I Built Out My Truck to Live In Full Time - Defender Camper Conversion (Part 1)

Inspiration Credit - ‪@BorisTheDefender‬ on KZbin + IG
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[@BorisTheDefender]

Wow I think that’s the nicest thing anyone has said about me! 😅 So excited to see the progress 👌🙌🙌🙌

[@floecizes]

Dope 🙌🏾

[@andyblank3546]

Thank you David for not making us watch 2 months of Maria in the street with power tools 🙏😍

[@aliceinoregonland3942]

😂😂😂

[@incorporeal7614]

You are so Lucky to have a friend as awesome as david!

[@LenaDoesTarot]

Go David! Showed up for our girl and made her dreams come true. Eternally grateful 🙏🏼

[@celinapalfrey6001]

Exactly!

[@haunted_autumn]

I love the 'post-credit scene' scares!! 😂

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

I have gone back to the older video of yours! Yep David is more professional than Jack ! I will copy your build! Thank you so much!

[@skyblue2636]

Wow, that IS nice! Real professional. David deserves a bottle of Moet et Chandon🥂

[@juliesimonsen7616]

Man. How Cool Is This. He Did An Amazing Job On The Build. Wow. I'm So Excited To See The Final Results. I'm So Happy For You.

[@thunder-moopig]

You’re a perfectly made soul, with a smart friend. Thank you for sharing your video. 🙏

[@thesnodgrasschannel6782]

Happy for you and the new project. 😊

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

A new video, YAY! It's SO great to see you and a glimpse of Blue! 💙 Nice glimpse of Christian as well. What a gem David is! You have the absolute best friends! The build is looking wonderful and I can't wait to see you & Blue back on the road! 😎

[@ginabrandt6168]

You should have used two to three coats of polyurethane on all wood surfaces, vinyl flooring, and a formica type of countertop. A wood countertop should have minimum of three coats polyurethane and takes a week to cure between coats.

[@OldSoulPammy]

Great job, and I Love David! What a talented guy and so funny! Countdown to adventure! ☮️❤️😎

[@Beth-ie]

THIS IS GOING TO BE EPIC. (can't wait!) 💖

[@ramarover]

Just discovered your channel and enjoying your build, inspiring stuff! Hope to fit out my 110 here in Ireland later in the spring, cheers!

[@ExploringTheUnknown1]

We need more Maria Getting Scared segment.

[@kenyj18]

The invisible man laugh at the end 😂

[@belindacarinaboco6410]

Happy for you Maria...

[@Amizori]

im soo pumped to see the finished vision! But I always feel like the funnest part is the build process. Looks amazing so far!!

[@bettydanico2959]

Great building by David😁

[@gordonhall9871]

those shiny twin hair braids are beautiful

[@Ravenswife2021]

Love you and blue!!! Excited to see where your journey takes you next!!

[@ashIeymarie]

Go David!!!!!! He's absolutely killing it and I can't wait to see the completed build and see the drone shots of poe on the road hopefully soon! Much love to you, blue and david for real

[@Random-Wanderer232]

SOOOO Happy For You!!! Be proud & keep killin it you guys!

[@maryayers9839]

Becca from trunk camping said that she would love to hang out with you one day so I'm going to see you back on here love your videos can't wait till you get back out on the road

[@StaceyLovesBettyBoop]

love love love the way everything is coming along. It looks so comfy. Can't wait to see you all out on the road. ♥ ya girl!

[@richardduede9767]

"Don't do drugs." Perfect advice. Thank you, David. You do excellent work.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I'm now on my second day car camping... And I knew it was raining in California but I went to Southern California to Palm springs and it's been raining all day! Sheets of rain luckily I made it back to where I'm staying safely before dark I sure hope it lets up a little tomorrow.

[@teresap.5991]

David is a great guy and friend. You at least owe him a dinner out and the best, biggest hug he's ever had ☺️❤️. He did an amazing job. Thanks for the update. You and Blue are going to have the sweetest camper out there. Talk about safe and solid! I as a mother would feel so much better if I knew my daughter was in that sweet ride rather than a little car.

[@justmin858]

Does anybody know what he did at the ending that made her laugh so much..?? Thanks👍💛👍

[@tacoma_jon]

Great job Maria and David. It looks great 👍🏻

[@fireiswithinme]

Just subscribed to your channel! Loving the new Defender and can’t wait to see the adventures we get to go on with you and Blue! Stay golden!!

[@ciaranfinn4743]

Ria, adore you er Blue. Had 2 110s and loved them. Rebuilt the engines, etc. Absolutely loved the engine, noise, clunky gearshift and boaty handling . Wish you et Blue every enjoyment to roam for many years. Besides being an Utter Nutters, you guys are my Absolutely go-to to lift my spirits. Love you, Ciaran, Dublin, Ireland.

[@lilscottyboy2004]

Omg David is such a Kool person and has done a great job on your build keep up the hard work 💪 it looks great can't wait to see the finish product 😀 u have outsonr your shelf as always safe travels for u and blue and enjoy the new rig keep up the great videos

[@d.g.n9392]

Enjoying your enthusiasm and the progress 🙋‍♂️🐈🐈

[@WanderingWithWanda]

David did a great job, I can't wait to see what you do with Poe in the coming months!

[@user-xz7kq5ie8s]

LETS FRICKIN GO! i just checked this morning for a build vid and I'm so happy to see you are doing it. you are so inspiring maria from a girl with a lil subaru too

[@kathyjohnston4441]

Maria...what a great Rig !!! I love the color too!! David did an Awsome job on the build !! Its great to have friends like him !! You look so happy 😊 your going to be the biggest bad ass on the road. Can't wait to see you in more videos and Blue too🐕..Keep on Trucken Your friend Kathy Johnston,CLACKAMAS, OR 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@emmadrinkall9078]

I nearly bought an ex MOD Tithonus 110 when I was younger! In the end went with my 90 and built him chassis up. Enjoy the Landy - if your not a mechanic now it’ll make you one!

[@AmyR713]

Absolutely amazing!! David is amazing! What a blessing to have friends like that! 💜 Poe is an eye turner! 😍

[@fabydiez5299]

Awesomeness David 🤙🏾

[@ChristineExplores]

I’m so happy for you and excited to see where your new rig takes you! I actually just followed Boris too! Great inspiration!

[@richardhanley3411]

Just go's to show what kind of personality you have to have a good friend like David. Poe is looking good. Anyway yall have a great time and blue too. Peace out

[@kimberlychicago7608]

Your build out looks great.

[@aaronriedel5372]

I know it would probably never happen but, wouldn't it be cool if you could take Poe to the UK and do a trip with @BorisTheDefender ?!

[@roamingreckless]

It would be a blast for sure

[@pittsburghpirate8237]

Come out to Pittburgh so we can see if your defender can hang with my power wagon.. don’t worry if you get stuck I’ll pull you out with the winch😂awesome build! Looks great

[@lizharnisch4804]

Great job David. Looks amazing. Are you doing any installation on the walls to keep warm in winters? Can’t wait to see Poe in action soon.

[@tenaciousdean]

Super Excited to see you out roaming in this Land Beast. Lol. Keep up the PURE AWESOMENESS

[@LisaCisaPisa]

Haha David is a stinker scaring you like that - Great job on Poe! 👏🏼 Looking forward to seeing more with the build out.

[@ladytsadventures8033]

Maria. I love your new rig it’s beautiful and your friend David has done a terrific job when it comes to carpentry! I can’t wait to see it complete, it’s gonna look really nice!

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

I've subscribed to your channel, and have binge watching your videos. Quite impressive young lady. I look forward to going along with you in your videos of life and traveling the country.

[@CookingbyCampsite]

And she’s the OG! Everyone else, with a few exceptions, has copied her!

[@kenmatthews6476]

Damn the wood working. He’s the scare king!!! Lol.

[@boliver5081]

Very exciting! Have you seen Fish13 on KZbin? He is more a camper not a road lifer, but he has a newer defender, pretty awesome set up and his gear is the bomb! Safe travels in your new rig!

[@highdesertnation1285]

Nice Build!

[@paigewoeckner7687]

It looks SO AMAZING!!! David did such amazing work to help you out!!

[@goodykei]

Another awesome video ! The Mansion is coming along nicely ! Good job David ! Still need a ramp at the back ! 😉 for ! Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🤗🙏🐾

[@bonniep.3759]

Wow girl! You are so inspiring! You remind me of Aubrey Plaza! That's who I thought you were for awhile 😂 I thought she said screw Hollywood. Hooray on the new rig! He's beautiful! Appreciate you sharing your journey.

[@kevinhayes1656]

If you haven’t already, then you should check out the KZbin channel Eva Zu Beck, she also car camps in a range rover defender also and you should see the rig that she built

[@heatherotis6512]

I literally just dropped what I was doing to watch this ❤

[@terriwilson511]

Wow that looks great

[@abowlin265]

Cool lookin good, thank you for sharing

[@bike12375]

Awesome! Such a sick build!!!

[@kennymoney4044]

Great job! ONE LOVE💖🙏💖

[@clintgilchrest1019]

The new build is looking good, looking forward to seeing what you do next...

[@clayton6899]

Ànd this is the cleanest you will see POE. Great job David. Maria you need to make new stickers now. Those jump scares at the end had me cracking up 😂🤣😂

[@ginabrandt6168]

True statement about cleanest we'd see Poe.

[@LynnKay]

Nice! A lot of plywood. One question why didn't you guys insulate inside the van? Keep the heat and cold out.

[@BreezyTravels]

Looks great so far!! 🙌🏻👊🏻

[@india3036]

Great job with this one, Maria! Can’t wait to see you roaming reckless in Poe! 🤍

[@spookydonkey2195]

I’ve never clicked a video so fast. Edit: I wish I had a stalker that was a great carpenter, lucky 😉

[@loridill4683]

That's going to give you so much room.

[@robertellis2426]

Thank you David Poe is looking awesome keep up the great work girl 👍👍

[@eloisehuckstep1057]

David is amazing!!! You are so lucky to have him

[@chrisbernard8985]

Looks amazing! U went from a Subaru to a penthouse lol can’t wait to see where u guys end up going with it!

[@patricialuers5218]

I love your new rig and I can't wait for you to get on the road again I do have a question though . How do you go to the restroom do you have a portable inside your new van ?

[@420asia]

I see something beautiful happening😊✌❤

[@terryhere3889]

Love the build it’s given me ideas for my van, has David got a brother in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 that can help me build mine lol 😂

[@wbradleyUtube]

WOW! Super impressive work by David. PO is looking pretty good land I really can't wait for the finished product. Love your videos.

[@briancox1124]

just wanted to say david is a godsend,eternal thanks for all you done.

[@WilshysVids]

great build, and FYI i don't talk posh lmao

[@uncontrolledspeech1858]

Great job David and you are blessed with friendship.

[@thehouseofgraellc5111]

I literally cannot wait for upcoming content with the new build! Content was already fire in a Subaru I can only imagine what we will get with the defender!!!! 🦋

[@IsaacS1]

Very exciting to watch this coming together - sick adventures for 2023! Didn't see a lot of Blue this episode, more Blue please 🙂

[@montyreeves7302]

If it was me, I would add a drawer to the right rear storage box. Leave the top hinged for access on rainy days. But that's me

[@cmiller415]

What do I do when my boyfriend does something so completely clueless I wonder if he was actually born on this planet? I binge watch Roaming Reckless until everything (except my boyfriend) makes sense again. Thanks Maria, you might just have saved my relationship! 😘

[@roamingreckless]

I do what I can girl 😂

[@kristinbrown503]

Definitely need to see more of David pranking/scaring you 😂

[@kimthompson9194]

I LOVE David omg, and the ending just cemented that so much lm,ao!!!

[@naturalmysticadventures1403]

What a stud David is! But seriously, he's all alone in the " friend zone " if their is any quality Ladies... Hit David up!

[@lynnfiegl4953]

Wow! Great work David!! You sir are a very talented man!! Ria is so lucky to have you as a great friend! And like as true friend, you scared the piss out of her!! 😂😂😂 Great job to both of you, cause I know you helped Ria! And of course, Blue had to supervise! 😂😂🐶🐶

[@Sunsetschano]

Absolutely LOVE your rig!!! I am excited for you on it! Great carpentry work on it. Hey question..what is your ceiling lined with? Looks very well padded. That a sound barrier? I cant wait to see it done. Btw awesome roof rack too! Rock on and have fun! Stay safe always.

[@mariepalkiewicz852]

Looks FABULOUS! So glad you & Blue will have a larger more comfortable Safe and organized home to travel in. Did you figure out how to configure a ramp or collapsible step for Blue in and out? Can't wait to see ya on the road again!

[@PNWXPLR]

You know the job was done right when there's blood left behind lol Poe is looking good! I hope you get the electrical fixed soon so we can start living the adventures with you and Blu again💗 And loved that you included the scare clips. Scaring each other is big at our house! Lol

[@mikejurnak4253]

If I had a dollar for every time you said David I could quit my job. 💰💰💰 btw it's l👀king good 👍🏻✌🏻

[@A.TAYLOR]

I was waiting on this. I’m so jealousssss! What a beast!!!! He did such a phenomenal job! 💙

[@HVCollective]

I only found your channel recently and I am so happy about this upgrade for you! Seeing you go from a tiny Subaru to this huge Defender is so cool and I can only imagine how good it must have felt over the past few months. David is an absolute gem for helping you build this out. I had a smile on my face through this whole video

[@daddybob6096]

For an octogenarian such as me, that's really insane. LoL.

[@benjamin48th]

Get the ring camera hooked up and a dog is nice to have

[@kararowley13]

Can’t wait for your first road trip in this!! ❤

[@Lanaslife247]

This is so fun !! David’s a boss ! ❤ can’t wait to travel with you!

[@scotttan6377]

Hopefully you had time to put 2 to 3 coats of polyurethane not to only protect against moisture, but also to protect against light impact like skuff marks. Can't wait to see what kind of backsplash you'll pick for behind the sink as definitely don't want liquids and food matter falling between the sink surface and the wall its against. Seems like your 70% + complete till your maiden voyage !

[@NickAm01]

Please note the most important part of the video starts at 10:38.

[@mambaoutgaming82420]

Let’s GO!!