HOW TO CONVERT YOUR CARGO VAN into an OFF THE GRID CAMPER in 10 DAYS
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- What's up NUB NATION!! This is HOW TO CONVERT YOUR CARGO VAN into an OFF THE GRID CAMPER in 10 DAYS !! This is my 2017 Dodge Semi Promaster being used for the conversion. Thanks to Bear Mattress for helping out the dream & the biggest thanks in history to Rob George for making it all happen. Van Life has begun, the journey has begun, next up the most epic road trip cross country drive in history!! I'm going to travel the rest of the USA checking off the rest of the novelty river waves & completing the 50 states. FOR THE DREAM!!! - Love Ben
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If you can dream it, your friend can do it,.........
Hahah
What are you talking about? THERE TRIPLETS!
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Scott Carlon i must have the wrong damn friends !!!
LOL just what I was going to say!
I knew he was a surfer before he opened his mouth..Love the conversion, good job!
haha
Finally someone put a decent mattress in their van! Yes!
This is just what we need for the 8 hour drive to Outer Banks for my husband's surf trips. I would be comfortable enough in this to go with him and take the pup! Looks great!
Bro, your enthusiasm for life is contagious! Congrats on the build.
Thank you!!
Love it nub!!! Just finished a week Florida trip heading bavk to jerz. My girl and i just live life. Don't ever fall into the stress tap. Stay on this path no matter what brother!!!!
I love your outlook!!! Thank you!!
"Success and happiness is different for everybody; It should be accepted, rejoiced, praised and supported" - Ben Gravy
This would be my success I would be so proud when I got my van set up
This was the kind of floating bed I was looking for for my future conversion, thanks for the visual!!
Yes! Works so well
THE BEST CAMPER VAN EVER....ITS GREAT YOUV GONE ON THE "KEEP IN SIMPLE" Rob is fantastic.
Thanks!!
21:56 He was so genuinely excited, he became *ENLIGHTENED!* That was some real shit lol 👁
didn’t realize this was a 30 minute video til I read this comment.
The guy is so happy and smiley that you can't help but like him
my exact thoughts!
As a guy, I can appreciate this nice, simple build. Great job 👍
Thank you!!
You are missing this: Fan-Tastic Vent
Fan-Tastic 802250 RV Roof Vent
And he put a swamp cooler in his cart at Walmart. Even more moisture for that tiny space! 😬
Awesome job. Just the first part of the video taught me tons. Framing it all out, insulating, how and where to put the wood strips for the floor and walls. Great work. It helps to have a Rob on hand with the tools and know how. Indispensable.
For sure, tthanks!!!
I've watched quite a few of these and I think I like this design the best. Fairly simple yet functional.
I put a hammock in mine. I mounted 4 mtn. climbing anchors in each corner, super solid. Not for everyone but saves a ton of space and weight. Another plus is its self leveling! I can sleep on a hill, just raise or lower one side!
What fun. When I was young, a lot of folks were doing this, and also with buses and anything that would drive..... have fun!!!! I love your happiness and enthusiasm, gives me inspiration to be a better person!
yeah, van conversions were big in the early 70s...with airbrushed murals on the sides. I always wanted one, but was only 8 yo. Guess I'm having a midlife crisis because I'm now 50 and really want one and just surf the rest of my life.
taradead do it do it
This is beautiful the attention to the finishing details is great. I watch tons of these and so often the plywood edges are left raw, the seams aren’t finished. Which is understandable for people with limited skills and budget- that would be me. Lol
The other thing I really like is the paneling on the ceiling and walls. It seems most people use wood which I would think would add a lot of weight leading to less MPG. The seam finishing is beautiful.
So what about food and cooking?
The van came out beautiful You are very lucky to have a friend carry this project out for you.
I sure am...thanks!!
I love this conversion !! Crown molding really gives it a super clean look! OMGosh it's awesome!
The van is HEAVY. It’s already been on a journey of sorts and now you have another chapter of your life to live inside the amazing semipro master......yeew 🤙🏼
stoked!! :)
OMG, you WIN the van conversion war! EXCELLENT!!!!!
9:53 Pay attention: See how he runs that chalk gun. That Rob George is a pro-tip game changer.
He’s the caulk master.
It's like what would happen if Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson could have a kid.
Justin Hobbs my reality just got checked
Love triangle of Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson and Sean Penn = Ben
HAHA XD true:)
I would watch that tape 😂
U guys are killing me lol
Grear job!! Thanks for providing Rob George's info in your video. I'm local (in FL) and will need to do exactly what you did in yours. Assistance with my Ram Promaster buildout is greatly needed. Thanks again!!
I've see A LOT of these van conversions on UA-cam and yours is by far the nicest looking Interior I've seen your boy Rob did an amazing job bro go show it off!!
Thanks so much!!!
Mark Penman don’t forget the other quote to go along with “hands down absolutely the sickest “ ........... “tonnes n tonnes of storage “ 🤢😝
wow this is got to be one of the best convert I have ever seen... great job..love the color of the woo..
He's claimed it Ben. Woohoo dude, stoked for you.! For the dream and for the win man.
The dream!!
thumbs up for sure! looks so cozy! here's to safe travels in the Gravy-mobile, yeww!
Thanks Ben!!
It always amazes me how many, like you, do construction work in bare feet! However, great job in spite of putting yourself at risk like that. 'Wish it were my campervan!
I love how positive you are. I have been down a VERY ruff road this year. Sometimes all a person needs is some positive vibes and a you can do it! Thank you!
Really sweet and uncluttered. Light and lively. Live it up.
Thank you!!
Love this build, looks so streamlined and clean lines ... I would love a buddy like Rob GREAT JOB dudes 🎉🎈
lily fields thanks so much !!
Wow van looks sooooo good! Stoked for you! Cant wait for the journey with the Semi-Pro Master!
So stoked, thanks Chris!!!
I loved to see how happy you were in finalizing your dream. Congratulations!
This is the best van conversion yet that I've viewed. Beautiful and simple. Hope I can find a carpenter as great as your guy. Good luck on your adventures. :)
Thanks so much!!
Rob George I will be calling you soon! Great video and great work!
love your vids!!! i built out my sons truck beds twice w him to travel and surf- great stuff "keep em coming" the sobriety thing is super inspiring in itself!!!!! you are a great role model!!
Stoked, thanks so much Rick!!
I'm so stoked to get a van now!! Your positive vibes are contagious!! Love the build😁🤙🏼
This was one of the more helpful videos I've found. Thanks for speeding things up and keeping it interesting. I'm really excited to begin this adventure for myself as well.
This is one of the BEST
Van Videos I have ever seen!!!
Great job guys
Thank you!!
Got some little dreamers at Ponce inlet this morning. Thanks for the motivation Ben. Yeww!
Yeah Kurt stoked for you!
You have the easiest way of van built I seen on UA-cam. Even without explanation it’s so easy to follow....good job and jealous you have a carpenter friend🥰
Lovin the LEUS seat covers! Rob George is a legend and a good friend...if you have friends like him, you have nothing to worry about! Rob George FOR THE WIN!!! Big shout out to Bear Mattress too! Nice clean job on the van! Van life begins...take care of it and it will take care of you. Looking forward to all the adventures this van will provide for you! Cheers, John ;)
Thanks John!!
By George, I think you’ve done it! Congrats!
hahaha!!! YESSS
Nice work boys! Again, Rob George is Legend! Cheers!
Thanks Scott!!
So stoked for you dude. Go live out every surfers dream and take us along for the ride!
I'm on it!!!
🤙🏄♂️
Swank pad on wheels. Looking forward to the epic road trips. Big up to Rob! Congrats on getting it done!
stoked thanks dude!!
it came out AWESOME dude!!!!! great job guys
Thanks dude!!!
Im 15 right now and my dream is to get a work from home job and live in a van surfing and mountain biking in at least the 48 contiguous states when I get out of college
Luke Van Ginkel epic !! Enjoy
Put a sink and toilet at minimum. You can get a composting toilet so no sewage. Then just put a water tank under the bed and a pump under the sink in the cabinets.
@@haleystamper8489 no toilet 🙅🏻♂️ you don't want to funk up the van!
@@leatherface1136 Better than funking up your pants.
Love the Walt Disney quote “if you can dream it you can do it “words to live by.
so much truth!!
👍
Thank you for this. I have panelling in my house that I think would work for this. This is the first video I've seen using it for inside a van. Especially appreciate that a pro carpenter helped you do it.
Freakin Nuk'in Set up Ben! Can't wait too follow u on your new Claims! For the Dream! Yewwwww
Thanks so much!!
Congrats on finishing the van! In a world where most young people cannot afford to buy a home, perhaps you’ll be the first of many to live the van life!!! GRAVY = FUTURE
For the dream man!
Stoking, thanks!!
yes! 🙌
Welcome dude!
Yo Stevie when you gonna build a GRAVY Machine and join him on the road?!
The New Green Whistle Show there are thousands living in a vehicle of some sort. And have been doing it for years. Watch Bob Wells cheap rv living on UA-cam
Always encouraging to see a bunch of old guys pull a van together... good work !!
Big props and extra whoohoo to Rob George the master, builder congrats my friend you're killing it Ben
Thanks so much!!
Looks good Ben...but I think you need a RV roof vent above your bed area.
I do for sure
The thing is it's stealthy you can park overnight on a public street say and less chance someone will notice you, it's illegal to camp in your vehicle in many states.
Rob George..... Legend 🤙🤙Van Life for the win! 🤙🤙🤙🍍🍍🍍
Stoking!!!
🚐
Very cool build , and great editing . So stoked for you and the adventures we will be seeing in this Van o Dreams . Take care my friend .
Thanks so much!!
True Dedication for the Dream !!!! Keep rocking, and surfing. Your motivation truly inspires others. Awesome work and commitment @RobGeorge !! Love it Bro @BenGravy !!
Definitely interested in van life, hopefully I can make it happen if I get enough money saved up. I live on the East Coast of Florida, so, if I ever do pursue van life I will definitely go to Rob, you guys did a great job!
Epic, thanks Jenna!
Ben, just my 2cents. First I'm an architect, Second I surf(i'm a Hawaii surfer). The construction was detailed and solid. My only comment, way too much wood, the size of the studs, runners, frame and plywood thickness way over sized. The floor you could do 1/2", interior siding, could go to 3/8". This is not a house, this is a engineered truck, it wants to minimize weight, it correlates to physics F=ma.....all good, great productions, stay stoked, aloha no'
Maui SurfDog where do you live? Come help me lol
Van came out great. Rob George is an awesome tradesman, you're lucky to have a friend like that.
Now it's time to send it....yew!! 🤙
TRUTH!! Thank you!!
This the best job ever, thanks for sharing. You need to do this full time. Starting with me ! LOL.
So stoked for all the trips ahead!
Thanks dude!!!
This is my dream; to live this way and go wherever I want any time taking my home with me
Just now saw your vid. Your excitement and enthusiasm is infectious! I love watching the process. The van is well done, and I hope you are living your dream.
Very beautiful, clean looking, tidy, simplistic build, love the look, enjoyed the video and have retained some wonderful tips for my build, great production all round :) 🤙
One of the best conversions I've seen....Very clean and comfortable look....Nice Job
Thanks so much!!
Incredibly sweet , congrats dude ..YEW
Thank you!!
This is great! Think I'm gonna do this to take small vacations. keep killing it Ben!!
Yeww the van is done, STOKED on how it turned out!! Can’t wait to see the travel journey now! FOR THE DREAM🤙🏼
I'm so stoked!!! Thanks
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That rug really tied the room together.
love it!
Better keep your van location secret ben
or else i might sneak in there and "micturate" upon it
I see whatcha did there 😉😂
Well That's just like your opinion man...
Jeff bridges couldn't have said it any better..when the nialists pissed on his rug..lol
Epic! Would love to see this van in person if you come through Austin anytime soon!
Def happening!!
Mad props to Rob for helping you hammer that thing out ! Very nice !
That Bear mattress tho !
Stoking!!!
Welcome to the van life Ben!!!!nice rig!some of us scurvy folks have been living and surfing out of various vans for a few decades. The last van purchase build was only $3500. probably get some use this weekend. you're gone professional in this beast of yours, truly plush!blessings on your adventures, aloha
Oooh the dream on wheels 🚐🍍🤙🏼
stoked!!
This van is aces...nice and now I want one. Really well done my friend and ready to Vlog on the road. Come to Toronto Canada
stoked dude thanks!!
From Toronto too and ready to do our own van too ! Did you start our build too?
When I watched this video, there were 10k thumbs up and 569 thumbs down...I haven't got a clue how someone could give a thumbs down on a video like this. Excellent job on this build and video. Enjoy your Van, your new home on wheels. Oh, and you owe your buddy big time...
Very nice work boys....NUB Nation Commander & Master Carpenter Rob George. EPIC
The dream!!!
A $ 840 matress for free? Nice!
Awesome van Ben. Like the steering wheel cover...how about some furry dice for the rear view mirror? Keep up the good work.
Thanks!!
Thanks for info. I will get in contact with him when ready to build my van out. Very nice van. Great work!
I looooove your excitement when unpacking the mattres!!! now i want one of those!!
loved it ! Thanks for sharing .Are you adding lights and ac heater,water,all the other stuff???
I LOVE THIS, I WILL PAY CLOSE ATTENTION AND HAVE ONE FOR MY SELF SOMEDAY, SAME VAN AND AMENITIES LIKE THE ONE IN THIS VIDEO, I'M JEALOUS, ENJOY, THAT'S A LOT OF WORK THOUGH LOL
Thanks!! SToked
Really enjoyed watching this project from start to finish. Thanks!
Great video and build. Love the attitude and the music was awesome!!
Rob george is my idol. He's the man
Total legend!!!
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Wait I gotta get my cargo van before I can watch this.
haha!!
Rob George...a Superb Pro-Creator...Great Design...simply classy....And, is that Ben's Music!! Perfect in every beat! What a duo!
Enjoy your skillful adventures Ben! 🌈💫👍
You and your friend Rob did a fantastic job with your van. Great job guys. God bless you
What about a cb radio. Breaker one, nine, gravy rollin down the road, for the dream, come on back. haha, the floor finish looks awesome, yew!
haha neeeded!!
As of the 20th of September 2019, 431 person were still looking for happiness!
so happy for you man, really is the DREAM!
thank you!!!
Thanks so much for your video, all of the information, and for being so transparent on all the costs, and for your contagious engergy. All the best! :)
Nice project..live the dream brother
Thank you!
Well done van interior, just like a home. You need some holes in the plywood under the bed for air circulation so mold doesn't happen in your mattress. You need a Maxxair fan in your ceiling. You need solar for electricity or a GoalZero. Where is your water supply? What do you cook on? What do you use for heat, when needed? Can't wait to see you finish the lovely van. Have fun!!
Thank you for the tips!! Going to build everything in slowly
Looking forward to seeing how it all turns out!
Ok with all that he does not need solar watch vancity vanlife he has a video on it also he can cook over a fire
Love the details, you both did an awesome job! What a great home for you
That's a very nice simple way that you put the ceilings in the walls together seeing it like that makes it very easy for a lot of people who aren't handy it would just be the cuts that could be a problem if you don't have major tools overall love your look at your van
Thanks so much!!!