Vanlife Tour & Build | DIY 1988 GMC Vandura Conversion

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  • @ritalopez9742
    @ritalopez9742 2 роки тому +1

    I think you are so cool. I also live in a GMC vandura 1990. I bought mine in Tempe Arizona for $600. And I do a lot of traveling and camping. Next step is to purchase a hotdog trailer to support my adventures.

  • @TheJennflip
    @TheJennflip 3 роки тому +1

    Good luck with the build!!

  • @nedaCFilms
    @nedaCFilms 3 роки тому +2

    Love those '70s-'80s and early '90s GM vans!

  • @petemaroni
    @petemaroni 2 роки тому +1

    Nice before and Nice after conversion. Good job!
    ✌👏

  • @susanstrickland6774
    @susanstrickland6774 3 роки тому +10

    Nice job. I hope you are enjoying your home. Nice to have grandparents that helped. You will make lifetime memories. Enjoy!!

  • @athollmcnicoll1028
    @athollmcnicoll1028 3 роки тому +1

    First build is always a testing time, ideas put into place and then thoughts reconsidered. Vanlife is like everything else, its trial and error and at least you had the gumption to say yu messed up as we all do - so good on you for not glossing it over.

  • @DUDE72341
    @DUDE72341 3 роки тому +9

    wow sweet van, barn side doors, and swivel seat BONUS!

  • @terrellramos606
    @terrellramos606 Рік тому +1

    Always wanted one of these, perfect travel ride!

  • @patrickmitchell8722
    @patrickmitchell8722 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent job there little lady I have a 2007 GMC Savana 3500 going to start on my build this spring I'm always on UA-cam looking for ideas

  • @SKYNETT10000
    @SKYNETT10000 3 роки тому +2

    IT IS BEAUTIFUL YOU DON'T NEED TO WORRY HOW AND WHAT PEOPLE THINK WE WANT MORE OF THE VAN VIDEOS

  • @LOCDLIFE
    @LOCDLIFE 3 роки тому +1

    I HAVE A 1992 GMC G20 CONVERSION VAN. IT THE SAME AS YOUR VAN. 2 YEARS ZND I'VE ONLY HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT BRAKE PADS ONLY. I LOVE GM & CHEVROLET VANS. 👍 YOU and your Grandpa did a GR8T BUILD OUT ON YOUR VAN.😃

  • @kevinburgess6112
    @kevinburgess6112 3 роки тому +10

    wow, a build with your Grandfather, how priceless, very nice outcome girl 👍

    • @juellzzdrizzy
      @juellzzdrizzy 3 роки тому

      Exactly.

    • @breakingames7772
      @breakingames7772 3 роки тому

      And Forest Gump we saw in the video. Poor bastard, he prob found out he's in the friend zone when he watched the video when she made it clear...this is my friend... Hope he doesnt simp for the next year while she's out hooking up with hippy van dudes.

  • @forestsky7064
    @forestsky7064 2 роки тому +1

    Nice, calm, easy going, and your personal touch to "van life!"
    I'm going to subscribe. You are really pleasant and enjoyable🎶🙋‍♀️

  • @ddogjones8677
    @ddogjones8677 4 роки тому +12

    Nice job on the modification. My parents have that exact same van but a 1983 model. It has 80,000 miles on it and is mint.

  • @johnwilliams640
    @johnwilliams640 3 роки тому +7

    Really nice looking van. Enjoy yourself and stay safe lil lady.

  • @michaelshawnguilfoil7658
    @michaelshawnguilfoil7658 3 місяці тому

    Nice job! I just bought an 88 GMC Vandura and I'm looking forward to doing something similar.
    Thanks for your input!
    You ROCK!!!❤

  • @nathandean236
    @nathandean236 3 роки тому +2

    I am in the process of fixing my 1989 gmc vandura great vans

  • @margiesvanmori
    @margiesvanmori 3 роки тому +1

    OMG! Just subscribed! I have a chevy van just like this that I am building out! You have so many awesome ideas! Thanks for the video!

  • @damageinc2
    @damageinc2 2 роки тому +1

    I have a 95 gmc that I want to convert to a high top that I'm going to design and build and eventually I want to make 4x4 so thank you for the inspiration.

  • @freesteez3
    @freesteez3 4 роки тому +7

    I just bought a 93 Chevy g20 conversion looks a lot like this. Nice job great video

  • @daviddixon4945
    @daviddixon4945 3 роки тому +1

    can get over your vibe 😌nice Van good grandpa

  • @caliemm2159
    @caliemm2159 3 роки тому +1

    Nice....build your memories

  • @SKYNETT10000
    @SKYNETT10000 2 роки тому

    IM IN LOVE WITH THE G20 AND HER JUST KIDDING THE VAN REALLY GOT MY 👀

  • @garycordle5295
    @garycordle5295 3 роки тому +1

    Reminds me of my old Chevy G20 van I miss it so much, I bought it already laid out,👍 up stay safe everyone.

  • @charlesauge8497
    @charlesauge8497 3 роки тому +2

    Nice build. Have a friend I helped build hers so she can do the same thing. Have fun and safe travels.

  • @Arun999
    @Arun999 3 роки тому +30

    I was expecting someone dropping a LS3 engine into this thing. But I guess your video will do. Enjoy the van life

    • @JuanMartinez-nl8ol
      @JuanMartinez-nl8ol 3 роки тому

      Se oye p

    • @HontonX
      @HontonX 2 роки тому +1

      Bro that's genius. Fuggin drag race me in my van/home.

    • @brooklynred6762
      @brooklynred6762 2 роки тому

      Lol

    • @LIOX223C
      @LIOX223C Рік тому

      Cancels out the saying “you can sleep in your car , can’t race your house “ 🤣

  • @mitchellnelson6249
    @mitchellnelson6249 3 роки тому +3

    I just bought a very similar van today but slightly newer (95) with the same kind of foldable bed. It's crazy but I had drawn out my van plan and it looks very similar to yours too!
    I can feel the contentment you have and I'm beyond STOKED to start living the beautiful simple life!

  • @noname-rm8sj
    @noname-rm8sj 3 роки тому +4

    You seem like an awesome young lady. I'm sure you will be a blessing to life through and through.

  • @tomeighty
    @tomeighty 4 роки тому +1

    Great video and keep up the good work. I bought my first van last week and am excited about having a place to sleep in on long road trips. So I share your excitement!

  • @thomaswyatt731
    @thomaswyatt731 Рік тому +1

    Great Job

  • @ritalopez9742
    @ritalopez9742 2 роки тому

    I went with a 2000 inverter for my power source, there is just so much you can do. I would like to meet you one day. Keep on vanin !

  • @Simon-80
    @Simon-80 2 роки тому +1

    You are very sweet and your painting Looks Great! I wish you the best and always Luck while driving your customized Van!

  • @AdamPiper
    @AdamPiper 4 роки тому +5

    This entire video is so calming!

    • @Arisadvantures
      @Arisadvantures  4 роки тому +2

      ahhh oh my gosh thats so sweet, thank you so much!

    • @AdamPiper
      @AdamPiper 4 роки тому

      @@Arisadvantures Your killing it Ari! Can't wait to see new videos soon. I recommend doing like a showcase of GP or something. Or fallen rock?

  • @RicardoRoams
    @RicardoRoams 4 роки тому +3

    What a nice cozy little van! You all did a fine job.

  • @henryanderson7606
    @henryanderson7606 4 роки тому +2

    I can see that you love camping and the outdoors....thats very refreshing to see not only from a female but from someone so young! ....so rare today, since most people are so caught up in the internet! ....so great to see.....keep the vids coming, I would like to see your adventures.

    • @Arisadvantures
      @Arisadvantures  4 роки тому +1

      Haha yes I quite enjoy being outside as much as I can! & don’t worry! There’s still a ton of young folks(females included) who are interested in the same things I am!

  • @lattermanstudio
    @lattermanstudio 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful ❤️

  • @danielstevens3187
    @danielstevens3187 3 роки тому +1

    This is totally awesome! I’ve been looking for anyone who also had a Starcraft Van, I just got an 89 Starcraft van and am working on making it a camper, your video has just given me so many great ideas! Love it!!!!!

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella 3 роки тому +6

    I’m watching and loving it. You are so sweet. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!

  • @occult1134
    @occult1134 3 роки тому +1

    You are a great artist...

  • @lq5792
    @lq5792 3 роки тому

    I am almost finished with my 91 Chevy G20 campvan. I am so happy with it. I am ready to ride. I love your van build. Thank you. ❤

  • @arielmuscagorry
    @arielmuscagorry 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks, good ideas for my 1979 GMC Vandura 25 , altough it is already , made by "Comtempo" in 1979/80. Greatings from Patagonia, Argentina.-

  • @marcclayborn8189
    @marcclayborn8189 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Ari hope all the Best for you, I do lots of off grid camping Out doors life is lots of fun please just be safe out there
    Happy travels

  • @steveedward7572
    @steveedward7572 2 роки тому +1

    Neat Van 😉

  • @SnowsLife
    @SnowsLife 3 дні тому

    got mine coming tomorrow.
    mine comes with a camper in the back! ready to be built into ahome .

  • @modeladenny1218
    @modeladenny1218 3 роки тому +1

    We added an 18" plywood extenson behind the folding seat/bed and added a queen sized air mattress. Under this was a microwave and kitchen supplies. We used a cheap screen room as a kitchen and living area. I also added a window AC in the left rear window. When RV campground camping we had everything we needed except a bathroom. A coffee can and a themos bottle came in handy when restrooms were not available.
    We had all sorts of tents and RV's. Van camping was the most fun of all. On long drives we didn't have to go back to camp. Wherever we were, we were at camp.

  • @waltere.mellin3537
    @waltere.mellin3537 3 роки тому

    What a sharp looking older van. It looks very comfy inside. I can't wait to see it finished. Safe travels

  • @torstenkaiser7215
    @torstenkaiser7215 3 роки тому +1

    what a brilliant work, Full respect for this. Hope and wish, you can enjoy the time with and inside this van. Wish you all the best.

  • @marcusrhodes5732
    @marcusrhodes5732 3 роки тому +1

    Great video and nice can

  • @harzrcfun666
    @harzrcfun666 4 роки тому +1

    Nice artwork and video. I'm on year 6 in my '90 Vandura. Keep on truckin

  • @FranciscoHernandez-uu2tk
    @FranciscoHernandez-uu2tk 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you 🙏 you have inspired me to buy my own van and go out and explore the world and see what my journey brings. Stay safe and cozy out in your journey😇

  • @susanann8741
    @susanann8741 4 роки тому +2

    Good for you girl...all the best on your adventures.

  • @rachellemclachlan6672
    @rachellemclachlan6672 3 роки тому +1

    Can you point out again where the steering wheel is? I think I nodded off!

  • @justinrgrecky
    @justinrgrecky 4 роки тому +2

    You Go Girl. You are adorable!

  • @williamedmondson5043
    @williamedmondson5043 4 роки тому +2

    I love those model vans yours is beautiful

  • @cgoodluck2000
    @cgoodluck2000 3 роки тому

    Idaho here. Lol. Congrats! My first Van. My son loves it! More details later.

  • @concord6026
    @concord6026 4 роки тому +3

    Watching you from Germany , driving the same myself. Keep on Van'in Girl

  • @anthonymccurie9847
    @anthonymccurie9847 4 роки тому +5

    You seem genuine, you will have luck on here. Best of luck☺

  • @johnf1577
    @johnf1577 4 роки тому +1

    Cool van !

  • @lagunn327
    @lagunn327 4 роки тому +2

    Nicely done!

  • @FerngullyFlyGuy
    @FerngullyFlyGuy 4 роки тому +1

    Love your channel. I just bought a 1995 gmc vandura 😁😁😁 going to try and document the build 😍😍

  • @Phil_YouTube
    @Phil_YouTube 4 роки тому +2

    Your steering wheel is so cool what the heck! Your van is pretty great too! The mountains on the step are amazing!

    • @Arisadvantures
      @Arisadvantures  4 роки тому

      Ahaha I love my steering wheel so much, I wanna turn it into a little table once my van is no longer useable! & thank you so much!

  • @twinaok7540
    @twinaok7540 4 роки тому +1

    Great video I love the van I want one so bad great video keep up the great work

  • @johnknoxville6736
    @johnknoxville6736 4 роки тому +6

    How about more videos? You got off to a fast start. People love hearing about van life. My wife and I own a van that we can live in. However, thus far we use it as a base for running races, trail races and hiking. Good luck.

  • @alexk.6530
    @alexk.6530 4 роки тому +3

    Congrats on your new home 😋

  • @josiahrichardson5043
    @josiahrichardson5043 4 роки тому +2

    THIS IS AMAZING!!!
    Wow Ari I love it

  • @JulietsMan
    @JulietsMan 3 роки тому

    I have a 92 Vandura. Thank you for the great ideas for interior mod's. Youre really pretty and your voice is calming. Id love travelling w you :)

  • @MitchBLoneWolf
    @MitchBLoneWolf 4 роки тому +1

    As a vandura owner myself, I'm loving yours👍🏾safe trodding.

  • @estyr
    @estyr 4 роки тому +1

    ARI! this is amazing! i'm so inspired! thanks for sharing your beautiful van home

    • @Arisadvantures
      @Arisadvantures  4 роки тому

      thank you for watching!! I'm so happy you like it!!

  • @roryreader9271
    @roryreader9271 4 роки тому +2

    Looks really good Ari! You have talent for making videos.

  • @johnbarron618
    @johnbarron618 4 роки тому +1

    Good stuff. Enjoy life and your beautiful country. You remind me of a young Joan baez

  • @mr.c6383
    @mr.c6383 4 роки тому +1

    Nice van... good conversion to fit your needs

  • @bkdnursery6306
    @bkdnursery6306 3 роки тому +1

    Just bought a gmc vandura 1995 for $4000 yesterday ! I’m so excited! 🌸💜💗

    • @Arisadvantures
      @Arisadvantures  3 роки тому +1

      Congrats !!! It’s such a reliable van!

    • @avellaeagles6317
      @avellaeagles6317 3 роки тому +1

      My Pap Has The Same Van It’s A Very Nice Van

  • @balajiiyengar4
    @balajiiyengar4 3 роки тому

    Fist thing that came to my mind, you are the most beautiful girl 👧. Great approach, minimalistic and simple.

  • @sayitloud3237
    @sayitloud3237 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful 😍

  • @Mamatried77
    @Mamatried77 4 роки тому +1

    Great video🤘🤙

  • @brebrerosalie
    @brebrerosalie 3 роки тому +2

    Sis.. your van.. STAN 🥰🌈enjoy!

  • @onlyonemrxonlyonemry306
    @onlyonemrxonlyonemry306 4 роки тому +2

    This looks like a Fun time Driving all over

  • @DAlexKablack
    @DAlexKablack 3 роки тому +1

    sick van

  • @w0o0w00
    @w0o0w00 Рік тому

    A beautiful car and a beautiful girl, may God protect you

  • @momsberettas9576
    @momsberettas9576 2 роки тому

    Fun build. have you ever done modeling? You are very pretty.

  • @alexeatonexploresamerica5511
    @alexeatonexploresamerica5511 2 роки тому

    I love the outdoors

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 3 роки тому +2

    Nice van and gave a like.

  • @grayeagleswolves
    @grayeagleswolves 4 роки тому +2

    Hello Pretty Girl Love the van your free spirit and can't wait to get through your adventures

  • @michaelgibbons3196
    @michaelgibbons3196 4 роки тому +1

    great start,lots of luck.

  • @nancyulloa7119
    @nancyulloa7119 3 роки тому +1

    You are awesome..this helps me a lot..hope to do this in the near future 🙂

  • @waltkingfrancisco1342
    @waltkingfrancisco1342 3 роки тому +3

    I'm so proud of you. It looks excellent. I'm also having thoughts on a conversion van. Doing exploring. Again very well done.

    • @margiesvanmori
      @margiesvanmori 3 роки тому

      Chevy's are the best!

    • @Chris_at_Home
      @Chris_at_Home 2 роки тому +1

      I have been looking around for a van. I had a 1972 C20 with some performance mods on the engine. I had it in the early 1980s and my young son and I used it as a basecamp for hiking, fishing and backcountry canoeing trips. I had most of the summer off back in those days. Now I am retired.

    • @margiesvanmori
      @margiesvanmori 2 роки тому +1

      @@Chris_at_Home That sounds so fun! Will you get a new van and continue van life? I found mine after looking for 9 months. I found it on Facebook marketplace.

    • @Chris_at_Home
      @Chris_at_Home 2 роки тому +1

      @@margiesvanmoriWe will use it to commute between up here and the a warmer destination in the winter. We would also use it some up here in the summer, but mainly we spend summers at home or the remote cabin. Alaska has changed since I first came here with most places along the road system are crowded in the summer. I’d buy a used one, but more modern. I’ve always been a Chevy guy, but I do like the newer Ford Transit vans. I can build many things and would finish it myself.

    • @margiesvanmori
      @margiesvanmori 2 роки тому

      @@Chris_at_Home That sounds like such an adventure! I wish you the best of luck with all your travels and adventures! Keep traveling

  • @modemser1k
    @modemser1k 2 місяці тому +1

    i want to buy one, but it looks expensive on fuel , could you tell on how much does it take on fuel for 1000 km

  • @mitchwinder1204
    @mitchwinder1204 3 роки тому +1

    Love it. Subscribed.

  • @gabriellecaldwell8782
    @gabriellecaldwell8782 3 роки тому +1

    Looks great

  • @ryanhitchcock4570
    @ryanhitchcock4570 4 роки тому +1

    Cool video! 👍

  • @telegenicz
    @telegenicz 3 роки тому +1

    I have a 1987 starcraft I recently bought myself! Did your van have the extra seats? And did you guys dump them if you did take them out?

    • @Arisadvantures
      @Arisadvantures  3 роки тому +1

      It had a 3rd captain seat with a swivel set, I gifted the whole thing to a friend for their future van & I had a bench seat at the back which I left in a staff lounge at a camp I used to work at

    • @telegenicz
      @telegenicz 3 роки тому

      @@Arisadvantures ahh ok! starcraft seats are hard to find so if they ever are interested in selling one of the seats (i need only one) please let me know

  • @christopherohara9421
    @christopherohara9421 3 роки тому +2

    I have a mint 88 vandura and 92 g20 . I have harbor freight solar panels 100 Watts a Chinese diesel heater 2 deep cycle batteries from Walmart I did everything on the cheap the diesel heater was only about $125 and it runs all night on a tank of diesel and uses very little electricity any questions hit me up on the reply

  • @davejuergens294
    @davejuergens294 4 роки тому +1

    Reminds me of my conversion loved the interior

  • @Travels_of_Tim2
    @Travels_of_Tim2 4 роки тому +2

    Looks nice I just bought a 1994 vandura going to start on it soon

  • @lilacook8672
    @lilacook8672 4 роки тому +2

    I just got a 94 same van
    1800$ but wondering how long before I NEED a engine rebuild

    • @Arisadvantures
      @Arisadvantures  4 роки тому +1

      Thankfully parts are easy to find and they are very easy to take care of!! Should last you a while longer 🤙🏼

    • @lilacook8672
      @lilacook8672 4 роки тому

      Thank you Ari 🙏🏻 God bless

  • @MaryGordonOfficial
    @MaryGordonOfficial 3 роки тому +11

    You go girl, I love your van build! I’m thinking of buying a van as well and I love your ideas!💖

  • @jlrethy
    @jlrethy 6 місяців тому

    Random question. Were your seatbelt shoulder straps orginial or did they have to be installed? My GMC only comes with a lapbelt.

  • @alohaXamanda
    @alohaXamanda 4 роки тому +1

    It’s a really clean, beautiful design. My grandparents had a similar camper van, maybe even the same year and model, and I was obsessed with it. I’m still trying to figure out which van would be right for my future camper 🤔

    • @Arisadvantures
      @Arisadvantures  4 роки тому

      If you’re looking for an older van to remind you of your grandparent’s van, vandura’s & g20’s are very similar and easy to find parts for!

  • @debbielicona5030
    @debbielicona5030 4 роки тому +3

    I’d love to buy one of these vans one day , wondering if they still make them ? For a newer one

  • @benjaminrockwell7107
    @benjaminrockwell7107 4 роки тому +2

    Holy crap she likes canoeing. This girl can do anything she wants. I'm calling it. She goes on to live big dreams. I called it.