annoys others, but I refuse to cut corners on finish work. It just looks that much nicer when you’re done. Again, great Work & Video! Subbed!

[@paulinedrayton3847]

Love the maple finish with just the oil. Great job and the extra bed is a great idea for family. Well thought out. Love it

[@debbiecarter4558]

I like the different paint and raw panel..it separates the area ..kitchen and couch/ bed..looks great..enjoy

[@carolewarrenrealtor]

Dude mad respect 👏 You got serious skillz ... really enjoyed the step by step video, focus on details, clever additions, and transformation all in just 6 weeks 😲 -- kudos on an Epic build!

[@BP-xe7dw]

I must say, one of the best videos on van building by far!!! I like that you actually understand that people watching your videos have varying skills and technical understanding, yet you offer knowledge for the whole spectrum. On the top of that, you filmed everything so beautifully. Bravo and kudos to you. Love the knee pads.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for watching! Yes I try to keep my videos simple enough that the average person could tackle the build if they wanted. My tool collection keeps growing so it gets a little harder to do each time

[@kevindunn590]

WOW Sir…you did a BEAUTIFUL job on the construction. I just watched your entire video in one sitting. I was entertained every minute. Thank you for making this video

[@flynnster]

Looks great even balance of dark & light in the right places. The lighting is always the pop that highlights these features.

[@abundancepersonified]

I can't believe I watched the entire video! You did an amazing job. I had no idea what it truly takes to build out a van from scratch. Craftsmanship at its finest.

[@kai928]

Same. I'm not really into van builds, but surprisingly, after clicking this video, I watched from start to finish.

[@SuzyQ89]

This was by far one of the nicest van builds ever! You are so talented and your attention to details is very impressive. I loved your color choices as well as the sink, the tiles and the slab you chose for the countertop. The only thing I would have changed (if you were building this for me) would be having a slightly bigger fridge. Great job!!!

[@misspattifromcali.6955]

I agree... And bigger TV... Lol

[@user-up5el2tm7j]

Can you answer in more detail?

[@loriallen2971]

Beautiful! My husband & I redid an '85 Chevy. It was great for camping around home. At 8-9 mpg, we couldn't afford to go far.

[@ruiquentalmendes]

It is very entertaining to watch your work! My grandfather built a more complete camping van on a Bedford Van in 1960's. It includes a toilet, gas cooker, dining table, etc. The dining table collapses to become a bed support in the middle of both seats.

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

This was so much fun to watch... Somehow found myself mesmerized the whole way through. Your craftsmanship is stunning, so it was great to see behind the scenes from start to finish. Such a transformation, it's beautiful!! But I love that you kept the original door panels and seats in the front... Lol, it's perfect. Much love and safe travels.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for watching!

[@SkyGuyPNW]

One can really tell the great lengths you go in your attention to detail. And I'm not just talking about your builds. Your videos, the music, the narrating, down to the little caption at one hour in to this video. All top notch stuff. You're a great human, doing great things. Thank you for all that you do.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks for watching Jason!

[@dolores2850]

Love how everything turned out. Just beautiful.

[@joystream]

Your vision is a thing of beauty. I love this van, very home feeling, comfortable, relaxing, calming.

[@JimiQ2]

Dude, you are amazingly skilled. Colors you chose are great. The countertop looks gorgeous. Keep up the good work, I salute you.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thanks Jakob!

[@retsub3]

You never know who or how many you might inspire by simply documenting what you love doing. By the time those wrenchingly beautiful ending shots came around I was teary-eyed imagining doing this myself thanks to Drew's inspiration and hope. You are helping people, my man. Keep going 🙏

[@tjshine7444]

Great build on this van! On your power bank, you can run DC power from your alternator to charge the power bank up while you are driving to the camp site. That way, it's fully charged. Great job!

[@user-om9jj6ix8k]

I enjoyed watching the video of how you remade the van and into a camper van. When it came to picking out the piece of wood for the countertop, I I thought you would leave the natural bark edge. I think that would’ve been a unique feature. Don’t know if it could’ve been preserved, so it would be usable that way,but so beautiful anyway. Portable Outside shower and potty. My husband bought a hot water heating unit for our small camper that went on the outside of the camper that worked very nicely.

[@bpielow]

How does this guy not have millions of followers here and an HGTV show. I'm not sure why youtube suggested I watch this as I have never watched anything like it before... but I'm so glad that it did. This video was incredibly well done. Entertaining and informative. I found the video oddly relaxing and I'm looking forward to watching more when I can find the time..

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thank you, appreciate it!!!

[@MrSGL21]

dude i started subbing this guy a year ago and he had 130k subs then. now he's pushing 700k.

[@saltedcow]

Way better than HGTV! No fake deadline drama! Death to cable renovation shows!

[@saltedcow]

​@@MrSGL21 Cause its good, no BS building.

[@pitech4446]

His background music is the key to relaxing video. By far the best on youtube in building stuff

[@AzzaTheGreat]

I got to the end of this video and it honestly felt like a tv series. Some amazing filming and editing skills you have. Incredible van build. I'm so glad you showed us the actual build not just the end result.

[@renattaclifton7346]

The narration has it.

[@gunsmachine5011]

pure true

[@63801170]

Your real secret in your projects I think would be your "planning", which I'm sure takes a good amount of thinking, calculating and drawing up. Then you seem to have the skill of precision. A lot of people can certainly try what you show, but you've the ability to get those numbers right and care to do so! It makes a huge difference in final results if all your planned "numbers" and markings end up on target. Well done to you! You have the right blend of describe-it, do-it & show-it for easy watching instructional videos.

[@stephenbrickwood1602]

I always thought that the open into the rear home feel was special. Like sitting in your favourite home chair with the big screen looking out into the real, 'great outdoors' and being at home as the travel adventure unfolded. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@curm1778]

Well that is outstanding. Better than my build by quite a margin. One thing that I found really helped with having a barbecue (Coleman grill) sitting on my underbed drawer was a shower curtain to pull across the back. Cut down to size and trimmed with neodymium magnets, it kept out the cooking grease, bugs, and generally people staring into your home when you were cooking or just had the bay doors open. Easy enough to pull open as needed. I'm adding a pair of roll away awnings right now. One small one across the back (because who wants to cook in the rain) and a longer one over the side door. Both should make it real handy for rain water collection, too. Can never do with enough fresh water!

[@Zeldalou42377]

You really manage to make an hour plus video easy to watch and stay engaging. I learned a few things from this that I'll apply at home to my IKEA 'as-is' section finds! I will say that I use an electric turkey carving knife when I cut foam cushions and that works well, too.

[@segrove]

I really enjoyed seeing how much and how you put it together. Seeing a competed build without seeing the knowledge and skill involved leaves a lot to be desired. Thank you, I subscribed to see more examples of your work.

[@kathyw.barnett5283]

Wow! This guy is a real professional. That van looks spacious & comfortable! Very nice tiny motorhome! Perfect! ❤ it!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@SouthFloridaWoman]

I got teary eyed (in a good way) then sighed a sigh of awe as you brought out the grain in the slab when you trickled and rubbed in the Rubio. My goodness, you did beyoooooond, a GREAT job on this. I've been wanting to meet a man like this all my life 😢, &.... THANK YOU FOR THE HARD WORK YOU DID IN CREATING THE CONTENT ❤

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Haha thanks for watching!!

[@user-ys2ik9xb3r]

the efforts you put into these videos is amazing. The patience and time to do this is just amazing. Great work!.

[@paulschwartz2464]

I like the contrast between the painted and natural cabinets - nice touch.

[@pamelawood5869]

I love the wood with grey mix! Gorgeous! Nice to find Ontario talent

[@rajarshibag3833]

Binge watching your videos is like therapy..1h 17 minutes of Soothing video..The simplicity, funky yet Soothing background music, Simple yet Crisp and Soothing voice over... everything was just perfect..At some point it felt like These 1h17 minutes were far better than watching a movie... Amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@StormSong8]

It's when I watch videos like this that I wish I was more mechanically inclined. I went through a years-long phase about 10 years ago when I swore I was gonna build a tiny house. Thank God I wasn't organized enough to see it through, because I don't have a mechanical bone in my body. If I'd tried to build that house I'd be severely injured by now, or broke, or both. It's crazy how much knowledge, skill, and natural instinct goes into building things, but you guys make it look so easy!

[@yvonneluce1267]

Really like your combination of paint , great job of your van build and of painting..you should be proud of yourself..wow looks fantastic

[@rajandseema123]

Hands down I ve watched lots of van build videos. This is one of the best videos on KZbin. Simple, well explained, informative and can be done by the everyday guy..

[@heidihill2361]

Love what you did with this van. The woodwork is incredible, and it's stylish.

[@dwade1816]

By far one of the best videos I've watched. Very informative, not slow (boring). Audio and video is so professional. The build was done with good taste in colors and style (imo). Thanks for all the time you invest in sharing your skills/craft!

[@pierrejobin6113]

I like the way you have it so it show the living rm/bedrm. Looks good

[@damierr]

Man this was amazing to watch. I clicked just to click and was glued for the entire video. Jack of all trades and master craftsmanship. Very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Keep up the great work!

[@user-jd5fq8nn9j]

I can’t believe I watched this build for over an hour already. I love the meticulousness you out into the build, no cutting corners, every line is precisely cut and sender. So Sophisticated Look, a joy to watch

[@BrassBuilder]

I started watching at 11pm on a Saturday night and just finished it at 12:15am Sunday morning even though I have to get up at 6am....The build was just so amazing. I really like how you finished your cabinets. The dark grey is the "bedroom" while the white and natural finish is the "kitchen and living" areas. I'm interested in how you upgrade the plumbing too. Thanks for a great video!

[@Betty-ww2wl]

I'm a 74 yo granny, and even I found this to be an interesting video. Well done, young man....well done.

[@qxrpminecraft]

u aint a granny

[@susanalmario4605]

Your talent and knowledge is amazing. You did everything, building, plumbing, electrical, amazing!

[@litomesina9155]

You’re so amazingly talented Drew. You made everything look so easy, I’m a fan. More videos please.

[@terrienoll225]

Great show in the middle of the night, lots of tips. One small thing from a furniture maker was the attachment of the walnut countertop. Solid wood constantly expands and contracts from relative humidity, and putting fixed screws into it doesn’t allow for expansion and contraction of the piece, which *could* cause a crack at any of those screws. Slotted holes in the plywood beneath, or special washers that hold it down but let it slide etc. Look up ‘wood movement.’ Especially in a hot or cold car … Finish on both sides, too, to slow moisture movement in and out of pores.

[@777cieloazul]

Absolutely beautiful! Amazing skill and craftsmanship. Fun to watch. Thank you. ❤

[@reelprettyfish]

Yeah it's pretty mesmerizing. I can't stop watching. Looks beautiful. Good job.

[@bobbyalexander3975]

Nice work Drew!! I like the contrast between the painted and unpainted surfaces, looking good!

[@b00573d]

Great tiny home build! Not sure if anyone else has mentioned, but that supply wire from the battery to the 12v fuse panel may be a bit undersized for all of your 12v accessories. You may want to keep an eye on it!

[@sliver37]

Definitely, I'd go with 8 - 10 gauge for the fuse panel and depending how much of a pain it is to replace the fuses in the power supply, I'd add an inline fuse smaller than the one in the power supply, so it ideally blows first and is easier to replace.

[@janetschories-gargala9644]

I like the way you did it. The contrast is beautiful

[@Grizzmakes]

Loads to say. All of it good. Love your style, attention to detail. Regarding the finish, the mixed texture of your colour palette is fresh and current. Thank you.

[@tagbon]

This was fantastic. I don't think I've ever watched an 80min video on KZbin from start to finish before! I think 2 different colour choices are good for the cabinets - kind of breaks up the interior and gives a "two room" impression.

[@DrewBuildsStuff]

Thank you, yes my longest video for sure but couldn’t make it any shorter without cutting out important steps!

[@razzeldazzel18]

Drew-I think this is by far my favorite of your builds and I was just constantly impressed that you didn’t take shortcuts on anything! Your attention to detail was incredible. I watched the whole thing and I was engaged the whole time so good job on your editing and storytelling as well! The pacing was good and you did a good job of mixing up the timelapse and the real-time footage so it didn’t get too repetitive. As you were showing off your finished product, I had a few ideas of some add-ons you could maybe include at a later date: a hanging mesh bag for produce or other food that you don’t want to put on the counter or in a drawer; some mesh storage bags on the back doors so that you have a place to put odds and ends that you want near you when sleeping; a storage console in between the bucket seats; privacy curtains for the windows; mosquito netting for the doors and windows to help with airflow but so that bugs don’t come in. It was an amazing video and I look forward to your next build! Good work 👍

[@chadjmoore]

Sick build!!! Good Local ON boy. You could add tent compartments on the side door and back door to add two exterior rooms. They could roll up with colapsible poll legs and tied down to the roof edge.

[@elizabethbeighley7372]

This is the most practical n beautiful build I have seen thus far! Well Done! Happy Travels!