Duane's Step Van Tiny House Tour E491

[@VeryFlyForAWhiteGuy]

"I shower once a week... which may not seem like a lot for people living in ...homes" hahaha "but for someone living on the road full time, it's ...adequate" I love it. Great video! Great RV!

[@mohawksteel2215]

When we were kids once a week was what everybody did.Saturday night , lol. Clean for Sunday.

[@MrBwalendy]

Brilliant design is a huge understatement. I am a licensed and accomplished engineer with 47 years of experience. I know what I am looking at. The design throughout is genius. No question in my well-educated mind. Your work is genius. Good for you. You are the best design engineer in terms of step-van space. The very best. I am very good but could not accomplish what you have done. Pure genius.

[@MaureenTheTemp]

That dowel and eyelet system for holding the doors closed is brilliant, simple but I never would have thought of that in a million years.

[@CMCrockett]

After watching a few hundred tour vids, seeing something different doesn't happen very often. Hes got a couple of different things going on that I hadn't seen before.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

agreed. love his lift gate and evaporative cooler

[@RunFromHumanContacts]

Yes! The evap cool! Was happy to see that along w the 53gal freshwater and full shower. And it being a step van! Which we see often on this channel but not others in my experience!

[@dross24MA]

@@SevenWanderstheWorld Thank you for showing me this option! I was hoping for a link about up above but didn't find one, so here's the one I found to help others to get info: www.turbokool.net/product-p/2b-0001-turbokool-swamp-cooler.htm

[@azdesertdog]

What a cool setup. I like the residential elements he put in. Kind of a cabin on wheels vibe.

[@MsTemptation]

You made me chuckle when you pointed out how cute your mini wood burning stove is. Your RV, is lovely and without any wasted space on the inside. If I saw this RV, I would have never been the wiser about the interior.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

it is a wonderful build!

[@debra7241]

Duane, what a beautiful job you did! Happy travels Duane!

[@viddha.art1955]

Lovely man and van.

[@mitzithompson1191]

Really nice conversion - so many favorites - love the wood burning stove - "Thank you" for sharing your home!

[@archangel5627]

Out of all the Step Van Conversions I’ve seen, Dewaynes Van is the very best. Not only does he have all of the bells and whistles of any great RV but he took the time and detail to make the interior living space look and feel like a home. The wood paneling and the earthy tones and color schemes make the inside feel like a lovely home or really nice cabin. I absolutely loved what he did with the space and style of vehicle he has chosen to convert into a mobile home. Excellent job!

[@kilroy4713]

All the vid's of DIY conversions I've been viewing from tear drops to buses....this is Definitely - to me one of the absolute Best. Very Simple set-up. Also importantly addresses the issue of a motorcycle(s). Not what I expected from the beginning. He's hanging the bike out back and not bringing it into to living area. This is a plus. Thank You Duane & SW/W.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

his system makes it easy to move a giant bike like that

[@edwardarsenault4440]

I don't understand why an RV company hasn't picked up on this it's perfect in every way for single people. I just Love it

[@floswason8776]

Where is the toilet ?

[@tanial694]

@@floswason8776 Duane had a small shovel hanging on the back of the vehicle! 👍🕳 or 🪣. Easy solution for No 2’s! 😉

[@sammyso4940]

Shhhh! we have, we just dont want stepvan prices surging so we keep it on the hush hush!

[@dakotawaters8916]

Beautiful build; quite comfortable and homey. I was never certain about a step van, but seeing this, I believe I could be happy in one. I'll add them to my list of "sure, maybe!"

[@vidguy007]

Now I want a lift gate on the back of my van. No question that is a great job. A shower, not usually part of the picture. It photographs like a mountain cabin. I'm impressed. I'm sure the photographer's skill goes a long way on how good this looks.

[@swankie_wheels]

That was one of your best videos. I loved Dwayne's creativity.

[@justtl5885]

Wow!Outstanding.10x the build quality of a traditional RV and I'm sure thousands less.What an awesome purpose built rig. Well done video Seven,thank you.

[@carolinefreeebyrdacw13ly]

Duane, your van is amazing. I love the inside and really love the motorcycle transport space. You've given me some great ideas. Thanks for sharing. Be Well and Free!!

[@cheyjan330]

Dwayne built a fantastic, well thought out rig. Wonderful craftsmanship, and the motorcycle! This guy is living the dream. Seven, I always enjoy your KZbin wok, but this was one of your best!

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

thx Janelle. I thought Duane did an amazing job on his rig!

[@Foundinthewoodsbushcraft]

This is really a wonderful home. This is what you call a home with the works. Duane you did an awesome job. Looks like an everyday vacation home. Thanks for the tour.

[@brendajohnson6910]

By far, the best box van conversion I've ever seen Seven! Thank you for sharing!

[@tanial694]

Duane’s rig is cool. It’s cosy and neat, just like a cabin. Duane’s a cool man too.

[@Trying2Grow]

This is the best conversion I’ve seen so far. It looks very livable

[@Dani65ful]

Duane great job on your house truck.. i Love your ideas on using IKEA and love your idea on just keeping it simple Thank you

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

it is a great design

[@luminyam6145]

Wow, that guy's home is beautifully designed, I just love it. That was a well conducted interview, you just let him do it, wonderful, thank you.

[@frederickharron5217]

Great build, very well thought out, no wasted space...!

[@subuer]

That is an exceptional build which will provide years of service. Wow!!!

[@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb]

"And it's cute!" I love this guy. Great rig.

[@Freespirit5371]

Duane did a nice job of building out his conversion. It is very cozy and functional with a cabin-like feel!

[@jjjwin1]

Ive watched many videos. A step van like Duane's will fit my needs the best. Very nice set up !

[@kandykissey]

Fabulous Job! Love your color choices also.

[@elainediack889]

I love the way u have put everything in place, Will done,happy journey to u

[@duane4972]

Super nice stepvan conversion, well designed and built. Beautiful in person

[@soniarossiter2734]

Beautiful conversion! Exactly the kind of conversion I am looking to do. Just lovely 😊

[@alvaradacosta293]

That is such an amazing job that he did on his build (IKEA will be my best friend whenever I start on my build) LOL ... His step camper looks so comfortable to live in... he has everything... shower, A/C and heat.. (home sweet home) All he needs now is a door bell hahaha (just kidding) When I grew up in Va. I remember my grandmother had a wood burning stove in the living room... (it was large) and it worked really well. Duane can even put a bunk over his bed for grandchildrens to sleep if he has any... my plans are to have enough sleeping space to take my grandchildren on adventures with me when they are on school vacation. GOOD JOB DUANE :)

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

one of the step vans I toured earlier, built by Gabriel, did actually have a house door and door bell. but, Duane's rig is nicely built!

[@makiwa]

Very nice rig you got there Duane... Nicely put together using nice materials - excellent! Thanks Seven for doing the Video, great as usual.... Ciao.

[@jamiesmith1343]

Duane, your home is lovely, great use of space, it doesn't feel cramped at all. Thank you for sharing ! Lots of good ideas!

[@kathleenearle2219]

Very brilliant set up. Best I've seen of many lay outs. Thanks for showing us. Your skills and practical knowledge are a credit to you.

[@patricesez]

Brilliant design features in a beautiful rig! (@ 12:00 "..and it's CUTE!")

[@bryantford3054]

Very nice. You'd never know you were inside a stepvan by that beautiful interior. It's nicer than some expensive tiny homes I've seen. Great work. 👍🏻

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

I believe step vans can be true tiny homes with an engine and rival the builds we all see on TV and KZbin

[@andreawalker2535]

Duane, you made such a beautiful build! Congrats to you, and happy RVing!

[@14pbear]

This is one of the best builds I've come across. He did a great job

[@jduncan395]

Duane has the NEATEST step van I have ever seen!! Tell him "job well done"!

[@sjladuke75]

Fantastic step van conversion! As a rider I love the ability to carry your bike. My former partner welded old bed frames to the back our RV to carry our HD. Clocked lots of miles before he passed. Great solar system & wood stove & on demand water heater. It's all about the adventures in life; enjoy! 🏍😊

[@MrWhyareyouhere]

Thanks Seven. He did a wonderful job of his van . Good thing every one has different ideas.

[@Franaflyby]

This guy has it made in the shade! One of the better step vans I've seen. Clean , loaded and ready to accommodate.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

it is an amazing build!

[@bunkosquad2000]

You, sir, are a steely-eyed RV man. Excellent work. Factories are incapable of that kind of quality. BRAVO!

[@robin5382]

Step van is bright and sunny and BEAUTIFUL. The most beautiful and functional step van ever!!!

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

it is a beautiful build!

[@paulhunter546]

Amazing..I love it ! Awesome job Duane..one of the best conversions I've ever seen !

[@Polarbarts]

Paul Hunter If you like this, check out this guy in Norway. Channel is: Friluftslivets Gleder ..Amazing, but totally underrated channel. He lives and travels around Norway with his dog in a van. Cheers from Finland and Merry Christmas! :)

[@schnellerfuchs13]

@@Polarbarts you advertise in every van built video. Maybe you don't get it, but it's very rude.

[@Polarbarts]

schnellerfuchs13 It´s not an advertise. This is a guy with years of experience of van living. Even in really cold climate. He´s done an amazing van build, and shares a lot of good tips when it comes to van building. I wanted to share this with the van-dwelling community. Isn´t that what we should?? I´ve only had positive feedback until now. Even from the the guy who posted this video. So why do YOU have a problem with it?? I´ts also rude to put your nose in stuff that are none of your business. I mean, what do you care? Are you here to watch the video or read my comment? You probably don´t believe me, but this is a way to contribute to the van life society. This guy I´m telling you about has some great content. Better than most of the boring stuff I see of people driving back and forth to Walmart while they talk about themselves. ..Still almost nobody knows about him. I wanna show that there´s a world outside the US also. ;) Merry Christmas to ya!

[@thebruce9042]

@@Polarbarts I'd love to check that out,but there does not seem to be any such channel,at least not spelled that way.could you clarify?

[@Polarbarts]

Bruce Brilliant There shouldn´t be a problem finding it. Others have found it. The name is: Friluftslivets Gleder If you write it like that you should find it. Channel-picture is a guy in a blue jacket with his white dog. I don´t think I´m allowed to post a direct link to the channel, but let me know if you still can´t find it and I´ll see what I can do. By, the way. You got a great channel-name. Cheers! :)

[@SlowRoamers]

If you ever see Dwayne again you'll need to congratulate him on behalf for a really clean build. It's a very nice balance of practical, frugal and comfortable.

[@dudasaj]

Love seeing Tall Guy's builds. If I ever build my own, I will want a tall box or step van for head clearance purposes.

[@misslizmoon]

Duane resembles The Dude in all the best ways! Love it, and love his rig!

[@maggycotherman2314]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Love the simple eyelet/dowel solution to things getting loose and flying around the home when driving.

[@GTLees]

Hi guys, thanks for the great tour of your very well planned and executed step van conversion Duane. It seems to be a very comfortable, functional and nice looking space. That awning and shade screen practically doubles the living space and even the bike deck is multi purpose...I dig it! The off grid self sufficiency is extremely appealing to me as well, you can be anywhere and have all the comforts of home...so cool! I really enjoy these tours Seven, they're very informative and inspiring to me...keep 'em comin'! Happy trails folks. .......................PEACE!!

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

Duane did an amazing job. thx for watching!

[@Char209]

I'm in love with this build. So many elements to this that are so functional and well thought out. Duane is so cool too! :)

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

Duane has some fantastic build skills

[@shelbyindianajones3226]

Wow this is so super nice and it's so nice of you to share this with us I got so many great tips from things you've already taken the time to figure out for us I think it's really cute how you said about the shower I lived in a camper for half a year to pay for the land that I was on and I found out I could can take half showers you know waist down showers and they can be cold that's how I got by haha and that's mostly because I was just too lazy to heat up the tank from my propane tank. a real work of art Duane thank you for sharing and have fun on that bike!!!

[@richardweinberger6302]

I don't care how he talks. That is an awesome rig !

[@DOGakaDefenderOfGems]

What a freaking great job Duane...seriously...I am now just starting the inside of my schoolie and boy oh boy did you make me think AGAIN about a couple of the "little things" that i thought i had all figured out already...lol...Wonderful job for you to travel in comfort and style...safe travels!

[@PedroMartinez-nl1gr]

You got a very nice tiny apartment on wheels, great job.

[@mischef18]

What an awesome van Duane has and thanks so much for showing bro. All the very best

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

This is a very nice home! Just beautiful. You did a very nice job. I can’t wait to show my husband this video. Thank you, Leslye

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

happy you enjoyed it!

[@AndrewBoundy]

This is a great build - one of my favourites.

[@Ihaveausernametoo]

In my eyes this is living LARGE in the most important ways.

[@ripplechips5391]

I totally agree 😎👍

[@michele2855]

Brilliant build! Very clean and practical. The max air fan with the swamp fan feature gave an idea. Go get one 😊

[@Mimiw28]

Incredible build Duane. Well thought out. Looks very livable. Enjoy your life.

[@sarahhilde6040]

Wow very beautiful van! I like the door being near the drivers seat That is what I would want on mine as well as maybe one on the back but the front is more appealing. I love the contrast of light and where the wood is placed. It is very beautiful. Thank you Duane for sharing your beautiful home with us!

[@happysurfcamper]

A good genuine guy and a great built. Well done brother

[@ImperfectlyhappytobemeMichelle]

Great job!!! LOVE THIS! You made the most of all your space.

[@jmrichsonsr]

Absolutely awesome sir. You are not only a craftsman of the first order but a talented designer and layout person. I would not change a thing nor would I dare suggest any. I really enjoyed your video and you are an excellent producer, presenter in addition to theose other skills.. Thank you for sharing. Have a great life sir!

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

Duane is a man with many skills ;)

[@uncledodge9396]

This is an impressive build, the lift on the back for a bike being the most innovative thing I've seen so far, my own Luton Bodied had a tail lift but I only ever used that as a patio for summer relaxing. Now I know what my next build will have! (Last time I had my bike on a trailer, next time I'm copying this guy! ).

[@wilhelminakey5776]

You really did a good job on your step up van. I'm thinking about getting one for myself. Thanks for sharing and thumbs up 😊

[@thetommantom]

I've watched many of your tours this is by far the nicest most practical

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

Beautifully done; love the use of natural wood everywhere, though personally I'd curve some of the sharp edges because I'm a klutz and tend to run into things. I liked the placement of the bed-- that's very cozy back there. Might be interesting to make one of those windows into an emergency hatch, only openable from the inside... The woodburning stove was very well mounted, and I loved the copper heat-reflector! Nice work.

[@angelastarcher9279]

Well done guys. Great rig Duane and great editing Seven.

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

This is what I call truly living and riding free! Living the dream!! I'm wondering what the ceiling height is inside. Looks like he just has a few inches to spare. I am in love with this build! So well thought out and perfect use of space! It's just beautiful! I'm very envious! The fact that the motorcycle tows so perfectly in the back blows me away! I used to ride and have been telling my husband I want another bike. This makes it doable for me! We have every intention of retiring on the road in this manner. So glad I got to see this beauty!

[@Mikeykaysuper]

He has that van dialed in perfect for his needs and he seems like a cool easy going guy .

[@bobbyGnOly]

Duane. Your place is awesome....you do great work...looks like a wonderful way to spend your life.... best wishes and safe travels.

[@thizizliz]

What a gorgeous home! He did a great job. Thanks for sharing Seven.

[@jenjo9951]

Wooooowwww! Amazing and beautiful!!! I just got so many great ideas. Great design and layout!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Very cool tour and lifestyle , i would call that living the dream personally it appears the build out really. Fits your needs

[@musicismydrug58]

Thank you, Duane and Seven, for a great tour with many very useful ideas for those of us embarking on our own van builds. This is a very comfortable space, love the cubic mini stove. I hope to have one installed myself.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

I really want one of those stoves in my rig

[@stevejones7593]

One of the best interiors I've seen, love the van idea too , durable.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Very nice. Thanks Duane and Seven!

[@angelaratzay9034]

Second time commenting. You are amazing, so efficient not a wasted space anywhere. I have a 16 foot caravan self built. I love it however it does not compare to your home. What you have done is stunning in the best way possible. Thank you and good luck.

[@thoughtsinpassing2968]

WOW ! THis is a fantastic layout, so functional and neat ! I wish he many miles of happiness on the road. Thank you for sharing !

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

agreed! amazing build

[@gratefullydeadful]

It's safe to say that everything works very well and he likes it. I agree.

[@michaelv2218]

Dowel locking system excellent, dual purpose everywhere, Very impressive mixture of high tech &low tech solutions, Van to be proud off.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

I agree. I like his dowel locks system

[@AwayToMeBus]

Best step van setup I've seen yet, nice work!

[@SelfMakeover]

I'm going to watch this again--so many new ideas! The step van looks like a great option!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Very nice conversion. I can see that after 10 years I may need to remodel my Grumman Kabmaster...So many ideas out there. Thanks for the tour guys!

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

I'm hoping to do more and more step van tours, so you'll have a variety of layouts to consider

[@d.a.8335]

It’s a beautiful build Duane, happy times to you!

[@kleptonaisa7845]

He has got a nice Step Van build, and double thumbs up on that water filtration system for drinking water since not many people have those in their vans.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

very true. I'm planning on getting a Berkey filter system sometime in 2019 but don't have cash for it at the moment

[@allenrousseau5668]

Hey Good Morning Seven! Wow! Thanks for sharing Duane's rig! He did a beautiful job! I learned many new ideas for future stuff! Thank you Duane! You guys enjoy the great weather there! Enjoy the coffee, savoring the moments! God bless!

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

thx Allen

[@TheTinyHomeTruck]

I love the garage. He has the same shelves as W42! Great ideas and build in here!

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

it is an amazing build; can't wait to see what you do with your interior!

[@g.patricepulley9117]

Duane, you have a beautiful home. GOD bless.

[@nelsonlauver]

A brilliant gentleman and thinker.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

Duane is a great guy and has lots of skills

[@Markw1063]

Nice tour, I like his layout as well I might have to look into doing one like his

[@nicholeburd8751]

Very nice. Best one I’ve ever seen!

[@BlurredVisi0n]

My favorite part is when he says the camper is cute :)

[@stonecold8320]

I thought he was just calling his little wood heater cute... :)

[@ivettecolon4562]

Nice durable functional really have much of everything..and those barn door makes look even better air fan just great ... Thanks for sharing...

[@debbieboring3422]

This the first one I have seen of the step vans. Looks very nice and sounds like the bed is very comfy.

[@SevenWanderstheWorld]

I have 7 or 8 step van video tours on my channel in their own "play list". hope you'll check them out to see a huge variety in build styles

[@hg2.]

The swamp cooler looks great for desert living. DIY desert swamp cooler?: Hang some wet tee shirts under a Fantastic Fan and spray the shirts regularly to keep them wet?