Van Tour | Ultimate Mitsubishi Express Van Conversion

[@jmellow8721]

I appreciate the action shots that follow the tour! Cool to see how you use things. Very nice build!

[@michellestratford9753]

WOW! What a fabulous compact and clever design! I kept waiting for Optimist Prime or Bumble Bee to reveal themself 😂 Very cool!! 💖🚙🇨🇦

[@lachiemac2642]

Ah, too kind, thanks heaps Michelle 🙌🏼

[@TaleahJackson]

Hell yeah, im going to pinch the long extension man. You're the MVP. 💖✨️

[@tristanmccauley2318]

Magnificent work, really like it mate.

[@MaacAbra]

Great job, especially the kitchen design is really impressive! 👍

[@lachiemac2642]

Legend mate, appreciate the support 🤙🏼

[@JuanitaLoh]

wow...very practical & organize, I like it very much , will set this as my reference my future campervan.

[@crames3522]

Great job Lachie, some really clever ideas and effects👍

[@johnbradley1599]

Well done Lachie, inspirational. 👍👍

[@nuggetyclump5318]

I love this buddy! I have a 1983 4X4 Delica which would probably be around the same size inside. Subscribed 😎

[@zawawiahamad3424]

Thinking of doing the same to my Delica L300.

[@AugustusOmega]

I bet you'll never use the kings awning but once when it breaks and you barely manage to put it back in its case, then you just leave it on coz it looks cool

[@mjthomas8824]

Wow! You sir are a genius!

[@moyamontgomery1468]

Awesome conversion. I want to convert my express but I cant see realistically how it could sleep myself and my adult son who has D S. If anyone has done it please drop a link. I would appreciate it.

[@rustypebble6196]

Nice one mate!

[@stefanstoji8175]

Ohh man so awesome to see this conversion, great job. Just happened to buy this exact model van too and was wondering if compact conversions possible. Faith be granted 😌🙌

[@lachiemac2642]

Thankyou so much Brother, appreciate the support 🙌🏼 best of luck with your build, compact builds are definitely possible, just gotta be clever with the design and precise with the execution ✌🏼

[@7884golfguru]

Inspiration mate I’m keen old van traveller from back in the day thru Uk, US,I’m 72 now and hopefully I can find a good van,I recon I can still do it, better sharpen my tools, Lol

[@ivyparko4026]

this is great! i’m buying my first car (a 2007 express with only 25 thousand kms) next wednesday and i’m so keen. really enjoyed seeing someone else’s conversion in the same vehicle and getting som inspiration for my own build. cheers legend!

[@lachiemac2642]

Fantastic Ivy, Thanks for all the kind words. How'd you end up going with the new van? Have you started your fit out yet?

[@eikeeikeeike]

How did it work out for you?

[@stevejanejamesjassteph5903]

Absolutely awesome job mate!

[@lachiemac2642]

Thanks Steve, really appreciate it mate✌🏼

[@henrygurney8253]

wicked setup mate just bought another van and am going to steal a few of your ideas! I love the kitchen design! cos I love cooking outside but obviously can't in bad weather! Might see you on the road sooner or later! (currently in Cairns) 😁

[@lachiemac2642]

Legend Henry, appreciate the support. Please do, I share my builds to help other people with theirs. Would love to see what you end up doing with yours🤙🏼

[@adanaparicio6907]

Hey there mate just wondering if your van is a swb or mwb?

[@AndyMatrix]

Great job , but why a L300? found one 1987 with less them 40k miles on it. should i sell my transit sport for this?

[@alessandrolion372]

Legend great job!!! I got an Express 2004 and it's great, not quite like yours but not bad at all!!

[@lachiemac2642]

Appreciate it brother 🤙🏼 would love to see what you did with your build, flick through some photos on insta, lachie_mac✌🏼

[@cairowlands1668]

Good stuff! Does your cabinet behind passenger seat prevent you from accessing engine bay at all ??

[@bonozil]

great build, thank you for sharing

[@KazCorbett]

Thank you sooooo much for this! I'm in Perth and I've got also a Mitsubishi Express 2007. And your video as been very informative and helpful. Much appreciated. Feel free to be in touch 😊

[@lachiemac2642]

Awesome, really glad you could find use in the videos, thanks heaps for the compliments and best of luck with your build (fairly sure I've already added you on insta, so keen to see how your build turns out)

[@KazCorbett]

@@lachiemac2642 you did! I saw that. Thank you ☺️ I've made an insta account now actually for the van build process and previous adventures 🌿🚐 but honestly was great watching a fellow Aussie 🇦🇺

[@waynefay8210]

vey nice cabinetry Lachie r u a cabinet maker by trade ? I noticed you've got no screens... And I also wondered if you had any insulation ?

[@PaulBooth-s3j]

hi Lachic were did you get the electric window kit from

[@aknbill7181]

Great job mate 👍, nice and neat.How much did everything cost to build?

[@Millaneraymond]

Awesome build mate, is this a SWB?

[@EFFICIENTSELF]

Awesome job bud the van looks great 👍🍻

[@lachiemac2642]

Hey, thankyou bro, found your channel the other day so wicked to see you here👌🏼best of luck with your build

[@EFFICIENTSELF]

Thanks bud . Mine wont be as flash as yours 👍🍻

[@AldoDemicheliMadrid-fw6tm]

what's the model and brand of the fan you're using? Thanks!!

[@candaceguest2744]

Looks great! What did you do with the ceiling?

[@DavidDoble]

Nice job dude….

[@kimsimler3363]

Did you do any insulation?

[@YoRap100]

Just a question mate, how you can have acces to the engine? Because you need to push the seat back to open it right? And you build something in that part

[@TaleahJackson]

Pretty sure you can unbolt it with a 16 inch spanner.

[@ooshie1000]

Superb!

[@lachiemac2642]

Thanks Mike, appreciate it mate✌🏼

[@petermurray5735]

I would love to know how you built the bed please

[@lachiemac2642]

Hey Peter, I have a video titled "sliding bed frame" where you will be able to see in detail how to build the bed. Thanks mate✌🏼

[@ianrowan5156]

Very good!

[@Earlylifecheck]

Awesome mate

[@lachiemac2642]

Thanks brother 🙌🏼

[@chriswright5210]

Great set-up mate. Just bought a 2004 van . Is yours 2 litre or 2.4??

[@katiemurphy3372]

Hello! I know you said your mattress size, but I was wondering what size is you wood base when closed? Also did you a link or a video coming out about how to change over to electric windows!! Thank you :)

[@lachiemac2642]

Hey Katie, the bedframe all closed up was 1m wide x 1.2m long from memory. As far as the electric windows, I didn't film anything for that unfortunately, the job was already half finished when I bought the van, and I only finished it off so I didn't feel it was justifiable as a whole video. Thanks👌🏼

[@manuelmartinez9351]

I found that same van with 60k km! Do you like in terms of mechanics? Is it worth paying AUD $7000?

[@jorgesa1591]

É de onde você ??

[@vanillahessence5592]

Nice build boss

[@lachiemac2642]

Thanks legend ✌🏼

[@kor2b597]

I’m about to get a 1999 express and going to follow your set up at much as possible it’s perfect. Do you have a shower set up at all?

[@lachiemac2642]

Ey, fantastic, definitely keep me updated on how your build goes👌🏼 unfortunately in this build I didn't include a shower, as I didn't think it was necessary with the limited space available. If you're going for one, I'd definitely look into portable 12v options that you can pack away tightly, other than that, I found I got by alright with public showers or caravan park utilities ✌🏼

[@Slushynoobfan23]

how many kms does the express last for

[@lachiemac2642]

If looked after, the express should run until around 300,000kms. But I wouldn't guarantee much over that without an engine rebuild.

[@keiran_wilkinson]

mad fit out mate 👌 got any big trips planned? I'm doing up a 87 starwagon atm.. very slowly 😅

[@lachiemac2642]

Thanks heaps bro, I understand the slow progress of it all. It was a lot of on and off weekends to get my build done, keep it going brother💪🏼 no big trips in the mitsy as I didn't want it to lose value before selling, but I've just bought a transit to do up, so stay posted for more camping videos👌🏼

[@Marcus-bt7re]

is this a Short wheel Base Mitsubishi express or LWB? love the build.

[@lachiemac2642]

Thanks brother, this one is a short wheel base✌🏼

[@emilycook678]

@@lachiemac2642 Just bought the same Van with SWB - I was hesitant as i thought all it could fit would be a matress and some draws - you have given me so much Inspo! Legenddd

[@Nitrotoast1]

Hey man, how much did all this roughly cost? I just bought the same year and KMs van and I’m looking to do something similar :)

[@lachiemac2642]

Hey bro, I'm happy to run you through my costs on insta if you want to DM me there, lachie_mac

[@asikaruwan8365]

Mitsubishi model name plz

[@jodiehobson1676]

Where did u get the gutter mounted awning?

[@lachiemac2642]

The awning is from 4wd supacentre and I've fixed it into a gutter mounted roof racks👌🏼

[@parthintwala4991]

Do you want to sell it

[@Slushynoobfan23]

how are you able to earn money on the road

[@lachiemac2642]

Hey mate, I don't earn any money on the road at this point. I work full-time as a landscaper and do the van stuff as a hobby. I'm hoping that long-term I can make a bit of money off of the KZbin content and from flipping the vans and maybe focus more on this lifestyle full time🤙🏼

[@MariuszGrzebieniak]

😅😅😅😅❤

[@OATI5]

my only question is how do u make money

[@lachiemac2642]

Hey mate, I work full-time as a gardener, and spend the money I save from that on the builds. Any money I make from selling the vans gets re-invested into better materials or tools for the next one. I'd love to get to a point where I could do this for income, but for now it's definitely more of a passion project 😂 just love building and camping

[@mynameswutch]

oath!

[@lachiemac2642]

Cheers brother 🙌🏼