SELF CONVERTED CAMPER VAN DIY | CHEVY EXPRESS VAN TOUR | FULL TIME VANLIFE

[@jdchy6181]

adore these non-fancy diy builds they look so much more realistic and intimate with all the personal touches 😌

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks JD!!

[@nicovanzyl1979]

Nico❣️💓😍

[@breakingames7772]

@@EmilyMcDonald how did u hang cabinets? I mean what do u bolt them to? U can't just use self tapping screws into the van ribs

[@maddygvanlifer435]

I completely agree. These are more obtainable, especially on a budget. Less electrical etc., less issues on down the road. Keep it simple and carefree.

[@manuelester7420]

I love the green color. Adding thin wood trim around the edges of the cabinets makes it look homely and professional. Buy a long strip and cut it up and stain it to match the counter top. You'll love it. You'll see.❤

[@samuelfox8126]

I love now functional and not refined your van is. It's the essence of experiences over things.

[@RevLeonPLeon]

These are my favorite van builds. It's perfect!

[@lorenl9262]

Hello :)- I am going into van life and trying to get some ideas. Your build is basic yes functional. Great work done!!! :)-

[@rdwilander]

Simple but so charming and well thought out. Congrats on your build out. Safe travels

[@papasmurf1904]

First time seeing the sink put in that spot.....makes perfect sense! I like it! =)

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks, I am really happy with the sink there!

[@JohnDoe-fu4qd]

great build. looks super affordable and authentic.

[@glowdog6321]

That table is very cool! Yes, people often overlook the space that is available in the doors. I watched your build video then watched this one. You did a great job!

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks so much Glow Dog. Every space in the van counts haha! Make sure to subscribe to watch our new videos every Sunday and keep up with the van adventures.

[@OkieJammer2736]

Lots of ideas from your build. Thank you! Well done and Happy Trails.

[@charlesborrelli4055]

I have watched far to many videos on van builds. This girl.hit the jackpot for me. The sink at the entrance is and was the best position. Never thought of a sink in this position but it makes a lot of sensd. Good girl...you get.a A+ from me for your creativity.

[@JRZGRL55]

Your van is amazing! Great job - beautiful floor & ceiling & you obviously gave it a lot of thought before you plunged into the build. I hope you continue to have fabulous journeys!

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks so much! I hope you subscribe and stay tuned for more travel videos :)

[@breakingames7772]

If Quagmire from family guy was your boyfriend he would tell you to save the urine to use later for fetish stuff lol....he actually said that on tv I couldn't believe it, his girlfriend peed in a wine glass 🍷 and he said, don't throw that away we can use it later

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

This is just so cool. Thanks Emily for sharing your great ideas!

[@Samhain2323]

You are a breath of fresh air and an inspiration !!! Great job on your van build !!!

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks Jesse, I appreciate it :)

[@0U81TO]

Awesome ideas you came up with & I really like that water pump...look so cozy inside...Take care and be safe out there ✨

[@helencherry9133]

Nice build on your home. Just amazed that is all the "closet" space you have though. Just goes to show how personal each build is to the person/people living in them.

[@EmilyMcDonald]

I keep some of my winter clothes in the rooftop cargo storage box and switch it out after summer and again In the winter!

[@Princesguitar]

Neatly organized shelf.. for me if I can find it...it's organized 😂👍

[@tradmanmike3360]

Thank you for sharing some great ideas! Always thumbs up from the 641...

[@krispeterson1021]

Cute kid... nice little van young lady ..your mom was cool to help you . I'll be watching

[@xchick10]

Nice to see an express! Cool build.

[@jakedawson1459]

You are living my absolute dream. I need more people with your kind of free spirit vibes in my life. Also big fan of the word “jenkie” 😉

[@ianhumphry1]

"This is my SECRET safe area" not a secret anymore. Seriously though, good job on a DIY van, I'm hoping to still be healthy enough to do "van life " in a few years when I retire, I'm kinda looking for the right van nowadays, if I run across the right one, I'll get it and start the build in my spare time. Stay safe.

[@kimberlyjones427]

Me too

[@kimberlyjones427]

Pouring over these DIY van builds for great ideas

[@foote1967]

Love the van! I'm working on somewhat the same van, just a little newer and a GMC. Awesome use of space in your set up... 👍👍

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks so much! I'm really happy with my setup :) Good luck on your build!

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

hey dude - let's build together! lol I just got one.

[@Armetricesjourney]

This is definitely an affordable build that I could do... nothing fancy, but simple and nice!! This is a great build

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks!

[@naakesuspensionspecialists6396]

Love your salad bowl sink! Great idea.

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dennisedwards8954]

Frugal. Functional. Not breaking the bank. I imagined later in high school traveling with my them girlfriend in our Chevy Van ("My Chevy Van"). That was about 1975/6. I just retired last July. Tina no longer is my gf (!She married my best friend and I'm God Father to one of her 3 boys!) But, your van build gives me ideas for my own and setting out on the road. While I've seen parts of overseas during 2 tours in active military service (with my them wife, Sue), I haven't seen much of the good ol US of Eh. Expenses being limited now, you concepts and adventures dovetail into my need to travel in, My Chevy Van. Subd.

[@robertwagner8596]

thats a nice simple build,I dig it

[@FullyYoked]

That's so cool as I upload my own videos KZbin is showing all these awesome van builds I've never seen before! You are awesome, Aloha 🌈🇺🇸🚐✨🐾

[@JaydensAventures]

I have the same puck lights and sink pump..i love it!

[@tedinstead9642]

Hi Emily I think I had the same issue with the smaller side door If it's what I had that plastic end of the rod broke off and rod sill has a hook on it, this hook will still go through a hole up there and about quarter inch of it will come out on the other side What I did is I filed this end of the rod a little so it's flat on one side and drilled small hole in it Drill bit danced a little but I managed to finish drilling right through the center of the side of a hook Now when it came out on the other side I simply put a proper size key wring through hole that I drilled and it worked like a charm ever since I really hope I'm explaining it good enough and it helps

[@laurajphillips]

You did a great job, congrats! Have Fun!

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks Laura!

[@rogerkilpatrick8617]

Tidbit of advice here, you have too many keys on your keyring. It will destroy the internal ignition switch and you will be stranded or towed to a garage. I have had it happen to me twice and once to my wife, just trying to help. BTW love the build ideas in your van....

[@flgirl250]

Thanks for the tour, I was anxious to see the results. Nicely done....be safe and have fun. I’ll be out there soon.

[@leefrost3241]

Yeah I wouldn't tell your safe area. Oh if you start traveling a lot in cold weather your going to want to get a diesel heater for better comfort. It's a dryer heat plus it's vented. 25 degree weather and up 5 gallons a week plus depends on insulation too. Cool starting setup you both have there.😎🚐🍾

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

you + are = you're

[@PhilSnider]

Thanks for the tour, currently researching van build options and noticed you worked in Yellowstone. You Yellowstone employees sure do spend a lot of time in the Tetons ;) I worked at Colter Bay 2016-18. Ashton at at the front desk of Lake Hotel is pretty cool ;)Stay safe out there and keep up with the content creation, its rough starting out but it gets easier and more enjoyable. Cheers!

[@gingerlundgren-barron3594]

Nice set up . You know your side doors open wider if reach into the hinge are and move the bar.

[@mlm61448]

Nice job Emily. Lots of Good ideas. Safe Travels.

[@pennyh3101]

love the build and the way you can see through all the way back when driving. thanks for the inspiration.. and ideas.. :) very well thought out..

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks for watching penny 😊

[@edgarsoto2533]

Looking in to van life this is perfect

[@MadameRosaFortuneTeller]

I love your name - Jet Lagged Dirtbag - and I love your van. Happy and Safe Trails!

[@chadmutchler5062]

Gorgeous!! The van too!

[@gerlandkent6377]

I, just bought from a friend a 97, Dodge Ram 2500 conversion high top van I'm going to be geting rid of some of the factory look and do some self builds

[@alanreynolds2287]

Lots of excellent ideas! Have fun! Be Safe!

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks Alan! I'm hitting the road again full time this month and can't wait :)

[@allynmason9992]

Kid you did a good job!

[@susanstrickland6774]

Very functional and homey. Nice job! 😊👍

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thank you! 😊

[@ktk2094]

Good job on your build.

[@CA_512]

Love the video and the van 😍 you did an awesome job with your van fosure😍✌ keep it up😊

[@mikebryan4480]

Great job quick and functional and you didnt spend $40,000 👍

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks Mike! You definitely don't need to spend a bunch of money for a nice, functional set up :)

[@teresachamp7289]

Can I hire you & your Mom to come do mine, seriously great job. I didn't breath the whole time you were installing the fan. New Subscribe. Thank you & love the simplicity.

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks so much Teresa! Good luck with your build.

[@masonthurman]

You should take advantage of Amazon Affiliate links! Looking to scoop up those lights and faucet and would love to be able to support you in the process

[@ruthmcgill4612]

Great build.

[@Petelaosound]

Awesome build

[@alectrapaw]

very cool! thanks for sharing!

[@sundaytaybron9243]

Hello, you are the only one I with a chargeable faucet that does not seem fragile! Love it! Where did you get it?

[@havefaithtarot]

I just stumbled on a 2008 GMC Savana for 3500. It has a lot of miles but it’s super tempting to buy to get rid of my rent at least temporarily.

[@bambihargrove6499]

Awesome Build 👍

[@clintonfrankland2138]

Nice build! Can I get a link to that faucet? How did you attach it to your sink? Wonderful job.

[@darrellfort1668]

vanlife4ever!

[@briantruck2284]

Safe travels ✌️

[@tonyie5755]

great job!

[@rosevalerio5863]

Amazing job, kudos to you young lady! Such a lovely tiny home... Just saw both your van build videos and was wondering, is this the extended Chevy Express? I've been debating on which wheel base to get for my build... looks like you were able to make great use of the space you have. Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it but I couldn't tell because there weren't any side views of the outer part of the van. Please do tell, it would be of great help...

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks so much for watching the video! My van is not the extended version. It is jut the standard length.

[@jasperdunord1702]

Love, love your van build!!!!! Can you please tell me what is the name of the cool faucet that you installed and where can I purchase one. Thanks and stay safe. Cheers.

[@EmilyMcDonald]

I appreciate it Jasper! I love my faucet so much. There are a lot of different styles and colors of this faucet, but this is mine www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087BLQZBX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@r12rtpilot]

Love your van. It's "jinky." Stock wheels and tires and 2 WD, yes? Have you had any issues getting stuck on sandy or gravelly roads? Liked and subscribed!

[@lovely5805]

i absolutely LOVE your van! super nice and functional build! do you mind saying where you got that water pump?!

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks so much 😊 the water pump is from Amazon!

[@mattcaluda]

i have a gmc savana. did you know the barn side doors can open wider. just release the hinge

[@sylviasmall7059]

Nice build!! What are you using for the mice?

[@33Cheek]

Very cool, thank you for sharing! What kind of water storage tanks did you go with/ where did you buy them? Thanks!

[@GamerKidEdits]

Great functional build. How do you all afford this lifestyle?

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks so much! My job is remote so I can basically work from anywhere right now :)

[@margemargie9891]

thanks for the tour.

[@Shan-ShanH]

I wish you would put links to your gadgets in your description.

[@kylemathena1491]

Haha I have to do the same thing with my side door I have to open it up from the top then pull the handle on the I got a 2010 Express

[@gerlandkent6377]

Nice, looking van

[@rhomearound]

Well done on the build. Any issue with the camping gear in the Thule boxes getting baked in the hot summer sun?

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks! No, I haven't (knock on wood haha).

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Nice build :)

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Thanks Kaltrina!

[@nataliaportal5346]

Cool video! Love the build! Do you have a link to the Bluetooth music thing?

[@douglansburg4545]

Nice design, thanks

[@musicmancecuador]

Nice van

[@estincaptures]

how much did everything cost?

[@gerlandkent6377]

Happy, vanning

[@blowtorchacurlyfry1]

I love the pee funnel! so many good ideas.

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Hahaha the pee funnel might just be my favorite addition to my van lol

[@nickreels]

Question. So does your solar panels plug directly into your portable battery? And can you use it while its charging?

[@melissamorales1739]

What did you use for the interior siding? It looks nice

[@ThinkDifferentish]

How much noise/rattling does all that stuff make when driving?

[@JOESUBA122]

I love your van! And the fact you did yourself is even better!! I am looking to can a van like yours and do my one build, how many miles did you have on you van when you got it?

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Wow Joe, that's so exciting! Building a van yourself is a lot of work, but is worth it in the end. My van had around 72,000 miles on it.

[@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810]

Reminds me of the gypsy caravans

[@cjam3660]

cute van girl, Janney and functional, works for me. lol

[@RVRebelGirl]

great job 👏 I just build a van out also.

[@APar-yx1wl]

Nice job

[@noblejennette2101]

8:20 of the second video of these two van build videos: boyfriend gets first name drop.

[@latonyasaffor911]

where did you get that awesome water pump-faucet for your sink?

[@EmilyMcDonald]

Hey LaTonya, I found it on Amazon :)

[@nickreels]

I have seen videos where the Mr Buddy heater causes too much moisture and can be too overpowering of heat? What's your experience?

[@EmilyMcDonald]

The coldest I've camped in has been around 20 degrees so I have just run the heater to get the van nice and toasty before going to sleep. My van is well insulated so keeps the warmth in for awhile. I also run it in the mornings to warm up for a little. It hasn't caused any moisture for me and has been perfect :)

[@breakingames7772]

On ur doors hang those closet door shoe organizers, cut to size

[@will_ren]

Can't tell from the intro but is that carpet pad for the ceiling insulation? I used that in my Express and it looks like the same stuff.

[@EmilyMcDonald]

I used foam board for all of my insulation!

[@tonykartracer8032]

Dang, didn't know these vans came with built-in shelves on their doors..... LOL.

[@connectedevolution]

How do you personally keep it cool in the back? I'm debating on getting the passenger express so that I have ac in the back to cool it off while driving. I've been looking for awhile. I've been living out of a 2 door car for 4 going on 5 months.

[@EmilyMcDonald]

My insulation has been great with keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. I also have a fan to keep the air flowing.

[@gracecallowayable]

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

[@CONEJOBLANCO]

Good van..🙏👍

[@andrefecteau]

very well done...good design, the shower and urinal are ideas that most could use ...mostly the shower, I see people post all the time "no showers in van life"...well problem solved

[@sloneygrl4550]

It so fond of urinal - she is basically pissing straight onto the street, campsite, wherever “through the van”! All very well if you always park up in remote areas but not so good for the next person using a campsite or parking lot.

[@joamo7701]

❤️

[@nubiasilva2449]

Super Linda tu van