Living in a Step Van RV Conversion | FedEx Truck Tiny House

Caza custom built his own step van tiny house RV. You can reach him for your handyman projects here:
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Instagram: @cazabuilds
Seven Grey is a nomadic minimalist who is wandering the world (traveling internationally part of the year and North American in his step van the other part)
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[@MrPopples72843]

5.9 Cummins and a wood stove, I’m sold

[@bque9444]

Finally, a nomad who was conscious of having a recyclong area in their home on wheels. It should be a part of every build and should be part of every nomad home tour.

[@desert4seat]

Yes! That’s so true. I hope you’re also considering using as much recycled material as possible in your build. We really need to keep that in our planning process

[@lass-inangeles7564]

The ladder adds a nice touch for stealth. They will think you are a handyman! John Rambo the dog, sits on the doghouse! All you need is an entrance. You have done a lot of work in this van, impressive! A serious amount of construction. Very nicely done. I like your pallet wood wall. I did the same for my RV. I used a Dewalt 20V Sawzall with a metal blade to cut right thru the pallet wood and salvaged a lot of it. Also made some wine racks/ book racks out of the pallets. What a beautiful walnut countertop!! Lucky you, finding this. You pay a fortune for this in CA, no walnut trees around. I would not use this as a cutting board, you will ruin it! Get a thin bamboo one instead. For the shower, if you replace that straight rod with Extend-A-Shower, you can get more elbow room inside. Nice trick. It pushes out for showering, and pushes in for hanging wet clothes or keeping curtain out of the way. On the diesel heater, just so you know, several KZbinrs bought the cheap $200 versions on Amazon, and had great success. The alternatives are Webasto, Espar, Trumi and they all cost $2K - $4K range! Try the Chinese one. Comes with a flat diesel tank as well. Great job, Kaza! You have a lovely home and I admire your DIY skills. Bon Voyage! If you are in the Santa Clara, CA area, do look me up.

[@alternativehometours77]

funny thing is that he is indeed a handyman ;)

[@Airmanmx1]

For the wooden pallet portion, for anyone who doesn’t know. Wooden pallets some are treated with chemicals to keep bugs from getting inside the wood. Obviously those very same chemicals emit toxic fumes. Select pallets that have not been treated or that are same for indoor use.

[@rickybronikowski]

I swear he brought up being stealthy like three times but during the winter it doesn’t matter if you have the lights on off do you have smoke coming out of the top of your house lol

[@mikeramirez4707]

i have my grumman 1988 for 16 year and i put in storage for like 8 years. now i see this videos and now i goint to do someting to make beatiful , thanks i love you video

[@deathuponusalll]

That is a beautiful build! Wow 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 and a tradesman just like myself awesome. I want a rig like this myself on a box truck and that slab of wood for a kitchen counter is absolutely gorgeous-this dude nailed so many different things I want myself lol I love this build

[@johncohan.mosh.5403]

M y thoughts exactly.he nailed it ..I myself am torn between a box or Step van. Good luck with yours

[@leannaestep3066]

A really nice build. It looks like they put a lot of thought into using the space well. I really liked the shower/pantry build out idea, and the straight edge was kind of cool.

[@NoteFromSELF]

I hope he loves it like it's his real van.

[@nrood3821]

i love the name of the dog. and dog seems very chill. i could be friends with him. sitting in a park chilling him seems like a great day to have

[@maobfh]

I love the potential of a step van and really like his layout. Something he might consider, which will improve his stealth as well as market his business would be to put up a vinyl sticker or a wrap or paint a nice business logo, advert with the actual phone number on the side. If people see the ad, they are in the same area and it could really give him some solid work. Just saying. I don’t know where he is or I would volunteer to help with that.

[@CITYBORNDESERTBRED]

Holy cow, step van or Swiss Army knife!? Nicely done Caza!

[@iworkstudio]

I got inspired...thanks purchased my $400 step van 1977 ...thanks to you

[@magnacarta9364]

Really nice home on wheels mate. So envious of you living in London in the rat race.

[@chapter4travels]

I think step vans are the most overlooked conversion platform, especially for a solo traveler, the passenger seat space becomes primary circulation.

[@imbadwrench]

the only problem is insurance

[@chapter4travels]

@@imbadwrench Why is that a problem?

[@imbadwrench]

insurance companies do not like people living in commercial vehicles.

[@chapter4travels]

@@imbadwrench Just insure it as a private use truck. That's what I was told to do here in Kentucky, it seems every state does things their own way.

[@imbadwrench]

If you plan to live in it, your insurance will not cover you.

[@alicegomis2907]

This is the coolest KZbin video to ever exist. I am not biased

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

Loved the way you store your straight edge. Genius!

[@Jettguzman]

Love the Walnut live edge countertop, it’s the best top of seen. Also love Rambo!

[@gutsandgrittv5076]

Step vans are sooo hard to find. Nice find!

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Excellent, well thought out build. Shows the quality and skilled work that Caza does. Seven, thank you for sharing. Enjoyed it.

[@evjlane7673]

Does anyone know how to reach Caza? I'd like to see if he's for hire to remove school bus seats at the RTR. Thanks you!!!!!!!!!

[@SweetFLGuy1]

Ask Caza if he parked his step van in the middle of a Home Depot parking lot in Tampa, Florida this year in 2020 or last year in 2019. Been several months but I thought I saw his step van with windows and the side ladder and stuff on the back at Home Depot or it could of been different one similar to his setup. I do remember seeing the chimney stack sticking out the roof. I was admiring the step van and thinking how cool it was.

[@cazabuilds7299]

Lol yeah that was probably me! I travel to Tampa regularly :)

[@SweetFLGuy1]

@@cazabuilds7299 Thanks for the reply! This tells me I got a good memory of remembering your one of a kind custom step van : )

[@peterohmarmendoza6381]

love the conversion and love the dog... super sweet :)

[@richardsmith7783]

Wow very nice! for your wood stove, You really need one of them fans that work off the heat of the stove! you would be surprised how much warm air they blow...

[@theheartofablackbird2109]

Love those cubic mini's

[@RunFromHumanContacts]

Nice idea on the passenger seat. Def gna utilize tht myself in my build and to have a chair wherever i go!

[@dopedrums]

superb build! Functional and it feels homey actually compared to most builds out there

[@Chrisfrom_Dallas]

Nice idea with the shelving nets.. we use something similar for motorcycle riding, but never thought to use them that way 👍

[@EGee-tc1si]

Beautiful build, its a complete house (so happy with the bathroom/toilet). Haha wish we have stepvans in Asia.. but most, John Rambo's super adorable!

[@johncohan.mosh.5403]

Great set up. I'm looking for a set up to build and really wanna go big so thanks

[@broccolibus6913]

Really enjoyed this build -lots of thought put into it. Love the countertop.

[@innerstream]

This is one slick build! Congratulations! Nice doggie! 😊🇨🇦

[@MOVIMKR7]

Awesome rig bro well done

[@mrderekholmberg]

WOW, that's one awesome tiny home on wheels - That guys cool!

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

WOW, they have everything they need. Very cool.

[@tangtang7051]

That's kind way to small for me, but the cute dog is so sweet looking, and a pleasant bonus to this video.

[@ronschreiber3635]

Great looking Project like your Dog too

[@ll-kj7uc]

Man said yeah I'm stealth.... But these bumper attachments🤤

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

A Great Home & All You Have Accomplished, Pup's Are UnConditional Love 24/7! Always! Thank You For Sharing, Always, Tommy :-)

[@reneebrown2968]

I love you step van. The only thing i would want different is i would want the fold up lift on the back. First because i have a wheelchair second because it would make a perfect deck while parked. And 3 and biggest reason it would be extra security for my back door.

[@cazabuilds7299]

Fold up lift adds a good bit of weight, but you can't beat having a porch on the back of your truck! That would be awesome!

[@shadowhunter9713]

Spray that Apache box white. Less visible and Uv protection

[@Seastorm-nh8cv]

This is a really sweet conversion!

[@saradanser894]

I'm in love with that dog!!

[@Kralphrn]

great job with the step van

[@alternativehometours77]

he did a great job

[@dridiott]

using windows shades in so conventional home. try double limo tinting guys. get rid of that floppy shade and its just as stealth. plus no one can see in, even with a flashlight!

[@sleepdepot9790]

Some very nice thought out things about this truck,. Thanks!

[@highlightoftheday7058]

Very nice build.

[@SANTO971]

Good job, man

[@fostercomedy9014]

is there a video for how he made those back doors?!

[@colin7360]

Really cool video. Luv the step vans.

[@MultiLola01]

Love the dog😍😘❤️

[@paulhunter546]

Wow..very cool..amazing build !

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome video well done 👍 nice van good simple setup that works awesome 👏🛠🇨🇦🛠🇨🇦

[@Scorpiomary]

Gorgeous project thanks for sharing

[@Subgunman]

Nice build out!!! As for the grey water freezing issue, there are self adhesive silicone heater pads that you can buy for this issue. A friend of mine also took the initiative to buy some 1/2" soft copper pipe and created a serpentine flat coil which he glued to the bottom of the grey tank. This coil is connected to the radiator and heater system to the truck and he can start it up and let it idle to warm up the engine and tank. He also has plans in buying a Webasto dual use heater that heats hot water and air. It would allow him to isolate the grey heater from the engine completely. It has an initial high cost but will save in diesel fuel in the long run. Take care and stay safe Seven!

[@garybrown9719]

You guys are so innovative Great idea the multipurpose ladder Would you put a fold down door in if you could. Love the dog house. Did you put the potion in Great idea keepin the self I was thinking ceder wood Love the neets

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

Fantastic build.

[@mischef18]

Nicely set out step van bro. Thanks for videoing and posting.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Lots of ideas here...thanks SO much.

[@jeepinjohnny2898]

Yo - 7. You found another good one. Thanks.

[@douglashall2141]

I love his dog

[@99rylee]

nice home, cute dog

[@SarahTree]

Nice step van!😊❤ love it! :-)

[@cecilfreeman6147]

Well done

[@curliefro]

Great interior and practical 😊

[@tripletgirl2484]

Impressive build!

[@mega-hb4re]

Love the dog.

[@darcimorrisjones4959]

Great. Build!! 18 isn't all grown up though...might be older

[@evjlane7673]

Thanks for the video. :). I have 3 questions for you. 1. How much did the van cost? 2. What's your fuel mileage. 3. Where do you park to not get harassed? Thank you ahead of time for your reply. :)

[@evjlane7673]

@@cazabuilds7299 THANK YOU for answering my 3 questions! I like many of your features. Particularly how you insulated the walls in the cab. How you put the batteries and solar inside of the bench. Obviously your countertop. :) Do you have an hourly wage that you would charge for a build out?

[@evjlane7673]

One more thing I forgot to ask is what kind of engine do you have for that mileage. A lady told me that her shuttle bus with a 7.3 Cummins engine get 15 mpg.

[@thomasbarlow4223]

@@evjlane7673 7.3 cummins? You mean 7.3 powerstroke? Thats what comes in a ford shuttlebus.

[@evjlane7673]

@@cazabuilds7299 Wow, I just typed a long job request and went to your channel Caza builds and couldn't find a way to contact you. Will you be available about January 13th in Quartszite to do a job for us to remove the seats from a short school bus? Please contact me via email at [e-mail]

[@evjlane7673]

@@thomasbarlow4223 Thank you for the reply :) Do you know how to contact Caza? Im oping to hire him January 13th to remove seats from a short school bus in Quartszite at the RTR? Thank you for any help that you can be. :) !!!

[@ziaali5264]

Can he comes to Toronto to build a step van for me ? If it is like his how much it costs excluding the van ?

[@ryanchristie5349]

Caza, if you’re monitoring the comments, can you talk about the stock driver’s seat. About to pull the trigger on a workhorse, wanted to know about your experience with long hauls in that seat.

[@ryanchristie5349]

Caza Builds hah! Your response was was perfectly timed. I watched your video while on a stop from driving my new step van from Oklahoma City to New Hampshire. Spent 26 hours over 2.5 days in the chair and it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

[@jm4672]

Awesome look

[@ThatEEguy2818]

It would be cool if that straight edge was also a level. 😁

[@garyren3295]

Great film job 7!

[@moose5790]

nice one Caza very cool ,regards from New Zealand :)

[@MsTemptation]

John Rambo is bloody adorable. He loves getting attention from his daddy.

[@Tyler-ug1hs]

eww dont say bloody

[@kamikazekunze]

@@Tyler-ug1hs clotting?

[@Tyler-ug1hs]

@Cazabuilds where do you guys park this? How's the gas prices? I'm considering a step up instead of a promaster BUT i'm nervous because i wont be able to blend into cities/neighborhood parking well. Where do people with Schoolies, Step ups, and shuttle buses park these things?

[@ewwwobbie]

I was wondering about the bathroom build. We are doing a step van and I’m a bit overwhelmed by the bathroom, lol.

[@ESLinsider]

Wondering if these people said how much they paid for their step vans??? Or if you wrote about it somewhere?

[@cazabuilds7299]

I paid $9500 out the door, but you can definitely get them for cheaper. I talk about a few ways to get the best bang for your buck in this post: www.cazabuilds.com/van-conversion/step-van-vs-sprinter

[@StepvanDan]

Nice Job on your rig ,thank you for sharing and hugs from MN

[@pjf7943]

John Rambo is a well adjusted dog and a 'Good Ole Boy...!!

[@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb]

Love this rig! Thanks, Caza, for sharing.

[@johna.a.9829]

That ladder is an invitation to a thief. A toilet that only handles urine? Losing the overhead door was a good idea, as was the fan over the cooking area. I could see the drawers not being covered by the counter catching dirt and debris. I'm considering a step van conversion myself, but my grey water will be inside just for that reason - I don't want the water to freeze.

[@stonedog23]

Well the ladder is locked...

[@angelafitzgerald7407]

Awesome 👌

[@jonathansparks7558]

I’d work in better securing of that jumpseat. One good slam of the brake pedal and the passenger slides out the window with the puppy dog

[@JCC_1975]

Love the wood stove. Gotta link for that?

[@ThePlanet_L.I.]

Gr8 Build 🌟🙂👍🏾

[@PruthviChauhan]

Anyway to get info on how to make those back doors?

[@PruthviChauhan]

@@cazabuilds7299 you da best!! Thank you soo much!

[@johnbergholm]

John Rambo's a daddy's boy 🐶

[@IrisRo1988]

I want my step van 😢 it would be my dream

[@debstovervillarreal4348]

FYI...you can pick up all kinds of free lumber at home building sites. They ALL have massive piles of perfectly good lumber they throw away to the tune of thousands of dollars.

[@alternativehometours77]

fantastic tip. thanks!

[@kimstephenson3876]

Great build, but my favourite part was John Rambo!!

[@anonymousperson9869]

Nice work!

[@taylormcintyre5759]

Do you have the details of that little wood stove? I’d love to get one

[@emilymosheh]

Are stepvans better than box trucks?

[@mechanicsteve2320]

Seven his stepvan looks smaller then yours. Is your stepvan longer?

[@lindahouston9331]

I love that!

[@davepalmetto]

Nice place

[@jimm8246]

That dog looks happy as shit!

[@ExclusiveLM]

I'll bet Kaza would be great friends with Snoop Dogg and Cheech and Chong. I just have a hunch.

[@johnfree2833]

In the book,Rambo was part Native Aamerican,the better half-Geronimo😮😂