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Hey everyone! I’m Nate. I live the van life full time out of a Nissan NV200 self built camper conversion. In this video I show off my completed NV200 camper! Please like, subscribe, and feel free to ask any questions below!
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[@skunklepew6469]

I drive 18 wheeler. I use spray bottles too. One with water and another with white vinegar and water 1/1 mix. 👍

[@RedFlip64]

You sir, are nothing short of a frickin genius

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Yeah, what she said !

[@jrandyoutdoors]

Thanks for the tour Nate. You've done a wonderful job my friend!

[@kawaikui]

Very impressive, Nate ... you did a wonderful job on your new home👍. Safe travels and happy adventures💕

[@leahveal9501]

I'm loving the nice, minimalist design. You have all the things that you need and nothing more. You did a beautiful job on the build Nate!

[@EverydayMama]

I read where another van dweller had two spray bottles- one with part soap, part water, and one with water. She said it made washing dishes even easier.

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

Just use paper plates, dishes etc

[@happyday868]

The best cleansing combo...cheap mustard $2 from Walmart inplastic bottle, and baking soda. Squirt enough mustard and baking soda and some water and it cuts all grease and leaves a fresh smell. Vinegar, baking soda and mustard is all I use for cleaning.

[@paulsink2800]

One of my favorite all time van builds.

[@noras.5355]

Hi Nate. I've been following you since the Element days~ I love your new home. Great job. You should be proud of yourself! Safe and happy journeys!

[@tellfredtellfred]

We own a 2017 nv200 and use it for combination camping and hauling anything/everything. Great vehicle. We highly recommend the first thing we bought for it....wind/rain guards for the door windows. About $70 for the pair from Nissan dealers. Allows you to leave windows unnoticeably open at least an inch for venting - even in the rain. With no other venting in our BIGBUS, and just using couple o' battery fans, the window vents really help.

[@noelholtzman3252]

It came out so nice! And you seem more relaxed now. I live on a small boat in S.D.. I love the water spray bottle idea! Thank you.

[@rickanderson11]

Nate, the NV build turned out so amazingly well! Kudos for the great planning (like the Murphy mode bed...awesome!!). And that pop-top is the rich vanilla icing on the cake!!!! LOL Safe travels!

[@nannetteloader7751]

Pretty amazing how well layed out your home is and the pop top looks great !!

[@valentino6715]

im 7 months out from transitioning into vanlife.. you, my friend, have been more than helpful! much obliged

[@markmagielse6364]

Great to see how years of Elementary experience have come together in this smart and practical livable space! Congrats and lekker video!!

[@jonathanhansen3709]

Excellent build Man! You can tell it’s a result of your experience as well as your needs. Having a Transit Connect I know how challenging it is to fit everything you want to travel with in a small Van. I’m very impressed with what you accomplished!

[@4DFlatlander]

Like the design, functional and simple. The pop top is reminiscent of the older VW transporter / Van campers... that has to be a very nice feature for stealth and increased MPG.

[@oldcrow6990]

It turned out really nice! What a great way to live and get decent mileage, too. The scenes on the beach are wonderful. Perfect way to show it off. See you down the road!

[@leann4925]

Nate I just love what you have done to the mini van. What is more exciting is seeing you being able to stand up in it. Also you can cook when the weather isn't all that great with ease. You seem to be a lot happier. Thanks so much for the tour and I do like the Kodiak idea. Safe travels and take care.

[@lynnej.9357]

You have done a really good job with this. Very well thought out.

[@Boobop219]

I love your setup so much of an upgrade from the element so happy for you

[@sharakula]

I noticed that your pop up roof also gives you the better use of the solar panel, when you park to the direction which sun target to the solar panel. It is much better than the solar panel sitting flat on the roof. I give you one advice for dish washing technique. Buy one more spray bottle for dish washing soap and dilute the soap 10-20 times with water. They still work as dish washing soap, and you can use for other purposes too. It is also easy to clean up when dilute. Original dish washing soaps are so condensed. This way I am only buying one dish soap a year. Good for environment and money saving too. :)

[@DriveLongRoad]

Great vehicle. I find it remarkable that you have chosen a small vehicle in a country where large V6, V8 or even 10 cylinder engines are commonplace. 😎🚐

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Gas gone up again maybe it was wise decision. But yeah this van small I say in few at dealership

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Smaller fits into cities better. Just putting a cargo carrier on my minivan made parking garages a challenge.

[@raquelrockysanchez]

Wow Nate!!! Looks awesome. Love what you’ve done to the van. 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼🙌🏼

[@timelessproductions7121]

Lets go!! Been waiting all week for a new video keep up the great work!! You are my favorite youtber at the moment Also put some more ads on your videos you deserve more revenue

[@rebelmarkwithacausea5700]

Miss ya buddy. Proud you up graded great job as usual. I want to meet up for a few days this summer

[@stephaniesmythe8449]

really nice, functional, minimalist conversion. Looks like its workin well for you!

[@giftyunho]

Thanks for the tour bro. Your set up is creative and unique. You've executed some really smart ideas in order to meet your needs in a small space. Must feel luxurious after the Element lol. Love it. Have fun with your adventures! 🚐✌

[@predator6707]

Awesome Nate I enjoy your videos no matter what they are I can’t wait to see your next one hope you have a good week thank you for making a video you are awesome

[@David-rx2to]

Hey Nate, Watched today's AdventureVanMan with Brian. He interviewed and van toured a fellow that uses the same Dometic refrig you have. He sets the controls to freeze and keeps a couple blue chemical rectangular ice packs in there...along with making ice for his drinks. Every morning, he moves one of the blue ice packs to a styrofoam cooler, which becomes his refrigerator. So, if you need more refrigerated capacity, without spending a bunch to get a bigger Domentic...pick up a cooler and some gel ice packs. (if you have room) Also, the fellow reported that he built an insulated box around his CF18 (1" poly iso with vent holes) and without touching the controls, the temperature of the freezer dropped 8 degrees. I guess the extra insulation made the compressor work more efficiently. (again, if you have the room to do it)

[@quirkyclarke6423]

You're so well spoken. What a great video!

[@fernwehforevertearofjoy409]

Good on you, Nate👍 It's obvious your planning & efforts have led to a more efficient & pleasant environment for yourself.😊 JOY! 💚

[@katereilly1560]

Even when im completely sad or angry i watch a van life video and i feel good. Thank you for that.

[@zenpoe637]

Do you feel comfort in vanlife

[@philcapling8268]

Excellent build out in your van! Very creative and impressive! Best wishes for safe travels!

[@catherinep2034]

Great informative video. I love the beautiful location. What a view from the van! Tfs

[@jeremysomeone]

Add a swivel to the passenger seat. It will make the van feel much bigger.

[@WeatherPilot]

I don't think anyone makes a swivel for the NV200 since anything like that would need to be DOT approved or whatever.

[@Juke172]

​@@WeatherPilot There's another youtuber who has exactly done that for NV200. I think he used some common carseat-swivel and drilled holes for it to fit. Lookup NV200 Camper.

[@markconger8049]

I doubt he'll do a swivel seat. Part of stealth is the cab area.

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

If it swivels, you can swivel it back to look like a standard seat. And honestly, most people in these threads think way more about this stuff then casual people on the street. Quite a few people have reversed seats in Urban Vanlife and it means nothing to casual people on the street.

[@thewanderingcanadians]

Mark Conger I think the solar panel and max air fan are far more revealing, imho

[@kodeywhitewolf4056]

Great job Nate You did a great job Keep enjoying

[@musk4mars116]

Nice! I could see this working for a lot of single travelers. The minimal color palette helps with a small volume like that.

[@NOWUNITEDUPDATES]

Hi Nate I’m a new subscriber, I don’t have any plans to live in a van for now, Financial reason. But watching your video is very calming and educational. Thanks for spreading positivity on this World that we have, take care always and have a good day 🇵🇭❤️

[@herdfan697278]

Hey Nate! I owned a 2001 Ford GTRV! It was a pop top and it was perfect for me, but the wife wanted to be able to walk throughout the camper so we are now the proud owners of a 2018 Travato. Yes we love it, but I still love my little Ford GTRV poptop! Enjoy your videos a lot! Keep up the lifestyle while you are young and healthy my friend! Go with God! 👍🙏🏻👑

[@Julian-do7bv]

Proud of you dude it looks great

[@rickilee961]

Loving the new home enjoy your travels be safe

[@pacfolly]

Honestly like the Element build more; this one is a bit plain but it still looks really functional and comfortable. And still inspiring.

[@vincentnassar]

Very practical and creative! Safe and joyful travel!

[@cia1204]

You did such a great job on your van!

[@jerrycaughron7378]

Excellent review, Great video !

[@jerrycaughron7378]

Nate, You are cooking! Great upgrade, be safe!

[@RobertWitham]

Nice setup. I just this week upgraded to a full-size, but seriously considered another minivan of some sort. I like the map and whiteboard. That is a nice touch. My new rig also has a desk setup which will be so nice since I work on a laptop all day! Thanks for sharing your setup.

[@markpeper8419]

Such a nice " home " now for you to live in. Must seem like a castle with all the room you have.

[@nancylagoyda5337]

Great tour! Wonderful for one person!

[@ramblingrose7375]

Love that Kodiak solar generator so simple and compact compared to other systems, yet just as powerful. You have a great set up now with the poptop on that cute NV200. Nissan should start building the NVs with the poptop. Their sales would be through the roof, no pun intended. Happy trails and enjoy!

[@ChrisSeliga]

Looks really good man!

[@whatsananna]

Late to watch this. I have an NV200 that is both my daily commuter and my part time home. Love your ideas.

[@4GodsPeople]

love the Murphey bed and the pop up top!!!

[@RicardoRoams]

Great build! Very nice job of utilizing a small space. The only possible negative with the pop top that I see is there doesn't appear to be much room for your feet when sleeping. But it looks great for standing up.

[@markchristopherluna9532]

You are living the dream Sir and I envy you. Safe travels and God bless.

[@ClareAndAlec]

Hey Nate, just throwing this out there... vinegar or vodka would make your spray bottle for washing dishes safer. Thanks for the tour video! It's awesome to see your quality of life improving :)

[@ElwoodAndersonNV]

Nice, practical build. Good job!

[@karencooper6634]

hey Nate, I watched you in the Element and I just found you again....I have a Ford E150 with a full GTRV build from 2000. I really like what you have done with the NV. I find I am getting tired of making up the bed from bench mode and the cabinets are hard to access when the bed is down. Next time Im in Sebastopol I will go see Mark and check into what kind of changes I can make. Happy Travels and nice job on your build.

[@pockethook]

Great job. I used to own a NV200 in Europe and am now looking for for something like it in California, but they seem to be quite rare, especially compared to the Transit Connect. Can't wait to watch your next video.

[@saygebordeaux488]

Very informative video. Enjoyed it very much

[@MrRickb04]

Really great build out. I like your desk and the wall created by your Murphy bed. Very usable compared with the Element. World of difference being able to get a good night's sleep. Year's of adventure ahead in the new camper.

[@hongshi8251]

Please do another video of the pop-top real close up. This van is always gonna be money. Best deal

[@TheSereiaM]

It looks like a great adventure 😊

[@wrestlerfan99]

Great build!

[@martyyoung598]

Great job Nate! Now you’re ready to venture out again! Miss the Element though.

[@peterdods425]

Love it Nate!

[@shawneeb3771]

That is a nice build. I like the solution on the solar.

[@jimmyFX]

Just an idea I stumbled on awhile ago .its what I use for camping now.,get one or 2 of those pumper spray bottles(used for gardening)one with soapy water and one with rinse water,you can leave out in the sun to warm up,he'll u can even shower with it. Nice build,

[@leese.23]

I've been watching you for some time you did a really great job with this looks really nice Edit: if u add vinegar to the water, you don't need the soap. Unless something is cakes on. Works great.

[@happyday868]

Water, cheap mustard from Walmart, baking soda great for dishes. Mustard cuts all grease and leaves no soap residue with baking soda. At least you can continue eating the next day without condiments 😊. I love the water bottle idea.

[@MikkosAdventure]

Very nice conversion! I have a vanlife channel also, so I'm super excited to see what the colleagues are up to. Subbed to the channel!

[@elflordsjourneys]

Great tour Nate, nice view of Northstar you had there.😀

[@synsilver3315]

Great tour video Nate, keep up the travels. Always Syn Silver.

[@robertknight8243]

Nice job. Pretty organized

[@krazi311]

Dude great job

[@chrisreed26]

Those GTRV pop-tops are awesome but it sure is a high cost to invest..$8500-$10K for just the pop-top...they seem to do awesome work and you do have an a great van! I think for that price though I would have invested in a Roadtrek or other Class B just for resale value..Hard to recoup that pop-top investment but I'm sure you will keep this a LONG time as you seem to do!! Safe travels!!

[@smithk6977]

👍👏🙋 You did a great job on your van. I love my Instant Pots. I have the 3qt,6qt & 8qt😂😋👍

[@adamn7516]

There was an aftermarket poptop unit very much like that for the Element as well. Forget which company made it. But it didn't increase headroom really. It utilized the Elements built in sunroof as a passthrough to enter the top section with the top bunk.

[@ElementLife]

Ursa Minor! They're pretty neat, I did a video about one on this channel a while back.

[@gumbothundereagle8006]

Love that Van Man 👍

[@PeterCordenonsi]

great job!!

[@laurajphillips]

Great Info, Great Vid! Thank You!

[@travelingtimothy]

Great tour I love your channel

[@JackieL7474]

I think your new home is beautiful! I wish I could turn my Honda Element into a home. I'm short enough to live in it but lack any skills to change it. Your filming is awesome! I can only dream of what you are doing.

[@happyday868]

Just do it. You will adjust as you go along. Don't just dream. Life is too short.

[@unicron_primus]

AWESOME van man. 😃 #GOALS

[@AndrewFord]

I remember, and found you again by accident. New van & upgrades Look low-maintenance practical for the "urban - Stealth camper- Nomad" for cheap; personally, I would have went for aluminum folding cot bolted on wall, like a draw bridge.

[@RolandoNispiros]

Much nicer and roomer than your previous Element.

[@ExploringthWorld]

This is pretty much exactly what I am planning to do and in the same van too. ;)

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Brilliant design!

[@DanMastersLive]

- Very Cool! Would love one of these...

[@RonInAVan]

Nice build real simple 👍🏻

[@TheChristalblue]

Nice use of space and good video. I would probably make my front passenger seat swivel for the comfort of that seat and feel of space. May i suggest you add vinegar to your spray bottle for cleaning dishes. Works a treat and keeps things nicely. Will continue to follow you and enjoy more of your clever ideas . Really appreciate you. Enjoy the journey

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Thanks for the tour Nate :-) It's to your credit that you are still keeping van life simple...most people go into a bigger van and end up surrounding themselves with more 'stuff'. I still have a 'soft spot' for the Element though :-) Have you heard from the new owner at all?

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

@Kurt M. It would be good to know how they are getting on in the Element.

[@Iamrosey21111]

OMG..no cruise control??? Nooo way...that is a necessity even for a 20 minute freeway ride for me

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Yes, very nice.

[@howls3612]

Hey dude! I recommend you use a natural dish soap. Cool van! I'm thinking of also building a small van like yours that fits in the garage.

[@superman01011]

I have been watching your channel for the past few months, even though your life style is just not realistic for me at the moment due to family commitments I totally get why you have gone the way you have, I’m sitting here watching your vid and I look around at all the excess around me. What is true happiness? 75” TV, fancy sports car, nice big home? No not at all

[@plutoplatters]

Jason..Jason…. Everyone knows the 90" TV is the answer !!!

[@superman01011]

plutoplatters lol true but when does it end? Simple life is a happy life

[@Juke172]

Less is more

[@Ten-ol7nc]

“The mind is like a restless bird. The more it gets, the more it wants, and still remains unsatisfied.” So, I also think going “minimalist” is the true happiness.

[@michaelrudko9169]

Freedom is true happiness.

[@Juke172]

Really exited for the next video. I've been thinking of buying a van, but can't decide do I really need high-roof van.

[@happyday868]

Check out your garage first. I have a 2 car garage and cleared the roof. Now I wonder if the pop up roof will clear the garage door mechanism box🙂

[@angelambca]

I really like the Murphy bed. I kept thinking "why doesn't anyone do a Murphy bed?" And you did one so I started following your channel. How wide is the bed? 42"?

[@PapaJoeB]

Lookin good Nate! I used exactly the same curtain setup to divide my van. Simple and affective. DMB shows this summer?

[@debslifesimplified6406]

Wish you would show a few meal prep ideas. I'm thinking along the lines of the new Inergy when it comes out in June. I like the pure sine wave feature and that u can run the dometic and insta pot. I am very interested in your eating habits. Thanks for sharing.

[@SweetTone76]

Great design bro! 👍very creative ingenuity with that Murphy bed, awesome simple solar set up, workspace, cooking etc too, truly a minimalist set-up and on an affordable budget, not like these hipster millennials off the charts expensive van builds 😂 I’m so gonna put a pop-top in my same van. Cheers buddy 🍻 thanks for the van ideas and the name of the company that installed the sweet pop-top 🤙 here’s to the new happy and safe adventures bud. Enjoy that van.