I Built a Luxurious TRUCK TREEHOUSE!

We took all your suggestions and build the ultimate Tree Top Truck Treehouse on a budget! We outfitted the tree house with Bass Pro Cabela's BBQ, outdoor furniture, thermacell, coffee percolator, and more.
We build a massive wrap around deck, outfit it with emergency fire pole, and slide, full BBQ, outdoor seating, and so much more.
the van camper meets it's final resting spot - high up in the trees! We convert a high mileage van into the perfect tree top truck redneck treehouse. This thing has everything!
We convert a high mileage Dodge Caravan into a wood stove heated stealth minivan camp and boondock. This stock dodge caravan is the perfect car to convert into a stealth camper because it looks completely ordinary from the outside and will not raise any suspicion at all.
We tear out all the original seats except for the drivers seat, install some unique and completely free custom wood floors, add a table, bed, shelves, and battery to power all the lights and appliances to keep us comfortable while camping out wherever the road takes us.
We tear out the engine, and all the excess weight, and lift the van way up high into the trees to enjoy and overnight in the woods.
I start the adventure with bringing everyone up to speed on the van build and show you how I put the entire stealth van together. I'll show you how to build a bed, install the fireplace, and rig up the solar panels. I then take the van on a test drive around the city and pick up overnight supplies from Walmart, and hit the fast food joints for some coffee and snacks. I then find a nice quiet spot down by the river to camp out overnight to get the full van life experience!
LUXURY Tree Top Truck Treehouse Build - Bed, BBQ, Deck, Hammock, Slide, Fire Pole, Fireplace, Wired
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EXPANDING the TRUCK TREEHOUSE (Pt. 2) - Slide, Bed, BBQ, Deck, Fire Pole, Wood Stove, Wired ++
Building the ULTIMATE Tree Top Truck Treehouse (Part 2) - We Took All YOUR Suggestions!!!
Slide, Bed, BBQ, Deck, Fire Pole, Wood Stove, Wired ++
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"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This channel will approach self reliance from a modern perspective. and will focus on various build projects using modern amenities, and tools to build a completely self reliant lifestyle.
Many people ask me where I am from and where I film my projects. I am from Northern Ontario, Canada, and live in an area where off-grinding is easy because I have lots of land to build on and experiment with different buildings and materials. Everything I do is to try to be more self reliant, and to depend less on others. But that doesn't mean I don't like working together with other people on projects. Knowing people who have skills is part of being self reliant, and trading skills is a great way to get more things done!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

*20,000 LIKES, OR// 1 Million views, and we do Part 3 - and take all of your suggestions - post below!* *Did we use your idea/comment to help us build the best van treehouse!?!*

[@jaymannewell]

My vision of what i wanted to build was with a TV screen for the front window, so you could sort of be sitting in a car /bench seat front or in the back of a wagon bed style and watch a movie like a drive in, in the sky/woods. Glad i at least lived long enough to see someone do something like it. Thanks guys

[@csehszlovakze]

add a led strip on the inside AND the outside of the skylight (on the wooden part)! exterior grade highly recommended

[@JimmyTSpecs]

Build a hidden Grill (BBQ as we call in New Zealand) under the front Bonnet/Hood... would be so awesome

[@Gunsandbunsmma]

Little bit of advice man, nobody is going to watch a 50 minute video. Shorten em up skippy

[@cynthiafabyanic1459]

I did

[@deathlis]

I have to admit, I thought the entire concept of a "van tree house" was ridiculous. But the more it comes along I find myself increasingly liking just how unique the aesthetic is.

[@fladave99]

ITS A TREE-VEE Take THAT ELON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@spacedaddy5517]

As ridiculous as it is, the concept grows on me after a while.

[@1.5acrefarmer42]

Another idea. Zip line escape. Or to another tree house/platform.

[@jennifertucker107]

Yes!!!

[@russellwatters5891]

This whole build was hilarious and ingenious. I mean, who would've thought to store firewood in the engine compartment...lol 😂😅 Love what ya'll are doing 😊

[@julesa.5887]

Stripper pole...perfect for an AIRBNB for batchelor parties🎉

[@csehszlovakze]

all the kids you and your friend circle have will *LOVE* this!

[@allenenabnit7078]

Now you need a pulley system to haul your wood up to your storage area under hood, I know you’ve got some old treasures somewhere around to do that. I’m sharing with all my friends. Or use a wench to move a platform up and down to get all your stuff up and down.

[@MyVideosNow]

Made me happy to see you dudes have a nice time!

[@ruralsquirrel5158]

With all those trees, you could do a Swiss Family Robinson treehouse village project. I hope the deck doesn't get ripped apart in a storm when the trees sway. Another idea: put the driver's seat on a swivel, so you can enjoy a relaxing view from all positions.

[@taboomystic]

Everybody needs a friend like Don

[@kathykuttler6968]

This is so cool. At first I was unsure about the tree van but the addition of decks makes it so nice. Good job guys! Hoping for part 3.

[@fladave99]

ITS A TREE-VEE Take THAT ELON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KerriGilpin]

Not sure I’ve ever been so excited to see a part 2 of a MSR vid, then I saw my comment pop up 😆 This is a great clubhouse, treehouse, adult playground (that sounds iffy doesn’t it) and tree stand all in one. I knew Chris would want to use it, and I’d be amazed if he doesn’t have 3 video ideas brewing. I feel like even now, there are still so many possibilities for expansion, the moment you said EWOK VILLAGE… I’m certain I’m not the only adult who would love to have their own Ewok village, so let’s go! I really should have seen the skylight coming, but I was thrilled by it. I’m betting you can build something above it for Chris’ idea to snipe there. Also can’t wait to see the kids play on it! Oh - zip line! My brain is mashing up my fantasy of Swiss Family Robinson, Lost Boys hideout (Pan not vampire), and Ewok village… I’m seeing suspension bridges, pulleys of various kinds, and different levels of platforms between other structures. Zach Fowler made a bear-safe platform with a ladder that used a weighted pulley system to allow it to flip up and down as needed. That would be interesting to see something similar in your village!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

With the decking, the van is not so out of place in the trees. This video, with all the guys, has been good fun!

[@AverageBud]

Really liking how the Caravan treehouse was not just a once and done video and it is improved on. Thought for sure it was gonna be a tried it and never see it again thing. Good work!

[@devincarter801]

Now all you need to do is make a walk way to other tree's close by so you can build a small city of tree houses that you can walk to by either ropes to swing to or rope bridges. Now that would be awesome. Great work and please keep it going.

[@MrNickoTime]

Love the build! Now it's time for a rope bridge to another platform, with a toilet and outdoor shower, and give your brother his Eagles Nest on top! 😅 oh... and a big opportunity for a Zip Line here fellas!!

[@jc2721]

Ingenious Is definitely now the word I would use

[@jacquelinewells7575]

I really enjoyed this. Was hoping you’d end up adding the deck onto it. Love you added the grill up there also. The birds nest is really cool. Now that you’ve cleaned out the whole front part on the inside you’ve got everything you need to stay in there except for a big screen to watch movies or tv on. You can put it up in the front now to pull up and down when needed. I can’t wait to see a 3rd part.

[@MapleMarmite]

It needs a projector on the roof and a roll down screen in the trees for a drive in movie experience. Also the Zip Line I suggested in the previous video, too. 👍🏻

[@lindsayalisonstevens3592]

The Camper Van Tree Fort came along nicely. Well done, Kevin! 😎👏🏽

[@susanfrens8837]

You guys are sooooo entertaining. Can't wait for part 3

[@Miss.Libby.]

Made me laugh a lot. Loved this video. Thanks Kevin. Great entertainment. Cheers from Australia 👏🏻🇦🇺🦘

[@aprilroberts7917]

Great guys with no fears so fun to watch pleas keep safe need the fun 😁😀😁😆

[@yvonnelucas-cessna4458]

I remember you asking us to comment and let you know what we would like to see you make, and I wanted to see you make a tree house. I'm so happy to see this!!

[@kozicottage]

Love this idea Kevin! Must admit I was a little afraid if that deck would hold up with everyone on it :) Pallet wood is stronger than anticipated! Keep up the good work!

[@Shaboynga]

I’d like to see the massive recycling lay down yard you must have for all of the things you’ve acquired over the years haha. I have one myself but it’s mostly just the area under my deck.

[@Daniel-ft9cx]

I would add a quick pin to the passenger window. In a big storm that thing will drop and you will have a soggy interior if you're not there to put it back up

[@nicoleking772]

I was thinkin Velcro straps? Maybe?

[@joyceb.sachsesachse1242]

Love the gang together , what a great group of friends.

[@staceyvegamarkum4071]

I shared, I gave a thumbs up, and I'm commenting because I REALLY want to see the ewok village expand! This is awesome!

[@StormChaserEliRoberts]

Absolutely dying when Mike (Testing With Mike) went airborn and nearly died! LoL you guys rock!

[@TestingWithMike]

Thankfully I live another day!

[@StormChaserEliRoberts]

@@TestingWithMike It seemed like a bumpy ride! Fun for sure.

[@captrockh2055]

Don,always calm cool,and collected- seems like a great working partner.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

You got that right!

[@lpschick7237]

Kevin your kiddos are still little. But man when they get old enough they are going to want friends to come over & stay at the property. It’s like a poor man’s version or maybe vision of a wonderland. All the tags, forts, paintball gun wars & whatever else you come up with in the meantime. I can’t remember you have a zip line somewhere there already don’t you? I’m surprised Chris’s son hasn’t asked for a buddies summer night out. Flashlight tag, kick the can. Childhood memories…..those are what we remember when we are older. Not playing 2 hours of pac man. Looks cool!!

[@ArielleViking]

You guys are hilarious (not to mention ingenious). I can't wait for part 3, loving it. 👍

[@lordsam1037]

The build time-lapses are always so satisfying

[@ZanarCrestrider]

You know, I don't like when channels tell us to like, comment and share, but then Don got up and started talking at the end, so I had to cave and give at least a like and a comment. The individual end segment was fun to watch.

[@pcmiller2710]

Kevin, this is awesome!!!!...why don't you build an EWOK VILLIAGE where you have suspended rope bridges connecting the structures!!!...that would make an excellent series!!!

[@pcmiller2710]

Kevin, is this really you, or is someone trying to spam me on telegram?

[@MissieMommy518]

Another awesome video from MSR. Love the idea of the Ewok village, and the suggestion of the pulley system and zip lines. Looking forward to part 3 and more after that. Always look forward to Saturday morning for MSR . Kevin, you always brighten my day. Watching from Central New York near Syracuse.

[@fladave99]

Needs a boat

[@antoniobertocchi5089]

I'm loving everything you've done here. Curious... if you made the slide leave from the floor level of the van - rather than the half height of the door - you would slide down so hard, and it might beasier to mount - from either the passesnger door, or the sliding side door. That way you could still open the front passenger door as well. Your crow's nest cicular hammock is pure gemius!

[@treysgranty5643]

Make your daughter a tire swing hanging from one of the tires. ❤ from Tennessee!!!

[@toolkit71]

This channel is so great, thanks so much for your effort in doing these videos for us that can't do what you do.

[@gene_takovic57]

You need to hit up Princess Auto for a sponsorship. You've certainly gave them plenty of business! Great addition to the van. What about a toilet/mini outhouse on the deck?

[@JoanOfArgghh]

Pretty much my favorite channel. Thanks for the crazy!

[@danpar1184]

I look forward to your "kookie" builds. My mouth was watering seeing you cook on the grill. I think the slide is my favorite part of the build.

[@brianpenland973]

You guys are amazing!!! Love the Bearded Woodsman and Modern Self Reliance channels. Thanks for providing family friendly content, my ENTIRE family enjoys.

[@jfig786]

looks like a cool place to hang out and have a BBQ

[@schwabrichard9829]

Over the top Frugality! Kevin Curses in the woods has hit a milestone of creativity!!!! Keep up the insanity and i expect a winter camp out come the snow fall! The only way to really improve is add a few tree top pop up campers!!!!

[@Snowzeus]

Full Stop. Chris should use the circle net as the deer sniper tower. It’ll be the best nap he’s ever had😂

[@spacedaddy5517]

I thought that was a sniper tower.

[@kiwimary5636]

No video is complete without Dawn. He is always on board with any of the crazy ideas. The B-roll may be the first time I saw him laugh.😊

[@walkercustoms]

I used pallets and repurposed thick plastic sheeting to make a temporary chicken fence. It turned out so good even when the permanent pen is done I'll keep the pallet set up for rearing other animals.

[@luckyedwards4870]

Good gosh, Kevin, surely u must know those airbags r quite valuable, u can probably get around $1000 for each one. Plus, u need to make a permanent ladder to get to ur hammock Crow's nest. As always, great show, and a perpetual thumbs up.

[@sunkissed5889]

What fun ! This is great lol 😂everyone should build one 😅! Grilling on top a car stand deck lol 😂 love it

[@DamacusSquared]

Idea, could hang a small water tank underneath the car, plumb a gutter system through the old fuel inlet, and maybe add a propane water heater, or wrap the stove in some copper pipe for a shower underneath it.

[@deanebrownfield6866]

It’s missing the sound of water, a babbling brook, gentle waterfall. The soothing sounds will make the hammock time fly by.

[@skipopidid]

when i was a kid, my school playground had a wall of tires bolted together that we used as a climbing wall from the ground to the top, that would be a lot of fun to have there too for getting up and down

[@bigdsperformance]

I love this whole build, what a killer project this turned into.

[@jbass86]

Don is an absolute nail gun

[@user-eg5ij6bx2u]

way to go !! I'm glad you added on !!

[@scottgermaine1245]

I think its awesome you put a van in the trees

[@duaneayers6117]

You should go up with 3 more vans or at least 1 more van. Now that will catch everyone's eyes.

[@Seakaye2s]

For this to be a thing you don’t need that many likes. You obviously have time, keep at it

[@user-zr1su6re3v]

Excellent! The only thing that I would suggest is get some insect screening and cut it in the shape of the driver side window for a bit of airflow

[@Aunt.Sandy73]

You should put one of those car stickers to put over or next to the big dent. Maybe they have one with a tree falling down lol. Great video!!!

[@manfredbiefeld6727]

Thumbs up. Who'd of thought,, this could be a whole new building trend, lol

[@artfx9]

Not bad. There is a major issue though.. The slide has to continue down to a secret underground pool.

[@danieloliver20]

I'm digging the wood compartment/raccoon front door to the inside of the caravan! 😂

[@SWEET-2381]

A few years ago my best friend got a really big slide kind of like that and she had little diamonds like the dazzled pockets on the back of her jeans, you should have seen her fly down that thing😜

[@deathlis]

You wondering if Thermacell works? As one of many hunters in the swamps on the south end of the US, I can say with 100% certainty that YES, they work and are invaluable for us.

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

Bloody love this channel and all the content it puts out. I'd love to be doing what you do. Thank you.

[@cjsamms]

I love the way you keep coming up with different kinds of treehouses. Like being a little boy all over again. Don’t ever change. Be happy. And have fun.

[@nicoleking772]

I always saw that slide in the background of many videos and wondered, "what's he gunna do with that?" I'm glad to see it went to a fun and totally insane endeavour. I LOVE IT! WEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[@TestingWithMike]

WEEEEEE!!!

[@brendafrancis3270]

Need to put a swimming pool at the end of the slide 😂 Love you guys!! Special Hello to Don🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@livingmybestlife8641]

You need a drive in movie theater!

[@stephcann]

I love camping & really enjoy your videos. Keep building 🙏🏽☝🏽

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Hello from Minnesota USA!! Fun episode!!

[@burtonbird5518]

Like the plan. Approve the process. Next part of the dream is hang an actual bumper pull camper trailer behind for guests. Now we’re talkin. Cheers🎉

[@teresaedwards3659]

Nice to see you!

[@scottiegrav]

25:30 I felt that dust in my eye lol

[@nancyecuer402]

Fantastic, I love it.

[@meinname777]

Super cool, sort of a playground plus "mancave" in the woods 🤣

[@henryshaffer5811]

a zip line would be awesome. cool build

[@debramorris7646]

This was so much fun! I literally felt like I was there hanging with you knuckleheads!

[@mikerat409]

The welcome mat says it all 😂.

[@amberboggs7129]

Love the show and when friends come together. Fun and friends great ideas.i will be looking up the rest of the guys pages.

[@barrettdent405]

This turned into quite the man (grown boys) hangout.

[@kingrafa3938]

I like the addition in this build.

[@yvonnelucas-cessna4458]

Lol, I'm loving that slide!!!

[@maryanngibson3690]

you guys are so clever, I love this

[@chris2fer1977]

I've loved the van videos cant wait to see more

[@tumblodryay1189]

I vote for us getting a part 3. Thank you

[@shellywellybutbaldbob1336]

Dawn 's the best!

[@Sandra-jm4tn]

Bless you for making this video. It really made my day.

[@terryvuylsteke2434]

Kev, one of your best videos yet!!!! Rocking it Canadian style....Cheers.

[@chuckriggsjr.6021]

That's really cool.

[@SJC49]

How about a couple of old car seats as deck chairs and maybe a used tire cocktail table?

[@JRTreeService-Firewood]

Id camo the van with spray paint and use that place for hunting.Hunt off the deck abd stay in the van at night. Awesome project as always

[@kenfoster4256]

Great video. My favorite part was the banter between y'all. Reminded me of my brothers and friends when we get together 👍

[@RipFast01]

Love it ❤😂

[@jeronethompson1059]

Love the additions!!

[@lauraanntiller5949]

It’s awesome to see you boys having fun in the treehouse van house slide House Grill House deck house always fun to watch your channels God’s blessings on you and your families

[@marcelgagnon9217]

Hay guys great work 👍. Now you need an out house up there.