Its Been Sitting Here For Months! We Finally Did It. STOP ASKING

[@atomikNEV]

“Hi I am Andy from Overland Interiors, today I ll show you how to assemble the kitchenette for the chevy Express…” 😅😅

[@RyanWitham00]

"Hi I am Andy from Overland Interiors." 😀👋

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

Hi I'm Andy from Overland Interiors. LMAO

[@bethfinch1141]

Lmao😂

[@marybethfields1166]

Hi Andy I am Mary and enjoy your videos.

[@ironwoof5329]

😂

[@todds1860]

I love that I can see My License Plate nearly every time I see the steps!!🤙

[@lancelitou9467]

I think part of "Cruzy's" lack of enthusiasm for going "Home", might be his wariness of going down the steps. he's really cautious. maybe some cloth anti-slip at the edge, on Cruzy's side. "Just Saying".....

[@TeriDuncan8049]

​@@thegoodtom1718 yes, maybe a white line painted at the front of the stairs!

[@Justabuckeye]

I dont think cruzie likes the steps at all

[@wiki189]

You tell him Amanda!

[@tseveudire]

Does Cruzy often hesitate to go down the stairs? I had to paint a white line at the end of each step for my old bulldog Fernand to follow me to the basement (my stairs were also black), I think he had trouble with his 3D vision :D

[@TraceyKorol]

thought the same thing...i put in the comments also that they look scary for him at that height and its hard on their joints...my dog had to go on anti inflammatory pills from all the stairs and that she is of a certain age as well...its hard on them

[@christiannemayer6062]

I think a small 🐶elevator...could work.Pulley system 😂❤️cruizy

[@Makeitbymandy]

I told chrome about your comment. It’s good info, so Thank you. We are gonna test with some tape to see if the lighter edge makes a difference for him going down the stairs. ✌️❤️

[@overlandinteriors]

I just put Yellow tape on the steps for him. Great idea!

[@desertsky505]

Teach Cruzie to levitate 😂 Stairs no problem for flying dogs

[@neverwares]

I feel like Cruz might riot if you remove his passenger seat 😂

[@julien2912]

Thats what I was going to say!!

[@tseveudire]

Why not use Cruzy's seat as a stair lift? :D

[@VanityBitty]

If you take the seat out, I hope the cabinet you replace it with is low and has a comfy top and backrest for Cruzie. Otherwise he may permanently leave you for the 2nd floor of the shop! 😂

[@shanekerry9530]

Cruz hates the stairs I’m thinking

[@KJ4RMZ]

If you pulled the seat and made something like Bruce or Joseph has... would you have a spot for Cruz designed into it?

[@dross24MA]

Exactly...Cruzie needs his space/

[@Makeitbymandy]

He could build storage with a spot on top for cruzie. Might even be better then the current set up :)

[@desertsky505]

I don't think Cruzie could get up that high. Bruce vanlife Jr has a build out instead of a chair. If It's big enough to be useful for storage, It's going to be way too tall

[@Makeitbymandy]

@ chrome could build it with a step.

[@smoochdawg4547]

Maybe Cruz is having a little pain going down those stairs...? He's getting a tiny bit older too.

[@lisajordan378]

Yes. Getting some weight off would help him so much. So sad he doesn’t want in the van.😢

[@TamaraShayna]

That's actually a great point, the stairs might be challenging. Maybe the next thing to nag for is rug stair runner for Cruzzy's feet to grip better.

[@warmbreeze43]

@@smoochdawg4547 I agree that he might be in pain. My dogs big dogs would never go down those stairs. Cuz back may be hurting

[@MissyQ12345]

@@warmbreeze43 I think it hurts, too. Sorry, but…

[@Kipper32020]

Great to see "ANDY. from OVERLAND INTERIORS" Talented MAN with a Great personality!! 💖🤣

[@lisaaustin6034]

Cruzies side eye game is fierce!!!!

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

Rare moments? That is Cruz's seat every day.

[@davidking9541]

You better not take CRUZIE'S seat out! You will really be in trouble with him

[@VaguelyMeandering]

The railing looks fabulous! Trust Andy to NOT use it. Cruze is such a sweetie. A bulldog will not move until they want to...LOL. You've got the best friends Chrome. Amazing!

[@bethfinch1141]

Should have installed one of those fancy chair lifts instead of railing, then Cruz, Jeffy Bear and occasionally Chrome when he injures himself, can go upstairs easily!

[@CorinneClassic]

Plus help Amanda bring up and down some heavy packages.

[@Makeitbymandy]

@@CorinneClassici have the forklift and door upstairs for big orders and heavy packages :) Adding a chair lift for someone who lives 4000 kms away is kinda silly and cruz does the stairs just fine.

[@overlandinteriors]

@@Makeitbymandyexactly.

[@doris1826]

@@CorinneClassic Shop needs a DUMB WAITER!

[@diywarren1776]

It’s an entire shop. They can do something way cooler than what we need to do in standard homes. But we understand that you mean well and agree with that part 100%.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

I knew you couldn’t do this without Cal from promenade!😂

[@Kipper32020]

Cruzie-Bear 🐻 needs his front seat to cuddle up in & he is the STAR 🌟 💞 🇨🇦

[@PaznThru56]

Railing looks great! My son has the lighted rails in his home. They're motion activated. Pretty cool.

[@christopherbrase5307]

A small rack that connects to your tow hitch for carrying the wood outside

[@rosemaryguyton9835]

I actually think he doesn't like going down the stairs.

[@loiscastillo5695]

Wow if I was Cruzy I wouldn’t want sleep in the van either 😆 no room, too hot and cramped to sleep in the van bed… 🙄😄💯😀😁❤️

[@tylersadler3147]

Sign the hoodies and auction them off for Cruzy Spa Day!!

[@valeriestraw6966]

Gez, I can't imagine why Cruzie doesn't want to come back to the van? With all that room on the floor for him. Just don't understand it.

[@ElisaPaquette]

IKEA bag for firewood makes it easier to move and contains dirt.

[@amyschoepp8146]

Every time I hear the name Cal, I giggle.

[@jodiesebek2440]

Oh no you can't take Cruzie seat away 😢 Stair rail looks awesome 👏 😎 ✌️✌️ Smooches for Cruzie 💋 🐾 🦴

[@Ambohouse]

Everyone needs a friend like Andy who shows up and just says.. let's finish all the projects you have been putting off.

[@IMMe-yp4bu]

@@Ambohouse So true--a friend who is willing to go with you to the garbage dump is the ultimate litmus test of true friendship!

[@darlenerioux9796]

Yes keep the front seat #yourdaughter.

[@cynthiashell3389]

Cruz, walking keeping and keeping his eyes on that air compressor while walking 😂 too funny

[@svartedauden3566]

Cruz doesn't like leaving the shop cuz he hates climbing down the stairs. Yeah Chrome. Tear everything out of your van. Start Fresh!!! Do it!!! :)

[@Valerygallery]

Cruzie is just breaking my heart. Poor little guy.😢 He loves his new space.

[@jonathonmccue7271]

Team Work Makes The Dream Work! 😄

[@drphibesrises]

When the rain and snow starts the gravel driveway will be a mess. I had a similar situation so I finally had enough and made it full concrete. I am so much happier now.

[@danielmorrissey5118]

Poor Amanda❤.. all the stuff in your Ambo😂... keep giving Chrom flack😂😂😂😂😂😂. L❤ve Dan

[@Makeitbymandy]

Its empty now! Woohoo. Time for some repairs and then a temp build so i can try a few different layouts and decide what I want in there permanently:)

[@danielmorrissey5118]

@Makeitbymandy congratulations. The fun part starts. You will find your dream layout. Some people take 3-5 years to complete an Ambo project. I know it will be awesome when you're done. I'll watch for your progress. Dan❤️

[@raymondray8672]

Yes!! At last we’ve got a hand rail. Now I’m agreeing with others that coming next should be an electric lift for Cruzzie and Jeffie Bear ✌️✌️

[@nailazion3113]

Hey Chrome and Cruz and Amanda and Andy..

[@THAILANDCANUCK]

If you get rid of the front seat, where will Cruz sit?

[@touristiqueducanada346]

Cruz need a stair lift for him . And I’ll give wheelchair access to your fans . Plus side would be able put stuff on instead of carrying it up the stairs .

[@marciaburrows7070]

I agree with this comment!!❤

[@rachfish]

If you think Cruz hates going to the van when he is upstairs, just wait if you take away HIS seat. 😢

[@ZarahJade1]

Keep the seat! Not just 4 guests but 4 cruizie.

[@amstergal]

It's the stairs, Cruzie's scared and I don't blame him! Can you carry him down, Chrome? ♥

[@dianneyoungblood689]

My 2 Tzus do not like the scary metal steps going into our mini lite Rockwood. Going to pad steps BUT the open step spaces scare them. Trying to figure that issue out.

[@amstergal]

@@dianneyoungblood689 aww, yes, open steps are scary.

[@ResPieces]

i just spent the day dealing with helping clean up and organise in a hoarder house, so my perspective of your clutter etc is currently off...lol!

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

You have a new motor, new transmission, new rims and tires...new interior would be cool! You would be a rolling advertisement for both channels! Half the van VanToys and the other half Vancity Vanlife with a racing stripe down the center separating your rolling billboard! That would look sweet! Now how did I make that jump from interior to interior and exterior? 🤦‍♀

[@belindaboudreau9178]

Yaay! The handrail is up! Woot woot! lol Aw Cruzie wants to b a shop dawg now! lol Soo funny tha lil low rider. 😆 Cruzie wants the cushy life. ✌️✌️

[@EvelynSalazar-z6i]

You remember that Cruze seat you can not remove it when you drive around where your son is going to seat down Cruze is not going to be happy about you removing the front seat that something you have to think about 😢😮❤

[@denisemckiver69]

Chrome, if you take the front seat Cruzie is going to be very pissed, that's his window to the world.

[@Poppy-xp8fr]

The more compartments you have, they will be filled! I thought the bumper box would be the firewood storage spot.

[@sharonoldham4374]

That's what he said originally. Wonder what's in there.

[@estut]

Andy is such a cool guy!

[@RonSeesAmerica]

Whoop-whoop! Fresh van-build incoming!

[@sirslaythelot6018]

Now put grip tape to define each step , black stairs is diabolical 😮

[@ReCycledCycler]

First Overlander Interiors pack build could be done at your shop on your van, would be quite fitting seeing as your build was Andy’s first build out

[@suzzalaska]

It's time to upgrade indeed. RAISE UR CEILING! Standing upright will rock ur world!!!!!

[@wiki189]

Lmao! That'll appease the comment section for 2 whole minutes 😂😂

[@moparmarley]

im not sure it will not even last that long. lol

[@julien2912]

What will? The fact that he finally put up the railing?!! Now he wants to suggest that he's gonna redo his whole van build, instead of working on the high top ambulance like he's been promising every winter since he bought it.

[@Makeitbymandy]

@@julien2912ahh Julie. He isnt going to do a full rebuild on his van. And he is going to start the beast ambo work this winter. He ended up spending a lot of money starting a business to better his future. Lets not hate on the dude.

[@diannespinney7846]

You need the seat for your main slide Cruz

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

Cruzie - oh, you meant I have to go in the OTHER chair! LOL Finally the handrail ! Looks good! YAY Amanda! Time to Rock n Roll !!! I pulled the passenger seat out of my green van to make a dedicated spot for Charley with storage underneath, and for the most part it worked great. However on the rare occasion when someone came with me, well, yah......didn't work out so good. So I'm still undecided on it.

[@gordonwellman2523]

YAY!!! hand rail😂 poor Cruz. no room in the van any more. and I don't think he likes those stairs. he needs a elevator he can push with his nose to get up and down.😜😂

[@KJ4RMZ]

Cal should be happy.

[@IMMe-yp4bu]

The big blue IKEA bags work great for storing and carrying firewood! Keeps the slivers and grit off the floor. At night, you can take the bag out and tuck it under your van or a picnic table.

[@claramullen]

Great job on the handrail now everyone that uses it will be much safer. Yes Chrome you have become a hoarder it just kept growing and growing.

[@crackercrumb]

Leave the front seat for Cruz

[@deniseflygirl]

Cruzie loves his new swanky apartment.

[@ericsalkeld7146]

I have a dog that totally disliked going down stairs. I bought 1'x1' adhesive backed carpet tiles and installed them on one side of the stairs. Problem solved with the claws gripping the carpet.

[@skyemaclachlan5182]

At least you have the excuse of a small van space for your mess ... lots of people with big homes also live in a mess:)

[@Mzlolly_pops]

Aww, please don’t move the chair, Chrome. I’ll miss seeing the lovely Cruz sitting beside you as you drive around. It’s always wonderful to see you all together. Hi to Amanda and Andy and Thank you, Chrome, for another brilliant vlog. Until the next one, I’ll be sure to keep the double V’s up!”😂😜

[@thestu4602]

Try clipping Cruzies claws, reckon they could be digging into his feet when he goes down stairs, apart from being a lil fat barrel an hes worried about rolling down ‘em.

[@ontheroadwithtenzin]

Extruded aluminum is what I used for frames. So much lighter and more solid.

[@toddbob644]

Take the seat out but make it so that it's easy to reinstall for these moments... no need to make anything permanent.

[@NewGuy2024]

Who else thinks all of his New Shop space and Shop Toys is making his van look small and cluttered? 16:34

[@texasgoddess323]

Amanda, why do you think Cruzie loves the shop so much? More room? Maybe he’s in pain using so many stairs, so he wants to stay where he is. Maybe y’all can think about a mini lift for him and have a button to teach him how to use it, if that’s the case!💡But would he be trying to sneak back up the stairs, after Chrome has brought him down, if it hurt him?🤔

[@Makeitbymandy]

You know its kinda funny because you guys have all seen how much he loves the shop lately. But you don’t get to see the times he doesn’t want to go back into the shop at all lol. Ive taken him outside to do his business and he refuses to come inside. He really does want to go home sometimes. But i do think he loves the upstairs because he is spoiled up there. And there are often more people up there and Cruzie is very much a people doggo. He loves to play, loves butt scratches and loves when people know where his treats are lol ✌️

[@texasgoddess323]

@ Thx Amanda! That makes so much sense. That lil booger got us worried about him.😂 We just love him, though!🥰

[@PandaLife-lp8kn]

Get an affiliate overland spare tire trash heavy duty bag for Wood and Camp Trash. Aluminum flashing should be easy with your new welding machine for better on gas mileage. VVs all the way Up!

[@JanetFolkerts]

Hi, Andy are you the guy from Overland Interiors ? Loved seeing Andy, he is the coolest ! THANKS for sharing.

[@overlandinteriors]

Yup I’m the same guy. 😊

[@americannomad5905]

I live in a uhaul conversion. I enjoy your content. You're a starter. Seems you start twice as much as you finish.

[@HeatherS__]

Chrome, you might want to have Cruz checked out by your vet, he may be having pain in his shoulders or front legs from bouncing down the steps. Just a thought.

[@tonyahenry5158]

So glad the hand rail is up

[@cathylivingston368]

I think you'd be a fool to take out the passenger seat, just to replace it with your extra "stuff." Besides, aren't you forgetting about Cruz?! He uses that spot every time he gets in the van.

[@groovetunes]

My passenger seat is the most comfortable place to sit facing backwards. Put a swivel on it. It will be the best change you made on your van. Also why not use a tote for your firewood? Another tote for the stuff in the front on top of your firewood.

[@chrismcbride2806]

For memory think it does have a swivel he just doesn’t use it!

[@groovetunes]

@@chrismcbride2806 I can reach almost everything in my van from that seat. No need to wreck my knees crawling around all the time. You make a box with a foam pad on top for cruzie to sit on and stuff things underneath from the door side.

[@MakerMike-yo5rk]

I opted to remove my passenger seat, that side was damaged and that door won't open so I use the space like Bruce, and have all my electronics and batteries, was planning to install the heater under my inverter that is on top of the seat mount, is a metal box in older GMC van, and once everything is installed making a platform on top that is padded for a dog bed/seat that covers the entire area from dash to the opening of the rear side door..

[@AReelHouseProduction]

VV’s up. I think a redo would be cool.

[@tammyallen3994]

I wonder if Cruz cannot discern the steps and it might look like a ramp to him so when he actually steps down it surprises him. I agree there might be some pain or maybe some fear of losing his balance while going downstairs. Does he hesitate to go upstairs? Love your videos Chrome…longtime watcher here from AZ, USA!

[@anon8219ak]

bro, the stairway of plates is sic!! when i left alaska we stopped at that place in canada with the walls of plates. left one of our ak ones to them. lol awesome

[@nhbentneedle]

My 2 cents by experience keep the seat

[@lucyalderman422]

Changing from 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch on each side would give you an extra 1/2 inch of space between the walls in a small space that’s a lot of space, you also have 2 layers of wood changing one of them to 1/4 inch would mean even less weight

[@stonemadein]

Really liking the black and white theme! Really creates dimension. Hi Andy!

[@stonemadein]

I took out my front seat. No one rarely rides with me. Makes everything more manageable.

[@Bunglin]

Great video, homie! Hi, Amanda!

[@caroltharpmcgrath1533]

Oh no, not a handrail! 😮😮😂

[@selahrising]

Haha you made it way too comfy upstairs for Cruz he has his own kingdom up there ❤

[@JoannaHobbs-fb4jm]

Cruzy is the best !!! He definitely doesn’t need a slide that’s crazy but maybe he’s scared of sliding down the stairs is why he don’t want to leave maybe put him some thing that grips on the stairs so he doesn’t fall going down he will get awful hurt if he falls and we all will be heartbroken for him but love the channel and love cruzy❤

[@pbsalfen]

Lightening up that van would be a good idea. Especially since, in the past, you've stated it is close to, or over, the GVWR. And with, one of those 4wd "farm tractor" quads, you're looking at, weighing in at (est) 700-750#, plus a (est) 300# trailer to haul it on... That could put quite the extra load on your brakes/axles/suspension. Pretty sure the CAN roads department will go by the vehicle door sticker, and not take into account any additions (larger capacity axle/engine/etc) you've installed.

[@davidmcclelland9263]

Small trailer chrome for odds&ends fire wood and stuff.

[@youme5547]

Next time just use plumbers pipe, would of been done months ago, so easy. Andy is a great man for helping you Chrome and Bruce ❤

[@Eric-i9w]

great episode

[@noras.5355]

This is a day of comments from nora! okay, seems like you're just moving 'stuff' from one place to another! Wow. I think there's some people out there, homeless, shelters, etc. who could use some of those hoodies!

[@huskerhut]

I think Cruzie makes it up ⬆️ the stairs to the apartment ok, but I think he needs a cool doggie zip line for the trip ⬇️ down! 😂 (Or a doggie stair elevator)

[@the1stlegend825]

Could you not make like a modular unit to put in place of the passenger seat? Then you could swap it back to the seat when needed

[@patriciawright2303]

Cruzie BEAR Baby says, I don't want to leave my penthouse made just 4 me buddy 😂❤

[@cindyenglert.az51]

Why not make a little area with a sofa bed where you can stay there occasionally and make Crusie happy!!!

[@amberm3193]

A platform with carpet or rubber matting would be good on the steps in the shop for Cruze or some blocks to shorten the step height for those little legs. They even make shorter steps stools for seniors. Who ever mentioned a slide was probably referring to something like a platform.

[@patriciawright2303]

Amanda and swifter thingy😂❤cool beans

[@GrantTravels23]

Most people install a swivel on the front passenger seat so that they can also use it in their home