STEALTH VAN LIFE TOUR | Differences Four Years Later

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

Comment below to win my love, haha. This is the second last video on this van until I sell it guys, so I wanted to do something special. The next video, though, will be extra special in the most hilarious way ever, haha. You'll see! 🚐 *Van Build Essentials & Parts* 🧰 linktr.ee/outdoorsembrace 🚐 *Design Your Van, 3D Software* outdoorsembrace--vanspace3d.thrivecart.com/vanspace3d/

[@Chriscrumley1972]

I wanna buy it...

[@cattalkbmx]

Best van build I've ever seen, glad to see you're happy after 4 years of living in it. Made me laugh when you busted out that 365, I'm wearing mine right now, they're great guns.

[@5thkiechannel]

Did you find a buyer cuz I might be interested

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

5th Kie... 2 serious buyers so far, both agreed to $15K

[@5thkiechannel]

@@OutdoorsEmbrace oof yeah that’s out of my price range :V

[@moreclips805]

I saved 152k in 4 years living in my truck camper and maintaining a full time job. Don’t let ppl* influence you into debt - go this route you won’t be disappointed.

[@angerskarin9222]

with how hard and expensive it is to get a house right now this is the cheapest option lol, i would probably get a slightly bigger van, those nice delivery one.

[@an-cx1ho]

you'll have your own house debt free at this rate in 120 years

[@great4ever845]

This is what I'm thinking!!

[@iaintgonlie7858]

yeah i think you can indeed leapfrog others with this van life strategy working a normal 9-5 and also experience some peace with fewer distractions . You probably will want to read more and be more active if you home is a tight van. Our homes can be comfy and we can waste our entire day just on the couch playing fifa or COD. In a van you may want to unwind but not all damn day. Your gonna be grinding reading, and stuff to get to a place you want to be.

[@iquesnell]

Yes, there is a pressure to conform. It is heavy. People judge. But when /if it gets to you, you just think about the savings. Maintaining a full time job is key. Routine is key.

[@maxhardcore8034]

You saved a lot in rent in those 4 years and along the way collected more memories than most people will make in 40 years. Salute to Big White and the spirit of going your own way.

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

100% thank you!

[@Kazuma232]

Don't forget property taxes

[@Zesmas]

living in a van isnt as cheap as people think.

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

@@Zesmas it definitely can be, depending on the person. Living in a van gives you the ability to live for way cheaper. The pivot points are at gas usage and how much you drive (...more than if you were in a house?), food should be the same, rent is completely gone from equation optimally speaking, hotspot data, and insurance. The biggest difference then would be gas. If you get antsy in van life, it's easier to just drive to avoid bordom. So it can be more expensive. But if you lived exactly like you do inside of a house, then vanlife is way cheaper. Even RV insurance on my van is 1/10th the yearly cost I ever spend on a normal car insurance.

[@JoeyBK_86]

@@Zesmas Yeah tell that to my peeps in Los Angeles where a regular studio can cost you $1800 a month…the van it is imho lol If I was alone I’d definitely do something like this. ✊🏽👍🏽

[@EarthenExplorer]

This dude is living life intelligently and fun. I feel like this is the kind of mentality you need to be a space explorer or something. His van is like his ship and he’s just travelin through the cosmos having fun.

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

Epic!

[@AdityaWaghmare]

Truly epic 👌🏻

[@bigman2229]

Beautifully said man

[@chrisreynolds2410]

Are we cool with conversation here or do we all have to say how awesome this is?

[@EarthenExplorer]

@@chrisreynolds2410 worship me

[@julianj9830]

Having a wood stove in a van is probably the coolest thing I've seen from any van builds. Really innovative.

[@Daysl33per108]

facts my favorite part of this whole van apart from the door and studio monitors/studio

[@dudeman71213]

"This drawer.... These are things that I use daily, except for the liquor flask, I use this.... hourly" nice

[@xnafoo5515]

Good man

[@PrayTellGaming]

This is, hands down, the best van build I've seen ever since I started to watch the occasional van build about 4 years ago.

[@HiredGunGames]

Wow this dude takes “Living in a van down by the river” to a whole new zone. Chris Farley would be proud.

[@marcothehammer]

ROFLMFAO!!! Thanks for the GUT LAUGH!!!

[@kevinfisher466]

chris farley is just another stupid shitty celebrity. hes been dead a long time. celebritys opinions dont matter. their all goofs.

[@huckleberryfinn338]

When Chris Farley said that we all thought he was a loser. Not no more.

[@sportsfreak4614]

i was thinking that same thing😭

[@nostradamus7648]

@@huckleberryfinn338 Someone who does speedballs to emulate John Belushi is a Loser.

[@fallinginluvwithmyself9690]

Hi, this is the couple you just met in the Aldi’s parking in columbia, SC Thank you for the van tour and the great advice. You really inspired us to move forward with our decision to build a van. Thank you again and it was a pleasure met with you. Good luck with all your future endeavors.

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

For sure guys! It was a pleasure! It's funny cause after we met today, two other people came by and asked to see the van too haha. If you think of any other questions, just let me know and I'll help!

[@jaswin023]

Really like this interior, especially with stove. Simple layout, but cozy while also being clean. I like setups with less kitchen and simple bed arrangements, but still cozy and comfortable for day activities. More like camping than glamping.

[@meg-so4ev]

and the cedar...wonderful!!!

[@Ms_Tex]

I'm fascinated by this whole "van life" culture. I've seen lots of vans, but yours is the first that I could see myself spending any real time in.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

Agreed

[@DamienLucier]

You forgot that you get to build it this how you want.

[@iaintgonlie7858]

yeah its definitely makes me want to try it. I already hate my living conditions and neighbors. Having a peaceful time just worried about going to work and not the drama would be nice. Its annoying having to deal with inconsiderate neighbors, always watching you, blasting music. If I had a van I probably would say fuck it and start building up to live in.

[@Ryan-mx3rx]

I do it out of a 2014 chevy traverse. 3rd row seating makes it about the same size as a mini van. You have to be a need person, not a want person at your core to do it. I'm amazed at how little I actually need.

[@markmcla]

I like the wall you built between the front seats and the back of the van. The wood stove looks wonderful too. I would probably add a rear view mirror dash cam, like the Pormido 998S. Then you can "see" out of your back window while driving, even if the back windows are blocked.

[@TennesseeReaper]

I swear I enjoy the home made spaces better than a lot of the more expensive options out there! This is extremely well thought out and I would have killed to have a setup like this when I was homeless!

[@switchfoot412]

Hey Ryan, Congrats on making it 4 years, that's impressive! I just wanted you to know that I was pretty heavily inspired by your van build but added my own touches along the way. I have been living out of mine for 8 months and have traveled like 18,000 miles in it. You were awesome when I was building it back in the summer and helped answer some questions and your electronic schematic made that part easy. I love living in this thing and just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration and the walk throughs on your build. I wish I could show you a picture.

[@anshukrishan841]

That’s amazing! I hope to be like you soon! Can’t wait

[@switchfoot412]

@@anshukrishan841 You got this! Just give yourself enough time to do the build, I worked like day and night to get it done in 2.5 months but I can't believe the end result. Pretty amazing what we can do if we don't let fear hold us back.

[@switchfoot412]

@@sirwizalot7164 Yeah I will try to do that when I get some time, it always raises the stoke when you see some other peoples rigs

[@subarashiiashi3894]

Upload a video, man. It sounds cool

[@scottcantdance804]

And then gas went WHOOOOOSHHHH

[@joelswan549]

I think it’s awesome that you have a wood stove in your van. So many people who live the van life use either propane or diesel for heat, meanwhile you can find fuel for heat most places you would park for the night, love it.

[@dubious6718]

and yet he buys it at Walmart..

[@dubious6718]

@@CalmoOmlac You can find dead wood in all forests, that is good enough to make fires outside., so it should be good enough for inside.

[@Phyoomz]

@@dubious6718 Indoor fires and outdoor fires are different. Burning not-so-great wood outside isn't an issue because you're not inhaling the fumes at anywhere near the level of super tight quarters like this. Better safe than sorry my friend.

[@dubious6718]

@@Phyoomz If you are getting smoke inside, you are doing something wrong.

[@hubbabubba5177]

​@@Phyoomzyou can definitely burn whatever you want in a wood burning stove. All the smoke goes out the flue

[@freemaysin5088]

I've seen alot of these builds as I've been doing research on them lately, and alot are crazier than this... but everything in this is so usable and simple yet to the point. Also you just seem relatable as a person and honestly this is such a sick build! Stoked for the bigger one, being able to stand up seems like not much but the importance of being able to fully stand/stretch cannot be overstated! Awesome build man! be safe

[@MsTMarie83]

My thoughts exactly! I just got hooked watching buses & rvs turned into tiny homes.. this is amazing tho to help with the sad fact so many places don't allow over night camping.. Plus imagine how safe you would feel hidden back inside a van

[@vincenzopromedia]

Idk about that. I'm beginning to think it's not that big of a deal being able to stand up inside the van because it just depends on what you're trying to do, and how you intend on doing it. The bigger the van the less places you can go. I think a lot of people are scared that if they can't stand up in it that they won't be able to do the things they need to do to live in it. Because it's like, why spend that much time in the van? And that's really what the big question is. Do you need to stretch, or do you just want to? And is it worth not being able to take the van certain places?

[@cward094]

Smart guy..💯💯..Jus simple living...no rent to pay & no over rated house mortgage....This way u can save up alot of money without paying any rent !! A great piece of mind.....

[@wintersworldgaming]

i remember watching your first video on this van and loving it cuz it was the closest thing to what I would, and likely could, actually end up building myself. still in my head a lot of the ideas you've put in to this will be a major basis for what i end up building. years later i still love this build and it appears well more than enough to take van life by the horns.

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

100% it was an amazing ride in this van. Daily living was simple with this set up

[@ChristIsKing4ever-l9w]

Really well done on the inside ! Looks spacious, clean, comfortable, the TV and computer setup is like very well done aswell and the solar panels are the cherry on the top to achieve almost limitless energy. Honestly your van is one of the best I've ever seen so far.

[@lorenzoarroz3688]

Ditto that mega thank you for taking the time to share this Vagabond's House.

[@lorenzoarroz3688]

Love it!

[@david9180]

It is definately intelligently organised but no toilet and on cold days the shower is tough ' didn't see a freezer for food either but it's a great habit if you are very young

[@a1virgo]

I'm 25 & going to start my journey. Honestly in a tight spot but always did my best work under pressure 🤣 you've encouraged me to just go for it. It'll never happen if I don't try so all my saving are going into the best van I can make on an extreme budget 😅 lol thanks for the inspiration & solid ideas. This was a great video I'll be saving for later

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

For sure Dimitri! Just do it! It's not so scary once started. Just keep rolling with the punches and building towards the goal. It works out just fine. Tons of people make this work!

[@erikcrouch7881]

Hopefully it worked out.

[@707ridah]

4yrater and still doing your thing bro, 4 years of saving no rent, bills etc besies the usual. The set up you have is amazing cant deny that. I'm a single guy and been thiking about doing this cause rent in California is just terrible. Stay blessed broth

[@allthingsnu4673]

This is an ideal and practical build. A lot of van builds are pretty but don't give enough space for entertainment, gaming, or the things we really spend most of our time doing.

[@theoriginal7264]

Man I wish I could've given my dad a van like this, he would've loved it and probably lived that way the rest of his life if he were still here!

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

Ah man!

[@theoriginal7264]

@@OutdoorsEmbrace 😊😊😊

[@Jyock]

Probably one of the better use of the room I've seen in a home build van

[@beau-deanmclean5547]

It makes me really happy to see you still living in the same van. You’ve been one of my main inspirations for van life and I’m ready to do it now. Recently installed Solar and have tweaked my cooking and storage for about a good year. I ended up buying my own home funnily enough even though van life was because I never thought I’d get there. Now I’m going to rent my house out and live in the van because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I have my little nest egg already set up . Thanks for your channel and videos, you’ve really inspired me, although I don’t live in the van my partner and I have had so so many great holidays (test runs) and it was all thank you vids like yours. God bless you on your travels, I hope you find many more adventures 😄

[@PamulahBaby]

I can tell you take pride in everything you do. The van is exactly how it would have it for me…I love it!

[@ZarkXav]

Hell yea, pulls out the way you protect your home/vehicle at 7:00 haha. Awesome stealthy build, and I've been wanting to setup something for a long time. A lot of these give me ideas and inspire me more. How people setup their things and that you can have a different way of having a bed come out and all with a good bit of space instead of be in a tiny corner. Starts making things a little bit more feasible and make sense and how much/what gear you need. Other van vids have mentioned they were glad they got a bigger sink, so I'll have to keep that in mind.

[@Sladverr]

The song you used for the light demonstration, love it. Vindicate is one of my favs

[@dostagirl9551]

I’ve seen a lot of van conversions, but this one looks the most comfortable to me, as well as the most functional. Beautiful setup.

[@noe2267]

This van layout is freaking amazing, you used every inch wisely and all the things are useful, bravo !

[@josephconsoli4128]

I'm really getting into this idea for retirement. Being by myself, an introvert, and very resourceful, I find the idea exciting! All the work involved to me would be something to keep life interesting and the thought of being a free agent would be euphoric to me. As far as expense, here in the northeast, you sign a year lease for $25K, so even if the initial cost is high, it'll pay off in a year or two. In years back I would never have thought this way, but in today's world, I find it highly appealing.

[@iaintgonlie7858]

Fellow Intro here. I also relish the idea of a van like this and setup to be liveable. I would save so much money and can pretty much sleep in a ton of different areas. I would be more willing to work because i know I am saving a shit ton, have a peaceful life now as I can head over to a deserted area and chill play nintendo switch and sleep without loud nosey neighbors. Work and go do some van shit locally. Only thing I would be worried about is the summer months and the high heat. I would have to figure out a solution or ask to temporarily change my shift. I am in my bed just envisioning how it would be if i was in a van right now and it makes me smile.because the freedom. This area is loud let me drive down the block to an empty lot, crack open the window and chill the fuck out. With these style vans people wouldn't think twice. Just looks like a company van. I really am considering this shit now. If I can't make the money I want this will be my alternate route for sure.

[@Madocthevindicator]

My uncle cut a hole in the floor of his 1976 van. He put a bucket with a seat over the hole, then would park in a parking lot and drop a deuce. Then he would just drive away and let the seagulls clean it up. I'm not the only one with that story, but mine is actually factual. He was a WW2 vet and tough as nails living on the highways of America. Your van is one of the most intelligently built I've seen so far.

[@JohnPlatford]

😂😂 tough as nails and hated by everyone that was unlucky enough to walk by or step in his fudge log. 🧐

[@Ewan999]

This is actually amazing, you have inspired me. I love the idea of having everything you need all in one space, allowing you to be wherever you want in the country. Im 18 and thinking im gonna give this lifestyle a go in a couple of years, get a job/leisure balance where I can work from (home) anywhere in the world.

[@emilypatterson4479]

Love the propane leak detector. That is SO important.

[@ToneSherpa]

This reminds me of the "man cave shack thingy" that me and my friend built before we could drive. We built a little man cave shack on top of a little trailer that we would pull with a four wheeler. We would drag that thing up into the woods and watch movies and drink Zima's. 15 year old me was way cooler than current me.

[@ocpofficialrep7026]

This is probably my favorite home/van i've seen. Interior looks very simplistic and easy the way it should be.

[@madara3278]

One tip. Seal of the propane tank. They are not sealed of completely, so they always leak a bit is what I heard. Making an air tide cover for it is safer option

[@Guns_RedRoses]

This year i bought my 2015 Mercedes Roadtrek ss agile from an insurance auction, paid $17,000. Only damage was the front bumper, i fixed it then i hit the road a month later after making preparations. Im currently driving through the state of Washington.

[@ScreamingEagle-xl3tw]

I love this guy! It's amazing how many talented people there are out there creating truly great content. Thanks for showing the self defense tool! Very important. Can't wait to watch the new van vids. Livin the dream is more attainable than we realize. Our dream is our dream and not necessarily what theirs may be. This man has shown how you only give up what you never really needed and gain ever lasting life!

[@chipmohan1534]

Can’t wait to see the new and bigger van.

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

Check out the latest video!

[@jondoe5392]

Awesome video, this was very emotional for me, had a studio that almost burnt down from wildfire, lived in my van for two years, similar to your old van, saved money and bought a promaster. Life is good but the struggle is real. Peace.

[@vvx897]

Truly the best stealth van conversion I have ever seen. You thought of everything.

[@arturarruda8151]

I'm not sure you can really call it stealth build with the literal chimney on the top of the van but it is a great setup! 😅

[@badassbears]

What a beautiful build! I'm working on converting a much smaller rig for myself than this one at the moment, and there's a lot of ups and downs. Your work is so inspiring! I'll have to watch some more of your videos

[@angelahoffer8206]

They make these really cool peltier fans that just simply sit on the fireplace. The heat from the stove makes the fan spin. Helping circulate the heat in the van.

[@freeman-1776]

Brother, you've done it right. The hallway style works best in my opinion. It allows you to move freely from front to back. I will give you one great idea. Get a very small cheap electric leaf blower. You can thank me later. I had a large extended roof van and I absolutely hated sweeping it out. I spent a lot of time near the beach and sand would get everywhere. With the leaf blower, you can literally blow everything straight out your back doors in seconds. And not just the dirt on the floor but all the dust in your van. I even used it to get into my electronics and blow the dust out of them as well. I couldn't believe how simple and efficient that one little device was. It's a game changer.

[@willieescaba9625]

That's actually a neat setup. I like the stove and it looks like you have a lot more room than I initially would think.

[@adventureswithgoat719]

Dudes got a Sig. YES. I have a 1911 Sig 45. Absolutely amazing gun. Sic van brotatorchip. KZbin suggested i watch your video. YeeYee

[@JamesRichardson3rd]

This might be one of the best van builds I have seen to date. The simplicity and functionality are next level. The stealth aspects are perfect.

[@heythave]

Yes. Agreed 100%.

[@missdenim6590]

Your video about gaming in your van from a couple few yrs ago was my first Van Life video! I was hooked on van life, and still hooked! Thank you for sharing

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

Nice! I had a video from a chick living in a jeep that started it all for me.

[@User.9.459]

It's really cool to see someone live like this...don't think I could sleep comfortable that close to a propane tank and finding places to park where you feel safe for the night would be a concern for me but it's a nice set up

[@VegasD702]

Exactly the same essentials I have in my van… nice!! One suggestion. Get a 5 gallon bucket with a plastic toilet seat top. Line it with a trash bag

[@JoshalynnLove]

I've watched numerous amounts of van set ups, some really expensive ones too. This is by far the best I've seen. Truly the inspiration/ image I was looking for, thanks to you I realize I want most of the space to be for a bed, love that cozy vibe. Immaculate build !

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

Thanks man!

[@evelic]

This build seems simple, but it really well thought out. It might be a good layout to start testing the van life.

[@pearljameric]

So happy to see you carry. That vehicle protection rune can only help so much.

[@VvDiverDownvV]

Bro when cut to that the smile on my face got ten times bigger XD also sick carry

[@briandrake9467]

Thanks for not adding fluff, surprisingly refreshing to see your vanlife. Awesome...

[@shortythree66]

Oh my goodness, this is on the most entrancing van life videos - I just love how creative you are. I've been mulling van life over sometime now and after watching this, Im inching closer.... ty for sharing!

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

You're welcome! And thank you!

[@1HeavyHitr]

That thing is a little powerhouse on wheels! Incredible ingenuity and very well thought out. Thank you for sharing it!

[@dustup2249]

Love it. You are pretty efficient at having a lot of toys and essentials using such a small inconspicuous home on the down-low. Well done. Pretty sure you will make your next one even nicer now that you have learned what works, what doesn't and what you missed or left out on the first build.

[@Macgyverjrofficial]

This is one of my favorite builds on KZbin ! Simplified

[@Poopanator1000]

Hey man, your original video showing off your van is the video that got me into van life. It's awesome to see how your van's evolved over the years. I just finished Uni and got some shit I have to pay off, but I'm planning on doing saving up for a van conversion of my own ASAP, so thanks for pushing me down the rabbit hole of van life youtube!

[@roadkillvp4life]

Thanks for the updated walk thru. I've always felt this was one of the best setups I've seen!

[@DJ_Blaker]

I used to work for Roadtrek, converting vans into RVs, the sprinters make great RVs due to their height! Looking forward to seeing your new van build!

[@5150-c5e]

Your build is beautiful and it looks so spacious inside! I always wonder when people use the word “Shower” but nobody ever mentions “Bath”. If there’s a small enough enclosed space, you can be seated, fill up a bucket and take a bath. I have seen people use a small removable bucket surrounded by shower curtains to take a bath in. The shower certain curls around the tub in a cone shaped like a small teepee tent. You should also look into a back up source of heat just in case you go in an area where wood is in short supply like an Espar or Webasto diesel heater and maybe add a cellular signal booster like a weboost since your Internet depends on cell phone signal but great build otherwise.

[@robingamer3675]

I'm impressed on how well the van home turned out I love it nicely done my guy

[@felixcat9318]

You've created a beautiful, compact travel cabin, although I couldn't live wihout full standing height, this is a really gorgeous build out. Subscribed.

[@Turkingtang]

Man my girl and I got behind on things during Covid instead of ahead like some but we hope to take time before it’s too late to do this for a year. Cheers to the memories.

[@crazybabytvworld]

This actually the best build I've seen. Love it! I'm hoping to move into this lifestyle soon. Awesome rig, thanks for sharing.

[@gqtuesday]

A lot of us are going to living like this in the next 20 years

[@rvbzero7]

NOT ME!

[@jackkuehneman9300]

At this rate, it'll be a year

[@gna8an]

Why is that? What’s happening over the next 20 years?

[@rvbzero7]

@@gna8an more losers

[@GreenyFool]

@@gna8an Do you live under a rock? Inflation is in the double digits and energy/fuel costs are skyrocketing. We're already technically in recession and it could easily be the worst since the 70's.

[@christopher480]

Kudos to you.....this is one of the best builds i have seen so far especially your cubic mini stove.

[@hiddencow3272]

thought you were some weird hippy untill you pulled out the sig. Epic

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

I don't see myself as a hippy. Just a outdoorsy dude who likes video games, guns, and music, among other things.

[@FREEDOM-bk4rv]

I love how everything is simple. Incredible build. A dream set up for me . Now I just have to make it happen.

[@kingmitchum]

"I'm in a terrible connection area." Bro that loaded faster than my actual wifi...

[@termiterasin]

Whats up! Congrats on 4 years! I'm 9 months in on my "luxury" cargo van conversion. Hopefully I will be able to finish it and upload a tour soon. You were a big inspiration in the decision! LMAO on the P365 upgrade. It was surprising to pull your piece in the first video, and similarly in the second.

[@johnklinger943]

Thank you for sharing. Your door and wall that separates your cab from the hotel is the best. Nice touch with the cedar!

[@jonclement]

Nice wood feel. You'd probably want to have a recessed stovetop + sink (with cover) so that you can use the precious counter space

[@hepcat5199]

One of the best if not best van builds I’ve ever seen. I did my van conversion a -year after you did yours and got so many good ideas that I incorporated into my build. I wanted to reach out to you for help but never did and my conversion isn’t as nice as yours but I’ve been pretty happy with mine. Looking forward to your new conversion.

[@huckleberryfinn338]

This is the best I have seen for short low top van conversion. Very agile and stealth

[@Thomas1980]

Super nice Video! Great Van!!!

[@michaelwoo4279]

It makes me SO HAPPY to see you’ve dedicated such a large part of your space to TV. And relaxing. I’m so tired of hearing van lifers always saying, “I do t watch TV.” Bla bla bla! I’m a latchkey kid and need my TV! Yay for you!

[@PrayTellGaming]

So, a couple of months ago I commented here saying how this was in my opinion the best van build I had seen. Fast forward to today: I, coincidentally, found an Econoline and will be starting a build in it too, and will likely model some of it after your build!!!

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

Model Away! Check out my Van Dimensions video, and initial build video!

[@badbiker666]

I like that you built your van specifically to accommodate your lifestyle. It wouldn't work for me, but I don't live your life, so that's cool! I wish I had the hutzpah to do this when I was younger. MUCH younger. I am nearing retirement age now, so my wife and I are making plans to sell our property and move into an RV. Our children (and grandchildren) live very far apart, so we want to be able to spend a couple months here and a couple of months there and the winter in the southwest. But your cozy little van look awful nice. Might have been something I could have gone for if I had thought of it before I got married nearly 40 years ago.

[@shadomane]

7days2die !!! Nice rig. Thanks for sharing.

[@tcerathi]

Hah! I got to the same spot in this video and was like “wait, I know that spawning sound!” Man, this is such a great setup.

[@GodsDaughter444]

Hands down.. The BEST VAN BUILD I have seen on or off KZbin.

[@4727s]

The best smaller/mid-sized van conversion I've seen yet as per my tastes. Congrats! I plan to copy pretty much everything you've done in this van with small modifications for my own needs. Thank you for finally giving me the visual I've been looking for as inspiration for my own future designs. 11.5 years now travelling the world as a backpacker, looking forward to new adventures that vanlife provides.

[@ifell3]

Wow what a practical build in such a small space!!

[@timallen6025]

That’s a life enabling set up . Nice video and beautiful evolved van ..

[@Arbiter902]

Stay safe my man, I don't plan to live in a van but you taught me that I don't a lot to live and have fun.

[@flip-pin-eh]

Wow I love your van! It’s got such a great layout and you made such great use of every little space

[@webkinzmomaty]

I’ve seen so many van life videos but yours is so different. You have everything you need. As a woman my issue would be needing a bathroom. LOL ~ Debbie❤

[@vantheman3857]

I love my 2001 Ford V6, white, clean body, barn doors very similar to this one, easy to work on had her for about 4 years too. Highly recommended the older Fords for a great start out van. I've only had to change the starter & power steering pump. Along with treating her good, tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations & full self-inspection, top off fluids, tire pressure, check for any fluid leaks underneath every Thursday ready for the weekend.👍🏼 p.s. got to talk about my piss jug I like to think I invented, LoL. I took a exacto blade and cut out the nozzle on a tide laundry detergent bottle, leaving about 1/4 around the edge so the cap screws on nice and tight still, those bottles are shaped like a pear with the bottom cut off so they can wobble around but always stay up, way bigger porthole to do your business ( I've had some malfunctions with smaller bottles when I really had to go ! )🤤 it's got a big fat handle to hold onto & no one can see what's inside of it, just your average laundry detergent bottle & just so if there was ever a mix-up I've got my Dole pineapple sticker on the cap.🍌😉 I wish you many new Happy adventures with Megalodon & and hope I get a response from you about the longest comment about a piss jug. Cheers😆✌🏼🏄🏻‍♂️🏂🎣🌲🍻

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

Hell yeah man! Here is a response for your pee jug!!! hahaha Honestly only messed up once with it but not really, and my ex completely messed up haha. She kinda went on my floor hahahahaha. She wasn't used to it and tried those She Wee's out. Nice idea on the Jug though.

[@Tek1014media]

Man I thought I was the only only one with a tide pee jug 😂😂😂

[@crippyandkaatje]

I always wondered why guys don't use hospital pissoirs (lol I'm Dutch and think pissoir is a nice word for piss bottle)! It's probably French. Anyways next time I'm hospitalized will ask the nurses for one, I think the opening may be wide enough for women too. When I'm hospitalized I'm not allowed to use the bathroom by myself so I use a large pink water pitcher. I should get one of each and experiment. I've seen very compact Nissan nv200 toilets with a urine separator in a small bucket that seems great too.

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

​@@crippyandkaatje I've considered them, but they are so small.

[@dapper_gent]

A walmart bag works just as good too!

[@tyson1fan487]

Still love this van and I can't wait to see your new one. Take Care and Stay Safe.

[@BobSmith-xl5ew]

BRO, I HAD TO PAUSE THE VIDEO REAL QUICK TO DROP THIS COMMENT..WHEN YOU GOT TO THE PART OF SHOWING THE BEAT LIGHTS I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOUR ECONOLINE! SICK STEALTH VAN💯 THE WHOLE SETUP IS JUST AWESOME! #GREATWHITE let's Go!!!!!

[@OutdoorsEmbrace]

I appreciate that!

[@kilemal100]

wow, you killed that! van lifers are going to have to step it up. outstanding you!

[@jeffmccrea9347]

. I have a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan STX with a shit load of options too long to list here. One option that is my favorite is Dodge's VES or Video Entertainment System. This is a factory option with 2 DVD players and 3 screens. There are 2) 10 inch diagonal fold down screens, one each for the second and third row seats, and there's a third screen in the front dash that goes to a neutral screen if the transmission is taken out of park and it doubles as the backup camera monitor in reverse. I have an aluminum brief case with 200 DVD movies in it that I keep in the van. One other feature of this is 2 AV ports in the back with a 150 watt 110 VAC inverter to plug game consoles into. The 2 screens in the back have their own wireless headphones on their own stereo channels so that 2 game consoles can be played independently from each other without bothering mom and dad. My youngest is 27 and is not about to drag his PS5 out to my van. I bought a ROKU stick which uses a UHF radio remote rather than an infrared unit. I also bought an HDMI input to AV output adapter and a dual 5 volt cell phone charger. On the drivers side panel in the rear behind the electric sliding door resides the 2 AV system inputs, the inverter outlet and a 12 VDC outlet. I plugged the the ROKU into the HDMI converter and their 2) 5 volt cords into the dual charger. I plugged the AV adaptor into one of the AV inputs and the charger into the inverter. Then, I placed the whole setup in the drivers side rear window for the strongest signal. I park in the disabled spaces closest to the buildings when possible and never have a problem getting a WIFI signal as far out as the 4th space from the building. The inverter switch is in the dash in the front. I push the button, the ROKU loads up and I'm off to the show. Almost all of the doctors offices and hospitals in our area are associated with the West Virginia University hospital system and all have free open WIFI for patient use as does Walmart and Kroger grocery stores. After 11 spine surgeries, I am disabled. My wife used to have seizures so she's never had a drivers license. When it's time to go grocery shopping or if she has a doctor appointment or a test or procedure scheduled at a hospital, I do the driving. She goes in and does her thing and I flip on the inverter, set the VES to "AUX 2" and watch Prime, HULU, KZbin or any of 30 other channels that spark my interest. If I'm not in the mood for ROKU, I slide a movie into one of the players to pass the time. Being that all of this runs on the starter battery, I traded in the 500 cranking amp battery that came with it for a 985 cranking amp to allow for more run time. Especially if the inverter is involved. After a particularly painful spine surgery between my shoulders two years ago, that inverter was invaluable for running a heating pad while driving as it helped to relieve muscle spasms in my shoulders and neck areas. I plugged it in, ran the heating pad up to my seat and pushed the button in the dash. It made it much more comfortable to drive.

[@Reb-AL]

Another fellow 7 days to die player 👍 I've played entirely too much since A15. (3000+ hours 😂). Nice stealth build, looks nicely thought out 👍

[@Reb-AL]

It's bad that as soon as i heard the audio of your character loading in, I knew what game was loaded up 😂

[@williamwiley4437]

Bags don’t get hot bc heat rises my friend. Also really cool!! if I was a single man and didn’t have my 3 rug rats id probably do this for a few years

[@ET_Videos]

Looking forward to the next build!

[@stumboz5566]

Lived and traveled in an Econoline E-250 for a couple years. Named her the "Prophet of Doom" Hands down, it was the best vehicle I've ever lived in. I've also had a sprinter, a minivan, and a truck with a bed camper. It's a work van so it "belongs" everywhere, cheap to insure, cheap maintenance, surprising amount of internal space, and an engine like a Timex (my coolant overflow reservoir was a kitty litter container that I had to jury rig on the side of the road).

[@steadmanuhlich6734]

Very good build and tour. Love the light wood interior. Well done!

[@WarDaddyUSA]

I got a very similar set up just a more modern white wall on the inside. I do a lot of gaming and watch lots of movies. Star link has been great giving me Internet in the woods. Cool to see someone doing the same thing I’ve been doing it for about four years as well. Excellent build. It’s refreshing to see a van lifer have a piece on them.. never be a victim. Carry the tools to protect yourself. Well done

[@DamfinoMR2]

Nice rig! Good choice with the P365 too. I daily carry one myself and it's very comfortable to CC.