I bet you’ve never seen a camper van done like this before!

Are you interested in escaping the high New York City rent and housing costs? Gain Freedom From High Rent and Housing Costs with a DIY Micro Campervan. Dave converted a formal US Postal service Dodge Caravan into a high-top van dwelling for full time living in NYC. Throughout the New York area there are vanlifers popping up in nomad communities like Van Alley looking for a more affordable way to live and work in the city. At a recent event at Brooklyn Campervans in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY, there were many examples of like minded people and the tiny homes on wheels.
Dave purchased a fiberglass 6” raised roof for a Dodge Grand Caravan conversion van and tried to put it on a regular Dodge Caravan, which is a shorter wheelbase and shorter length overall. That is when he discovered that this new high top would not fit and it inspired him to cut the roof off and add an additional 18 inches of structure and then he was able to use the top to give him full standing height.
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[@lizzym9029]

I love seeing the creative and innovative ways people use to build their camper vans and other vehicles. Totally amazed at the amount of power and all the storage!

[@Fldonna]

He built his own Sportsmobile! Impressive battery compartment and security camera system. ❤

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Pretty darn cool

[@ThaReilDeal]

This guy is smart and talented

[@paula...sister1of12]

I love seeing how people customize their vehicles to suit themselves. Goid job!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

This is my most favorite part

[@mikemanjo2458]

Wow! Incredibly well thought-out build. Nice going!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Hey, thanks!

[@yvan2563]

That double-sliding drawer at the front is an excellent idea.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Yeah, pretty brilliant

[@jameslamb7300]

Needs a Dishwasher and a Washer and Dryer Combo with all that power! Awesome job!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Great idea!

[@genespell4340]

If he reads your comment, he just may start working on it.

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

We throw everything in the sink with soap and water. 😄 The whole van is a washing machine.

[@yvettechristensen8315]

It's a FrankenVan! How clever, you have stashed storage all over. Well done!

[@Westfootforward]

This build is one of the coolest ones I've ever seen. When he showed his power capabilities my jaw dropped

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

You and me both

[@okiedoke6373]

Awesome build man thanks for posting thanks for letting us view your thing

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

No problem 👍

[@dianaverhulst3407]

Interesting rig. Thanks Patrick. Happy 4th of July.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Same to you!

[@ASLLOVE]

Impressive build and power system!

[@diamante1ification]

I love every mod in your build. And am happy you prioritize your bass and all. My subs and amps are hidden under my build. But that bass still hits .

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

I appreciate that!

[@nurseelliott4256]

Pretty interesting rig.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

I think so too!

[@NitwitMN]

Okay! It’s settled - you’re a genius!

[@ekdaufin1485]

Handsome, pleasant, smart man.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Absolutely

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

The shade factor is brilliant. Also the slide two way drawer!

[@jessicaarverne1181]

Very nice rig. I admire your ingenuity.

[@janetfeathers4128]

Wow. Love it! This man is so creative. ❤😊

[@JONBONJOVI-hz5vl]

Nice video. I'm favoured, $27K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.

[@KEANUREEEVES-mw8xf]

As a beginner what do I need to do? How can I invest, on which platform? If you know any please share.

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It's very difficult to find a legit trader

[@JONBONJOVI-hz5vl]

It's Mrs Sonia Duke of course

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She's the best you can ever come across

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Yeah get connected to Miss Sonia, here's her line👎🏻

[@amiralions2681]

Bro Bro, that's an amazing van.😃

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

I love it!

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Very cool! Great build, Dave! Thanks for sharing it with us and keep up the good work!

[@g.nicholson7568]

Neat, but way too much weight up high. This thing WILL tip over at some point.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

They may look that way, but I did get on the roof after we film the video when I shook inside. The size seem pretty stable not top heavy at all.

[@soggynomadpress]

Wow! Fun stuff!

[@Locd4life707]

Wow, he did an amazing job building out his one-of-a-kind van.

[@2Future4U]

THIS IS AMAZING!

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

This is what DIY looks like. This is what I'm talking about. When you do the IY like me and others. Nobody has that particular brand that's why d. I. Y is the best. It's an individually different vehicle from the next. When you go manufactured, they're all the same, the same camper vans, that's all I'm talking about. This is cool as hell. I don't know if he lives an atom to always just for sure. I will soon find out.

[@MyFriendlyPup]

I want to resub, please no more masking.

[@freedomdove]

Wow! Very unique and functional. 👍

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@emartin851]

Awesome setup! My dream is to have a Toyota minivan with a hightop.

[@peterhaex5732]

Fantastic good for you

[@steveguti6452]

Wishing everyone a blessed happy July 4 honoring all military personnel military veterans coast guard Navy all people serving the USA Praise God for everyone Everyday God bless you all

[@abigailandino6251]

He had a rolling battery pack.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

I like this vehicle. I don't have a game. I don't know it's for sure. But it is for real, but if it's for real, I like it. This is living proof I'm telling people you can make your own campaigns cheap by cheap vans all over the place for $34510000. Good vans, turning to a nice home or a disaccompaniment to travel awesome. I love it everything difference like this. I love now. You're talking. This is top of videos. I'm talking about not that manufactured b******* That you show where everybody has the same Sherri Ford. Or. Mercedes Benz Van Zack everybody's jumping on the bandwagon to buy for $70000 each. This is what I'm talking about. I'm loving it.

[@johnhahn8464]

Wow

[@minhhop3208]

Such a genius engineer you are !

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks

[@king_crusaderfearless698]

I've been here since you've got 50k+ subs. Gone a long way doesn't it. Almost 1M subs now Congratulations. I've been watching since I started college, now I'm a graduate hahahahaha

[@Caseys_humble_Plaza]

This was so fire omg he’s so smart

[@florasonners1635]

Crazy super car!

[@vanwhalen3719]

Fantastic

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

This is living proof DIY is the way to go I swear DIY I eat? DIY I have sex DIY I do everything DIY that's why DIY is the best so to speak, of course, like my camper, my camper trailer, nobody has it, nobody has nothing looking like it and that's why I love about d. I. Y, it's individually sort of by individuals and real people, not by manufacturers who are doing it for-profit or to make money. But for real, this is what I'm talking about. Great job, I love it. I want to see more like this.

[@ginvest273]

ingenuity for 1 person living

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

That’s perfect just for him

[@lindamartin2045]

Very nice, guys👍👍🤔😊

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you 🤗

[@SilentObserveUnfazed]

No such thing as overkill for the battery's. I got 400amp in my crv 2004

[@scrapdaddysgarage5027]

Hi top mini van! I love it. What company manufactured the roof?

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

I’m not sure who made the top. I think it was from like accompany that had contract with USPS. It was only like 6 inches tall and he made it 18 inches tall or it’s pretty cool the way it was crafted.

[@scrapdaddysgarage5027]

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Thanks Patrick. Never seen a roof that high for a minivan. Custom modified 👍

[@clarkleakins879]

Vixen tour PLEASE!

[@Winter-zv1dv]

So many bot comments. And this is just the beginning of ubiquitous AI. Sad to see. Anyway, great van and awesome personality. Creative and clever. Keep inspiring people with your channel Patrick.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Where are the bot comments I recognize almost every one of the comments are so far the regular viewers

[@johnhahn8464]

Some people are 🤪

[@pawsfurGod]

As Pup strolls by!!!🐕🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Cute puppy

[@sunilambika322]

Very nice, Thanks for sharing video beautiful 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@user-yz3oi5ym4x]

Hello from Voronezh city Rusland

[@user-tp1zq6ey9j]

terrific.. dò tou have a way to boost the battery if you run the. battery down ? like a small gennerator ?

[@aaronturner2838]

Great job on van!! Hope you get good gas miles on vehicle.

[@dan-oe7yw]

Nice build, different! Possible to get a link or name of the camera system? I want something just like that for my rig

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Check out NYC Van live on KZbin. He has a full video of the camera system and how he uses it.

[@oldschool823]

How did you make the top? do you have video on how to make the top? thanks

[@Dikz.70769]

At Indonesia have camper van like this .he has a KZbin channel. I like your KZbin channel content buddy 😅haha enjoy your day and have fun

[@BBBCanada1]

I would like to know about his camera system as I want one for my truck.

[@___Will__Ferrell]

Dude is the MacGyver of the 21st Century.

[@airbmacndeehoc]

6:19 Was this filmed at Bob's Country Bunker, because that guy in the back looks like a member of "The Goodole Boys".

[@glamkakes3783]

Nice but no way that tiny fan keeps him kool in New York summers.

[@evettburke9555]

Thank you for sharing, but the government need to do more for Americans citizens that are homeless instead of sending money to all these other countries when they have a problem. Take care of America first. Build some small homes for these people and let them enjoy their country❤❤❤

[@tempgirl00711]

It's a shame we have to do this. But have no choice. This guy seems upbeat

[@lynwoodjones]

🤘

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Nice 👍

[@TheQueenLioness100]

This van 🚐 looks amazing can’t wait to see the video

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

What did you think?

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

I agree. With you, that's overkill. With all that power that's overkill, take the pool of space, if there was a bigger Van then fine but why do you feel necessary to have so much power but Hey, each of the wrong, I guess.

[@wandering.prince.prajwal]

The sink is kinda sus 😂

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Why?

[@wandering.prince.prajwal]

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures the shape

[@markgrehlinger7117]

Very nice, but way too large. Couldn't you just use a Smart car and add a hi roof to it?

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

It’s the perfect size for him. You might want something smaller.

[@user-yz3oi5ym4x]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you

[@steveguti6452]

Urgent emergency please join me in prayer for all those affected families children animals massive life threatening Situations hurricane beryl massive wildfires massive heatwave in USA they Desperately Need your prayers please pray for them God bless you all

[@or2ak]

Pray? LOL Come back to reality...

[@cynthiachambers4105]

Prayers in The Atmosphere for ALL, Amen 🙏 ❤️

[@or2ak]

@@cynthiachambers4105 LOL

[@joannharden8867]

I'm praying

[@T-STARR]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

Yeah, that's nothing. Where is a mattress? What type of plan is this? I like the DIY makeup of it, but I don't know kind of looks weird to me but Hey, like I said, before each of their own.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

Wait a minute, we didn't see the inside of it.Why are you just showing the outside?I wanted to see the whole tour on this bad.My friend make another video I wanted to see the whole tour on this d I y

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Play it again you watched the live premiere so you only picked up on the middle of the tour go back to the beginning

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Thank you, my friend OKOKI get what you're saying, thanks.

[@steveguti6452]

Jesus Christ died for our Sins according to the scriptures and that he was Buried and he rose Again the third day praise God praying for everyone Everyday God bless you all.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Amen.❤

[@Josh-jx1nb]

Lol ! On an RV video? Jesus loves RVs? Would Jesus use a cassette toilet?

[@vickyabramowitz2885]

​@@Josh-jx1nb In case you were unaware, Jesus was an itinerant preacher. People who choose to live the van life are also itinerant. So it shouldn't be surprising that some van lifers might want to emulate Jesus. As far as using a cassette toilet, no where in the New Testament does Jesus preach against the use of modern conveniences. I hope you have a lovely day.

[@tedfort1698]

So his dad killed him for no reason? Sounds like a bad dude.

[@johnhahn8464]

What dies this have to do with this video?