Ford E350 4x4 Van Interior Walk Around

[@ChocolateManInThailand]

LOL I was seriously searching your past videos about a van tour and couldn't find it. This just magically showed up in my recommended videos today. Great tour!

[@colleendaniels6409]

Thank you! That was the BEST discussion of the pros and cons of a double-battery system vs. Jackery "batteries" I have ever heard! Your explanation of the entire charging system (alternators, batteries, controllers, cost breakdown, etc.) was spot on. Maybe you could consider leading some training "camps" for overlanding and photography?

[@debradickinson4212]

Like seeing the build process of the van. Captain swivel chair excellent idea. Have fun on trip. Look forward to seeing videos of Hells Canyon.

[@bcy4665]

anything shot in slow motion is a win for me

[@bakupcpu]

Those views! Can't get enough of those. Thanks for sharing my friend! Stay safe and enjoy the great outdoor

[@chrispowers6610]

To be a part of your journey is a delight. Met you in Flagstaff and you are the real deal. Thank you.

[@DerekCowan1976]

The van is coming on a treat Jason. Well done!

[@EagleEyeHunts]

The setup is looking awesome man, love that it is a work in progress and we get to come along for the ride! Keep up the good work!

[@Swedes_361]

Those recover boars are clean!! The van must never get stuck.

[@softroadingthewest]

Oh mannn I am loving the vannn. I could totally see going in this direction one day (sshhh...don't tell my subscribers I said that, LOL). I really appreciate your gradual, feel-it-out approach to the build...figure out what's going to make the most sense before getting anything too permanent installed. I also love the multitude of small bins (and that one of them is simply labeled "beer"). I bet that big second monitor has been a game changer for editing! Thanks for the update, looking forward to seeing the ongoing progress as well as the Hell's Canyon trip!

[@PrimalOutdoors]

The van is really coming around. It doesn't quite get the gas mileage that the Subaru does. I also appreciate the fact you noticed the beer tote🍻😂. Jason

[@wanderingtundra6310]

What makes you think that none of your subscribers are on here and just saw the post about the VAN from you? LOL

[@softroadingthewest]

@@wanderingtundra6310 LOL :-)

[@wanderingtundra6310]

@@softroadingthewest I am telling EVERONE ! ! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@foote1967]

Always love a van build! So much options and workmanship goes into it...look forward seeing the progression of the build.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

JASON HI ! I WAS IN MY DADS GARAGE & NOTICED THAT I STILL HAVE MY STENCILS THAT I BOUGHT & USED FOR MY E 100 THREE SPEED STRAIGHT SIX CYLINDER VAN MY VERY FIRST NEW VEHICLE BACK IN 1976 . LEARNT TO DRIVE A CLUTCH WITH IT . CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU SET UP YOUR VAN A LONG WAY WITH YOUR JOURNEYS ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS & THE PUPS TOO ! ENJOYED !

[@TraumaRNKen]

Thanks for keeping the content coming! The van project looks like it’s coming along nicely.

[@phantom6715]

Thanks for the tour of the van.

[@danieljohnston5306]

Van is cool, the possibilities are endless. Just a thought, since under the bed is always a hard place to use efficiently, mount your fridge under it with a slide , facing the side door, and it pulls out right in front of the door. It could even pull out the back door if needed. Also, your future captains chair, do both and make your drivers chair turn and service your office. A swing out table, and monitor, behind the driver that swings with an arm from the middle, could be used in three positions. The , bed, the side, and the drivers captain chair. Monitor swing could also be used for movies from all three and the passenger side captain.

[@lindabarker7142]

The fridge slider is a great solution. Looks like you've got the power issue more than solved. Solar would be nice, but its often shady where you camp in the woods. You have redundency already. My husband and I had an old E350, What a workhorse! The contractor who owned it before us (and he was far from the original owner) used to haul a trailer full of gravel with it. Not to mention all the contractor tools. Anyway it was beat. Rusted, rough and tough. We gave the contractor a bicycle and he gave us the van and $35. My husband put in a junkyard transmission and 2 used 16.5" truck tires and we got so much use out of it. We used to joke that all that van did was make us money. I don't think you'll be comfortable on those totes as a desk chair for long. Can you get a second mount for the lagoon table and put it near the swivel passenger seat? I love your videos.

[@Trevor_Bell]

Your videos are top-notch man, I'm looking forward to your next adventure!

[@paulschimel3572]

I like the potential with your van it is something we have considered. Its great to see your trial and error process. Most videos don’t show that part and it is a huge part of the build process. That propane, it needs to be outside the van. If it leaks or the over pressure valve goes it would fill your van in seconds. It can explode or displace all of your oxygen. Strap it to the side or get a tank underneath.

[@Trailvagabonds]

Excited for all the projects to come!

[@jamesweiser252]

Its starting to come along. Looking forward to the finished product.

[@Adventure2wheels]

Nice update Jason... Jealous, you'll be heading to my old stomping grounds. This is beautiful time of year for Hells Canyon.

[@zschlecht08]

I love the simplicity and multi use of everything. It will be nice to make things more permanent in the future... but sometimes, KISS

[@alexanderweaver4838]

I love the Wheeler and Daisy coffees, Jason...great tasting! Can't wait to see the finished modifications in your van; just having the van is sweet. My small SUV works for me but to have so much room to move around in and store things would be a huge pleasure. Good luck with the build. As soon as ABC reopens here I'm going to pick up a bottle of Pendleton. That gallon bottle would last me for years. It's great to see you out enjoying yourself with your two buddies.

[@oldmillrd8153]

Those two big doors on the back have a lot of potential for functionality. Drop down tables, hand tool storage etc. Lots of potential there.

[@paulmfti]

Brilliant man...it will all come together...have faith

[@paulmfti]

Maybe after your hells canyon trip it will give the leverage and insight you need to figure out how to finish the interior setup...I am a firm believer...if you don’t know...give it time...let things play out...the answers will come...

[@terrylong8465]

Have you thought about putting a rear view camera mounted to your roof rack so you can see what's behind you at all times. Not to be confused with a back up camera. The side view mirrors do an adequate job but you still have a blind spot. The rear view camera will eliminate that blind spot. I put one on my slide in truck camper, when I still had it, and now have one mounted to my micro trailer. The cameras operate via bluetooth to a monitor in the cab area. Providing power to the camera is not a problem and I'm sure you'd be able to do it.

[@marjiecleveland]

It's coming along quite nicely!

[@johnscherer376]

Really coming together. It’s good to take time and see the best setup .

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

I like having smaller totes as well I went with wider and shallow. I don't like when small things sink down to the bottom and get lost. It's nice having a bunch of totes that match too.

[@luisdomingo5394]

Nice van project, a lot of good ideas

[@douglansburg4545]

It takes time to build out a vehicle, been working on mine all winter, and still not done,keep up the good work. Thanks

[@mountainsnmoore256]

I am really enjoying watching this van build. Keep 'em coming!

[@andremorissette]

You now have two vehicles and two sleeping setup. Sell one. Keep the van. Make sure it's in order. Move the awning on it and enjoy. You have great territory to explore and less worry with only one setup to maintain. And if you regret it. There will be other f250 for sale somewhere!

[@dream_weaver5779]

put your frig / freezer on sliders under the front side of your bed. Then it opens up the center of the van. Put the tubs in the rear on that slider you talked about. Move tubs not used as much in your trailer.

[@debradickinson4212]

I think that's a good idea . All the wiring right now may be on other wall ...but I agree it will open up center and easier to access.

[@emersidehack4037]

Lovin it. Kinda the way I'm going with my build. I have a 1986 Chevy c20 lifted 4x4 with a 12valve Cummins diesel. I'm going to build 14" deep garage wall. I like to sit up straight on my bed that will be side to side 25" wide. Camp Chef oven stove. Xtreampower 52 quart fridge. Bluetti 1500wh solar generator. It will power the fridge 7 day's without a charge. 2 170watt solar panels. Railroad tie bumpers and an Oshkosh military ladder. Sun deck. Plus much more. Oh yeah OD green bedliner paint. 3/8" chains for mud flaps. 😁

[@gettingoutdoorswithdave3783]

Looks like the van is coming along nicely. Just a suggestion check into truck claws they would save you room compared to the recovery boards.

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Coming together really well.

[@PWlangford1]

That is one cool van set up. 🇨🇦

[@JoseRodriguez-xq3vc]

It looks great! Very good ideas for the van.

[@conniewaite1996]

I think I would have put the fridge inside left of door.under a counter or whatever and when you pull it out,its right in front of the door.that way you can get what you need to cook out or in and refill from a grocery cart.also be a foot stool for the swivel seat up front.just my opinion

[@milonetzler67]

Really enjoying ur vids. Please keep them coming!

[@mds1422]

You should do a video showing your video and photography gear. Great channel!!!

[@shanningporter3653]

Looks good. Giving me more ideas for my van I've had 13 years. Lol

[@russellgiles1531]

Hi loving your videos very inspirational. How about a fabricated heavy duty rear bumper with hinged carriers built in, that can open with the doors or independently if required 🤔

[@0HARE]

It's nice that you have the van, plus the Drifter Trailer. This set-up gives you lot's of flexibility. I could well envision continuing to sleep in the trailer, and fitting out the van as an office/video studio, and lounge space. That bed takes up a lot of space in the van that could be better used as office, lounge space. Will you be putting an awning on the curb side of the van? Stay safe & go far.

[@ronhart4166]

I would think , With your height. You might think about going vertical with your bed. There are a lot of builds on line with the pull out extensions to make a wider bed if needed. you would still have a ton of storage under the bed also.

[@bluejeans8001]

I understand the indoor work space, especially with pc & monitor. Could you explain why you prefer sleeping in the van vs trailer??? Thanks for sharing

[@andremorissette]

Its insulated now.

[@namihana5264]

I think it was because the propex heater was installed in the van.

[@KyleTesky]

I didn’t realize some of hells canyon was in Oregon as well

[@jessiecasteel2902]

Thank you brother setn here trying to watch videos that makes meanin. God bless ur videos

[@patandjessicasjeepadventur3227]

Looking forward to Hells Canyon hope you do some long form video Stay safe my friend

[@epicelements5528]

Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve had so many questions but didn’t want to bomb you with tons of DM’s. It’s long term temporary awesome! 😂 You’ve got all the most important things in good standing until you can dial them in. It’s exceptional so far! 😀👍🏻

[@ellap1313]

Hey Jason- great video. You can get a swivel base for your seat you already have which is like $80 at rev pro bs a $340 swivel seat.

[@TexasSlinger]

Nice see everything come along

[@NoProDad]

very nice rig. thanks for sharing!

[@jad21964]

Hi Jason, the van is looking good. Had an idea for you... maybe when you put the fridge on sliders, you could position it so you could throw a dog bed on top and use it for a bench to sit on while working at your desk... ??? Hard to see all the details from here, but thought it might work for you. :-)

[@ap6553]

Great video, I have a 98 E-350 with a 73 powerstroke so I'm very interested in your video. FYI - when I went to your link for Dual Battery Components you use all the pics are blank and there is no text. I would love to see the model of your Renogy DC to DC. The biggest Renogy I found on Amazon was a 60A which requires a 90A fuse. I'm wondering how you can run a 200A Alternator and not blow the Renogy fuse.

[@Reaper-ef9ht]

Ever thought about a slide out bed for the van think would work good for your situation good vid Jason glad your van is coming together bet the gears are nice 🤙

[@Wamly13]

I like that you are working it out how you want your van instead of "making it perfect" for KZbin. I enjoy it. So, are you liking the van better than your trailer? I don't know why, I like the truck and trailer better than the van. That said, it seems like you're building a beast of a van. My mind is open. Either way ..love your videos. Big fan.

[@berniebibo5445]

Jason In OZ you cannot have propane tank inside without it is contained in a separate sealed area which is vented to the outside. Propane leaks are not all that uncommon and in a closed area it is very dangerous..

[@gy56]

Really cool! Nice work

[@errolwilliams4004]

love what u are doing i highly recommend u have a look at the redarc manager30 and a battleborn Latium battery

[@DrMaserati]

Could you give me some details about the 500# slides? Where did you get them and how expensive are they?

[@TonyGeneseo]

Any plans for an awning ? Maybe mounted to the side of the rack for some rain / snow coverage. Solo stove ?

[@MeanOneMeanOne]

Awesome stuff as usual, Jason.....love watching the evolution of Squatch!!!!

[@jeffgodsy9155]

Have you considered mounting your recovery boards on the side of your van? Similar to the old style g:u:n racks every pickup truck had.

[@andremorissette]

Jason. Every temporary stuff ends up being long term. Just put some panels over the fiberglass and enjoy life ! Keep it simple.

[@gingerroot3226]

You can just put small metal panels on the finished wall in different places you like your lights so you can just keep using the magnetic lights and move them where you need them.

[@anthonycoffey816]

Ive watched my fair share of "van life" videos & a huge bed area always seems to be a big issue to work around. Heres my idea, what if instead you had some sturdy hammock hooks built into the walls of the van? I know hammocks aren't for everyone but i find them quite comfortable. Would save alot of space since you can pack most hammocks into a small bag & throw into a drawer 😊

[@adamlynch6877]

You could always temporarily mount the recovery traxs to the underside of the bed platform

[@PWlangford1]

Adam Lynch temporary long term you mean 🇨🇦

[@rickgreen9936]

Any thought or heard of just using a camp style hammock instead of a framed in bed? Like on a boat, fold it out of the way and virtually no weight. Anchor points would be the biggest problem.

[@HikerBikerMoter]

Friendly humble fellow :)

[@quirogan]

Jason, the bed as it stands now is an issue. i think having a 'static' bed as you do, is wasting a lot of space. An idea could be to have a single (longer) bed that would flip up and down against the side of the van, behind the driver's seat. That way you'd have the whole space of the van to yourself throughout the day and maybe structure it more like an office. To that effect I'd change the monitor to the opposite wall and place the fridge beneath it. I really think you could structure the van in such a way that you could SELL the trailer and travel a LOT lighter with just the van. Best of luck buddy! Keep them good videos coming!

[@Chugklr650]

Love the van build.

[@CampingRuss]

Nice job on the walk around of the van I bet the puppies like it more room have fun in Devils Canyon ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥Camping Russ out

[@amazingman5493]

In your bed setup, do you have to crawl around on your knees to access anything? My ford e-350 setup has the bed drivers side longways. I'm 6'. I'm never on my knees. Everything is accessed from sitting on my bed or the back doors.

[@roymarchant6361]

I’m not sure I understand the plan. Are you going to travel out of the van alone from now on? I like the van a lot but why would you not use it as an addition. Sleep in the trailer and use the van as workspace and extra living! Just wondering. Love the channel and I’ll keep watching! Stay safe and healthy!

[@stevewells9444]

Roy Marchant agree with you. Why not just use thevtrailer for living and the van foe other things. Trailer looks more comfortable to me.

[@russellrlf]

In the past videos he has said he is making the trailer into a "full kitchen" set up, as I recall.

[@michaelbrunner6654]

I'd love to have a van like that,its awesome.

[@scottt4081]

It would be great to see you do an Alaska/Yukon trip. Ea$ily said though.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

That would be fun, it has been on my like to do someday list

[@ORflycaster]

Hey Jason, you'll be going right through my town on the way to Hells Cyn. Give me a shout if you want to grab a cup or a pint from a "social distance."

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

Jason, with a bed system set up, are you planning to get rid of the trailer and go exclusive to the van only?

[@jessiecasteel2902]

Trailor for sale soon then?

[@tadghb]

I would build a living room in the van. Have a nice couch maybe a fold up table and a TV or computer setup. And then sleep in the camper. Have two living spaces.

[@contentlessincali602]

Johnny Toronto I was wondering the same thing.

[@contentlessincali602]

Tadgh B That would be awesome, an office, entertainment center, small lounge for guests, and keep sleeping arrangements in the trailer. 👌

[@andremorissette]

Never mind the guest. The guest get to sit outside with you when the weather is nice.

[@campingsequoia4455]

Thank you for the tour - where do you get those totes? The Black Box with Yellow lid - they look good. Any info on where to get those and other storage containers - thanks

[@AJ-tg3qc]

You can find these types of totes at Home Depot and Lowes. I have a few of them myself and they are really handy.

[@nunyadamnbiznez3522]

What is that white thing in the wall behind your fridge, down by the floor, but in your wall. Looks like it could be part of a wheel well, but in relation to the van, it's too far forward. I've never seen anything like that. Is it part of your van modifications? I think you said they moved your fuel tank.

[@SlyC00p3r]

Yup news on trailer. Whats going on with it?

[@adrianbanks4487]

Had you considered a fold up bed like in a vw camper? Could convert to seating when beds away.

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

you should hunt down one of those Econoline campervan tops i think there is a place that actually still makes them

[@bigev5651]

So much space, think about all the activities

[@ksb1050]

So you have couple bed now Jason. 1 for human, and the other for Daisy and Willer 😃

[@halcollins4293]

What brand are the front seat covers? I'm having a hard time finding high backed seat covers. I like the fact that you are showing real van pics.

[@L-lp9fl]

Its like moving in to a new house, exiting. Bugs are not attracted to yellow light!

[@patricialacava4472]

How is your insulation holding up. Is it staying in place? Is it staying dry?

[@jamesmandl9302]

Since you are a full-timer a 200ahr Lithium battery would more than likely nearly double your usable power and would weigh about half as much. Yes, the cost is higher but the warranty is almost always 5-10 years and the number of recharge cycles is a lot higher which over time could very easily end up being cheaper since it won't require replacement nearly as often.

[@marjoriejohnson1832]

Jason. Where is your home? Have you ever camped on the McKenzie river in Oregon it is beautiful

[@birddogmason9862]

I’ve noticed your not keeping much equipment topside, on the new rack?

[@nyaz1749]

Liking the ideas for the van. How do you recharge the Jackary on the road?

[@DonTXPgr]

Mark Montijo good question!! It could be from van battery while driving or solar power.

[@contentlessincali602]

What are you using your trailer for, you used to sleep in it and spend relaxation time in it, are you looking to phase the trailer out over time? I’m just curious why you’re taking up space in your van with another sleeping arrangement? It looks like everything is coming together slowly but surely. 👏

[@Boy_rich]

How many miles do you have on the beautiful van?

[@jaredcolahan759]

I'm in the starting process of the same thing but I plan on a Chevy. How high did you lift and what size tires do you have?

[@patagoniaagreste]

La Ford 250 la vendiste?

[@dennischeslock7782]

Hay Jason, What did you do with the C.V.T trailer??? 😏🙄 Dennis from Delaware

[@rogue109]

Your bed is perpendicular to the length of the space, that is cutting you off from accessing the entire length of the van. Maybe think about putting the bed to either the left or right side of the van so you can walk or at least move beside the bed and still access the rest of the space. Also, putting a slide inside your van for a fridge seems silly to me. Move your fridge. I'd put it so when you open the back of the van, its right there at the rear doors. That means you are cooking outside, but for safety reason, that makes sense anyway.