SPACIOUS No-Build Build Van Tour with Almost No Construction Ford Transit

Let's take a full tour of how Danny lives and works from his Ford Transit 350 van. Hear his best advice on finding the easiest way to get on the road and actually enjoy yourself!
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Here are some of the items he uses in his van:
GoalZero Yeti 500x: amzn.to/3hu62H9
Dometic Frig: amzn.to/3AaGhUO
👇🏽 Here's a list of other products I use: 👇🏽
Victron Smart Solar Charge Controller: amzn.to/3gGGd7w
Maxxair Fan Roof Vent: amzn.to/2TgnAht
Alpicool CF45-LG 48qt frig with LG compressor: amzn.to/3fDiK6J
Alpicool 58 qt Refrigerator: amzn.to/3adSmwd
3KW diesel heater: amzn.to/3cle8kg
Hitch carrier lock: amzn.to/3gKNuTx
Single burner butane stove: amzn.to/36uATyu
Android headunit: amzn.to/3qHkvTm
Collapsible bin and cutting board: amzn.to/3ckK9Hw
Micro SD card:amzn.to/2NFROaE
Thule Roof Load bars: amzn.to/3jn1TF8
Solar Charge Controller: amzn.to/3pAOpYP
Hitch cargo box: amzn.to/2MkqE8S
Nintendo Switch Deluxe Edition: amzn.to/3r5qEZm
Kelty 0 degree Down Sleeping bag: amzn.to/36paIcs
LED lights: amzn.to/2MH0Qnd
Blackout curtains: amzn.to/2M7vt5F
Phone/DSLR Mic: amzn.to/3oAWeMF
Kitchen Utencil kit: amzn.to/2NDsbXZ
12V Cigarette lighter adapter: amzn.to/3civn5M
Non-stick pan grill folding handle: amzn.to/36poDzc
Paracord and carabiner: amzn.to/36oE4I0
Aluminum Phone mount: amzn.to/3r1LiJO
Clothes organizing cubes: amzn.to/2KZKXb4
100W portable battery bank: amzn.to/2MgqGie
Upgraded portable tire inflater: amzn.to/3r2HAj5
Mini Rice Cooker: amzn.to/3adIJ0x
Electronics Organizer: amzn.to/3coMWkw
Back up camera: amzn.to/3oy1Gjq
Male/female urinal: amzn.to/3cw1tuG
Personal portable blender: amzn.to/2L7HQ12
Induction cooktop: amzn.to/3ovOfkd
Non-slip heat resisting mat: amzn.to/3r5dCeh
Ring light w/ tripod: amzn.to/2NPRBBZ
Car seat organizer: amzn.to/3j1Agl0
Tire plug kit: amzn.to/3t8RYHV
Camping chair: amzn.to/2NOqirH
10 gauge silicone wire: amzn.to/3j01BE8
Automotive fuses: amzn.to/3r5eFuJ
Heat sink tubing: amzn.to/2MkRnlL
heavy duty wire lugs: amzn.to/3aexjJO
Battery isolator: amzn.to/3pt43W6
Window visors: amzn.to/2MjHPaP
Maxxair fan: amzn.to/3tcjdBe
Reflectix insulation: amzn.to/3aeyau0
Thule loadbars: amzn.to/2NPfERu
Coffee Maker: amzn.to/3pwy8E9
IKEA Memory Foam Mattress: www.ikea.com/u...
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Commonly asked questions answered here:
My bed dimensions, Lift, tires, handling, etc
Journey's Off Road Lift Kit: journeysoffroa...
Tires: www.falkentire...
Tire size: 245/65/17 + 20mm spacers
Lift didn't effect mpg
Handles like stock with a taller viewing position
Worth it? YES
Bed dimensions: 39x74

[@VanSheGoes]

the rails are called Skorva center beam

[@BenHirashima]

What about the brackets that hold the beam? Are they from Ikea too? What's their name?

[@debscreepy]

Love his attitude! Im on my 4th year living in my 25 foot 1994 class A Winnebago Warrior with my little dog Tinkerbell. I love living like this traveling and filming what I see! I m living my dream!

[@rollingrock5916]

Hi do you have a channel? Like to see your day to day journey as well. 👍🏼

[@DD-ov2kp]

I really like Danny's personality and frugalness. I hope Danny makes a channel to document his van experience and trips.

[@VanSheGoes]

omg! I got a transit one month ago and you've taken a load of nervousness out of my No Build, thank you so much; enjoy the freedom and the Ikea tips are A-1! I have the 350 transit high top xlt and I'd rather sacrifice the car note for the house note and utility bills, can't wait for full-time van life 2022!

[@25xcards41]

I’m so glad you liked it and that it helped! I know seeing some people here at the beach and chatting helped my nerves about all of it. Let me know if you have an specific questions

[@rollingrock5916]

Hi, keep us posted on your journey!! Good luck.

[@Debrajoy]

With that much room don't forget you can use pieces of furniture right out of your house or apartment! 💜

[@DaveOTG]

10 months later... have you made it on the road She Hack??

[@VanSheGoes]

@@DaveOTG I have not but I've finished my no build, I work full-time so I'll start with small weekenders and I plan on uploading my videos soon, thanks for checking up on me. I see you've started doing build interviews, congratulations

[@snowbirdgardener]

Somebody told me to use cards to keep reflectix in place. Old credit cards with the paint scratched off, several playing cards at a time and I made some cards out of plastic milk containers. Thicker plastic like liquid detergent bottles might work. The secret is to make them flat and round off the corners, so they don't cut into the rubber gaskets around the windows when you push them in. They work!

[@25xcards41]

Thats an awesome idea, I'm definitely trying that

[@25xcards41]

I forgot to comment that I tried your tip and it’s awesome!!!

[@Debrajoy]

Wow that's a great idea I had seen the credit cards before but not making your own placeholders! 💜

[@janetfolkerts5827]

His transition is a lesson in discovery that all should take to heart. He has made the most of what he has and that is the ultimate goal...THANK YOU for sharing !

[@mildredwebster2822]

And he was happy

[@nancycharles6819]

He really loves van life!!!! He is the kind of vanlifer I would love to meet someday! So happy and colorful!!

[@bonniehocking7694]

Maybe drill holes all over the plywood that is under your mattress so you won’t get mold built up under there.✌🏼❤️🎸

[@25xcards41]

Good call 😍

[@offairhead]

Yes and bonus, it decreases the weight and less weight means more gas mileage so the more options you can find reduce weight the better. ….one little change won’t be noticeable but a hundred little changes will.

[@CrystalVanner]

*In almost 6 years of living in a van, I never had mold or drilled holes in my bed platform. It's a matter of controlling your condensation.* 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@uol1051]

Bed frame totally cool. Makes sense to me. Also, good advice on vehicle choice, and tailoring your choice to your expectations. Thanks.

[@25xcards41]

Glad you like it!!!

[@rdwilander]

Simple but looks functional and comfortable. Everything that You wanted and You made it happen...congrats nice job

[@lovehope2460]

Nice meeting you Dave at h.b. state Beach....Dave is a quality man folks putting out his heart felt content.

[@lovehope2460]

Joe saying hello and stoked to see your channel

[@allthingsnu4673]

So glad I watched this. I love his excitement. I'd much prefer to do what he did. This way, if you realize you'd like a different layout, you can easily move things around whenever you want. You can't do that if you buy an expensive manufactured RV.

[@rmilstead]

This guy is my spirit animal.

[@willn8664]

I'm all for the Taco Van.

[@adriennedull332]

It’s great to hear from people living the van life…

[@diedredunham7383]

You gave the best advice, go figure out what you need and do yours that way! So true. When I started looking into the nomadic life, I thought I'd have to have a fancy build. Now I'm thinking a vehicle that I can live in and then build or put stuff in as you figure it all out. THANKS!!!!

[@offairhead]

I 100% completely agree with and identify with the not wanting to set up things and ending up sleeping on the bed in couch mode and never putting it back into bed mode ever again. That is SOOOO me!!

[@ks6122]

So raw and fresh! I love his energy and excitement! 🤓

[@25xcards41]

Thanks!

[@artdebogallery]

Hes cool. Reminds me of John Ritter haha. I agree with what he said.

[@tarawhite986]

I like this guy. Fun personality. You can tell that he's really enjoying himself. Rock on! 🎸 🤘

[@beverlyhigh620]

Good advice, not everyone is tool handy. You can make the whole build work simply and inexpensive

[@kahlilandari4580]

This seems like the most relistic and practical cargo van build i have ever see.

[@user-tg9rg6ot2k]

Woow that's exactly what we want to do... For a campervan!!! No buildt with no electrical and plumbing, but functional. Thanks a lot for showing it can be done.. Enjoy and be safe.. From South Africa.

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

really good video DaveOTG. I shattered that thumbs up on your video. Continue to keep up the high quality work.

[@DaveOTG]

Appreciate that!

[@lesleywall4186]

a truely honest conversation. Appreciated.

[@CryptoGuru369]

Great no build van! Looks good.

[@tgc4204]

I like the facts that you still have 2 legal seats I nside

[@rollingrock5916]

New subscriber. Great video. This is exactly how im doing it with my van. It also always you to change stuff up at any time. And appreciate the list of items from amazon it gets too confusing when im looking.

[@Rj-22]

I really really like this idea . It’s very impressive . Work and living together it’s adventure .

[@chrisgatdula1360]

I like him. He's funny

[@juliegolub2602]

Great ideas! Thanks 😊

[@GinaKayLandis]

This is really cool. I would love to know the IKEA rails for the bed! Also, what is the little orange wifi? Is that off your phone, like a hotspot?

[@will35010]

skyroam is the carrier for the hotspot.

[@Debrajoy]

I'm with you dude! I was never so happy than when I figured out that T 💜ank, my camper van could go through the drive-throughs! I wish I had never sold him! I'm going to do my 2003 Honda Odyssey very minimal so I can save up for a larger rig! 67-year-old senior female and I love it!

[@leese.23]

Great ideas. I have a low roof 2019 Ford Transit and yes it's 10K more for the mid-roof and then 10K more for the High roof then you're paying as much as you would for Mercedes stripped

[@laurabomhoff3999]

Thank you.....just.... Thank you.

[@25xcards41]

You’re welcome! 🥰😘

[@samyrnicolas2531]

He made a very good point at the end

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Very useful, thankyou for sharing.

[@freepeople8889]

Refreshing honesty...TYVM

[@sharonbluebird33]

Informative video--thanks.

[@beingamenda2020]

woooow!!!! so amazing!

[@25xcards41]

awwww, thanks

[@lbtremblay]

So funny watching this and hitting the .55 time stamp to see his van is identical to mine! They must have been part of same fleet for commercial use and the remnants of a removed sticker said "Chariot" big across the front of vehicle above the windshield. Its most obvious when my van is dirty. We found ours august 2020 for $22k exact model and color. From a dealer in Norco, CA. So probably not far from where he found his! Too funny! I am also searching no build ideas to camp with my 5 kids alone while hubby works. So need things functional but not permanent as its our main vehicle for comfortably hauling the entire family.

[@probablyr0bin1]

20k for this is a super sweet deal. I have 2020 honda fit i sleep out of sometimes if i drive far and wanna get there ahead of time or something. For slightly more i shoulda just got a ford transit lmao

[@jesp999]

Those plastic shells are actually really light and don't weigh a lot so you end up with great gas mileage

[@offairhead]

I am all about saving a buck and i am the queen of using zip ties to fix EVERYTHING but I wouldn’t trust zip ties to hold that giant cabinet, next to my kids, in the event of a wreck. Anchor straps seem like a much more intelligent choice!!

[@NoteFromSELF]

That's chaos. I'm truly a minimalist but it has to executed properly.

[@adamherrick5123]

This guy is everything

[@Locd4life707]

You did a GR8T job! I love it! 👍 ❤

[@christine9604frisco]

Need to ventilate the bed platform.

[@arroyobaby38]

Nice setup!

[@25xcards41]

Thanks!!!!

[@drivestorage1779]

Does this guy have a youtube channel? This van is wat we need

[@dawnmarkey2194]

Great advice.

[@-Never-bored]

That’s the van I’ve been thinking of getting

[@lisachennault575]

Awesome ❤love it

[@realMDizzy]

I always wondered why more people don't use the Ecoflow type batteries in their van. Seems I would save a lot of labor, especially those afraid to work with electricity like myself.

[@DaveOTG]

Lots of people do use these power stations for lots of reasons and are very popular for those not wanting to build one like you mentioned. I've been using and testing this one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3fOoamZeZaVZqs

[@phantp78]

Dude needs a vacuum for the the van.

[@DaveOTG]

I've been telling him this ever since I met him lmaoooo

[@asdfdg11]

Im planning to live on the van soon and looking for a good van. I think I found it. Im also living in california rent are going crazy might aswell live in the van if im paying it 350-400$ a month

[@karenfura3767]

What was the price he said? 20k? Thanks for the tour!

[@DaveOTG]

Yhup!

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Please post a link to what you used to hold the bed up.

[@yvonnelee5766]

Danny seems like nice guy, but his van is a hot mess. Just needs to be organized better. Lots of potential though. Good example of a no build van build out.

[@markmiranda3364]

Hell yeah. Power to the we people! blackrock buys all the home and increase all the prices, people should be able to be free to use the public street because they pay taxes like everyone else.. Hell yeah!

[@lostcausel3929]

What is the exact type of van? Transit what? How long? Middle or high top? Please

[@DaveOTG]

He literally explains this in the video. Transit 250 extended, mid roof

[@VanSheGoes]

What's the Wi-fi product?

[@25xcards41]

It’s a SkyRoam

[@ewe2b]

I would like to think that it would be very unsafe to have all those items in the van that are not secured in place. You should consider putting in a bulkhead to protect the occupants in the cab in case of an accident.

[@johnjustin2172]

Nice setup, where did you get those metal bars for your bed?

[@DaveOTG]

IKEA

[@SerhiiIlin]

Is it Ford transit crew? What is the exact version?

[@VanSheGoes]

I have the 2018 350 XLT and I wanted to know how you plan to affix your max air with the no build because I have solar and 2 vents I want to put on the roof

[@DaveOTG]

Not sure what your question is, but he has plans on installing it.

[@VanSheGoes]

@@DaveOTG sorry, with his no build, will he be removing the upper liner or cutting through it?

[@DaveOTG]

@@VanSheGoes yes he finally removed the headliner and put up a wood ceiling. It's really nice and easy to do

[@vickiesweitzer8625]

You must have purchased a used Transit MR. Six months ago I couldn’t get one for under $68K new.

[@DaveOTG]

Yes Pre-Covid pricing I'm afraid

[@cooperc4060]

I got a brand new 2020 AWD Crew model ecoboost med roof and length with extended warranty 54,000 out the door. But somethings wrong with it and Ford Corporation won't fix the damn thing. Dealership admits somethings wrong but can't figure out what's wrong with it and can't do much due to Ford not helping. So waiting for it to grenade so there's no question that somethings wrong.

[@debbiedebbie9473]

This is extra long, length medium height

[@testimusicali6445]

I kept replaying part he said $20k cause I'm confused. I'm seeing much higher prices than that. Can u clarify that? Maybe 20k was down-payment? Or maybe it was used? Would really appreciate knowing (cause omg geez am seeing super high prices).

[@DaveOTG]

Used before COVID pricing

[@vickenator]

The one thing I struggle with with these videos is the lack of bathroom - did he say how he factors that into his daily life?

[@DaveOTG]

public bathrooms and pee bottle. He also has a 5gallon bucket

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Nice

[@berlinbooth902]

What are those drawers holder where did you get them I been using velcro but they look super

[@DaveOTG]

I think they are Ikea

[@anonymous-hv2hu]

Baby safety item.

[@NoteFromSELF]

I prefer the simpler vans because I know when I build mine I'm not going to go all out at first. Or ever. But I'd have to do a little more planning and design for aesthetics and organization than this. This is way too cluttered. I couldn't handle that in such a small space. But to each their own.

[@kathyfann]

The Little foldable table where did you purchase that please

[@summerstardust2064]

I think he said Target

[@melodycabana-navaluna9644]

how you do your bed

[@DaveOTG]

ikea bed sliders

[@Spamlure]

Lowest cost/highest usage on any van conversion I've ever seen.

[@Metoo1111]

Maybe clean the floor today.

[@dianalong4283]

💜😇💜

[@originalmamagrizzly2478]

There’s no stigma… sheesh!

[@karenfranz7262]

👍

[@chrisaustin6255]

Looks like a crap trap

[@Metoo1111]

I need a vacuum, and some more imagination

[@hustlehardermommy9675]

Rivnuts, drill etc...not no build if you legit know nothing about building

[@DaveOTG]

"With Almost No Construction" -In title