The Van is COMPLETE - FULL VAN TOUR

After 3 long months of working on this epic build, I am happy to say it is MOST of the way done!
I have a few more things planned for the build but as for now, the van is ready for some adventures!
Hopefully this can inspire you to get out and do something awesome, this build was a lot of hard work but in the end, it is something that I take a lot of pride in since EVERYTHING was built myself. At the end of the day its my pretty special so I really hope this helps you to find that thing in your life that make you happy. :)
Vehicle Info --------------------------------------------------------------------
-2001 CHEVY ASTRO VAN AWD
-This van is the work edition
- Currently 119,500 miles
- Rhino Lined Yellow
- 6in Journeys off-road lift kit installed
- All Wheel Drive (currently blows fuses, working on fixing that. If you have any solutions leave a comment!)
-200 watts of solar
- 6 rooftop light bars giving me 360 degree lighting
- 270 degree, custom made awning
- Custom Roof rack
- 200 Amp Hours of Battery storage
- Custom Made passenger swivel seat
- Stereo and Back up camera
- Full cedar paneling
- 120v Receptacles and Inverter
- 12v Receptacles
- Twin Bed
- 5 Gallons of water storage
- RV sink and water pump
- Gas stove with electric start
- 4 foot long pull out drawer system
- AND MUCH MORE!
Thanks for watching! If you are interested in seeing the van getting built, make sure to go back and check out all my previous videos!
I hope you enjoyed, please SUBSCRIBE!

[@user-ev5jl2hq8g]

If you hooked up your water -- you are a plumber, maybe a novice, but look what you've done. This is a gorgeous van and I love how you built it. Be safe in your travels!

[@bgrace27]

Thanks man 🤟

[@matthewlewis-zw3tf]

I love your van!!! Great job bro!! Great woodwork and electrical system. Good choice in lighting. Black paint job looks good. If people talk trash about your lack of storage, show the roof rack. Roof rack can hold your luggage and food. Everything you constantly use, fits inside. Im very impressed with you, for your age. You keep chasing your dreams, you will accomplish very much in life. Dont tell anyone your plans, just do it!!

[@bgrace27]

Thanks so much! I appreciate all the kind words, it means a lot 🤙

[@MartinBielkovic]

19:40 bro you can add a plank of wood on top of that drawer and make it into an outdoor countertop where you can use it to cook and eat food

[@jeanninemartel3482]

Love the yellow

[@woodwaif40]

The ladder is so cool! I own a 92 Astro shorti and I am slowly restoring it…can’t wait for my ladder to go on…love your work.

[@smalltownhomesteadAC]

This young lad is so cute, as he explores youtube and begins his vanlife! Subsribed.

[@bgrace27]

Welcome and thank you 😊

[@johnkuiper8907]

Very nice build sir !!! Looking forward to seeing your adventures, and seeing more of your projects !! Keep it up, your doing great work !!

[@bgrace27]

Thanks, will do!

[@lindasmith224]

You did a beautiful job with your layout design and build. Anxious to share your adventures. 😊

[@bgrace27]

Soon… 😁

[@froglover7967]

Congratulations Bronson. I've enjoyed watching the transformation. You've done a great job.

[@bgrace27]

Thank you very much

[@cheeplaysukulele]

It's a very lovely build. Look into propane safety, by keeping your tank in it's own sealed off cointained space, with a vent underneath so any gas leakage can escape out of your van as that could be dangerous for you. It could be as simple as sealing the area where your tank already sits and creating a vent below, this is because propane is heavier than air, so if it leaks it flows downwards first, if there is nowhere for it to escape than it fills the surrounding area. It would be worth getting a carbon monoxide detector as well as a small fire extinguiser.

[@bgrace27]

You are very right, that is a very good thing to think about. I will see what I can do better for ventilation. Luckily I already have a detector on the way!

[@meninomichael]

I second that. I picked up a Safe T Alert Dual Carbon Monoxide & Propane Gas Alarm, which can be wired into the 12 volt system. I'll be backing it up with a Kidde battery-powered multi gas alarm. One can't be too careful when dealing with such things!

[@reallytho99]

Great rig, enjoy the ride! I swear you time traveled from the 80's or something (in a good way)!

[@bgrace27]

Awesome, I’ll take it as a compliment!

[@NavyBoi973]

Pretty sick build, bro... Awesome job... I cannot wait until I can Start another build and finally get out on the road, man. Best wishes. Peace bro

[@bgrace27]

Sounds awesome dude, whatcha plan on building out?

[@moparkelly]

Great job on the interior cabinets and design layout.😀

[@bgrace27]

Thank you, it took me a while to figure it out!

[@rondamon8004]

Congratutations on your van build, well done. You probably can consider lowering your bed a few inches to give you better head room while you sit, of course, if it's possible. Other wise it seems to have all that you have intended. Good job, great travels.

[@bgrace27]

Thanks for the tips!

[@AmericaBound]

Hey dude the yellow would look cool with black stripes. Hello from New Hampshire...

[@nancyjohnson2070]

Nice work Bronson!! I look forward to seeing your adventures in the van. I’m hoping I’ll be on the road end of the year. Connecticut to Florida then I’ll be caravanning with a group from Florida heading to Quartzsite Arizona in January. Let the adventures begin 😁

[@bgrace27]

Sounds like we might be in Arizona around the same time How’s the Van build coming for you?

[@nancyjohnson2070]

@@bgrace27 my build is coming along slowly. I’ve done the sound deadening and insulation on walls and ceiling. The Maxx fan is installed. My brother needs to finish the wiring. I bought a twin bed frame to use just get out and have some fun this summer. I’d like to have built a trifold bed frame so I can use it as a lounge chair and covert to a bed. I’ve bought the Overland Kitchen set up that I need to assemble. I need to install some type of anchors to strap the kitchen to the wall or floor. Any suggestions??

[@bgrace27]

@@nancyjohnson2070 try one or two hole EMT conduit straps. They might work if you have round tubing

[@zeldasimpson8959]

Great little van! I bet as you camp your mind will come up with additional things to add or switch up. Great use for the space you have. You’re very creative. Enjoyed your video and I’ll look for you in Quartzite next January!!

[@nancyjohnson2070]

@@bgrace27 there are places I can hook on the wall. I got straps to ratchet them down. 😁

[@terryhere7178]

Love the split rear door 🤩

[@LindaStokes-ff2kv]

Very cool van ❤ Good job..

[@opalacios666]

Congratulations! Enjoy and be safe.

[@bgrace27]

Thanks!

[@joshreyburn988]

Definitely put in new transfer case with manual 4×4.

[@bgrace27]

I want to so bad. $600 holds me back…for now

[@cartorius]

solid build, I think you might consider having your bed flip up so you can access under it for storage.

[@stacyepps4703]

Love color my self

[@CrazyLuch1]

Yellow Iz MY Favorite Kolor🐇👊💛💛💛💛😊

[@bgrace27]

I bet the channel is too 👀

[@CrazyLuch1]

@@bgrace27 4ShowYuRight!!💯💯💯💯💯💯✔️🐇👊💥😎👀😁 my homiez Were Mezmorized at the Van Tour 😎👊

[@CrazyLuch1]

Den I showed em your Voyagez 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bgrace27]

@@CrazyLuch1 heck yeah, thanks bro! You the MAN

[@SuzNbhollenberry]

2 months behind ya! Safe travels 😊

[@bgrace27]

That’s awesome! You building out an Astro as well?

[@madelinebechtold3461]

Great job!

[@bgrace27]

Thanks!

[@skistrycharski6999]

They ar e never done ! 👍🏻♥️🍀 Safe travels 🍀

[@pdelgado24]

Love the van. Color, build and everything!

[@bgrace27]

🤙😁

[@Raym17]

He sounds like Mav, love the vids man!

[@bgrace27]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@AstroVanTribe]

I agree, Thought of MAV as I was watching this

[@marcuslorenzo9705]

Welcome to the Astro Safari club brother. If we’re ever in the same area we should team up! Take care

[@bgrace27]

That sounds great, thanks for the welcome

[@cataclysmdigitalcomics]

That's more like a zero inch lift there buddy. sorry to tell you. Nice tires though

[@amenerstugard1894]

Everything is SO interesting, fantastic, great, beautiful and creative! Thank you SO MUCH! 🙂🙂🙂 Highly appreciated.

[@bgrace27]

You’re welcome, thank you for the kind comment!

[@davidwright1728]

Nice job young man..enjoy

[@thedullone]

Shes like the van version of Bumble Bee 🐝 Nice job.

[@bgrace27]

That’s the same thing my mom says 😂

[@nightvan4427]

I love it, Sir I have a beautiful black Ford Van.

[@terrilikens4975]

Impressed! I have grown bored with many van builds but this is radically different. Nice work!

[@bgrace27]

Thank you very much! It’s great to hear I am unique

[@Antioch1611]

I love the van!! The wood was a good choice 👌

[@bgrace27]

Thank you 🙏

[@GatorLife57]

Awesome 👍

[@susieq2cute]

I love watching van builds. Your channel just popped up. I have to say you have the cutest personality. I will stick around for more content. Can’t wait. By the way, love the color. It reminds me of BumbleBee, my favorite Transformer.

[@bgrace27]

Haha thank you, I appreciate it!

[@susannbasta2972]

Be sure to chk New Mexico in your travels. I am working on my Sienna , but I am a 73 year old woman with no tools 🤭. 👍 electrical.

[@bgrace27]

I sure will plan on it! New Mexico seems to have a lot of hidden gems. Good Luck with the sienna, sound like a blast!

[@NOMADVANNER]

IF YOU EVER GET TIRED OF THOSE WEIRD REAR DOORS..YOU CAN GET REG BARN DOORS AND THEY SHOULD JUST BOLT RITE ON INPLACE OF OLD ONES..

[@bgrace27]

Funny enough, the van originally came with those and the previous owner replaced them with the Dutch ones on it now 😑😁

[@meninomichael]

Very nice build, Bronson. Very well thought out. Just curious...are you planning on putting in refrigeration at some point? So far, I'm using a cooler, because I can usually just get away for only a week at a time...( I take care of a colony of seven cats.) I hooked up a nice 120 ac dorm cooler, but in the end it wasn't really used, and just took up space. Anyway, great video, great build, and I'm looking forward to viewing the others that you have made. Love the swivel seat, too. Happy trails. Michael Oh yeah, I subscribed too.

[@bgrace27]

Thanks for the kind comment Michael, I have in fact put a 12v fridge in my build in between the two front seats and it works sooooo good. I have began traveling now and it has came in handy more than I thought. I’ve thought of getting a cat myself for company In the van…. What do you think?

[@Jojoba25]

Very nice 😊 you did a awesome job.

[@mariaruiz7318]

Nicely organized. Love the clean look and the details are extraordinary. Enjoy the rode Mr.👍🏼

[@bgrace27]

Thank you so much!

[@1lottiedottie]

You did a great job on your van! Your attention to detail is amazing. I’m definitely going to follow you. Looking forward to watching you grow! Good luck!

[@bgrace27]

I appreciate it! I hope you continue to love my content 😁

[@stuartsutherland7664]

Nice conversion and lovely woodwork. Well done!

[@bgrace27]

Thank you!

[@larrysouza5213]

Nice job young man. Have a great time.

[@bgrace27]

I will, thank you!

[@Northstorm_Tom]

I love the paint job and the layout. AWD with 8” lift… great! With your solar panel, you are set to travel. Congratulations on the build and choice of van. I’d be tempted to turn passenger seat around permanently to have a recliner for sitting, but I travel alone. You’ve got a great van.

[@bgrace27]

Thank you very much! I would like to flip the passanged seat over permanently as well, but I will need it for others occasionally

[@betterbelizeit]

I have a feeling that your channel will do very well.

[@bgrace27]

I really appreciate that! I’m hoping it does 😁

[@richardhenry1969]

I used to live in toole Ut back in the old days. The bars in Utah used to only have 3.2 🍺 fun times.

[@bgrace27]

That’s awesome 😂

[@balthazarquinn]

Absolute Beast! Great job mate! Looks fantastic. 😎👍

[@bgrace27]

Thank you!

[@nn3514]

Nice build. I know lots of people cannot stand up inside, but you might get tired of not being able to sit up straight. Maybe a swivel on passenger seat?

[@bgrace27]

Already made one!

[@unknownexplor]

heck yeah😤😤🦅

[@MitchellTickle1962]

Bronson, you've done an amazing job with your Build, love the Pine ! Thanks, got some ideas for my build from you. Currently gutting my 1989 Chevy G20 Van.

[@bgrace27]

That’s awesome! I’m glad I could help You’ll have to send me some pics when you finish! Feel free to message me on Instagram @bgrace_outdoors if you wanna share or ask any questions Thanks for watching 🙏

[@livinright1]

You did a great job on the rebuild! Looking forward to seeing where that lift/AWD will take you in the future! New sub#423👍cheers and safe travels, Lisa

[@bgrace27]

Me too, it going to be a lot of fun! Also, thank you for the sub 😁

[@sandrastcoeur8715]

Looks great

[@jamesandersen9024]

Nice build 👌

[@elizabethnyanankpe3553]

You did a great job. It’s a great van.

[@bgrace27]

Thank you!

[@ktk2094]

Good job. Nice rig.

[@bgrace27]

Thank you

[@handicamper101]

awesome van build. you did a great job. 👍

[@bgrace27]

Thank you so much!

[@dino6471]

the cedar paneling is beautiful. i would have put a 12v fridge and a microwave and not put in the stovetop. added another solar panel and to save room put in a 200 wh amp. where do you poop?

[@bgrace27]

I did end up with a 12v fridge but not the microwave 😂 too much power consumption I poop in the woods or in public restrooms and have never had a problem

[@dontheplumber9338]

Pretty cool👍

[@laurajphillips]

Great Job!

[@bgrace27]

Thanks!

[@abl1949]

Awesome job!!!

[@bgrace27]

Thank you!

[@HaveNoPlan]

Great job looks great man

[@bgrace27]

Thank you

[@nathanprachnau2609]

Nice man 👌🏻

[@bgrace27]

Thank you 🙏

[@blackbeard5688]

bro I don’t think that’s an 8 inch lift. at most that’s a 3 inch, it even looks like 2 inch. Check the bottom if it has subframe spacers, coil spring spacer, etc. and rear look for shackle and spring hanger. Those are used for 5-7 inches, I don’t think you will see that. 👍

[@bgrace27]

You’re right, I’m aware but thank you for the info 🫡🫡

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

Not bad at all I really like it looking forward to more of your videos ❤

[@bgrace27]

More to come!

[@DadVanture]

Lol I wish I watched your video like 2 hours ago I just grabbed myself an emblem from the junkyard!

[@bgrace27]

I still need to do that 🫠

[@skistrycharski6999]

Looks great get traveling then adjusting, save up for a Power Supply like Jackery, BlueEddy 🤷🏼 a must !¡

[@bgrace27]

Got a knock off one already 😁

[@crjmoto]

Love it! Nice job. I love my old Econoline but rear wheel drive really holds me back. Have to have a 4wd on the side.

[@bgrace27]

For sure! 😁

[@timswafford5047]

U did a awesome job

[@darrellfort1668]

vanlife4ever!

[@kahisawheel]

That thing is fucking awesome.

[@derianteran]

veo a muchos cometer el error de poner la estufa para cocinar en lugares cerrados sin ventilacion y no toman en cuenta que con el tiempo la grasa del vapor se impregna en las paredes y techos lo que hace que se dañen mas rapido

[@rebeccalitchfield6698]

Bright lights hurt my eyes. But I'm sure you enjoy it when you go off road in dark area's. 😊

[@bgrace27]

It’s awesome 😉

[@donnanhuggler8451]

Good work

[@bgrace27]

Thank you!

[@carlosvalentin5584]

From the Island of Puerto Rico you have a new Suscribes. I have 2002 Astro that we call "Bluebie". (My english is not to good but I am sure you understand me)

[@bgrace27]

That’s awesome, I’m glad you are interested!

[@loriannrichardson7644]

Beautiful build, the only thing is it seems your bed should be maybe 3 inches lower so you can sit up comfortably on the bed.

[@bgrace27]

I agree but I also need the storage unfortunately 😁

[@STITCHES300]

Congratulations on an amazing build.❤. I have a Chevrolet Astro cargo van that I wants to build out. It a 2004. I loves your creativity ❤

[@bgrace27]

Thank you for the kind words! That’s awesome, you should definitely build out the van!

[@harrypottah8889]

Imagine being this young, rich, and talented

[@bgrace27]

I may be young, I’ve got some talent, but I’m surely not rich! 😂 I appreciate the thought though 😁

[@harrypottah8889]

@@bgrace27 that’s on the way broski, that’s on the way. Especially since you live in a van. Some monetization and steady content? You’ll be good in no time. See ya down the road!

[@warren6899]

From South Africa... I found that a collapsing ladder 🪜 is a great advantage to access the roofrack, rather than a ladder fixed in one place, BTW, my camper is a Landy discovery II, td5. Which is obviously 4x4. I REALLY like your awning arrangement, keen to see a vid on your construction. Your build out looks great 👍 kukus to you, but, thought that mostly outdoor cooking is preferable ?? Also. Keento see your poop & shower 🚿 solution. WELL DONE ! 👏 ✔️ 👍 RGDS Warren

[@bgrace27]

Thank you, I hope to have some videos like that in the future!

[@debjukes5548]

Where are you going to store your food? Only thing I didn’t see…lol…otherwise an incredible job done and happy trails to you!

[@bgrace27]

I’m still figuring that out…

[@NOMADVANNER]

AND THE ONLY THING I USE FOR CHARGING IS A PEAK 400 WATT INVERTER..52 QT OZARK TRAIL COOLER..NO SOLAR..LOOKS COOL YELLOW..

[@bgrace27]

That’s awesome, I’m excited to put my system to the test. And thank you, I also like the yellow!

[@oldenoughtoknow...]

Its a VANANA 😂 🍌

[@bgrace27]

You know it 😉😁

[@keithbrookshire]

Ti keep the rear door open hook one end of a bungee cord to the door latch and the other end to your wheel or wheel well.

[@bgrace27]

Good idea, I’ll definitely keep it in mind

[@bettybrigance6784]

Nice

[@junaidmansourmahdi1392]

To nice 🚌

[@CrazyLuch1]

#FUCKINAWESOME Thanks to you I Have Pod Lights and a massive 3 drawer counter (unfinished) BUT BUILT STURDY N USABLE ALL THANKS TO YOU!! #SALUTE!!! HAPPY 4TH OF JULY 2K24 FROM CRAZY LUCHI 💯✔️🐇👊💥💥💥💥💥

[@bgrace27]

Thanks for the comment bro! I’m so happy I inspired you to create something badass 🙏

[@sunnymas2656]

It looks nice and useful. If it works well, you will see, when you use it. I want to do the same, but my van is smaller. Like a Ford Transit connect. Sometimes I think: Too small for me ? Better a full size van ? But a bigger one would cost more money, and less mileage. Greetings from sw germany, middle europe. Liked and subscribed.

[@bgrace27]

Awesome! I also considered something like a transit connect but now that I have the Astro, I wouldn’t dare go any smaller. If it was my choice, it’d spend the extra money and get the bigger van 😁

[@sunnymas2656]

@@bgrace27 I think about it, to find a choice. Now I fix my station car, and my small van. If I sell both, to buy a bigger van ? But I need to use it also as an all time car. i cannot have two vehicles. But bigger = more difficult and expensive, to drive, and to fix it.

[@lenward474]

Great job. Jealous. If your using stock sed electronic easier to dump it and install manual kit from journeys. They would be my first call to troubleshoot fuses. It's a motor actuator so shorted,jammed etc.goid luck

[@bgrace27]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@karenfranz7262]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Great job 👏 😊 🚐

[@bgrace27]

Thank you!

[@jlr194]

Your van looks like Pac Man 😀

[@bgrace27]

I haven’t heard that yet 😝

[@susanmboudreau]

You did a good job. I do have a question for you. I notice that you were able to open the back hatch with a push button from the inside that is something. I would love to have. I can't open mine from the inside only from the outside. Did you install that or do you know how to install that? Mine is 2004 passenger van AWD ASTRO

[@bgrace27]

I believe they sell a kit that will open these manual doors, the previous owner installed this but I can see that it is wired with a custom locking system. Doesn’t look hard to install once you take the door panel off. Unfortunately I don’t have a link for the product tho but I do know it is very nice to have!

[@susanmboudreau]

@@bgrace27 Excellent. Thank you so much I will keep doing some research.

[@dummgelauft]

Hmmm What made you select the long-discontinued M-van? It was a great platform, with available AWD and a nice big 4.0L V6. Much more practical than the "minivans".

[@bgrace27]

Price 😁 I’m just a 20 year old kid so I didn’t want to throw more than $10,000 toward the Vehicle, camper build, and extras. So far it’s worked out and I love the Astro and I’m now realizing the Astro having the size it does, is super convenient for everything

[@dummgelauft]

@@bgrace27 good choice.

[@dwderp]

That’s Utah?? It’s so lush, it looks like Hawaii.

[@bgrace27]

It sure is, it was a super wet winter so everything is very lush this spring

[@thiabrabson2533]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@bgrace27]

😁

[@CorbinLamb-wy1ir]

What are the brand of headlights you used

[@bgrace27]

I can’t remember but they are on Amazon. They were $40

[@jamesirwin2215]

Right! Leave the van home for bank robbing sprees:)

[@user-cv6yh8xg3q]

Were do you keep your cooler

[@bgrace27]

In between the front driver and passenger seats