The Ultimate Custom MTB Adventure Van! | Full Build, Start To Finish | 2hrs+

[@gmbn]

What is your favourite modification that Blake did to his van? Let us know in the comments! 👇

[@delscott480]

The dent he put in the rear

[@deadghost7584]

the roof tent is where its at

[@TonyNietnagel]

Blake's enthusiasm is infectious. Just a joy to watch.

[@prof.sterma]

One of the best 3 and a half hours spent online, thank you Blake!

[@Zimblake]

Really happy you enjoyed it

[@cyclingonandoffroad]

One of my favorite series on the youtubes.

[@Zimblake]

awwww thanks dude. Stoked you liked it

[@kzetting]

Blake and Martin, great job. I enjoyed watching from the start. Working from scratch is hard work. Picking the vehicle, the design, build. Hard work!!. Enjoy it with the family.

[@Zimblake]

Stoked you liked it

[@951media]

Blake is awesome. This video is great. Cheers from Utah, USA!

[@gmbn]

Thanks for watching, did you get to see the solar eclipse where you are?

[@Zimblake]

Kind words dude. Thank you very much

[@t.s_mtb]

god damn blake fair play bloody love it

[@Zimblake]

Thanks dude. glad you liked it

[@Rui_Caridade]

Amazing. Nice work. I never image that it was going to be so functional and nice. Best 3h on KZbin.

[@gmbn]

Glad we exceeded your expectations 🤙

[@nunoalves3835]

What an incredible series! congrats to Blake and all other involved. :)

[@gmbn]

Thanks for watching!

[@brucehamilton6019]

That's really good stuff, Blake.

[@gmbn]

Thanks 🤘

[@Zimblake]

Thanks bruce. stoked you liked it

[@danwinfrancis]

It was the "Baie dankie meneer" that did it for me! New to mountain biking but absolutely chuffed I got one! Great show and channel @gmbn ! Howzit from 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@mitch_smith]

WOW! It was an adventure to build that thing, can't wait to see what comes of it!

[@myelementwatch]

King Theoden coming to GMBN's aid. Epic.

[@michaelmazani]

Absolutely loved watching this, might watch it again actually!!!

[@Zimblake]

hahahaha cheers Michael

[@michaelmazani]

@@Zimblake because of you Blake mate, my fellow Zimbo, I recently bought a hardtail. My wife isn’t thrilled that I now have three bikes but your hardtail videos are the best. I bought a Rocky Mountain growler 50 and have already started customising it! Any suggestions on a stem and bars please? Thank you for everything

[@Zimblake]

@@michaelmazani hahaha amazing. Hardtails are amazing dude. 3 bikes! so good 😂

[@kzetting]

Blake and Martin, I enjoyed this build to the end. Great job. I admire your work on the garage work center as well. Always improving right?

[@mikemaer]

Got me through my Monday at work. Bless you :)

[@gmbn]

Perfect! Thanks for watching 🤘

[@craigweightman799]

Loved this build. 👍

[@TMoney7878]

sat at my desk for 3:30 minutes, yet i did not regret it

[@Magoo71]

I always like to watch Blake's projects!!! He's clever, smart and hard working ....all the proper ingredients you need for success! Are you gonna have room left for a bike or two?

[@Zimblake]

Thanks for the kind words Magoo71. Have room for 3 bikes in the end. Glad you liked the series

[@Magoo71]

@@Zimblake I hope you will show us the van from time to time and let all us Blake Samson fans watch how the van works for you and your family!

[@arathericklepickle2540]

sick build love to see more of this stuff on the channel

[@SJW82]

Just watched the whole build, absolutely brilliant. Damn shame you sold it, though no doubt you got a hell of a wedge for it 👌🏻

[@Mr.S_1]

Now you’ll need a caravan behind the van! Because those kids will grow up quicker as you’ll think and need there own bikes!

[@fmxmike5079]

Hi Blake, great inspiring video.. im curious where did you get your animal seat covers.. realy want them for my van..🤘😝🤘

[@Dukhanstmichmal]

Love the van - many great ideas. The only thing i just cant get over is the blue LEDs everywhere. I built a van myself over the past few years and i went to great lengths to avoid any visible blue lights in the living area (wich is quite hard to do as every manufacturer of any electronic thing seems to always slap a blue LED somewhere just to make their product look more futuristic).

[@whawillie]

Oh Blake why’d you sold it? was looking forward far an epic Mtb x camper van video, missed those vids. Love the RAL 250 60 10 Color and the entire setup. Cheers!

[@konstantinosiordanou]

Blake, you are a legend!!! Nice video

[@JRd941]

Might have to buy a MTB just so I can get on and do a van project.

[@Zimblake]

😂😂

[@Renovatio2142]

It is different experience to see you without helmet ;D

[@romani3831]

Nice!!!

[@deadghost7584]

I want to build a van like this so bad

[@FernandoVidal85]

Blake ! ❤

[@Magoo71]

Damn, Blake is a real goofball! It's a good thing he's got great help in Mr. Jones of BareMetalBuilds!!! Blakes Measurements are now suspect because of his measurement tool? Mr Jones and Blake are nuckin futs!!!! It's pretty apparent that this project could not be done without Mr Jones...My Dad use to build custom Hot Rods and I know hard paint work is. I've never even seen a Portable, Inflatable Paint booth before....Clever! It's a good thing that Martin is almost as goofy as Blake....I'm sure it made the project easier I'm sure! What a beautiful result boys! Great Job! Blake what's going on with those Manitou Forks? It's a good thing that Martin is a great sport!......Congrats Blake on your new Baby Boy! I have seen Blake surf and he can tear it up! Do you english blokes ever drink Coffee? Also why do you Limeys put so much milk in your tea? Don't you actually like the taste of Tea? I watched all 3.5 hours and enjoyed every minute...thanks Blake and Martin!

[@maginess_18-o5l]

Hey I’m a twelve year old and I want to start mountain biking and I have a proper helmet and gloves from my uncle who’s a professional so do you have any tips? It would be really helpful.

[@kimmacdonald8873]

And where are the Rouge and Lion Beers? Mush van. 👌

[@lucasblanchard47]

The most impressive part is how he turned a Mercedes Sprinter into a Ford Transit!

[@gmbn]

😳

[@bryanjames3247]

I thought i was watching donut media for a bit. 😆

[@Zimblake]

😂😂

[@moth8224]

Always nice to see dismantled piece of ep6 trash)

[@pablotomar5925]

how much did it cost everything in total?

[@johnnyblue4799]

The whole van is amazing, but... there are only 2 seats with seatbelts. How are four people going to travel in it?

[@pschilder636]

Why not buy a van that is slightly larger so that you have room for a decent toilet/shower?

[@bongobob7079]

He did explain at the very start of the video....

[@MrPublicman]

Hi Blake! I love your dyi videos. we'll make an agreement :-) I would like to buy an old bike from you (perhaps for 1 CZK) a lot of joy in the Czech Republic for a good price 😊 (and you will free up space for a new one❤) let me know if you are interested 😉

[@sakariputtonen2683]

Needs led lights outside.

[@GiveItaGo]

I loved watching this build but I can't get my head around why any MTB rider would build an 'ultimate mountain bike van and family holiday van' and not put a shower in it? I've looked at a number of vans advertised as the ultimate mtb conversion with no hot shower so now looking at actual Motor homes/motorsport RVs instead

[@AmvC]

If you have time - wait a year or two. Electric Vans have been proven to be vastly superior to yesteryear's carcinogenic oil burners - and they are about to flood the market. Especially in comfort, versatility and usable space. Used an electric Van from China (Maxus Deliver) while moving last month. Had to use a same (exterior) sized diesel (Mercedes Sprinter) in the second week 🤢 Virtually no power & noisy af when trying to convert hundrets of kWh into some forward movement at 3 000 - 4 200 rpm. And the Mercedes had 200 kg less weight capacity (825 vs 1076 in the maxus) in its cramped cargo space - which really sucked since i had to move large and heavy furniture and appliances. Oh and the stereo sucked in the Mercedes (like they do in every Mercedes/VW). Which doesn't matter that much i guess, since you mostly hear the vibration and noise from the burner engine anyway. If you are the kind of guy/girl that likes that, do yourself a favour and _never_ drive an electric van :)

[@AmvC]

p.s. "Sprinter" should be in quotation marks 😂 it has no sprinting capacity whatsoever.

[@lordoverride]

I still didn't get the color... 😭

[@unicorn3r]

I wish

[@gavinbrown6046]

Didn't he sell it more or less as soon as he completed it, and now drives a Subaru?

[@gmbn]

Blake has sold it now, but it was only recently! 🤙

[@gavinbrown6046]

Real shame, as he did an awesome job on it 😢

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@gmbn that seems a bit outrageous, I’d keep something like this FOREVER!

[@blay7er830]

Would do the same for profit.

[@scottharvey9195]

Maybe he wants a bigger one 🤷‍♂️😁