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

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Jim Bob

Jim Bob

Күн бұрын

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@internetperson8146
@internetperson8146 8 ай бұрын
"until we have a problem, we're going to leave it like this." I live by those words.
@micahwilson3783
@micahwilson3783 5 ай бұрын
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
@NoknOnDors Жыл бұрын
If you want a high top but cant afford 6k, find a high top van in the junkyard, and pull the top
@Marcus-xl9kr
@Marcus-xl9kr 10 ай бұрын
Wow I've thought of building a wooden box up top bet never thought of taking the top from a junk yard
@boundariessetinstone5893
@boundariessetinstone5893 9 ай бұрын
But how to make sure it’s installed correctly where it won’t leak.
@boundariessetinstone5893
@boundariessetinstone5893 9 ай бұрын
@@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
@Bryan-jd7os 8 ай бұрын
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
@MoonKingGamingMobile 7 ай бұрын
Never would’ve thought of that smart man
@barrygalbraith1836
@barrygalbraith1836 6 ай бұрын
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.
@edwardneilson8970
@edwardneilson8970 4 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 4 ай бұрын
Yea you get it 🤘🏻
@MickeyMishra
@MickeyMishra 8 ай бұрын
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.
@keldonator
@keldonator Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
I love it but I’m doing a full video on it soon!
@shakehandswithdanger7882
@shakehandswithdanger7882 Жыл бұрын
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
@Thomas50000
@Thomas50000 4 күн бұрын
Now this is a van life build even I could get behind.
@michaelmoore9139
@michaelmoore9139 17 күн бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 17 күн бұрын
🤘🏻
@michaelmoore9139
@michaelmoore9139 11 күн бұрын
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.
@1life2pono
@1life2pono 11 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 11 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@davidgrobe829
@davidgrobe829 5 күн бұрын
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.
@ORIGINALCRESTED
@ORIGINALCRESTED 13 күн бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 13 күн бұрын
That’s awesome!
@airdad85
@airdad85 Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I'll have to look into that.
@stanceworks
@stanceworks Жыл бұрын
Love me a good walk around… even if I’ve walked around it plenty of times before. Awesome as always JB!
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@willlockler9433
@willlockler9433 Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I totally agree about the 4,6!
@joeblow1942
@joeblow1942 Жыл бұрын
Is that 4.6 a V8 or V6?
@willlockler9433
@willlockler9433 Жыл бұрын
@@joeblow1942 4.6 was v8. 4.2 was v6.
@Bubba24-ne4zp
@Bubba24-ne4zp 8 ай бұрын
4.6 is good Ford V-8
@timfetters5115
@timfetters5115 10 ай бұрын
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.
@onetravdown
@onetravdown Жыл бұрын
The van is awesome, the minimalist interior is awesome and functional. I love it, well done.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@autoglassmike
@autoglassmike Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
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
@Oldrush Жыл бұрын
Boy, I keep thinking about doing one of these. This is so cool. Thanks for sharing.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Do it!
@RoseAlcorn-f3e
@RoseAlcorn-f3e 2 ай бұрын
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.
@XC797
@XC797 10 ай бұрын
Good video. I agree that rattle snakes are a vital part of the eco system.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@smacpost3
@smacpost3 Ай бұрын
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
@treykorte6984 Ай бұрын
I think you're talking about the 3M Thinsulate, that's what I'm planning to use on my build!
@smacpost3
@smacpost3 Ай бұрын
@@treykorte6984 yes, I remember it was 3M. Good choice, I think. Best of luck.
@pottedmeat3235
@pottedmeat3235 Жыл бұрын
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).
@alhi6240
@alhi6240 3 ай бұрын
Like the utilitarian aspect, very versatile.
@samuelfox8126
@samuelfox8126 4 ай бұрын
Love the simplicity
@LoogieRules
@LoogieRules 6 ай бұрын
me just casually watching the video then i see the iron age sticker! this is a man of culture
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 6 ай бұрын
You get it 🤘🏻
@RensKieviet
@RensKieviet 11 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 11 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@LJSJIUJITSU
@LJSJIUJITSU 7 ай бұрын
I love your build man!! You went the smart way with the E-250 instead of the "popular" way with the Sprinter.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 7 ай бұрын
🤘🏻
@stacyjones4789
@stacyjones4789 Ай бұрын
I need all this info!!! Thank You!!!
@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR
@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR 8 ай бұрын
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!
@jeremysworld10
@jeremysworld10 Жыл бұрын
Your build is coming along nice, it is nice seeing the updates. I really need to do a locker next in mine.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Thank you and definitely more updates soon! The locker makes such a difference offroad.
@LetsGoGregg
@LetsGoGregg Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
You should! We may unfortunately be selling this one because of recent life changes!
@samschenk4508
@samschenk4508 10 ай бұрын
how much??@@brakeforsnakes
@hpetewims2049
@hpetewims2049 9 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 9 ай бұрын
Hell yea that's rad
@codybrady6637
@codybrady6637 10 ай бұрын
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.
@NoBs48
@NoBs48 9 ай бұрын
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
@ZEVONLIN
@ZEVONLIN 3 ай бұрын
I dig it! just bought same van complete with 4.6. Hope to make it just like yours one of these days
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 3 ай бұрын
Hell yea!
@CrazyLuch1
@CrazyLuch1 2 ай бұрын
I want that tire/bike/grill rack🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 2 ай бұрын
🤘🏻
@time2maked0hnutz54
@time2maked0hnutz54 8 ай бұрын
I Agree to alot of what he's Saying due to Practicality, Simplicity & Frugality. Sure anyone can buy the newest & latest things if Money wasn't an Object but for me Everything he's saying makes Great $en$e.......Thanks for Sharing💯💎🤙🏽
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 8 ай бұрын
🤘🏻
@CHEVYSORCROWNS
@CHEVYSORCROWNS 8 ай бұрын
I have been starting to see these off road style vans in north suburban Chicago and they are DOPE! I'm on the way.
@awakenandembrace
@awakenandembrace 2 ай бұрын
Nice,i have a awd ,lifted express with locker
@zoloshib
@zoloshib 10 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see your Swiss Army van fully built out to your needs!
@jess4mathews
@jess4mathews 5 ай бұрын
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
@reidcrosby6241
@reidcrosby6241 Жыл бұрын
We have had 4.6, 5.4, v10, and 7.3. That 4.6 is TOTALLY acceptable.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
That’s what I’ve been saying!
@theBlankScroll
@theBlankScroll 2 ай бұрын
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
@davejones3878
@davejones3878 4 ай бұрын
Love this van! Thank you for the info my friend!!
@kabrink64
@kabrink64 Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the unloved!
@grottu
@grottu 16 күн бұрын
Always go with ford, Chevy or dodge vans when it comes to utility or camping vehicle. Anything else is an excess, unless you want to live in it. They are simple, rugged, parts are everywhere and any junkyard will have axles, pumps, engine or tranny. Plus they are disposable, bracket for light? Just drill a hole, two washers, marine sealer and you are good.
@highadventur
@highadventur Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
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.
@PatrickCole-md9bu
@PatrickCole-md9bu 8 ай бұрын
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.
@smokeylovesfire1589
@smokeylovesfire1589 6 ай бұрын
A brilliant idea considering how expensive the vans cost not because of the build craze.
@TexCynRVLife
@TexCynRVLife Жыл бұрын
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
@TexCynRVLife Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Awesome! The AC fix is from Vantage Optics: www.vantageoptics.com/shop
@TexCynRVLife
@TexCynRVLife Жыл бұрын
@@brakeforsnakes Thanks!!
@felicitous48
@felicitous48 11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video. I'll have to watch more of your videos! I appreciate the info on gear and upgrades. Thanks.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback!
@thim8009
@thim8009 23 күн бұрын
Like it only thing I would have done is have bikes under bed. Love to see functional builds that do just as much as a 100k winnebago.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 23 күн бұрын
The new owner actually raised the bed and stores her bikes under it.
@kamikazekunze
@kamikazekunze 10 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 10 ай бұрын
Haha you get it! Just gotta get some more wheel travel in those sprinters
@JJsAttic
@JJsAttic Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Rad 🤘🏻
@OhAncientOne
@OhAncientOne 4 ай бұрын
E250's Do NOT wander. I do. 😂 '79 E250 Pathfinder Quadravan.
@dianevitale1214
@dianevitale1214 4 ай бұрын
WOW whatta guy w/great info. I sooo need to find a cheap Econoline in my area. So far not. TYVM
@sergeymatpoc
@sergeymatpoc 8 ай бұрын
I thought 5.4 were notorious for their spark plugs... So 4.6 looks much more appealing and perspective. Very sturdy engine.
@reidcrosby6241
@reidcrosby6241 Жыл бұрын
Grabbed several E Series....my fav is a 2013 E350 wheel chair w/ med high topper. Paid $800. Frame still has original paint. High hour 250k miles. Valve train got weak. Having motor replaced now. I am ALL in for low buck. "Wonder on tje road" ...lol. My daily driver is a 1990 E350 ...that bitch SERIOUSLY wanders. The 2013 is an arrow.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Haha yea the older vans are squirrely
@RVingwithG
@RVingwithG 9 күн бұрын
True it might be a budget build inside but every five minutes you were dropping some namebrand stuff that I can’t afford😢 I do believe the Econoline is an awesome platform to build from. I’m so dreaming the same set up. … with manual lockers, big tires, grocery getters , hightop. But I desperately want to have barn doors on the side and then a 270 batwing for an awning.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 9 күн бұрын
You have to prioritize where you want to spend your money
@kenuber4014
@kenuber4014 Жыл бұрын
Nice, my style of camping. I think I would need the barn doors instead of the slider. Keep on building!
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
We definitely wish we had the barn doors on this van
@alexk6444
@alexk6444 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the video on the locker!
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Soon!
@ambienteterrazas
@ambienteterrazas Жыл бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
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!
@theBlankScroll
@theBlankScroll 2 ай бұрын
I wish my Sportsmobile had the sliding door.
@gunner5125
@gunner5125 20 күн бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 19 күн бұрын
They’re made by vanncamp
@gunner5125
@gunner5125 19 күн бұрын
@@brakeforsnakes ; Thanks!
@p4pking393
@p4pking393 10 ай бұрын
you started off with a whine about camera failure ... then it was the sewer line in your building.......then it was your procrastinating over the interior.....BRO im 2 mins in and ive got a rope around my neck. thanks for your inspirational words
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 10 ай бұрын
Lmao
@Aloha-sailor
@Aloha-sailor 28 күн бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 28 күн бұрын
Nope it’s been great!
@Marcus-xl9kr
@Marcus-xl9kr 10 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 10 ай бұрын
I never had that issue but I also had very stiff springs and leaf springs
@aeronautoutdoor
@aeronautoutdoor Жыл бұрын
This is the perfect recipe for a van build, thanks for this rad walkaround! Goodbye sleep hello craigslist
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Haha yesss!
@skumancer
@skumancer Жыл бұрын
Econoline, for me...best van you can get because of the flexibility, parts availability and stout platform.
@vanlifeadjustments
@vanlifeadjustments Жыл бұрын
Thank you, got a few ideas for my Van from this video!!
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
🤘🏻
@diedfrombored5295
@diedfrombored5295 Жыл бұрын
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.
@mario-u7x
@mario-u7x 4 ай бұрын
great video ,lots of useful info thanks !!!
@pedros1
@pedros1 Жыл бұрын
I like how you cosplay Jeremy Sisto
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
I don't even know what that means
@befree4223
@befree4223 Жыл бұрын
Awesome van dude! Love the locker and rear tire rack - good find!
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@robertwagner8596
@robertwagner8596 11 ай бұрын
greetings from NC..new scriber here,I dig it man,good job and thanks for sharing
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@jess4mathews
@jess4mathews 5 ай бұрын
My dad used to milk rattlesnakes for the hospitals near us so they could make anti-venom.... talk about brass... lol
@sethdawg
@sethdawg 10 ай бұрын
You got a link for those window covers bud? Thanks sweet van! I need a locker too.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 10 ай бұрын
vanncamp.com/accessories-for-ford-econoline/window-shade/
@xxmyspac
@xxmyspac Жыл бұрын
this is exactly what im doing ...livimg in my van while i fix my container home
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Rad!
@DaveInCanada081
@DaveInCanada081 10 ай бұрын
This whole van is excellent. Multi purpose is awesome. Can you demonstrate how you lift and lower the spare tire?
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 10 ай бұрын
There’s not really anything to demonstrate you just undo 3 lug nuts and lift it off/on the studs
@courtneywalker8141
@courtneywalker8141 11 ай бұрын
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!
@MrAllustrious
@MrAllustrious 5 ай бұрын
Dang I want my e250 to look like that
@maryk4588
@maryk4588 2 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 2 ай бұрын
A 2014 with a v10
@mntbikeloui4087
@mntbikeloui4087 Жыл бұрын
Man, it looks good! Ive just bought a '97 econo xtended. Its got a medium high top, def a work in progress for a while but excited about this build. Keep up the vids, great info!
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
hell yea and thank you, more to come!
@rickhiggins6521
@rickhiggins6521 10 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 10 ай бұрын
It’s pretty hard to beat
@staciebamsch2810
@staciebamsch2810 Жыл бұрын
My van looks exactly the same inside. Bare bones, basics only. Would love to see you frame out side shelves, fan etc.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely be doing something with the inside soon!
@iammaximus614
@iammaximus614 Жыл бұрын
…. Budget Minded 👌🏽 Subscribed
@henrikm4657
@henrikm4657 10 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 10 ай бұрын
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
@dankmemes9761
@dankmemes9761 2 ай бұрын
Get some captains chair swivels
@flofy22
@flofy22 Жыл бұрын
Super awesome thanks for share your knowledge fri🎉end
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
🤘🏻
@policeswat64
@policeswat64 2 ай бұрын
How bad ass how much your van looks like that vehicle in tango and cash movie
@robertsullivan9199
@robertsullivan9199 Ай бұрын
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)
@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618
@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618 11 ай бұрын
That's a badass van! I have an 04 all-wheel drive lifted Chevy Express with a nice suspension lift and Bilstein shocks, I upgraded to a 14-bolt semi float rear differential and it has a G80 rear Locker, very nice on the road and off
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 11 ай бұрын
Hell yea!
@coldsteelrail1123
@coldsteelrail1123 7 ай бұрын
I think the steelies are cool lookin
@mcanning51
@mcanning51 4 ай бұрын
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
@brakeforsnakes 4 ай бұрын
The top weighs like 60lbs more than the steel roof
@sonyacurti
@sonyacurti 3 ай бұрын
What kind of van is this??? What did it cost? What was the Mileage? I ❤ THE LIFT!!!! I'm looking for a van now. 😊
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 3 ай бұрын
Literally all those questions are answered in the video did you watch it?
@LaraSatoriHarris
@LaraSatoriHarris Жыл бұрын
Living in a Bubble on Etsy makes inexpensive magnetic bug nets with magnetic opening down the center. I just bought one for my econoline. The small that I bought was a little narrow at the top for my barn doors, but I think it was sized for the doors you have. Regardless, I was able to make it work anyway.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes Жыл бұрын
Awesome I’ll look for it!
@mafosa8519
@mafosa8519 8 ай бұрын
yea.. that toppers killer!!...
@ChocolateManInThailand
@ChocolateManInThailand 11 ай бұрын
It'll take less time for me to just list all the things I hate about this build...okay I'm done. Yep, that's the way to do it. Keep it simple stupid. Function over form. Thanks for the links. My Amazon Cart is gettin ridiculous LOL.
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 11 ай бұрын
Haha hell ya I appreciate that!
@saltlight4220
@saltlight4220 5 ай бұрын
I love the off road look. Did you change any underbody part, like spring or shocks?
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 5 ай бұрын
I talk all about that in the video
@360.Tapestry
@360.Tapestry 9 ай бұрын
are there decent spray foam insulation options for vehicles that could possibly save you space?
@brakeforsnakes
@brakeforsnakes 9 ай бұрын
Yup there are
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