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[@jacobmarlega3187]

Hahaha!!! Yes, love how this turned out! Thanks again Brian! I will try my best to answer any questions that get posted in the comments, but be warned I am often without internet and it may take me a few days or more to answer.

[@BelindaTOV]

Jacob Marlega welcome to the world of vanners, nice van. :)

[@jrcook927]

Campervan came out great! Enjoy your freedom while you're still young. Kudos!

[@whatthefungus]

Jacob your video is trending.. Pretty cool man. Everyone wants you to start a KZbin Channel

[@carlkenyon4599]

I have a van I'm fixing up to live in full time . I love your video , I subscribed to your channel. I hope you could join my channel also. Please sir , I need some more. And I agree Jacob show post some videos

[@carlkenyon4599]

Awesome , i am looking for the best way to travel around the world cheaply. I have a van i am fixing up ,This is the best van build. I will use alot of your ideas. i subscribed , will you subscribe to my channel , please.

[@DMills-un1tl]

Older generations today, of which I now am, don’t give kids (under 30) nearly enough credit. Not just for their creativity and ingenuity, but also for their willingness to travel their own path and live an unconventional destiny. Kudos Young One.

[@rhondajohnston3084]

Did quite a bit of that myself as a hippie in the 1970s in a VW bus

[@RicardoRoams]

@@rhondajohnston3084 , me too! I had a '71 VW camper that took me over most of North America. A little more challenging in those days. No solar or wireless technology or internet. And no nationwide gym memberships for showering. But some of the best memories of my life.

[@rhondajohnston3084]

@@RicardoRoams And no GPS

[@mychanneltoletyouknow]

I bet there were a few trust fund babies under the age of 30 living in vans in your generation

[@charlestravis1078]

Older generations like me, 62, want to do this and leave corporate life behind.

[@woodywaddell9844]

This guy is one smart, hardworking,polite guy!

[@gilbertosuna3261]

At 71 I wish I could say I’ve seen it all, but I haven’t. As a child our travels were taken by car and Station wagon. We were a family with 4 kids and couldn’t afford traveling any other way. We went all over the USA taking Farm Roads when there were no highways. Even traveled to Central America by Van from Chicago as a Teen. The first time i flew I was 33 and only flew while working for companies throughout my Career. Just before retirement a friend from Chicago put me in touch with an RV Company in Florida which had me Literally Driving RV’s all over this Great Country of ours. Now my Choice of travel is my SUV. Thanks for SHARING your video of your Van and your Experience. SAFE TRAVELS

[@exxusgamer3864]

Bueno Dame like si vienes de un poco de todo Like si bajaste Like si lees con los Ojos y la mente 😎

[@jorasparents]

Love it when people take normal vans and change them into something amazing without spending $30K and up! Really tired of all the people with their converted Sprinters with "upgrades" that cost almost as much as the van. Thanks for the video!

[@marcopoulin1897]

jorasparents plus its ford 🤘🤘

[@nocturnaladventureshunting8579]

Sorry you should look up how much a solar system cost dude is totally pushing 30k

[@nocturnaladventureshunting8579]

@Nolo Kobo yes that's for the panels but you don't have a iron phosphate lithium battery that's expensive as f*** and yes I'm taking the total price for the whole van project is pushing 30k

[@duane4972]

@@nocturnaladventureshunting8579 , I have a solar system similar to his, only cost me $500 to put together, I use AGM batteries and he uses lithium batteries, a difference of about $500. You Must be thinking about a whole house setup, much different

[@duane4972]

@@nocturnaladventureshunting8579 , You are way off, I built a similar van for $4250 and I have more features than his

[@justingrant4860]

Seems like a respectable young man refreshing to see in this generation

[@quagmireforsale]

I was instinctively terrified that that thing was going to snap in two when he sat on it but I should've known better. Great craftsmanship.

[@mrlouisvashi]

This kid is well spoken articulate and very smart. Hope he makes it in life.

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

SWAPMEET INDUSTRIES LLC DBa swap meet llc - I’m sure he will, smarter than the average kid - luv the rooster in the background - lol

[@philipchantler3747]

Didn’t look like there was mushroom in the van at first glance but after watching the whole video I can appreciate how he has created so much living space. Also the sliding fridge made a good stool. Fungi too.

[@swegmastur614]

Philip Chantler thanks dad

[@TatesNBeans]

I laughed way too hard.

[@estebanb7166]

@@swegmastur614 You're welcome, sweetheart.

[@swegmastur614]

@@estebanb7166 You're not my dad! My dad would never say that to me!

[@DMills-un1tl]

“Mushroom” much room 😆 I wonder how many people missing this awesome pun 😀

[@retired_man_about_town]

There is hope for America. Smart kid.

[@nyfrancis888]

Timothy Paul -- I agree. There *is* hope for America... and this young man (not kid) and others like him are going to get us there.

[@retired_man_about_town]

no disrespect intended. it’s probably that i’m so old and my kids are around his age, i would imagine.

[@likewow3804]

"Your just ignorant " is my new fave oxymoron.

[@gysi2349]

i like oxygen.

[@ewaengie5381]

Being smart kids are amazing parent(s) who support them and cheer for them no matter what .

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

What an amazing young man he is! Yes, I watch the RVers on YT & he has done an amazing job on that van! He is a young man with a future! Thank you for showing us! Judie

[@dansmith7073]

@ianjsutt Haters gon hate

[@dansmith7073]

@ianjsutt lol ok you sociopath. have a nice life

[@elephantsong7782]

ianjsutt nope,it was you being pessimistic due to jealousy..quit it mate,noone is claiming that he is splitting atoms,we notice that he seems to have a good aim in life..something even people much older than him dont have thesedays

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

@ianjsutt what do you care how excited someone gets ?!! Maybe that was the first time they've ever seen a conversion van !

[@alanwestport]

I admire this young man getting out of his small town to see the world. I have mad respect for his research and implementation of his ideas for his van. As an old man, I only have one small critique. In a front end medium to high speed collision, ALL of those loose items are going to become airborne and fly to the front cabin. Including that heavy piece of wood that requires the magnet. He has a good head on his shoulders and I would hate to see anything happen to it.

[@jacobmarlega3187]

alanwestport wise words. Thank you sir.

[@elisafrye2115]

Great Van, and a super young man-he is a gem and I hope his family are very proud of him-he deserves it ! 👏👏

[@health2wealth2007]

Awesomely inspiring! Love the "get busy living or get busy dying" no shenanigan approach. I'm certain there were challenges and naysayers but now your better prepare to answer the next call in life. Vision, Goal, & Work. An American Pioneer-U go!

[@lovingatlanta]

👍😍I love the little details I don’t think I have seen implemented in other van builds, like the hidden trunk with the top that is opened with a Neodymium magnet, the sliding fridge on rails & solar pressurized shower. I want to know more about those items for if/when I ever get or decide to build out a RV van. Smart young man! He’s off to a great start! I hope he doesn’t get sucked in by the smoke in mirror lies of this society!!! I hope he starts a YT channel. I wish him the absolute very best. 🤗💞🤗

[@ewaengie5381]

Not many ppl point that clothing for him was most important thing to hide hahaha but all woman ever say that on camps clothes hinged next to cars like desappiering

[@kaptein1247]

LovingAtlanta, "hidden"

[@larrymatoyo5424]

What are the smoke and mirror lies of today's society?

[@carlasledge5032]

Yep

[@gracynwindham1704]

I’m about to build a van myself. I have no idea how to do anything from wood working to electric. I will be diving in to a van in probably about 6 months. Wish me luck!! 😂

[@switchezgdc]

I hope you return to this comment section with an update. Good luck!

[@liamk9906]

That's about my timeframe as well. Good luck!

[@montecapone1168]

Good luck

[@bigload6]

Hope its going good!

[@johndeveney3878]

Check out #CheapRVLiving for some ideas!👍

[@trenicescales7882]

Jacob,that is by far the best conversion of a low top van I seen yet. Your headed for big things and from what I've seen the mushroom industry will be privileged to have you. God bless,and be safe.

[@ricksandoval1187]

I tried van life this month for 3 days. Using an Econoline work van. It was interesting. Gonna buy a van for van life next year. And build on it. KZbin is the best. So many ideas. This kid has a nice looking van.

[@Wanna.Wander]

Super cool set up… And a kid that gets it so young, even better… Happy trails 💜

[@fjtalleyauthor2242]

Truly a nice build. I especially like the bed and the simple way everything comes together. Never would have thought about putting the fridge on rails, but I like the versatility it provides.

[@ideoformsun5806]

Very resourceful young man. Love the design of his van.

[@shelleynobleart]

Clean! Clarity in design and meticulous execution. Clear home, clear mind. Wonderful!

[@oldgasjocky]

Hi Jacob, god speed going the way of the Mushroom industry for sure. Im a 64 year old retired guy that is just itching to get out and live the life you do. But have a wife that is a diabetic in need of care for the most part & this puts a damper on the thing that I would love to do the most that would be travel up the coast and off to Washington DC and see Smithsonian, and all the historical sights that I can before I get to old. So what I see here is one of the best most lucrative personalized Econolines that I have ever seen! by that I mean I lived in this 1970 bubble top specked just for me, cops were never a problem because I never hid anything and kept on the up n up so they left me alone. living in it from1989 until 1999 had to part with her because of my work and other things. You sir have the coolest set up, I wish I can live the life that I used to which is number 2 on my life's bucket list. I subscribed to you and gave ya a thumbs up Dude! You have shown us all that you can speck out a van perfectly on budget with out spending a shitload of money for show and looks. be safe and stay warm, respect the cops because they can make it difficult for you if you dont show em any respect, they are human too. god speed to you my friend! DonR. Lakewood, CA.

[@jacobmarlega3187]

D.K Rosenthal hell yeah! Thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@dianariepenhoff2167]

You are speaking to my heart! Previous van lifer and mushroom grower. Best of wishes, you are so lucky my man!

[@valeriehunt4807]

Hi, I'm from Wisconsin and considering van life. I am proud of you for being young and ambitious in doing the work yourself. You are in my prayers.

[@BelindaTOV]

Welcome to The world of Vanners! Nice van!

[@0150r]

That's a pretty sweet van. Love the bed - keeps the space open and still allows you to make a large bed when you need it.

[@jaywhited1174]

Wow, I'm really impressed with the job you have done on that van. Especially considering you are young and this was your first van. You obviously have a lot of confidence and a great attitude!

[@pattycakecrochet9652]

Nice van build!! I love the fact you did it all yourself. Kudos you did an awesome job. Happy traveling. 🐝Safe & God Bless

[@camillesadventures]

It's the first time that I see a van build like that, usually people do the bed at the back and they only have a small kitchen. This build is really smart and it gives me ideas for my future van built (which won't happen until a few years lol)

[@dreamingonmelrosestreet1362]

Dude should really consider building vans

[@whatthefungus]

thats what i told him too

[@jay6157]

he should build me one when i retire from trucking so i can keep traveling @@whatthefungus

[@veniak996]

@@whatthefungus id buy one.

[@bjclassic1950]

Smart young man and he put a lot of thought into his first van build. Happy adventures and safe travels to him👍🇺🇸

[@davidduran395]

Growing shrooms and living in a van.... I like that

[@Lgranz81]

Wow!!! I don't usually comment on KZbin videos but I am blown away. I have been watching hundreds of van conversion videos and this is by far the most practical and my favorite to date. AMAZING work!! I'll be using a lot of this for my rebuild. Thank you for sharing!!

[@justvicisfine8620]

What a good kid! Smart & independent. We need more them.

[@jeffwolf8018]

You've done a very nice job on that congratulations. Now you get to enjoy it for many many years, have fun.

[@jhonatanalvarez05]

You sound well grounded, a great person! I wish you the best my friend. I am also in route to live out the road dream

[@Joefrogigolo]

Mr. Marlega should start a KZbin channel for sure.

[@lovingatlanta]

+ JeagerTv - I agree. I love the little details I haven’t seen (the hidden cabinet opened with a magnet, the sliding fridge, solar pressurized shower) in other vans.

[@whatthefungus]

I was impressed .. he was not camera shy

[@carlkenyon4599]

Jeager Tv you need to post too. Awesome , i am looking for the best way to travel around the world cheaply. I have a van i am fixing up , i subscribed , will you subscribe to my channel , please.

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

yep, I'd watch

[@Makelifehappennow]

Most excellent. Great craftsmanship for such a young person. Way to go. Looks to be very practical. Good on you.

[@Awaken_744]

Wow u did amazing job! This is one of the best practical, and well arranged Van i seen! Thanks for sharing

[@dixieh5555]

Easy on the eyes and freedom of movement inside. Plenty of storage with all the essentials. Great shower! Love the whole design!

[@mendagy]

Absolutely amazing!! This young man's going to go places! (And, yes, that was a pun...😅)

[@helicart]

Some good innovations - I like that you haven't built it out with storage or partitions. So it looks more spacious. The fridge on rails and the swivel chair really opens it up. Nevertheless, with all those windows, I can't imagine living in it when the temp is under 45F....but I suppose the idea is to head south then!

[@thoughtsinpassing2968]

Amazing, very efficient looking, stay safe on your travels, and enjoy the adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@everydayhu-man2411]

Whoa I'm watching a van dwelling video and they're talking about Curtis Stone and urban farming. Crazy.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

A beautifully simple build. LOVE iT!!

[@ruinsane100]

Amazing build all around. Congrats! We just bought a 97 E150 conversion van with the high roof and fancy limo lighting (LOL... so cheesy, but fun) and we're getting ready to do some home customizing. Your build has some really nice ideas that we might consider. Thanks for sharing and safe travels!

[@drayce1]

Pressure cooker for spawn on the go.... Brilliant! And the hidden magnet catch thingy, that's pretty awesome too. Thanks for sharing the van.

[@jacobmarlega3187]

J G thought about it!

[@kenzieham_9067]

Yessss this is awesome! I'm a student too I've just brought a van and started filming and uploading the conversion process on here. So cool to see other students taking the plunge!

[@asphaltgypsy868]

Impressive van build. Thanks for sharing!

[@thehollyannrose]

This is definitely the coolest van I've ever seen. The sliding fridge is such a clever idea. It looks like a real mini home. I wish I could have him help me build one lol

[@jrugo1604]

Yo! That was awesome! Congratulations on your project. I learned a lot. Very impressed.

[@franklinbrown7389]

That van is amazing. Simple yet functional.

[@InspiredByBrad]

Thanks for sharing, we just picked up a '96 E-150 travel van as well, and we're adding some similar features!

[@framedfigurefitness4685]

great job brother. your van looks perfect! safe travels and keep living your dreams!!

[@eduardopena9326]

One of the better van builds I've seen on YT. Nicely done.

[@dedalliance1]

I was most impressed by the solar shower setup, that's pretty cool and could be put on any kind of camper, could even plumb it to the inside of the camper.

[@erickson805]

That is by far one of the sweetest setups! Thanks

[@christinevr7698]

This is a truly beautiful van living design. So well thought out and clever... tonnes of storage and conveniences. Call me impressed!!

[@gulfcoastlife8307]

Very cool. Awesome management of space. Love how the bed just takes up half the space. Like most that I have seen the bed consumes the entire space. Even extends a little. Have fun with your travels, sounds like fun.

[@alienfembot]

I was looking at tiny houses and came across this.... But omg I love MUSHROOMS too! This is so awesome!

[@ekawidodo4309]

love the design ... especially the fridge position!!! genuine and brilliant idea 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@kiwivanman9035]

Hi from all us vanners in New Zealand, Nice van well done, safe travels, William

[@cesalt2408]

Such a bright, lively young man. He's welcome here on the Mississippi coast anytime.

[@charging7]

You Sir, are a unicorn among your millenial contemporaries. Outstanding!

[@ralphsanchico2452]

Young man! You have MAD respect from me. Keep doing what your'e doing and you will always come out of good end of survival!

[@looniethemoonie5353]

That van is killer dude! Ive always wanted a camper style van and this gives me ideas and inspiration. Amazing job!

[@lacsa727]

Luv to see Young People setting their goals early in life. He reminds me of a young Arlo Guthrie. The Van came out Amazinggly Gorgeous. Thank-God for your Network comunity around you. Happy Journeys. Just remember to Always have Plan B. Hummm..I didn't know there was a FUNGY Course...Interesting. TFS

[@chadthefisherman1280]

Amazing job with the van sir! I've been looking into this a lot lately with my truck for now then a van in s couple years.

[@rulivingyou1347]

Really nice van build, Creative use of space. Super-duper sweet. Thanks for the tips and ideas!

[@rockomontana2863]

Kudos to you Dude! Be Safe & Enjoy the Adventure!!!

[@queenlorea2094]

I am amazed at your will power and your ingenuity to follow your ideas and dreams of such young man. Also, I’ve enjoyed learning about becoming a Mushroom Master; very interesting. Many blessings❣️🤩 🍄

[@glendagilner3438]

Wow, I love this young guy. He's very interesting! Well spoken , a genius in the making. Give us your social media info so we can help you out and donate while you're on your Journey. 1st van 1st built intelligent! Look how amazing his Frig is, who would have thought? And I have seen thousands of videos since 2020, and never have I saw a sliding refrigerator🤷‍♀️! Please be careful & stay safe on your travels. Much love from South Florida 🍊

[@JennyBrett]

Gorgeous build!

[@mariahbenson9258]

Wisconsin transplant here. Im from california and love the and love this mans attitude

[@nicholasmast]

I love this set up! Just bought a subaru forester, and I'm doing my best to build a camping/sleeping platform in there, and it's working alright. But now I wish I would've gone the van route!

[@mimiseeyou]

Title is not click bait! Stellar van I love this kid! If anyone has info on the shower, will you reply? I’ve read the Econoline is an ideal build because it was manufactured for 20 years, making replacement parts interchangeable and widely available throughout the country if you break down. Love that your bed is practical also. Very very sweet build.

[@judyhobday4760]

nice idea on the rolling fridge. so many really good ideas.

[@notwrkn2mch]

Really good job you did there. Very functional the way you placed things out. Looks like one heck of a drop out that kitchen window

[@DrMott]

Just fantastic content-thank you both!!!

[@gjonesii]

Impressive young man. Beautiful job. Have fun!

[@spavelt]

The best van conversion I've watched so far )))

[@sonyagriffy]

I need this van in my life or one very similar. Beautifully done, bravo!

[@saigonmom2322]

Awesome Van Build! Good luck with your adventures!

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

That is a beautiful van me and my fiance are starting van life and going Road Trippin sometime this month when we get our breaklines fixed

[@bethanyburton2198]

This van setup is amazing!!!! Wish I had his talent!

[@mobiledetail4you]

Wow, the future is bright for this young man! Cheers!

[@tech12mods]

"the only thing holding you back is yourself" ..... you're going places brother!! enjoy!!

[@Here_Today_]

Form AND function! Great job and a beautiful future ahead, carry on.

[@philc.9280]

Really nice design... the only thing I would hate is that I could not stand up without the high top.

[@tatianamoreno5370]

It’s so spacey and clean! Very convenient! Love it!!!!?

[@redboy1400]

You did a awesome job 💯👌🏽 Thanks for sharing bro Good luck 🍀

[@maureenk1635]

Beautiful workmanship!!

[@tyraikaika]

Super dope. Great work and nice video guys. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@MillionShews]

Yes sir! That is a smart and sweet self contained van... impressive

[@danwhiteman2529]

Nice Build!

[@ridesharebiz5317]

Great presentation. Great van. Thanks for sharing this on KZbin.

[@lovebeauty7866]

This young man did a wonderful job.

[@margaretbauer4126]

Go Wisconsin! Great video, smart Kid! "There is fungus amoung us!" Awesome build and organization. Great Packer too! Lol!