Well thought out! Slide outs in back that can be sectioned off! Awesome! Cargo netting in various place. Nice storage idea! Speakers inside the bed - swivel chair - rooftop lounge - lots of great ideas!!!
WOW! This is a really great build. Everything is so ingenious, well done, useful. Love the side boxes. But oh my goodness the roof-ton is fricking amazing! I’m hoping by next year I’ll have been able to pull together enough money to get a van and do a build. I’m a 71 year old woman and will have to do pretty much all of it myself so cedar walls - no- bead board - probably! But the damn roof couch is just amazing and in no way could I manage it. First, getting it up there- Second getting ME up there! Though I’m relatively fit and agile and could probably manage getting up there- staying up there is another story- I would need a fence all around! Lol Again- great build.
Dude, you make "Living in a van down by the river'' inspirational. It's fun watching different van conversion videos and seeing what creative ideas people come up with to stretch their limited space (and money). Your roof-rack/futon sofa is the best. Also, your insistence on having a swivel passenger seat effectively adds several feet of valuable space. I'm surprised more people aren't incorporating that into their van conversions. Anyway, I hope to do this myself if I'm ever able, so thanks for sharing your ideas.
The brilliant thing here is what he says at the end! Whatever you want to to do! You don't need experience! What you need is a will to do it and a vague idea of what the finished project is going to be! Then it will solidify and become clear along the way! Don't be afraid of trial and error! Try something - if it's not what you want - scrap it, learn and try again! Eventually you will "funnel down" into what you were looking for! Brilliant! I love this kind of "can do" attitude and find it highly inspiring!
Great job! I really enjoyed watching all the hard work you did to make your van liveable. You've got a real laid back personality and I appreciate your willingness to help others. God Bless You!
What a fantastic job! I didn't think your music was too loud like the other's until the last 60 seconds, but that might be from me blasting music all day! Your van though! Wow! So many WOWS! I love the industrial strength slider and the roof couch! How fantastic! You even had succulents! Super great! You're doing it right!
I can't thank you enough for your ideas! the wood is the most gorgeous that I have ever seen. your van looks high class! I love your futon idea. I kept pausing it & taking notes; great stuff!!!
And the roof-on! Hope you have excellent security for such a precious thing! And a little Co alarm and fire extinguisher of course. :) This is so encouraging! Thanks again.
I think this is my favourite van build ever! You utilised the space really well, as you clearly have a lot of interests activity-wise and you can fit all your equipment in there somehow!
That van was awesome! Thank you for sharing. I have never had any interest in vans vs tiny homes because they are too small and lack bathroom but this is so fabulous and creative I'm feeling inspired.
Nice work on your van. I really, really liked all your components you put in. I especially liked the wood species you used and the way you made your storage, the amount of storage and the manner in which they open and utilize all the crannies of the interior and they're so practical to use. But I would like to see use incorporate a toilet, a shower and some answer for maybe outdoor sound, a plug for shore power and perhaps a practical awning? What do you think? But overall, one of the best vans and videos that I've come across, considering your van does not have a bubble top.
The best conversion I have seen, and trust me.. I've been binging! The Roof ON...lol soo ingenious! What a great vibe you give off. Fabulous insight, Thanks so much..More fun to you~~
VERY well built van conversion! The highlights, for me, were the roof top couch, and, the hidden cook top burner. The wood selection was perfect as well! Overall I give it an A+!
Awesome! One of the best I have seen. Your workmanship is precise, creative and beautiful. Well done. The futon on the roof is amazing. I loved the shots of the stars. Beautiful.
Omg this is one of the nicest vans I've ever seen. Love the layout and the roof-on! Also love the wood choice and everything is so minimal. So many vans seem so crowded and I get it cause it's hard to live so minimally, but yours just seems so relaxing. Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely love several ideas of your set up. Your double folding bed, wet door net, roof couch, little plants, the wood. I guess I'm a big sir groupy lol. I've watched several videos and you have one of if not the best I've seen to date. I have not built mine yet, but i will be stealing a few of your ideas to go along with my own if that's okay with you and big sir. Very well done video and i liked the music. Keep the wheels turning bro. I'm going to like and subscribe. Thank you for sharing.
A million videos later. Just got my van, and finally find the build I’m digging! Great use of space my friend and great idea of all the different couch ideas. And the subs! Damn haha Once again perfect build.
I like your design layout of the van it looks really like a home with the pine and the bed looks comfortable. Very inspiring thank you for the enlightening video. I can not wait to convert a van of my own.
your van build looks extremely amazing... the dollar tree has battery push button lights that your can stick in those dark places.... i put one in the back of my closet... I totally admire each and everyone of you that have found your way to doing this life style... I am still trying to get rid of things, sell things and still putting things into storage... in the mean time.. i retire end of october/1st november... and income on the road will be my Pension, social Security and i am getting back into doing my real estate... i will be doing virtual real estate.. this way i will still be able to travel... How MANY other ways do you support yourself on the road? there are plenty of ways to work online as well... just as long as you can get daily internent IT LOOKS AWESOME
Watching your video makes me so excited to one day make a van! So many great ideas in your ride. I live in Manhattan right now but the first car I buy will be a van!
Very cool! Lots of great ideas. I'm just about to start my 85 Chevy g20 ...by myself...ugh .excited but nervous but wish me luck, I'm no stranger to "car" life and traveling solo but this build is intimidating fr. Tysm for the video!
Nice use of space,the futon/roof rack hands down neatest van trick I've ever seen. The bed/chill spot facing either direction,is a close second. I dig ur style dude, I like the way you made it yours. I'll be your newest subscriber. I have an 85-RAM 250 hightop, I looking forward to seeing some more of your fresh ideas. Thanks for the tour.
Mate, seriously I've seen some made up vans, this is by far the best. So much thought and incredibly simple ideas. Just brilliant. Good job bro. Bravo Zulu.
Spencer it looks just awesome ! I can see all the love you have put into it . as you said its your home here's to wishing you wonderful fun adventures .When are you coming to the south east ?
Well thought out! Slide outs in back that can be sectioned off! Awesome! Cargo netting in various place. Nice storage idea! Speakers inside the bed - swivel chair - rooftop lounge - lots of great ideas!!!
WOW! This is a really great build. Everything is so ingenious, well done, useful. Love the side boxes. But oh my goodness the roof-ton is fricking amazing!
I’m hoping by next year I’ll have been able to pull together enough money to get a van and do a build. I’m a 71 year old woman and will have to do pretty much all of it myself so cedar walls - no- bead board - probably! But the damn roof couch is just amazing and in no way could I manage it. First, getting it up there- Second getting ME up there! Though I’m relatively fit and agile and could probably manage getting up there- staying up there is another story- I would need a fence all around! Lol
Again- great build.
Love your passion, madam 😃
Dude, you make "Living in a van down by the river'' inspirational. It's fun watching different van conversion videos and seeing what creative ideas people come up with to stretch their limited space (and money). Your roof-rack/futon sofa is the best. Also, your insistence on having a swivel passenger seat effectively adds several feet of valuable space. I'm surprised more people aren't incorporating that into their van conversions. Anyway, I hope to do this myself if I'm ever able, so thanks for sharing your ideas.
man this is amazing, so cleverly built. Haven't seen anyone using nets like you and the rear tables were a good idea too. looks good
Wow, that's the nicest I've seen in two years of watching vandwellers.
tootz1950 thank you!
I agree. Really a fine accomplishment.
Awesome can! I loved the roof top futon. There falling stars video was amazing!
Great build! Thanks for theVanual.com reference exactly what I needed.
Roof futon is ingenious!
I second this 100x
Really dig the pine tongue/groove work, especially the ceiling; nice and bright. Good job, thanks for sharing.
By far the best van build I've seen. Very unique and well built. Great job man
The brilliant thing here is what he says at the end! Whatever you want to to do! You don't need experience! What you need is a will to do it and a vague idea of what the finished project is going to be! Then it will solidify and become clear along the way! Don't be afraid of trial and error! Try something - if it's not what you want - scrap it, learn and try again! Eventually you will "funnel down" into what you were looking for! Brilliant! I love this kind of "can do" attitude and find it highly inspiring!
Great job! I really enjoyed watching all the hard work you did to make your van liveable. You've got a real laid back personality and I appreciate your willingness to help others. God Bless You!
What a fantastic job! I didn't think your music was too loud like the other's until the last 60 seconds, but that might be from me blasting music all day! Your van though! Wow! So many WOWS! I love the industrial strength slider and the roof couch! How fantastic! You even had succulents! Super great! You're doing it right!
I can't thank you enough for your ideas! the wood is the most gorgeous that I have ever seen. your van looks high class! I love your futon idea. I kept pausing it & taking notes; great stuff!!!
And the roof-on! Hope you have excellent security for such a precious thing! And a little Co alarm and fire extinguisher of course. :) This is so encouraging! Thanks again.
Your whole van is well thought out, but I love the roof top couch. Why has someone thought of that before! Genius.
I love your build,and the wood choice 👍🏻I just found my van.Cant wait to get on the road.🚌🌲🌲🌳
I think this is my favourite van build ever! You utilised the space really well, as you clearly have a lot of interests activity-wise and you can fit all your equipment in there somehow!
That van was awesome! Thank you for sharing. I have never had any interest in vans vs tiny homes because they are too small and lack bathroom but this is so fabulous and creative I'm feeling inspired.
Nice work on your van. I really, really liked all your components you put in. I especially liked the wood species you used and the way you made your storage, the amount of storage and the manner in which they open and utilize all the crannies of the interior and they're so practical to use. But I would like to see use incorporate a toilet, a shower and some answer for maybe outdoor sound, a plug for shore power and perhaps a practical awning? What do you think? But overall, one of the best vans and videos that I've come across, considering your van does not have a bubble top.
I admire your character ❤ Thank you for the inspiration! 🙏
A well thought out, functional tiny home. You should be proud of what you achieved.
That roof rack couch wow. Im in my last year of highschool and i love watching anthing about van life, it looks so cool. nice video mate.
I love your work. You have captured so many important aspects of van life.
Got to say that couch, seat on the roof is one of the best ideas I have seen.
The best conversion I have seen, and trust me.. I've been binging! The Roof ON...lol soo ingenious! What a great vibe you give off. Fabulous insight, Thanks so much..More fun to you~~
Oh. My. Goodness. Big Sir is to Die for! So well done
VERY well built van conversion! The highlights, for me, were the roof top couch, and, the hidden cook top burner. The wood selection was perfect as well! Overall I give it an A+!
Awesome! One of the best I have seen. Your workmanship is precise, creative and beautiful. Well done. The futon on the roof is amazing. I loved the shots of the stars. Beautiful.
Very smart the bed on the roof, I love it!
Great van build. The futon frame setup on the roof is sweet. To be able to use it day or night is the cherry on top. Thx for Sharing :))
"Oh, that's nice! Ooooo, great picture!" haha love the commentary :)
Nicest, and most utilitarian self done conversion I have seen. Well done, bro....
Robert Odell thanks! I appreciate it 👍
Mate, my favourite custom camper van! Amazing!
LOVE the "Roof on" futon idea!!!
Omg this is one of the nicest vans I've ever seen. Love the layout and the roof-on! Also love the wood choice and everything is so minimal. So many vans seem so crowded and I get it cause it's hard to live so minimally, but yours just seems so relaxing. Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely love several ideas of your set up.
Your double folding bed, wet door net, roof couch, little plants, the wood. I guess I'm a big sir groupy lol. I've watched several videos and you have one of if not the best I've seen to date.
I have not built mine yet, but i will be stealing a few of your ideas to go along with my own if that's okay with you and big sir.
Very well done video and i liked the music.
Keep the wheels turning bro. I'm going to like and subscribe. Thank you for sharing.
beautiful, functional and some great ideas, thanks for sharing. that roof top star gazing futon is amazing.
A million videos later. Just got my van, and finally find the build I’m digging! Great use of space my friend and great idea of all the different couch ideas. And the subs! Damn haha Once again perfect build.
Nice, lots of common great built idead, the roof couch tho!!.. Subscribed and definitely like!!... Good luck, and look forward to new adventures
Ha! That roof futon with 4-bar linkage is really cool!
I love how you have made your van a unique to you HOME.
I watched like 50 or more of these van vids in the past week, but your van is in my top 3. Really nice one man!
Wow, really impressive build sir. I can't think of anything I'd change about it.
I like your design layout of the van it looks really like a home with the pine and the bed looks comfortable. Very inspiring thank you for the enlightening video. I can not wait to convert a van of my own.
Gorgeous! Love the pine paneling--great job with all of the storage...and, a stargazing couch--wow!!
Great job! I did the same as you. I converted a school bus to an RV. Had no prior experience. Just researched the web and jumped in.
your van build looks extremely amazing...
the dollar tree has battery push button lights that your can stick in those dark places....
i put one in the back of my closet...
I totally admire each and everyone of you that have found your way to doing this life style... I am still trying to get rid of things, sell things and still putting things into storage... in the mean time.. i retire end of october/1st november... and income on the road will be my Pension, social Security and i am getting back into doing my real estate... i will be doing virtual real estate.. this way i will still be able to travel...
How MANY other ways do you support yourself on the road?
there are plenty of ways to work online as well... just as long as you can get daily internent
IT LOOKS AWESOME
Love the roof futon. Great build, lots of nooks and storage.
I have watched most of these conversions but this one is my favorite.
It is a great build.the roof top couch is superb!!!!!!
Great ideas and implementation!! Your a motivated person, you should be proud! The roof top is amazing!!!
So glad to have found your channel, such an inspiration. Trying to start doing what you are, it's gonna be an adventure!
Nice job!!! Love the wood work!
We just bought the same van except it has a sliding side door. Thanks for posting, so many great ideas here!
Watching your video makes me so excited to one day make a van! So many great ideas in your ride. I live in Manhattan right now but the first car I buy will be a van!
So jealous!! Think it's about time to ditch the camper shell and go all out with a van build. Great video! Look forward to more.
Very nice set up and video. You did a great job!!
Nice, fantastic van build. I subscribed your channel. Best build I've seen.
Good inspiration on the roof futon I've never seen that on any van build before.
Great van build. I LOVE all the windows!
I love your layout..... ! Dude very nice...... Classy !
you have the best build I've seen...nice work man
Young man... you did an outstanding job on that van. I don’t know you but I’m proud of you. 👍🙏🏼 stay safe and enjoy your life ✌🏼
The best van camper I have ever seen!
You deserve an award for the roof rack / couch design. I will be copycatting! 😻
Enjoyed the vid! Awesome job! Love the wood and the look! More! 😁
Love your van, especially the sofa on the deck. You really made the most of it and with a bathroom it would be perfect! ;)
I LOVE THE "BIG SIR" ... Thank you for posting....
dude the van looks so dope!
where u store the kitty litter and big bucket u know what I mean?
I'm saving up for a van :) Can't wait to start learning/building!!!
What a great van build. Love it!
Stellar job! I'm impressed. You have a lovely home
Sweet Futon Roof Rack. Slick idea.
I like your back door solution (so simple) and the deck-sofa idea, just be careful sleeping up there :)
YO!! this van is so cool, good job.
Thanks for the advice, very well said.
And he is super hot too! :)
OMG that is so true!!!😍😍😍
John...It appears from your "That guy at the gym" video your a hottie too!
Haha thanks @SustainUsFarm
This is one of the coolest vans I've seen. And I've seen alot lately
Rooftop futon is innovative genius - I'd live up there! Liked & subscribed.
Very cool! Lots of great ideas. I'm just about to start my 85 Chevy g20 ...by myself...ugh .excited but nervous but wish me luck, I'm no stranger to "car" life and traveling solo but this build is intimidating fr.
Tysm for the video!
The roof rack futon looks pretty rad.
awesome van and awesome guy. thanks for sharing man
Awesome use of the pine. Super sweet! What about tinting the windows limo and dark them out. And I need a small Tv somewhere! hehehehe.. Good job!
nice work man, cool idea on the roof!
That rooftop couch is awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Nice use of space,the futon/roof rack hands down neatest van trick I've ever seen. The bed/chill spot facing either direction,is a close second. I dig ur style dude, I like the way you made it yours. I'll be your newest subscriber. I have an 85-RAM 250 hightop, I looking forward to seeing some more of your fresh ideas. Thanks for the tour.
Good job! Enjoy your journey.
This is one of the coolest van yet!! I want you and the guys to build me one, for real!!
Thank you for this gift. Great intro music BTW.
This is an awesome van, we'll thought out. Love it
nice job, love the roof rack!
So many great ideas and it's such a pretty interior with the pine, great choice! Thx for sharing, Spencer, saved your video for ideas for my build 😊
Really cool van!!! Great Job!!!
One of the best arrangements I have seen!!!
You van dwell in style man! That's a crazy roof lounge!
Mate, seriously I've seen some made up vans, this is by far the best. So much thought and incredibly simple ideas. Just brilliant. Good job bro. Bravo Zulu.
super impressed it seems like you used the space incredibly efficiently
The rooftop futon is perfect! 👌
Spencer it looks just awesome ! I can see all the love you have put into it . as you said its your home here's to wishing you wonderful fun adventures .When are you coming to the south east ?
So inspirational! I can't wait to build my own van one day :)
Dope build man! know I'm watching this late but I was wondering how your "rear A/C vent" is set up? Looking into doing something like that myself!