This TINY, Budget "Cabin" VAN Conversion Will Make You Swoon!

Steven is an incredible artist and a handyman who lives in a 2005 Chevy Express Passenger Van. He created an absolute masterpiece van build! He used every inch of space he had to create his "cabin" on wheels, with reclaimed wood! Steven has worked full-time on the road for 10 years. You can learn all about how he has supported himself throughout the years and more about nomad jobs in the link below!
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[@drumdude68]

"Every quarter inch of space".. is an understatement. This rig is very well sorted out with the perfect mix of form and function, and no wasted space.

[@pianogal853]

I'd like to see more about that rear A/C

[@angeladawn805]

......"sometimes you're urban, and you can't dig a hole in asphalt"..... this mobile artist has so many dry throwaway lines....I'd love to hear him talk for hours. Beautiful van, beautiful mind, and pretty handsome too! Thanks for sharing and brightening up my day 🤩

[@davidleigh443]

when Steven is interviewing for a job he could this video as an example of his creativity and skill.

[@shawnbailey.parkie7585]

I met Steven at the ND sugar beet harvest and again at Schooliepalooza. I didn't notice the double barn side doors before.

[@JL-nb3dh]

I love Steven's energy! He truly has the soul of an artist. Smart build as well.

[@louisepotier2784]

Finally, an artist in van life! I was very interested in the set-up to see how Steven did his smaller art-work in his van. I myself am an artist and this was a very interesting unique van tour concerning space and also to show who he is as an artist. Those clouds, though....🙂 And spray painting the damask pattern. Steven loves beauty. His whole space was beautiful and creative. Thank-you, Bob🙂

[@yourekittenme.]

I’m an artist too so I was anxious to see what he has built & see how he pursues his passion on the road. Great story; I’d love to run into this guy once I’m on the road!

[@saturninc3786]

what a great guy Steven is; the van looks great; lots of practical space and interesting solutions. I also checked out your art - really nice. I love the steampunk-details! What made you go into a van to begin with?? You seem to have your life going well and beiong happy in your space. Thanks for inspiring us and being such a great guy! Thanks Bob for another great video!!

[@RobertxJenks]

That is the best setup to me so far

[@ritabarnes769]

It is a Perfect Build and I agree ☝️ it’s a Cabin anywhere:)

[@edithcalandro5140]

This van build had me totally fascinated,this guy is really doing it right

[@EPBF1]

You always find the beauty in how people creatively make a way to live in a mobile vehicle & still make a living too great job 🙂🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@rileykittendorf]

Steampunk is awesome! He’s so unique, intelligent, and has just an uplifting and positive attitude. He did an amazing job on that van. No wasted space AT ALL. He really made this work for height.

[@PetStorK1]

Amazing use of space! Thanks to both of you for sharing.

[@Kimbers58]

Yeah Kinda Steampunky, I love steampunk 😊 Nice guy

[@melissasalsbury4705]

So beautiful. I love the dark wood, custom everything, and the painted clouds! Congrats.

[@NancyRodriguez-dj5pi]

Very nice! And functional

[@ramontoro]

Always interesting your videos Bob, thanks

[@baskervillebee6097]

Love, love, love the ceiling. Best Van Ceiling 🏆

[@beaglemom63]

My 2008 Savana has barn doors on both sides that open wide, too, and they are a game changer for sure. LOVE the build, so creative, and love that you're showing great ideas for those of us with low roof vans.

[@rustykatt3870]

Question for Bob- I'm sure you have heard of lots of big box stores closing. Ones which allowed boondocking. Can you please do a video about this. The likely effect of this on boondocking parking. Thanks!

[@lilvalentine545]

This is the first steam punk interior I've seen in a van, it's absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@thisvagabondlife7132]

Beautiful and functional I love that combination!

[@riksavering7049]

What a brilliant build! It’s making me rethink my 1999 B1500 Ram Van build out. I certainly think it’s time to renovate. Thanks for sharing!

[@mrs.onyango6504]

Wow! This is a great well thought out camper home.. nice.

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Beautiful

[@CC-vw1cs]

Very impressed and love his energy and his philosophy re art, as I am a pet and landscape abstract artist myself snowbirding from BC and miss my huge art table... I have a similar pull out desk system with 2 surfaces and a mock laguna table for added surface in my mini gmc safari...i think he hit the key ie 1 project at a time... Thank you Bob for these great interviews !

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

Great video and innovative very functional build. I loved the tabletop that moved closer to one's lap for better ergonomics and with a desk drawer. Great feature in a low top van. If I were only a fraction as handy as Steven!

[@RoryVanucchi]

Entertaining guy and nice build

[@billquailes7882]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing

[@bellaellis2813]

Awesome !

[@twoblindsquirrels37]

Awesome cabin

[@suebee4843]

"lots of solutions and creativity"......and a terrific outlook on life. Wishing you many, many more happy miles, Steven.

[@rebelgirl7289]

I really like this van build, the dark wood, storage, even the curtains. I'm a lover of antiques, so it made me very comfortable. If a Clam would fit on top, he could have a traveling art studio/workshop. I'm sure he makes friends everywhere he goes. What an interesting man and interesting life. Thank you, Bob, for finding him.

[@HomeEF]

Wow the guy is just so talented and this cabinets in the van, wow! Very well done ! Ty! 🙏❤️👍🇺🇸

[@alallen2767]

I like how you personalized it to make you happy. Have fun.

[@ABCpdc]

Steve’s van reminds me of a passenger car on a train, something out of the Orient Express. It’s just like the cobbled together homes you could find in the black and white book from the 70’s…”Home On Wheels,” I think it was titled. (I checked this book out of the library constantly as a kid.) Such creativity. Also, Steve’s energy and affect reminds me so much of my cousin ❤. He has a wry sense of humor and an intelligent that might be lost on some. Thanks again, Bob. Your open heart finds us the most interesting interviews.

[@sheilam283]

This was a really fun interview to watch! I LOVE the steampunk vibe and the reclaimed materials, SUPER! Thank you for introducing us to Steven.

[@lagunn327]

Thank you for sharing your home with us!

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

Steven is a master at Van Tetris!

[@missusjasus]

AMAZING!! We should hang out and you can see my van. Watching yours gave me new life!

[@darkwhitedirewolf]

Love all the people Bob introduces us too. Van lifers are not a bunch of kooks, well maybe in a good way (grin)

[@jackielewis8612]

Steven is incredibly articulate, intelligent, and artistic. Very impressive van! The sky is the limit for this young man! Grace, peace, and blessings to you!

[@terrymathis4213]

Milo did an outstanding job with his conversion. I especially like the way he did his kitchen, and work station with table that comes down off the wall.

[@MsLisa551]

Very interesting and innovative guy. I enjoyed this. ✌❤

[@janetfeathers4128]

Awesome van, beautiful build. I love the fact he up-cycled many things. Smart man.

[@donwyates]

The van interior is so homey and comfortable looking. Such a well organized, creative use of space.

[@susie9893]

I think anyone can relate to the need for some sort of creative outlet or they go stir crazy ❤ And great to see someone combining creativity with functionality. That seems to be a lost art

[@juliesoal1207]

I love that you have a proper bed and that you can sit up straight in your van I think everything else can be designed around these two factors. Love the ceiling and the wood and brass fittings. Happy travels xx

[@rebeccahenson5328]

Wow! Milo! You rock dude! You will never be broke after this! Milo himself is my favorite part of this video. Bob is always a favorite! The garage was a great surprise. The storage areas are nice and big for a small van. Space for EBike was nice and expanding bed.

[@wrylife57]

I love this! A practical build but with so many artistic and personal touches. Love the full-size bed and the hanging closet. He definitely used every square inch.

[@markbajek2541]

Catch every fish in America? That's quite a goal.

[@dianedenham5259]

Maybe he meant at least one of every type of fish in America? Still quite a goal as he'd have to get to every single state. I can see him driving to Alaska, but Hawaii? 😄

[@thedabblersnest1558]

The space is perfect and the decor divine! Now, I'm keeping my stencil stuff to do the same thing. Love the ceiling too. Never a boring day in this rig. Great job!

[@poweroflove993]

Awesome, inspiration.

[@Brelinka128]

Wow! What an amazing build! This is easily the best example of utilizing every nook and cranny... love the steampunk theme and the ceiling is fantastic!

[@papabones-p8o]

Our 2020 High Roof Ram Promaster 2500 has sliding doors on both sides, very nice access to the whole van that way. "KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"

[@sue9252]

Love this, your organization in your little cabin on wheels through to your presentation and multi talented skills. Thanks for showing this fellows story Bob👍

[@konayokosuka]

great van build but even better builder. Steven is the kind of person who would be great to sit around a camp fire and just have a great conversation Well done

[@suzymeister]

Wow! What a beautiful van. I love Steampunk ❤

[@jollymatilda5890]

Awesome Build! I love that he has re-purposed cabinets and pallet wood in his build.

[@johnjohnston9661]

I have to say, this is one of the nicest and most efficient builds I have seen. Love the steam-punk theme and the clever use of space. Steven obviously planned and executed the build extremely well.

[@vanessahenry7238]

This is one of the best vans I have seen! Also Love the Steampunk Asthetics!

[@blucollar8121]

His van is genius

[@popatop75]

green with envy , steves got his life together , thank you steve

[@baz7055]

Love how the window covers can crack open a bit! Please tell us about them

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

Great rig! Love the clouds. Very impressive what you’ve done, esp since you’re so happy with it at your height!! Just shows it always can be done!!

[@hshalom9113]

A true artist that can literally say 'I live with my head in the clouds!'

[@Tipperary757]

This was fun. Steven loved describing his creation - equally enjoyable seeing it all. Form + function.

[@deb7518]

Great interview of an exceptional artist/handyman/vanlifer! He's really organized a wonderful live/work unit.

[@RV-there-Yet]

This was most enjoyable! Thanks so much for sharing Steven~ hoping we may cross paths at some point, as we could surely appreciate hiring someone with your skills for some projects we need help with on our little 21ft. Vista Class B. * Nice shirt btw😁 ~The Whitson's...from AZ, currently in NV

[@Walkwithdeer653]

The garage is a great idea for access. Very thoughtful. I like the accessibility to and from the cab. The slid away looks nice.

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great interview and tour, very well thought out build while still keeping things simple enough.

[@acd138]

LOVE HIM!! And all of the wonderful people you feature here. Thank you for highlighting happy humans!!

[@sharkcookie.YouTube]

Very nice van! So many smart solutions and thought out. Amazing!

[@tolovesowelltheworld]

Love the build! Especially the sliding desk top. As a glassblower/artist myself, it's always good to see another artist living the van life and doing their art! +Brian

[@Locd4life707]

His van is beautifully built out and planned! ❤️ 🔨 🪛 🎨 🖌 🪚

[@OverlandOne]

That is a very nice build. Thanks for showing us Bob.

[@BradSavoie46]

That was a great build and video. Thx guys! 👍👍

[@crazychick]

Great build and wonderful use of space!

[@RB-gt8bf]

The wood work in his van is spectacular! Wow what a creative young man.

[@annag467]

EXCELLENT work on this van, it's truly beautiful and clearly functional for the purposes of work and travel. I admire what you created and I'd like to put as much character into my own van as you do. I've only done part time traveling in mine, but I see all the value of each fixture in your full time travel rig ✨️

[@bernfran1313]

The workspace, pocket/sliding door, the garage space, storage, especially the e-bike, and doggie space.

[@carriemainquist757]

What a great use of space and an interesting guy too. Loved the video.

[@Jacksirrom]

I never really considered cooking in cast iron on the road - he's right about the cleaning. Most of the time all you have to do is wipe the thing "clean".

[@jonleach2653]

Everyone who is contentment with what they have. Finds the happiness we are all seeking

[@TheKarmalien]

I think this guy has my favorite personality ever anyone you've ever had on.

[@dianedenham5259]

I like these kinds of builds best. Minimal build, lots of cargo. I often wonder about the decorator builds if there is any cargo capacity left.

[@exploringnext1111]

Amazing!! Well done!

[@susanstillwell6305]

I love this build!

[@aliciagreen3394]

Great van, great interview and such great energy! Thanks for sharing

[@denisescull4227]

Really fun and thoughtful set-up. Thanks for sharing

[@MrMarkar1959]

I'm impressed👍🏼 The double doors both sides I have not seen since the mid1960's. Great Uncle had a Red VW with doors all around. i'd forgotten this😢

[@allisonwilson1349]

Great job Steve! You can tell your van is incredibly functional and attractive at the same time!

[@naturalflow157]

Absolutely another amazing video, :) You can't just miss the spirit of an adventure that is in this video. As someone who has been struggling with finding the path to life again, you're bringing exactly the great questions and maybe answers as well. I have been thinking of going van living for almost a year, and you really push me to do just that this summer. Finally, I started looking for a van. Thank you for such an inspiration and I wish you all the best. :)

[@rhonj4603]

How well thought out and cozy!

[@billintexas7061]

Another great interview Bob! You find the most interesting folks out on the road!

[@noopy24]

That was awesome to see 😎

[@kimberlystone3987]

Awesome rig.. Very well done❤

[@dennyj8650]

Charming and artistic interior! Also intrigued by Steven's art, will be checking it out! A little jealous of all that space in his van. I also plan on doing art from my SUV. Fun to paint on location and take pics of scenery for reference!

[@karenshirley5449]

Very, well thought out, he did an awesome job 👍 the as Thanks for Sharing, Stay Safe!