This cargo van conversion cost how much!? Crazy cheap option to a Sprinter van!

[@internetperson8146]

"until we have a problem, we're going to leave it like this." I live by those words.

[@micahwilson3783]

yup still rocking plenty of old stuff. Even my phone is like 8 years old and people always ask why don’t I just get a new one. Simply because it does the job and that’s all i need

[@NoknOnDors]

If you want a high top but cant afford 6k, find a high top van in the junkyard, and pull the top

[@Marcus-xl9kr]

Wow I've thought of building a wooden box up top bet never thought of taking the top from a junk yard

[@boundariessetinstone5893]

But how to make sure it’s installed correctly where it won’t leak.

[@boundariessetinstone5893]

@@Marcus-xl9krI’m a woman and it’s the first place I thought to look cause I constantly went to the junkyard as a kid to help my dad remove stuff.

[@Bryan-jd7os]

Junkyard is great for high tops but from someone who has pulled one off a van and out of a yard let me tell you you need at least 4 people to do it comfortably! They are heavier and way more cumbersome than you would imagine.

[@MoonKingGamingMobile]

Never would’ve thought of that smart man

[@barrygalbraith1836]

Love the van. I purchased a 2003 e 350 ford van about a year ago. Needed a bit of mechanical work done. Most done by me and a very good friend race car mechanic. Hey, the inside is set up to do Maintenance work and sleep. I like it and that's what counts. Others don't that's ,Ok too. WE are dudes and don;t need all the Bla Bla stuff. I was married twice. Men are simple people. It's also our man cave. Again love it, keep doing what you do and stay happy.

[@MickeyMishra]

I love these kinds of builds. Simple and effective. Not much to break either. And it can still go anywhere on the trail. The Holy Grail of American Vans has to be the Dodge Ambulance Vans that were EXTRA WIDE. And I think they were the full 8.6 foot width. They came with the Extended top from factory. That along with it having the engine mostly in the cabin like the Early Ford and GM vans really give you TONS of space in the rear.

[@edwardneilson8970]

Agree with keeping things simple. i have the same van and haven't changed the interior other than adding a floor and a bed. I love the uncovered van walls because i use magnet mounts for everything. People always ask me if I'm going to build it out and I say "no, why would I?" I only sleep and drive in there. The rest of the time I'm outside enjoying nature.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Yea you get it 🤘🏻

[@1life2pono]

Glad I found your video. I just bought a 2011 E250 4.6L and plan to make it my retirement home on wheels, with maybe a 23ft trailer in the future. Searching for ideas and love your simplicity, but especially your choice of build priorities. Huge thanks for all the links to your mods!

[@brakeforsnakes]

You can do it!

[@keldonator]

Dude I'm glad to hear you using a lunchbox locker, this is exactly what I have been looking into. I'm very interested to hear how this has been working out for you.

[@brakeforsnakes]

I love it but I’m doing a full video on it soon!

[@shakehandswithdanger7882]

I have a powertrax in a 99 Durango on 33" tires. Works great off road, takes a little getting used to on road but I usually forget it's there. 5 years, no problems

[@timfetters5115]

I have a Wasatch installed top too and I agree with you on that being a game changer. Mine is a 350xl with ujoint 4x4 conversion. I love it and I love your van too.

[@RoseAlcorn-f3e]

Cheap bug screen for rear - look for patio screen net - magnetic center closure and you can find it for around $5-$20 depending on where you buy it. Thanks for sharing your thought process behind your decisions, and costs.

[@airdad85]

I bought a 60x80 magnetic screen door off Amazon for under $30 . Trimmed the length to fit . It has worked great on my Chevy express for years

[@brakeforsnakes]

That is awesome! I'll have to look into that.

[@jamesmengel5818]

Hell yeah ! I know you said you plan on building it out a little more, but I absolutely love that it’s a budget build! I love because it’s functional and sends the message that you don’t have to spend a 100k. Great video!

[@brakeforsnakes]

Appreciate that!

[@mjdailamy4550]

So how much did it cost ? He never revealed it

[@thebagg4553]

@@mjdailamy455012k it’s in the description

[@willlockler9433]

Had two 4.6 f150s, 98 and 07. Towed with them, loaded them up, no problems. Certainly none of the spark plug or fuel pump issues known on the 5.4. Looking for an eco van to do much like you. Love your approach. Looking forward to more experience with that locker. Thanks for these videos!

[@brakeforsnakes]

Thank you and I totally agree about the 4,6!

[@joeblow1942]

Is that 4.6 a V8 or V6?

[@willlockler9433]

@@joeblow1942 4.6 was v8. 4.2 was v6.

[@Bubba24-ne4zp]

4.6 is good Ford V-8

[@N4GUZZ]

I bought a wheel chair van Chevy Express extended 3500. For 3k, it does have 270000m but everything works good on it so I'm happy with it.

[@michaelmoore9139]

Thanks for the walk around! I love the minimalist build! Simple is highly underrated! No shame in prioritizing the budget on the the things that are most important for you! Also, to your point, It’s hard to find a used ProMaster delivery van for less than $30k. I’m guessing you have less than half that in your current build, and you are already way more capable off road, getting the same gas mileage and able to camp in it. Well done. I have a ProMaster RV build with all the bells and whistles, that I am paying way to much for and constantly fixing poor coach build quality issues. So much so that I’m looking and your video and thinking really hard about what’s next for me. Thanks for sharing and opening my eyes to a really cool and far less expensive option!

[@brakeforsnakes]

🤘🏻

[@michaelmoore9139]

Hey not sure if you ever came up with a bug screen solution but Amazon has home patio/garage door screens with HD Velcro on the sides and top and a really decent magnetic closure for $22! I was looking at van specific screens and like you said, they were $600-800. I’ve been rocking my AMAZON screen for 2 years with no issues.

[@davidgrobe829]

I drove an Econoline every day for work for several years and you are correct, they do wander around and it's especially noticeable on the highway. It has since been replaced with a Transit which basically drives itself. Difference in handling is night and day.

[@autoglassmike]

Nice setup everything you need to be comfortable. Also I believe when you do a big build out that extra weight really affects the capability of the vehicle off-road. With your setup if you need the van to haul work gear you can remove all your things within a few minutes which is nice. I’m doing something along the same lines to mine.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Exactly!! We just yank the mattress out and our camp gear then we have a full cargo van to move stuff it’s awesome.

[@Oldrush]

Boy, I keep thinking about doing one of these. This is so cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Do it!

[@MichaelGillen-if1nr]

The 4.6 is a little lower on power, but when properly maintained it just goes and goes and goes, rock solid reliable motor

[@XC797]

Good video. I agree that rattle snakes are a vital part of the eco system.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Absolutely!

[@pottedmeat3235]

Crazy Cheap is Relative, obviously. However, on your end of the spectrum, I love what you've put into it, it's awesome. Visually it really reminds me of my old van I had and loved very much. Mine was a dodge high-top conversion van. I first gutted the interior completely (walls, topper padding, floors and everything else), later building out to my liking - keeping it as minimalist as possible. For suspension lift, I went with really dirt cheap spring lift - yeah I know, absolutely not the best way to do a lift, but "crazy cheap" for the effect. Aesthetically, it really looked like your Ford does now (slightly lower).

[@smacpost3]

There is a type of soft insulation (i forget the name) that is thin and the outside is a black material and it looks not bad and it comes in sheets so could serve as a finished wall perhaps and save inside space.

[@treykorte6984]

I think you're talking about the 3M Thinsulate, that's what I'm planning to use on my build!

[@smacpost3]

@@treykorte6984 yes, I remember it was 3M. Good choice, I think. Best of luck.

[@pecosray]

WOW.... Yes I was so looking at the big ford vans, well maybe not anymore..... Great video and thanks for the share...

[@stanceworks]

Love me a good walk around… even if I’ve walked around it plenty of times before. Awesome as always JB!

[@brakeforsnakes]

Thanks Mike!

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

I really like your van build. I like the modifications you made. The rest is all personal preference. You can go minimalist or ultra deluxe, no matter you can use the van NOW & modify it along the way. I was saving money to build a van, I happen to find a tiny house in NW Arkansas. I bought the house with the money I had saved, now I have to start saving for a van build. I bought a International 4700 with a 16 foot box!

[@onetravdown]

The van is awesome, the minimalist interior is awesome and functional. I love it, well done.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Thanks so much!

[@hpetewims2049]

we did this back in the mid 80's with a 1975 e 250 with a O R D 2 wheel drive lift running largest tires i could find , detroit locker with gears straight six with a thru the floor Borg/warner 4 speed its still may be running around tucson all custom built interiors raised deck with storage below this was Our go to camper / hunting rig so many people approched us to ask about it many thought it was 4 x 4

[@brakeforsnakes]

Hell yea that's rad

[@NoBs48]

Hands down one of the coldest van I’ve seen . I was trying to figure out how I was going to build a top and how goofy diy looked

[@LJSJIUJITSU]

I love your build man!! You went the smart way with the E-250 instead of the "popular" way with the Sprinter.

[@brakeforsnakes]

🤘🏻

[@ebnorrvarg9474]

I love the vans, and they do have their advantages, but for longer term living I always suggest finding something square, with space to stand up, and the ability to mouse proof the small holes and whatnot. Engine bays are cabs are near impossible to keep mice out of. Building an insulating a square space is much easier than dealing with curved walls. Cube van, cargo hauler, or build a cabin on a steel trailer are my picks, and future plans. Vans are sleepable, but not very liveable for hosting others or standing up haha. Cheers everyone.

[@codybrady6637]

if people really want a budget van you gotta do like i did and lift and convert an awd astro van to 4x4, you''ll give up a lot of comfort but it's very cheap and even if you don't keep it it will at least help you find out what you want in a build. I'd love a full on econoline build like a sportsmobile but those are too expensive and they won't get into places that I regularly take my astro, im always plowing tree branches with it and it only has like 4 inches of lift and 31 inch tires.

[@wextremeart4399]

thanks for showing this

[@Thomas50000]

Now this is a van life build even I could get behind.

[@alhi6240]

Like the utilitarian aspect, very versatile.

[@LetsGoGregg]

Love the build. Helping motivate me to pull the trigger on a "weekender" van build -because i'm not looking to live in one either

[@brakeforsnakes]

You should! We may unfortunately be selling this one because of recent life changes!

[@samschenk4508]

how much??@@brakeforsnakes

[@RensKieviet]

Dayuumm thats aoo sick for the amount of money you put into it! I want do fulltime van life so I want to live comfortablty. But I also want to go to wild places no huge and long sprintervan can come. You just showed me that that is possible within a budget that is achievable for me. Thank you soo much❤

[@brakeforsnakes]

You can do it!

[@samuelfox8126]

Love the simplicity

[@highadventur]

The little 4.6's liiiike to Rev. Hence your good mileage with the 4.56's. Goood choice. And when you decide to panel the sides.. carpet padding makes a great sound deadener/Insulator. I've done several of my vans with it. As I'm a flooring guy. Cheap and simple. Hang it with Contact adhesive. NICE build Jim.. My name also.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Yea it definitely likes to rev haha. I'll look into the carpet padding but I'm still debating doing anything cause I don't wanna add anymore weight.

[@CHEVYSORCROWNS]

I have been starting to see these off road style vans in north suburban Chicago and they are DOPE! I'm on the way.

[@LoogieRules]

me just casually watching the video then i see the iron age sticker! this is a man of culture

[@brakeforsnakes]

You get it 🤘🏻

[@Lonewolfwilly67]

I love my econoline too. I recently had the same top installed. Wasatch top and company are the best.😊

[@brakeforsnakes]

Definitely!

[@PatrickCole-md9bu]

You should weld some type of lock bar for the two back doors, in the event that someone attempts to break in through the back.

[@JJsAttic]

I have a 1992 ford falcon camper van and i like what you did with your van it gives me something to think of

[@brakeforsnakes]

Rad 🤘🏻

[@felicitous48]

Enjoyed your video. I'll have to watch more of your videos! I appreciate the info on gear and upgrades. Thanks.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@jeremysworld10]

Your build is coming along nice, it is nice seeing the updates. I really need to do a locker next in mine.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Thank you and definitely more updates soon! The locker makes such a difference offroad.

[@0ptimal]

I drove a ford econoline for work doing deliveries, i loved that thing it was a beast. If i remember correctly it was 3/4 ton. Yea def was because i used to haul heavy pallets in it. Have always wanted one since. N yea it wasnt really a pleasant ride n it did wander lol, but man it ran like a champ and just felt so dependable like it could handle anything

[@brakeforsnakes]

The weldtech suspension kit fixes all that wandering!

[@DragonflyW]

Love the van & the changes you have made. Learned a lot. Thnz

[@sethdawg]

You got a link for those window covers bud? Thanks sweet van! I need a locker too.

[@brakeforsnakes]

vanncamp.com/accessories-for-ford-econoline/window-shade/

[@jess4mathews]

Stick to your plan when it comes to interior builds...take your time use it in different senarios get a feel for covering your bases based on purpose. I am currently redoing my transit from initial set up - hanging a big rug along the driver's side wall, picking up a couple furniture bits from the good will and tossing a recliner and small power bank in there...we hit the rd to Colorado from GA. Had a blast & learned alot... each trip teaches/shows you something new...thinking outside the proverbial box is the perfect M.O. for getting it right without spending toooo much money...plus these days with vans being easy targets for opportunists it seems better to 'look poor' and maybe stay under the radar. Good luck

[@zoloshib]

Can't wait to see your Swiss Army van fully built out to your needs!

[@theBlankScroll]

Nothing beats know-how. We bought a 2001 Sportsmobile e250 on the cheap. It does well but i wish i had the freedom you do with customization. If youre ever in WA again and wanna do some 2x4 econoline-overlanding, I'd love a mentor :D

[@jacobsmithjr]

I don't know when it happened but spending 10 to 20k on a build got more important than actually traveling. I think that was during all the van life channel surge and people were using the channels to fund their builds. I'm with you on your setup. I have a 2005 E250 with a 4.6 engine. Standing room in the cargo are is about 6.5 ft. I used 2x4 for slats and put my bed up high. I have a porta potty, Ecoflow Delta Max, Wave, and Altenator charger. My next purchase will be an Iceco fridge and I'll be done for a while. I live in the northeast but I've been to Ok in this van and FL twice. This January I'll be back in FL for a month. I also have a small microwave that I bought a few years ago. All in I guess I've spent around $3500 over 2 or 3 years. What ever vehicle you have just GO and figure it out on the road!

[@brakeforsnakes]

It’s all about the journey, not the destination.

[@ZEVONLIN]

I dig it! just bought same van complete with 4.6. Hope to make it just like yours one of these days

[@brakeforsnakes]

Hell yea!

[@ebnorrvarg9474]

I lived in an apartment where I couldn't have dogs. Built an e350 ambulance into a camper for down to -30c, Ditched the apartment and the rent. Its different, but great for me these days. Dog loves it ofcourse.

[@norsewarlock8331]

That van looks absolutely BEASTLY. I love it. We have a lifted 4Runner, but I would love to have something with a little more room for extended trips. Also, I wonder how a van like yours would deal with towing a 4Runner so we could take it on some more hardcore off roading trails. I'm guessing your van can do trails, but because of the size I wonder about how limited it's capability would be. Great video and thank you

[@brakeforsnakes]

You could easily tow a 4runner if you got a v10 or diesel van. Even the 5.4 could do it just not as well.

[@DaveInCanada081]

This whole van is excellent. Multi purpose is awesome. Can you demonstrate how you lift and lower the spare tire?

[@brakeforsnakes]

There’s not really anything to demonstrate you just undo 3 lug nuts and lift it off/on the studs

[@DOMDOM-iv3ci]

Very clean thanks for sharing!

[@rickhiggins6521]

The econoline with the high top looks like the perfect camper van baseline. I hope to find one with the high top already on.

[@brakeforsnakes]

It’s pretty hard to beat

[@davejones3878]

Love this van! Thank you for the info my friend!!

[@courtneywalker8141]

Have the same van E250 4.6L! Just had 265's installed and the WeldTech grocery getter gets installed next week. REally like what you've done. Not sure about which locker to install. Thx for the tip. Never heard about it but at $400 sounds great!

[@Marcus-xl9kr]

Yeah a nice gust of wind will make you rock in those things. I stayed in my eco for about a year and not having a place to work on it made it hard to upgrade its livability.

[@brakeforsnakes]

I never had that issue but I also had very stiff springs and leaf springs

[@Eric-ku6cy]

6:45 I've been driving/living-in my Econoline for 5 years. The ride quality from the front suspension is my worst complaint about the Econoline platform. Eventually I'll do a 4x4 conversion, I just wish I had budgeted for the conversion when I first got the van.

[@ORIGINALCRESTED]

Thanks for saving my rattlesnake friends. They are my mouse traps and one of them has taken shelter in my garage when it was raining. I opened the garage door so he can enter and exit at his or her leisure.

[@brakeforsnakes]

That’s awesome!

[@ambienteterrazas]

I love the look of Sprinters and i know they are great but in reality for moderate to hard off roading they are limited, imagine a shelf road with an incline in a top heavy Sprinter, yikes!! 200k rolling down a hill no thanks. Whenever you are off roading, exploring uknown trail things can get really hard real fast and for what ive seen on the trails ive been into a sprinter wouldn't cut it. Like many of the comments i am reading i am also Interested in the lunchbox locker performance, i've been looking into one for my Sequoia.

[@brakeforsnakes]

I totally agree on the sprinters offroad haha. The lunchbox locker is awesome, I don't notice it on the road at all unless I hammer it around a turn from a stop but I'm gonna do a full video on how it is on and offroad very soon!

[@awakenandembrace]

Nice,i have a awd ,lifted express with locker

[@robertwagner8596]

greetings from NC..new scriber here,I dig it man,good job and thanks for sharing

[@brakeforsnakes]

Thanks for the sub!

[@bdmenne]

Love economy-builds. There is a niche for everyone.

[@henrikm4657]

That's a cool and utilitarian build. You got all the stuff you need and no more. I've started toying with the idea of a van build. I currently have a 4Runner that I tow a home made off-road trailer behind. I have a roof top tent on the trailer, but a van is unbeatable if the weather isn't cooperating. Jason from the Primal Outdoor channel also has a Ford van with the Wasatch Overland high top. I'm curious if anyone does some sort of high top/pop top combo? Would be great to have the high top and if the weather is great, the ability to pop it open and sleep up there.

[@brakeforsnakes]

There’s quite a few companies that make pop tops for these vans. Pretty hard to beat a van as an all around overland vehicle

[@360.Tapestry]

are there decent spray foam insulation options for vehicles that could possibly save you space?

[@brakeforsnakes]

Yup there are

[@AliS-c9b]

Really awesome video. Much useful information. I can’t find the link to the carpet, would love to purchase that for my van conversion.

[@brakeforsnakes]

It’s linked right in the description

[@gunner5125]

I've got a 1998 E350 Cargo Van. Less than 94K miles. Love it! I'm going to order a high top like that one....ASAP! You had me at "that sucks", referring to having to always bend down!! My wife is 5' 2" and she HATES having to bend down like that too! Where didja get the rear window magnetic covers? They too would be cool!

[@brakeforsnakes]

They’re made by vanncamp

[@gunner5125]

@@brakeforsnakes ; Thanks!

[@stacyjones4789]

I need all this info!!! Thank You!!!

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Nice build, good job

[@Aloha-sailor]

Lots of great info I've been looking for, thank you. The practical simplicity is very appealing. I almost purchased an Eclipse E250 conversion, but now I'm looking for a plain cargo van to add a higher roof from Wasatch. Have you experienced any leaks?

[@brakeforsnakes]

Nope it’s been great!

[@damomarando]

I have a 1995 E150 and this is exactly what I was looking for, for the lift 🙂

[@brakeforsnakes]

🤘🏻

[@robertsullivan9199]

Enjoyed your video. Ima wannbe with acupla years to go. What's the year, make, model, mileage, price? For JUST the van. NNOT including the top and lift. Thanks. Looking forward to finding your other videos.(I'm also a technodummy)

[@sergeymatpoc]

I thought 5.4 were notorious for their spark plugs... So 4.6 looks much more appealing and perspective. Very sturdy engine.

[@reidcrosby6241]

We have had 4.6, 5.4, v10, and 7.3. That 4.6 is TOTALLY acceptable.

[@brakeforsnakes]

That’s what I’ve been saying!

[@staciebamsch2810]

My van looks exactly the same inside. Bare bones, basics only. Would love to see you frame out side shelves, fan etc.

[@brakeforsnakes]

I’ll definitely be doing something with the inside soon!

[@alexk6444]

Can't wait for the video on the locker!

[@brakeforsnakes]

Soon!

[@TexCynRVLife]

1998 Ford Econoline 4.6 here. Hitting near 200k on miles. Still running strong! I'm going to have a new fuel pump switched out before long - just preventative due to year & mileage. No lift, don't need that. No build, although it looks like one. I added a platform inside for better storage. Supported by 2×4 legs which I did all myself. Was actually able to turn one of the bench seats around by switching the bolts around on the floor, (passenger van), so I can use that for a sofa/bed. It sits directly behind the front seats. I recently added bug screens, which I'm quite happy with, I have a video of that on my channel. Yours would be easy with the use of magnets. My interior is all cloth & plastic liners around walls & windows. Recently added a swing away cargo carrier also, but am going to modify it some too. My brother helped by putting a hitch receiver on my step bumper. I also have a 1996 Ford E350 ClassC motorhome, but it's sitting in Texas while I'm in PA helping my aging mother. Brought the van to PA instead. Same issues with my ac's in both vehicles. I'm interested in what you did to correct your problem with yours. Dual air in the van. Which is awesome! But it's not a high top. I Can't have it all! 🤷‍♀️

[@TexCynRVLife]

I forgot to mention. I ordered my bug screens from Amazon. They have numerous sizes on widths & lengths. I ended up ordering for width, then cut off & hemmed the length myself. Now I have extra to make screens for my drivers & passenger windows too. Seller is Totozakul. The magnets close back together really well! They come with velcro strips & all necessary items. I'm happy with them.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Awesome! The AC fix is from Vantage Optics: www.vantageoptics.com/shop

[@TexCynRVLife]

@@brakeforsnakes Thanks!!

[@maryk4588]

Very good, thank you!! I’ve ruled out the Chevy as the rear axle can not be easily modified. I also want a minimalist bike homebase, for dispersed type camping. Don’t need 4x4, or maybe even lift. Ford it is! I wouldn’t mind diesel but I the fumes get to me. Don’t want DEF. What’s newest good year/engine with that in mind?

[@brakeforsnakes]

A 2014 with a v10

[@maryk4588]

@@brakeforsnakesThank you!

[@kabrink64]

cool van. Appreciate the very practical "budget" focus. As to snakes, I know what you mean, I'm a diver so I like sharks.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Gotta love the unloved!

[@PeaceandandTranquility518]

I like your van im planing on buying a van with a high roof how would you frame it to insulate it ?

[@mario-u7x]

great video ,lots of useful info thanks !!!

[@dianevitale1214]

WOW whatta guy w/great info. I sooo need to find a cheap Econoline in my area. So far not. TYVM

[@Bajavan1]

Great build! Is your axle a semi-float 60? I didn’t know there were lunch box lockers available for that axle. Only thought one could use an ARB air locker or an Ox Locker in the semi float.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Yup it is a semi float. I put a link to the locker I bought in the description!

[@AbrahamVelarde]

It’s definitely not a budget build. Of course you can compare it but it’s like apples to oranges. Anyway, call it what you wanna call it. I like your build. I’m on the verge of starting my own build and I really like some of your ideas. Cheers mate.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Considering I was maybe 11k all in including the van I’d say it’s pretty budget.

[@mcanning51]

Awesome can build. Thanks for all the suggestions and links. Do you have any idea what it weights (Curb Weight) after the hi-top installed? Thanks 🙏

[@brakeforsnakes]

The top weighs like 60lbs more than the steel roof

[@colemandude]

Have you considered installing a roof rack ontop of your aftermarket fiberglass roof? I think it would add lots of utility but may need to be anchored to the frame somehow.

[@brakeforsnakes]

I don't have any reason to mount stuff up that high. If anything I want to keep the center of gravity lower not add more weight up top.

[@kamikazekunze]

What?, it’s cheaper for sure. But we have 35’s and a locker in our full time Sprinter. 😂😂😂 love the video and build. It’s awesome to see the different builds out there. ❤ Sub’d

[@brakeforsnakes]

Haha you get it! Just gotta get some more wheel travel in those sprinters

[@skepticalhippo6376]

This is so cool! I’m looking for something I can take out on the beach for the striped bass runs in NJ. I’m assuming this isn’t AWD or 4x4 ,,, I’d need a budget option with at least AWD.

[@brakeforsnakes]

Yea a 4x4 conversion costs about 20k on these vans nothing budget about that

[@socalcdm6497]

Very nice love it gave some great ideas; please tell the name of high top; also where you purchased the van, great build!!!! Charlie

[@brakeforsnakes]

Check description it’s Wasatch overland

[@vanlifeadjustments]

Thank you, got a few ideas for my Van from this video!!

[@brakeforsnakes]

🤘🏻

[@Appalachia02]

I am trying to find a van topper for a 2014 ford e350 extended van on the east coast. Southeast would be even better. Thank you!

[@brakeforsnakes]

Good luck on the search!

[@diedfrombored5295]

You can spray a non-foam insulation then cover it with a thin adhesive based second layer of insulation if you needed to, or just cover the non-foam spray insulation with those thin adhesive wood panels, you can cut them to fit anything and they'll stick extremely well, if you want them more permanent you could add some type of glue. I plan on buying one of these vans soon too, hope we see some updates soon, good luck on your build.

[@DR-do5gr]

Does anybody have more details or link to the vacuum AC fix h mentioned?

[@brakeforsnakes]

It’s from vantage optics just go to their website

[@theroyalcapra]

​@@brakeforsnakesThank you brotha!

[@befree4223]

Awesome van dude! Love the locker and rear tire rack - good find!

[@brakeforsnakes]

Thanks!!

[@saltlight4220]

I love the off road look. Did you change any underbody part, like spring or shocks?

[@brakeforsnakes]

I talk all about that in the video

[@derJackistweg]

What do you mean with "conversion"? I build something similar in a lunchbreak - at least that was the titel of my article. It was actually more like 2 days. This was JUST FOR Technical inspection, that we NEED in Europe. After that I CONVRETED the truck.

[@brakeforsnakes]

You lifted your van 5”, installed gears/locker and installed a fiberglass roof in a weekend? That’s impressive good work!

[@derJackistweg]

Isn´t it? I was actually refering to the interior, not the suspension.@@brakeforsnakes

[@brakeforsnakes]

@@derJackistwegoh you were just referring to the piece of plywood I bolted inside in 45 minutes? Surely you’re smarter than that and understand the immense amount of work that went into turning this van into what it is from a stock econoline.

[@lexintexan]

How does the weldtec ride and drive compared to your quigley?

[@brakeforsnakes]

This van drives a million times better than my old quigley. It’s a night and day difference to be honest