From Box Truck to Camper: The End of My U-Haul Adventure

[@dalecantwell2432]

I’m not easily impressed. Old fart veteran/retired 30 year Detective Sergeant. My wife and I so enjoy your videos. We never had children (except for our baby girl mini dachshund Gretel Van Pupstren). We would have been so blessed to have had a fine man like you as a son. I’m sure your Dad is beaming proud on you. OCD/being a perfectionist is both a blessing and a curse to the artist/craftsman. It is, after all, always about the journey not the destination. Well done, lad. Well done all the way around. 🫡

[@hellomynameistony]

Such kind words THANK YOU and that might be the best pet nname EVER 🤣🏆

Wow, adopt him.

[@MarianaSantos1974]

And this precious light was found in an orphanage, Tony was adopted 🙏 by a veteran the Original MeatBall.

[@dalecantwell2432]

@ The cabbage patch kids are special angels .

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

😢Oh my!! I just knew you would be driving up our mountain for a two week vacation!! Sad to see it go but at the end of the day your happiness is all that matters🤗

[@hellomynameistony]

I was nervous driving to the beach.. mountain?🤣 Thx for watching

[@ozmanfidaar6311]

I like your philosophy of looking at experiences not as a financial loss, but as memories and knowledge gained. I built a rig as a someone who had zero experience, spent significant amount of money and time (way too much) but it turned out to be a massive financial/skill boost in a few years. I'm no longer afraid of tackling anything technical or mechanical. Thank you for sharing your story and giving me a new perspective. Liked/subscribed.

[@hellomynameistony]

that’s awesome! One way or another we have to pay life‘s tuition🤣🏆 welcome!!

[@MariettaGarton]

Tony it's just like you said you made your dreams come true and now they're your memories beautiful vlog and now on to the next project 👏👍🏋‍♂️💪😍☕️🍰

[@hellomynameistony]

Agreed! 😀👍🏻

[@MarianaSantos1974]

I'm glad you can afford those kinds of lessons, they're humbling 🙏

[@hellomynameistony]

actually AFFORD them? That's a different conversation 🤣

[@alyssalu9152]

Tony, this is such a beautiful love letter to your camper as well as your tremendous abilities. ❤

[@hellomynameistony]

Thank you so much! probably 12k in the hole, but beyond value in the heart :)

[@StacieHumphreys-w3s]

What a journey. ❤

[@stacyallen2221]

Wow, I’m sadder than I thought I’d be. What a ride it has been. Absolutely loved watching you persevere through all the challenges of this build. You showed people to never give up or to compromise on dreams. BRAVO!!

[@namehere8433]

You took me along with you on trips to the Greek islands and I had a blast on each of them. I was with you when you bought the house and did renovation, buildouts, decorating and I had a blast.You took me along on the box truck project and I got agita, but it was still fun because I was with you-we did it together. This morning I feel relief, the kind of mixed emotion relief I feel when I break up with a boyfriend who isn't a bad person, but just not right for me; some memories of good times, but not enough of them. Onward and upward!

[@hellomynameistony]

what a great summary. Thank you.

[@kellycollis4993]

Oh Tony, you are the ultimate story teller, so philosophical, you draw me in & I am just in awe of what you have to say, thank you for that! I am sad for you, but I also understand. Best wishes on your next adventure, can't wait!! Give Mr Meatball a hug from me😊

[@bigrobsvan]

How beautiful. And thanks to KZbin's ability to warp space and time, I have only discovered your adventure as it has ended. I look forward to traveling backwards in time and watching our videos in reverse order. As this adventure has ended for you, it is only beginning for me. For me, your van lives on. Good luck on your next adventure.

[@hellomynameistony]

Reverse order has me aging backwards and becoming more happy🤣so be my guest 👍🏻🏆welcome. What did you buy?

[@K31011]

What a great time Iv had watching your videos you have real talent taking us all along for the ride. So nice to see someone cool and authentic on KZbin . Hope to see you back down the road good luck and thank you.

[@hellomynameistony]

Thanks so much - age has a way of making one more authentic 👍🏻🏆🙂

[@sharonbruneau5262]

The conversion was fantastic. I’m sorry for the financial loss but you’ll be rewarded for doing all the right things. Good Karma is ahead! 👍

[@hellomynameistony]

I like that THX!!

[@sharonbruneau5262]

⁠😍

[@maryhamilton9103]

Wow! What a plot twist, didn’t see that coming so soon. You are an amazing person and you deserve it all, it’s not about the money it’s about the wonderful memories you made and the self discovery along the way. Thank you for sharing it all with us. Do you still have the little Red Car? Love to you and Mr. Meatball

[@hellomynameistony]

Red car story in next week’s vlog 😀👍🏻

[@k2ontheair]

Thank you, Tony, for sharing your journey with us. I cheered you on all the way through, while always wondering how you were getting along without the Jeep. Watching the new owner drive away made me a little sad, but again I thank you for allowing us to come along for the ride!

[@hellomynameistony]

you know, she reached out less than 12 hours later to ask me a question about locking the door and I kind of felt like… no no, its your baby to rock 🤣

[@mariondudek564]

RVs (We had 6) are like boats (We had 1.) They are pits that depreciate and absorb money. But the fun we had was irreplaceable. My husband died 4 yeas ago, but no one can take those memories away that we made together. You did a beautiful job.

[@hellomynameistony]

You are so right. Sometimes we get so caught up in the cost of something and forget about the true value of it. best to you

[@Coop2279]

You did an amazing job! I’m sad to see it go but you have to do what’s good for you

[@userika]

Gorgeous build!

[@hellomynameistony]

It was a long journey! Thank you

[@dorieemmrich]

You put in alot of time and love into your project. It's a little sad to see it go, but happy for you.

[@hellomynameistony]

Yes, I'll deep dive again soon😀

[@davehale8513]

You did do a beautiful job. Those tiles are to die for.

[@vincentbradshaw9980]

The fact you DIYd with zero experience, its more than a stellar achievement. I envy you, what a great way to live and experience, that gives true satisfaction, not bought. Good on you man...V

[@hellomynameistony]

The ‘experience’ is the ‘experience’ - next I need to deep dive for house repairs 👍🏻🏆

[@karennicol2559]

Very lucky Lady! You did a fab job on the reno ❤🇬🇧

[@hellomynameistony]

I think so. I don’t know if she would ever understand the quality that I put in.

[@karennicol2559]

@hellomynameistony Hopefully, she watched the videos and saw how hard you worked.

[@jackydoualan8539]

You did a beautiful job

[@hellomynameistony]

I think so - the next thing I do will benefit from my time in the truck. THX!!

[@AnotherCritic100]

And just like that, im leaving too. it was a fun journey to watch, maybe we'll cross paths again. later

[@hellomynameistony]

Enjoy your path friend! 😀👍🏻

[@milliepadin8781]

you did an awesome job

[@alisongarcia4763]

It was fun to watch you build it. And it was really beautiful 🤩. Good luck on the next adventure !!

[@hellomynameistony]

I hope my next adventure is less expensive 🤣

[@CharlotteOConnor]

Awwww RIP but so glad someone else gets to enjoy it!

[@fjgrg2033]

What a disappointment. I thought you were going to go around the states and discovering new things out there. Now that you don't have it now you'll feel sorry of what you could've done with it. Good luck Tony. Maybe you'll get another one in the future.

[@hellomynameistony]

I'm really happy how everything turned out and it's the furthest thing from a disappointment 😀👍🏻

[@fjgrg2033]

@@hellomynameistony Yes. I appologize for the disappointment word but I was hopping to see videos where you'll be out there on other states enjoying your truck. But I have to respect your plans. Cheers my friend.

[@ishd369]

Sad to see the U-Haul go Tony, especially after living that adventure with you, watching you buy it, transform it, then of course enjoy it. It's Jeep time again for you & Meatball! Wonder what will be next?

[@hellomynameistony]

Thanks 👍

[@reginagreen4281]

Much ♥️ always you make me 😊

[@hellomynameistony]

as always, thanks for watching

[@vickyvergados1112]

Tony would you consider doing it all again and if so, do you believe you could re-dress an RV in a similar way but less expense? You know for all that hard work, its your 'philosophising ' and ''working it out with us' that makes you endearing to your subscribers. Im sure there must be a little Greek in you just like me...but you know i think its time a trip to Amorgos!!!

[@hellomynameistony]

yes, I will repeat something not necessarily in a box truck maybe an awesome solar powered treehouse

[@MrGryphonv]

Love your video, first one I watched. As a dachshund owner, when I seen meatball I had to subscribe. I have a dream, and my own meatball.

[@hellomynameistony]

I've collected dachshunds like I collected Jeeps. 4 different wranglers and 4 doxies. Meatball is the first mini piebald. Thx for the sub!👍🏻🏆😀

[@ZacharyJensen]

1st time seeing your channel. Hooked already.

[@hellomynameistony]

Glad you're here. Hope you stick around!

[@berrynutty6609]

You'll never know unless you try. It is never about the price, it is the experience and what you've learned. The memories you had esp with Mr. Meatball. That is all that matters. Money will just comeback but the memories and experience will not. You did a great job with the camper Mr. Tony! Why do I feel sad when you show the cabinets and all and when you sold it? 😭

[@hellomynameistony]

Thank you I AGREE - no new expensive dreams for a while though 🤣

[@Driftjp]

Your next thing is probably a container home project i see myself in your ideas you have. Dont rush tho theres time for a break

[@hellomynameistony]

I want a solar powered tree house 😀

[@lorneserpa5888]

Sorry to hear that we all go through it. I purchased a used 40 ft sailboat with big dreams.I ended up putting it up for sale 6 months later. Too much money too much maintenance too much everything. Probably you would have been great to go buy a $5,000 even expensive $10,000 trailer to put behind your Jeep a little 10 ft or would have been great.

[@hellomynameistony]

My new fearless approach of skills was worth the lo$$

[@PhoebeHuggins]

Awesome

[@hollyosgerby1901]

What a journey it was,Tony, and what an adventure for us to be a part of it. For you to even think of tackling a “ build” of this magnitude in the beginning was mind boggling to me. But, you had a dream. It was a remarkable journey that was not only educational, as you honed new skill sets, but educational for us as well. It was also an inspiring journey because, despite challenges and roadblocks you encountered along the way, you persevered and soldiered on until your dream became a reality and a promise fulfilled to Meatball. It was more than just a vehicle. Your style, your personality, your creativity truly shone through. It was something special. “ It’s the lessons that you learn and the memories that you make along the way”. Beautifully said. Even though the RV has changed hands, the memories made from beginning to end still remain. I look forward to your next adventure, whatever that may be. I’ll be there to cheer you on and encourage you from the sidelines! 🤗❤️❤️🥰🐶

[@hellomynameistony]

always so kind and supportive. Thank you. I really hope I honor my commitment that the next project is myself my personal and financial and mental shoelaces have been untied for too long. Making myself the next priority keeps me from tripping over those shoelaces.

[@hollyosgerby1901]

@ I pray that you succeed in honouring your commitment of making yourself your next priority. It’s important and you have already acknowledged that there is a need to “ tie up those shoelaces”. Cheering you on!! 🤗❤️❤️🥰🐶🙏🏼

[@franceshenry2305]

I love your dreams.they always come true.

[@hellomynameistony]

Lets see what 2025 holds. Thank you

[@astroscopus60]

I have been told that when you retire you should stop saving and turn your money into experiences , while you have your health. You are ahead if the game! Plus, you have Meatball. All the best in the coming year(s).

[@hellomynameistony]

Prematurely ahead of the game 🤣💸 THANKS I agree!

[@dianemcintosh7380]

Bittersweet……a most beautiful flip! So what’s next Tony???

[@hellomynameistony]

.. a nap 🤣

[@shirleylocey2256]

Lessons in life come in all shapes and sizes. Remember everything you gained from the experience!

[@hellomynameistony]

Truth

[@sharon-hermit]

Congratulations and best wishes

[@hellomynameistony]

Yes. Thank you

[@chrisgrow22]

Improved hair.

[@hellomynameistony]

Buzzed for the new year 👍🏻🏆

[@janschroeder4624]

You did an amazing job! You could revamp an older small motorhome for your next adventure.

[@hectorquintanilla5520]

Greetings from South Texas, Great video how much was it to complete build. Can wait til ur next adventure

[@hellomynameistony]

it probably hugged the 32,000 figure when all was said and done. I got half of that in the sale and a fun ride in making it happen

[@kipdiddy23]

Good luck Tony

[@phantomdavidson9395]

I’m emotional about this

[@loudmouthnewyorker2803]

You birthed a baby that's gonna grow up to see a world far from daddy.

[@hellomynameistony]

Maybe it will send me some postcards from where I never went 😀👍🏻

[@gilbertmartinez6538]

...well, .......How MUCH ...did u get???!!

[@alancrawford7681]

Hi Tony do you plan on going to Greece this year if you do we would love to buy you a bag of carrots, a croissant and a coffee, maybe more and meet you there shake your hand a hug and say thank you, how’s that👍

[@hellomynameistony]

How nice!! I’m committed to clean up 2024 residue before I commit to a new trip - maybe around April I’ll know more. SUCH I NICE OFFER though. Thank you

[@carlosvictor8679]

oh such a shame 😞

[@hellomynameistony]

C’est la vie

[@50hellkat2]

This is a creative project and whoever gets it is very lucky. The two best days of a boaters life is when you buy a dream boat and when you sell it. Cheers Tony and looking forward to your next project. How about establish a small business and write off your loss?

[@hellomynameistony]

Thank you for the outlook. I hope she knows that she bought my art project

[@fjgrg2033]

Now I wan't to see your buyers channel.

[@hellomynameistony]

I agree, I wonder if she has one

[@fjgrg2033]

@@hellomynameistony I searching for I just bought a camper truck on youtube. I'll let you know.

[@chucktheruiner588]

I gotta be honest ,the Starbucks for breakfast kind of killed my interest

[@hellomynameistony]

Analytics say 30% bail at the beginning anyway-maybe the egg white feta wrap wasn’t worth the plug regardless! 🤣🏆👍🏻

[@damianlaroche2994]

less talking please..........

[@lukeutah420]

Drama queen

[@hellomynameistony]

Thanks for the visiting the channel 🏆👍🏻

[@damianlaroche2994]

More van less of you talking .. thanks pal..

[@hellomynameistony]

Oh I agree! 🏆👍🏻🤣

Eats and talks on video with food in his mouth.. lol. Something wrong in his head. Mentally

[@hellomynameistony]

You definitely are on to something!! 🔍🏆👍🏻