My Student Has The Sickest Custom Camper Van I Have Ever Seen! | Coachmen Econoline 150 Custom Build

[@jacobmarlega3187]

Hahaha!!! Yes, love how this turned out! Thanks again Brian! I will try my best to answer any questions that get posted in the comments, but be warned I am often without internet and it may take me a few days or more to answer.

[@BelindaTOV]

Jacob Marlega welcome to the world of vanners, nice van. :)

[@mehGyver]

Campervan came out great! Enjoy your freedom while you're still young. Kudos!

[@whatthefungus]

Jacob your video is trending.. Pretty cool man. Everyone wants you to start a KZbin Channel

[@carlkenyon4599]

I have a van I'm fixing up to live in full time . I love your video , I subscribed to your channel. I hope you could join my channel also. Please sir , I need some more. And I agree Jacob show post some videos

[@carlkenyon4599]

Awesome , i am looking for the best way to travel around the world cheaply. I have a van i am fixing up ,This is the best van build. I will use alot of your ideas. i subscribed , will you subscribe to my channel , please.

[@DMills-un1tl]

Older generations today, of which I now am, don’t give kids (under 30) nearly enough credit. Not just for their creativity and ingenuity, but also for their willingness to travel their own path and live an unconventional destiny. Kudos Young One.

[@rhondajohnston3084]

Did quite a bit of that myself as a hippie in the 1970s in a VW bus

[@RicardoRoams]

@@rhondajohnston3084 , me too! I had a '71 VW camper that took me over most of North America. A little more challenging in those days. No solar or wireless technology or internet. And no nationwide gym memberships for showering. But some of the best memories of my life.

[@rhondajohnston3084]

@@RicardoRoams And no GPS

[@mychanneltoletyouknow]

I bet there were a few trust fund babies under the age of 30 living in vans in your generation

[@charlestravis1078]

Older generations like me, 62, want to do this and leave corporate life behind.

[@gilbertosuna3261]

At 71 I wish I could say I’ve seen it all, but I haven’t. As a child our travels were taken by car and Station wagon. We were a family with 4 kids and couldn’t afford traveling any other way. We went all over the USA taking Farm Roads when there were no highways. Even traveled to Central America by Van from Chicago as a Teen. The first time i flew I was 33 and only flew while working for companies throughout my Career. Just before retirement a friend from Chicago put me in touch with an RV Company in Florida which had me Literally Driving RV’s all over this Great Country of ours. Now my Choice of travel is my SUV. Thanks for SHARING your video of your Van and your Experience. SAFE TRAVELS

[@woodywaddell9844]

This guy is one smart, hardworking,polite guy!

[@jorasparents]

Love it when people take normal vans and change them into something amazing without spending $30K and up! Really tired of all the people with their converted Sprinters with "upgrades" that cost almost as much as the van. Thanks for the video!

[@marcopoulin1897]

jorasparents plus its ford 🤘🤘

[@nocturnaladventureshunting8579]

Sorry you should look up how much a solar system cost dude is totally pushing 30k

[@nocturnaladventureshunting8579]

@Nolo Kobo yes that's for the panels but you don't have a iron phosphate lithium battery that's expensive as f*** and yes I'm taking the total price for the whole van project is pushing 30k

[@duane4972]

@@nocturnaladventureshunting8579 , I have a solar system similar to his, only cost me $500 to put together, I use AGM batteries and he uses lithium batteries, a difference of about $500. You Must be thinking about a whole house setup, much different

[@duane4972]

@@nocturnaladventureshunting8579 , You are way off, I built a similar van for $4250 and I have more features than his

[@gracynwindham1704]

I’m about to build a van myself. I have no idea how to do anything from wood working to electric. I will be diving in to a van in probably about 6 months. Wish me luck!! 😂

[@switchezgdc]

I hope you return to this comment section with an update. Good luck!

[@ghostiiOnSpotify]

That's about my timeframe as well. Good luck!

[@montecapone1168]

Good luck

[@bigload6]

Hope its going good!

[@johndeveney3878]

Check out #CheapRVLiving for some ideas!👍

[@justingrant4860]

Seems like a respectable young man refreshing to see in this generation

[@quagmireforsale]

I was instinctively terrified that that thing was going to snap in two when he sat on it but I should've known better. Great craftsmanship.

[@alanwestport]

I admire this young man getting out of his small town to see the world. I have mad respect for his research and implementation of his ideas for his van. As an old man, I only have one small critique. In a front end medium to high speed collision, ALL of those loose items are going to become airborne and fly to the front cabin. Including that heavy piece of wood that requires the magnet. He has a good head on his shoulders and I would hate to see anything happen to it.

[@jacobmarlega3187]

alanwestport wise words. Thank you sir.

[@mrlouisvashi]

This kid is well spoken articulate and very smart. Hope he makes it in life.

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

SWAPMEET INDUSTRIES LLC DBa swap meet llc - I’m sure he will, smarter than the average kid - luv the rooster in the background - lol

[@philipchantler3747]

Didn’t look like there was mushroom in the van at first glance but after watching the whole video I can appreciate how he has created so much living space. Also the sliding fridge made a good stool. Fungi too.

[@swegmastur614]

Philip Chantler thanks dad

[@TatesNBeans]

I laughed way too hard.

[@estebanb7166]

@@swegmastur614 You're welcome, sweetheart.

[@swegmastur614]

@@estebanb7166 You're not my dad! My dad would never say that to me!

[@DMills-un1tl]

“Mushroom” much room 😆 I wonder how many people missing this awesome pun 😀

[@trenicescales7882]

Jacob,that is by far the best conversion of a low top van I seen yet. Your headed for big things and from what I've seen the mushroom industry will be privileged to have you. God bless,and be safe.

[@Lgranz81]

Wow!!! I don't usually comment on KZbin videos but I am blown away. I have been watching hundreds of van conversion videos and this is by far the most practical and my favorite to date. AMAZING work!! I'll be using a lot of this for my rebuild. Thank you for sharing!!

[@health2wealth2007]

Awesomely inspiring! Love the "get busy living or get busy dying" no shenanigan approach. I'm certain there were challenges and naysayers but now your better prepare to answer the next call in life. Vision, Goal, & Work. An American Pioneer-U go!

[@retired_man_about_town]

There is hope for America. Smart kid.

[@nyfrancis888]

Timothy Paul -- I agree. There *is* hope for America... and this young man (not kid) and others like him are going to get us there.

[@retired_man_about_town]

no disrespect intended. it’s probably that i’m so old and my kids are around his age, i would imagine.

[@likewow3804]

"Your just ignorant " is my new fave oxymoron.

[@gysi2349]

i like oxygen.

[@ewaengie5381]

Being smart kids are amazing parent(s) who support them and cheer for them no matter what .

[@oldgasjocky]

Hi Jacob, god speed going the way of the Mushroom industry for sure. Im a 64 year old retired guy that is just itching to get out and live the life you do. But have a wife that is a diabetic in need of care for the most part & this puts a damper on the thing that I would love to do the most that would be travel up the coast and off to Washington DC and see Smithsonian, and all the historical sights that I can before I get to old. So what I see here is one of the best most lucrative personalized Econolines that I have ever seen! by that I mean I lived in this 1970 bubble top specked just for me, cops were never a problem because I never hid anything and kept on the up n up so they left me alone. living in it from1989 until 1999 had to part with her because of my work and other things. You sir have the coolest set up, I wish I can live the life that I used to which is number 2 on my life's bucket list. I subscribed to you and gave ya a thumbs up Dude! You have shown us all that you can speck out a van perfectly on budget with out spending a shitload of money for show and looks. be safe and stay warm, respect the cops because they can make it difficult for you if you dont show em any respect, they are human too. god speed to you my friend! DonR. Lakewood, CA.

[@jacobmarlega3187]

D.K Rosenthal hell yeah! Thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

What an amazing young man he is! Yes, I watch the RVers on YT & he has done an amazing job on that van! He is a young man with a future! Thank you for showing us! Judie

[@dansmith7073]

@ianjsutt Haters gon hate

[@dansmith7073]

@ianjsutt lol ok you sociopath. have a nice life

[@elephantsong7782]

ianjsutt nope,it was you being pessimistic due to jealousy..quit it mate,noone is claiming that he is splitting atoms,we notice that he seems to have a good aim in life..something even people much older than him dont have thesedays

[@HighVybeTribe]

@ianjsutt what do you care how excited someone gets ?!! Maybe that was the first time they've ever seen a conversion van !

[@ricksandoval1187]

I tried van life this month for 3 days. Using an Econoline work van. It was interesting. Gonna buy a van for van life next year. And build on it. KZbin is the best. So many ideas. This kid has a nice looking van.

[@valeriehunt4807]

Hi, I'm from Wisconsin and considering van life. I am proud of you for being young and ambitious in doing the work yourself. You are in my prayers.

[@CunoWiederhold]

Wow, great video! I lived in my camper on my pick up truck. That's 6'X6' of living space for about a year. I recently purchased a 1993 G20 Chevy van conversion. The goal is to live as minimally as I can. It's semi stealth in that you may or may not tell I'm traveling/living in it unlike my truck which was a dead give-away!. I've learned so much from KZbin and trial-and-error. I'm very mechanically inclined so fabricating any solution for my needs is easy. Keep up the great work and sharing those ideas! My truck was broken into and a few low dollar items were stolen, so I really like your magnetic lock/foot locker idea!

[@shelleynobleart]

Clean! Clarity in design and meticulous execution. Clear home, clear mind. Wonderful!

[@fjtalleyauthor2242]

Truly a nice build. I especially like the bed and the simple way everything comes together. Never would have thought about putting the fridge on rails, but I like the versatility it provides.

[@camillesadventures]

It's the first time that I see a van build like that, usually people do the bed at the back and they only have a small kitchen. This build is really smart and it gives me ideas for my future van built (which won't happen until a few years lol)

[@mimiseeyou]

Title is not click bait! Stellar van I love this kid! If anyone has info on the shower, will you reply? I’ve read the Econoline is an ideal build because it was manufactured for 20 years, making replacement parts interchangeable and widely available throughout the country if you break down. Love that your bed is practical also. Very very sweet build.

[@marioparrado7321]

Nice little set up. I need to learn more about solar pannels i def. Want to do this

[@davidduran395]

Growing shrooms and living in a van.... I like that

[@elisafrye2115]

Great Van, and a super young man-he is a gem and I hope his family are very proud of him-he deserves it ! 👏👏

[@helicart]

Some good innovations - I like that you haven't built it out with storage or partitions. So it looks more spacious. The fridge on rails and the swivel chair really opens it up. Nevertheless, with all those windows, I can't imagine living in it when the temp is under 45F....but I suppose the idea is to head south then!

[@dianariepenhoff2167]

You are speaking to my heart! Previous van lifer and mushroom grower. Best of wishes, you are so lucky my man!

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍😍I love the little details I don’t think I have seen implemented in other van builds, like the hidden trunk with the top that is opened with a Neodymium magnet, the sliding fridge on rails & solar pressurized shower. I want to know more about those items for if/when I ever get or decide to build out a RV van. Smart young man! He’s off to a great start! I hope he doesn’t get sucked in by the smoke in mirror lies of this society!!! I hope he starts a YT channel. I wish him the absolute very best. 🤗💞🤗

[@ewaengie5381]

Not many ppl point that clothing for him was most important thing to hide hahaha but all woman ever say that on camps clothes hinged next to cars like desappiering

[@kaptein1247]

LovingAtlanta, "hidden"

[@larrymatoyo5424]

What are the smoke and mirror lies of today's society?

[@carlasledge5032]

Yep

[@eduardopena9326]

One of the better van builds I've seen on YT. Nicely done.

[@lacsa727]

Luv to see Young People setting their goals early in life. He reminds me of a young Arlo Guthrie. The Van came out Amazinggly Gorgeous. Thank-God for your Network comunity around you. Happy Journeys. Just remember to Always have Plan B. Hummm..I didn't know there was a FUNGY Course...Interesting. TFS

[@dedalliance1]

I was most impressed by the solar shower setup, that's pretty cool and could be put on any kind of camper, could even plumb it to the inside of the camper.

[@drayce1]

Pressure cooker for spawn on the go.... Brilliant! And the hidden magnet catch thingy, that's pretty awesome too. Thanks for sharing the van.

[@jacobmarlega3187]

J G thought about it!

[@0150r]

That's a pretty sweet van. Love the bed - keeps the space open and still allows you to make a large bed when you need it.

[@ruinsane100]

Amazing build all around. Congrats! We just bought a 97 E150 conversion van with the high roof and fancy limo lighting (LOL... so cheesy, but fun) and we're getting ready to do some home customizing. Your build has some really nice ideas that we might consider. Thanks for sharing and safe travels!

[@ideoformsun5806]

Very resourceful young man. Love the design of his van.

[@judyhobday4760]

nice idea on the rolling fridge. so many really good ideas.

[@cesalt2408]

Such a bright, lively young man. He's welcome here on the Mississippi coast anytime.

[@jaywhited1174]

Wow, I'm really impressed with the job you have done on that van. Especially considering you are young and this was your first van. You obviously have a lot of confidence and a great attitude!

[@polishqciape]

6:47 when you park downhill and put some weight into the fridge you can do a nice legs workout

[@jacobmarlega3187]

polishqciape 😂😂

[@nicholasmast]

I love this set up! Just bought a subaru forester, and I'm doing my best to build a camping/sleeping platform in there, and it's working alright. But now I wish I would've gone the van route!

[@tatianamoreno5370]

It’s so spacey and clean! Very convenient! Love it!!!!?

[@BenNotVictor]

What is this guy, 5’2?! He makes this van look enormous. Wish I was shorter so van life could be more appealing for me.

[@justvicisfine8620]

What a good kid! Smart & independent. We need more them.

[@charging7]

You Sir, are a unicorn among your millenial contemporaries. Outstanding!

[@Makelifehappennow]

Most excellent. Great craftsmanship for such a young person. Way to go. Looks to be very practical. Good on you.

[@thehollyannrose]

This is definitely the coolest van I've ever seen. The sliding fridge is such a clever idea. It looks like a real mini home. I wish I could have him help me build one lol

[@mariahbenson9258]

Wisconsin transplant here. Im from california and love the and love this mans attitude

[@toothpastehombre]

I'm driving a converted 92' Econoline - I love your layout and build. More importantly, your philosophy in life. Well done good sir

[@notwrkn2mch]

Really good job you did there. Very functional the way you placed things out. Looks like one heck of a drop out that kitchen window

[@dixieh5555]

Easy on the eyes and freedom of movement inside. Plenty of storage with all the essentials. Great shower! Love the whole design!

[@franklinbrown7389]

That van is amazing. Simple yet functional.

[@jeffwolf8018]

You've done a very nice job on that congratulations. Now you get to enjoy it for many many years, have fun.

[@gulfcoastlife8307]

Very cool. Awesome management of space. Love how the bed just takes up half the space. Like most that I have seen the bed consumes the entire space. Even extends a little. Have fun with your travels, sounds like fun.

[@jhonatanalvarez05]

You sound well grounded, a great person! I wish you the best my friend. I am also in route to live out the road dream

[@thatpantransguy]

I was wondering where they were at, and then the guy said “about” and I knew he was Canadian... not trying to sound mean or make fun of him, but the way they pronounce it as “aboot” is a dead give away. His van is amazing by the way! I have an 88 Ford Econoline I’m converting so this is perfect for ideas.

[@mushroomcloud1]

What a cool van. Good choice for the battery chemistry. LiFePO is safe and can go through many, many cycles.

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

That is a beautiful van me and my fiance are starting van life and going Road Trippin sometime this month when we get our breaklines fixed

[@Awaken_744]

Wow u did amazing job! This is one of the best practical, and well arranged Van i seen! Thanks for sharing

[@christinevr7698]

This is a truly beautiful van living design. So well thought out and clever... tonnes of storage and conveniences. Call me impressed!!

[@glendagilner3438]

Wow, I love this young guy. He's very interesting! Well spoken , a genius in the making. Give us your social media info so we can help you out and donate while you're on your Journey. 1st van 1st built intelligent! Look how amazing his Frig is, who would have thought? And I have seen thousands of videos since 2020, and never have I saw a sliding refrigerator🤷‍♀️! Please be careful & stay safe on your travels. Much love from South Florida 🍊

[@jaylafond9795]

I been van dwelling for 3yrs now. Went from boston,west virginia,alabama an now orlnado florida

[@pattycakecrochet1]

Nice van build!! I love the fact you did it all yourself. Kudos you did an awesome job. Happy traveling. 🐝Safe & God Bless

[@bjclassic1950]

Smart young man and he put a lot of thought into his first van build. Happy adventures and safe travels to him👍🇺🇸

[@ralphsanchico2452]

Young man! You have MAD respect from me. Keep doing what your'e doing and you will always come out of good end of survival!

[@dmorean]

You're living the dream! Cool rig. One suggestion...perhaps you could route channels in the floor to sink/flush the rails your frig is on...that would eliminate some toe boo-boos I'd think

[@jorasparents]

But then dirt and debris could fill in the track and prevent smooth movement. And you'd be constantly vacuuming it out. I agree about the toe-stubbing though ... I'm a klutz, so it wouldn't work for me. But it works for him, and that's what matters.

[@dmorean]

@@jorasparents ya, dirt and debris would be an issue. I wonder if anyone makes a in-set-able track that would be sealed somehow

[@jorasparents]

@@dmorean Yeah, or maybe just cut some strips of plastic like from a shop light fixture cover or even thin pvc panels - something you could pop in place and take out when you want to slide the fridge.

[@clinclin1240]

I live in a 30 foot RV, and have for the past 2 years. I've been thinking about going smaller though, for mobility. This is awesome! Nice work dude.

[@MaureenTheTemp]

I'd love to see a video on the pressurized solar shower. Great build, some ideas I haven't seen before, and all executed so well!

[@MaureenTheTemp]

@J G Thanks - I didn't realize that, a quick search and I've got ten or so to watch!

[@thoughtsinpassing2968]

Amazing, very efficient looking, stay safe on your travels, and enjoy the adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@carlschleicher5516]

Fantastic build. I had the same layout idea because I'm tall. Very few builds out there like yours, really like the shower. Kudos.

[@chipmeister111]

You're an inspiring young man, good job on the van build. The world is your oyster mushroom. Here's hoping you get to trip on down to South America with Betty Blue.

[@draizwrm]

really nice job on the Van interior, the original was a 'travel van' , that Lithium battery and the fridge, were the (2) big expenses

[@spavelt]

The best van conversion I've watched so far )))

[@redoubt2766]

You have a nice set up there all the best. One thing I would mention for your own safety is that I would think of putting your knife on the other side of where it is now, it would still be reachable but not be in plain view when your back door is open. Do you have a portable stove etc. for cooking? Safe travels wherever you go. Rab.

[@jacobmarlega3187]

redoubt yes I do have a portable stove. I have had no issues with the knife.

[@erickson805]

That is by far one of the sweetest setups! Thanks

[@tech12mods]

"the only thing holding you back is yourself" ..... you're going places brother!! enjoy!!

[@philc.9280]

Really nice design... the only thing I would hate is that I could not stand up without the high top.

[@kenzieham_9067]

Yessss this is awesome! I'm a student too I've just brought a van and started filming and uploading the conversion process on here. So cool to see other students taking the plunge!

[@everydayhu-man2411]

Whoa I'm watching a van dwelling video and they're talking about Curtis Stone and urban farming. Crazy.

[@terrapintravels3829]

Beautiful custom van!!just bought a 2000 Ford econoline and watching lots of vanlife vids

[@nayelilove1603]

Amazing set up! Minimalist, so welcoming with pretty much all the essentials. Other than a poop station. I love it and you have given me so much life to bring my dream van into a reality.

[@InspiredByBrad]

Thanks for sharing, we just picked up a '96 E-150 travel van as well, and we're adding some similar features!

[@looniethemoonie5353]

That van is killer dude! Ive always wanted a camper style van and this gives me ideas and inspiration. Amazing job!

[@FrancisRodgers]

Is there a video showing more details about the solar shower? Thank you for sharing.

[@queenlorea2094]

I am amazed at your will power and your ingenuity to follow your ideas and dreams of such young man. Also, I’ve enjoyed learning about becoming a Mushroom Master; very interesting. Many blessings❣️🤩 🍄

[@g.patricepulley9117]

GREAT van conversion, but did I miss the bathroom part. GOD bless 🙏🙏 you with great travels. Be safe.

[@mendagy]

Absolutely amazing!! This young man's going to go places! (And, yes, that was a pun...😅)

[@asphaltgypsy868]

Impressive van build. Thanks for sharing!

[@robtylerv]

Hey! I have the same type of van. Wondering, how did you do your floors? are you cabinets glued down or screwed? Im trying to find lightweight, low time consuming flooring style

[@jacobmarlega3187]

Robert Villarreal floor is 1/4” plywood, then some cheap vinyl flooring I found at a local home improvement store. Cabinets are only 3 sided to reduce weight load. But they are glue screwed and cut to fit.

[@kathiwright4849]

Nice clean space

[@lovebeauty7866]

This young man did a wonderful job.

[@TheArtOfDean]

How do you keep warm in the van; that is, would there be any air outdoors that would be too cold for you to be inside your van while you're parked?

[@jacobmarlega3187]

Elliott Avant yeah. I avoid winter and travel with the weather. However this winter I was able to find my self an amazing free living opportunity.

[@Here_Today_]

Form AND function! Great job and a beautiful future ahead, carry on.

[@rockomontana2863]

Kudos to you Dude! Be Safe & Enjoy the Adventure!!!

[@MillionShews]

Yes sir! That is a smart and sweet self contained van... impressive

[@captsam54]

I came across this while watching camper van builds on u tube.. Great will see what's up with the shrooms now.. thx.. Nice van build by the way...

[@Wanna.Wander]

Super cool set up… And a kid that gets it so young, even better… Happy trails 💜

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Best van I've seen I've seen a thousand van life videos.

[@whatthefungus]

He did an awesome job for someone so young.

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

Brilliant! I’d definitely hire him to build mine! I’m in the same boat. The Mercedes sprinter is waaaay out of my price range. I think this one looks better, honestly