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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2019
  • Caza custom built his own step van tiny house RV. You can reach him for your handyman projects here:
    www.cazabuilds.com/
    / cazabuilds
    Instagram: @cazabuilds
    Seven Grey is a nomadic minimalist who is wandering the world (traveling internationally part of the year and North American in his step van the other part)
    Contact:
    sevenwanderstheworld.com/contact/
    Video Equipment:
    Canon EOS M6: amzn.to/2EFvQhS
    using Rode VideoMic: amzn.to/2Fiw0d6
    Canon G7X mark II: amzn.to/2GcbfPq
    GoPro Session 5: amzn.to/2BYZw8L
    Video edited with Final Cut Pro on MacBook Pro 13 (2015)
    Social Media:
    personal blog: www.sevenwanderstheworld.com
    world view philosophy: www.7ism.com
    youtube channel: bit.ly/2aC7LqG
    facebook page: bit.ly/2ahitFr
    instagram: / sevenwander. .
    Amazon Gift List:
    Wandering Book Exchange & Tea House: a.co/fVS4FGl
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  • @MrPopples72843
    @MrPopples72843 3 роки тому +4

    5.9 Cummins and a wood stove, I’m sold

  • @bque9444
    @bque9444 2 роки тому +4

    Finally, a nomad who was conscious of having a recyclong area in their home on wheels. It should be a part of every build and should be part of every nomad home tour.

    • @desert4seat
      @desert4seat 2 роки тому

      Yes! That’s so true. I hope you’re also considering using as much recycled material as possible in your build. We really need to keep that in our planning process

  • @lass-inangeles7564
    @lass-inangeles7564 4 роки тому +11

    The ladder adds a nice touch for stealth. They will think you are a handyman!
    John Rambo the dog, sits on the doghouse! All you need is an entrance.
    You have done a lot of work in this van, impressive! A serious amount of construction. Very nicely done. I like your pallet wood wall. I did the same for my RV. I used a Dewalt 20V Sawzall with a metal blade to cut right thru the pallet wood and salvaged a lot of it. Also made some wine racks/ book racks out of the pallets.
    What a beautiful walnut countertop!! Lucky you, finding this. You pay a fortune for this in CA, no walnut trees around. I would not use this as a cutting board, you will ruin it! Get a thin bamboo one instead.
    For the shower, if you replace that straight rod with Extend-A-Shower, you can get more elbow room inside. Nice trick. It pushes out for showering, and pushes in for hanging wet clothes or keeping curtain out of the way.
    On the diesel heater, just so you know, several UA-camrs bought the cheap $200 versions on Amazon, and had great success. The alternatives are Webasto, Espar, Trumi and they all cost $2K - $4K range! Try the Chinese one. Comes with a flat diesel tank as well.
    Great job, Kaza! You have a lovely home and I admire your DIY skills. Bon Voyage! If you are in the Santa Clara, CA area, do look me up.

  • @Airmanmx1
    @Airmanmx1 Рік тому +1

    For the wooden pallet portion, for anyone who doesn’t know. Wooden pallets some are treated with chemicals to keep bugs from getting inside the wood. Obviously those very same chemicals emit toxic fumes. Select pallets that have not been treated or that are same for indoor use.

  • @broccolibus6913
    @broccolibus6913 4 роки тому +5

    Really enjoyed this build -lots of thought put into it. Love the countertop.

  • @leannaestep3066
    @leannaestep3066 4 роки тому +11

    A really nice build. It looks like they put a lot of thought into using the space well. I really liked the shower/pantry build out idea, and the straight edge was kind of cool.

  • @tomcaldwell5750
    @tomcaldwell5750 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent, well thought out build. Shows the quality and skilled work that Caza does. Seven, thank you for sharing. Enjoyed it.

    • @evjlane7673
      @evjlane7673 4 роки тому

      Does anyone know how to reach Caza? I'd like to see if he's for hire to remove school bus seats at the RTR. Thanks you!!!!!!!!!

  • @Jettguzman
    @Jettguzman 4 роки тому +4

    Love the Walnut live edge countertop, it’s the best top of seen. Also love Rambo!

  • @rickybronikowski
    @rickybronikowski 2 роки тому +1

    I swear he brought up being stealthy like three times but during the winter it doesn’t matter if you have the lights on off do you have smoke coming out of the top of your house lol

  • @littlemisssunshine2931
    @littlemisssunshine2931 4 роки тому +1

    Loved the way you store your straight edge. Genius!

  • @deathuponusalll
    @deathuponusalll 4 роки тому +4

    That is a beautiful build! Wow 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 and a tradesman just like myself awesome. I want a rig like this myself on a box truck and that slab of wood for a kitchen counter is absolutely gorgeous-this dude nailed so many different things I want myself lol I love this build

    • @johncohan.mosh.5403
      @johncohan.mosh.5403 3 роки тому +1

      M y thoughts exactly.he nailed it ..I myself am torn between a box or Step van.
      Good luck with yours

  • @dopedrums
    @dopedrums 4 роки тому +3

    superb build! Functional and it feels homey actually compared to most builds out there

  • @alicegomis2907
    @alicegomis2907 4 роки тому

    This is the coolest UA-cam video to ever exist. I am not biased

  • @shadowhunter9713
    @shadowhunter9713 4 роки тому +2

    Spray that Apache box white. Less visible and Uv protection

  • @agentofficerthomasa.porter107
    @agentofficerthomasa.porter107 4 роки тому

    A Great Home & All You Have Accomplished, Pup's Are UnConditional Love 24/7! Always! Thank You For Sharing, Always, Tommy :-)

  • @mikeramirez4707
    @mikeramirez4707 4 роки тому +1

    i have my grumman 1988 for 16 year and i put in storage for like 8 years. now i see this videos and now i goint to do someting to make beatiful , thanks i love you video

  • @peterohmarmendoza6381
    @peterohmarmendoza6381 4 роки тому +11

    love the conversion and love the dog... super sweet :)

  • @maobfh
    @maobfh 4 роки тому +3

    I love the potential of a step van and really like his layout. Something he might consider, which will improve his stealth as well as market his business would be to put up a vinyl sticker or a wrap or paint a nice business logo, advert with the actual phone number on the side. If people see the ad, they are in the same area and it could really give him some solid work. Just saying. I don’t know where he is or I would volunteer to help with that.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 4 роки тому

    Nicely set out step van bro. Thanks for videoing and posting.

  • @NoteFromSELF
    @NoteFromSELF Місяць тому

    I hope he loves it like it's his real van.

  • @nrood3821
    @nrood3821 3 роки тому

    i love the name of the dog. and dog seems very chill. i could be friends with him. sitting in a park chilling him seems like a great day to have

  • @Seastorm-nh8cv
    @Seastorm-nh8cv 4 роки тому +3

    This is a really sweet conversion!

  • @mrderekholmberg
    @mrderekholmberg 4 роки тому +1

    WOW, that's one awesome tiny home on wheels - That guys cool!

  • @pamcolechadwell1302
    @pamcolechadwell1302 4 роки тому +1

    WOW, they have everything they need. Very cool.

  • @paulhunter546
    @paulhunter546 4 роки тому +1

    Wow..very cool..amazing build !

  • @iworkstudio
    @iworkstudio 4 роки тому

    I got inspired...thanks purchased my $400 step van 1977 ...thanks to you

  • @innerstream
    @innerstream 3 роки тому +1

    This is one slick build! Congratulations! Nice doggie! 😊🇨🇦

  • @Badgeweefixstuff
    @Badgeweefixstuff 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video well done 👍 nice van good simple setup that works awesome 👏🛠🇨🇦🛠🇨🇦

  • @colin7360
    @colin7360 4 роки тому

    Really cool video. Luv the step vans.

  • @sleepdepot9790
    @sleepdepot9790 4 роки тому

    Some very nice thought out things about this truck,. Thanks!

  • @StepvanDan
    @StepvanDan 4 роки тому

    Nice Job on your rig ,thank you for sharing and hugs from MN

  • @Scorpiomary
    @Scorpiomary 4 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous project thanks for sharing

  • @CITYBORNDESERTBRED
    @CITYBORNDESERTBRED 4 роки тому +1

    Holy cow, step van or Swiss Army knife!? Nicely done Caza!

  • @richardsmith7783
    @richardsmith7783 4 роки тому +1

    Wow very nice! for your wood stove, You really need one of them fans that work off the heat of the stove! you would be surprised how much warm air they blow...

  • @Chrisfrom_Dallas
    @Chrisfrom_Dallas 3 роки тому

    Nice idea with the shelving nets.. we use something similar for motorcycle riding, but never thought to use them that way 👍

  • @RunFromHumanContacts
    @RunFromHumanContacts 4 роки тому

    Nice idea on the passenger seat. Def gna utilize tht myself in my build and to have a chair wherever i go!

  • @magnacarta9364
    @magnacarta9364 2 роки тому

    Really nice home on wheels mate. So envious of you living in London in the rat race.

  • @MOVIMKR7
    @MOVIMKR7 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome rig bro well done

  • @SweetFLGuy1
    @SweetFLGuy1 3 роки тому +1

    Ask Caza if he parked his step van in the middle of a Home Depot parking lot in Tampa, Florida this year in 2020 or last year in 2019. Been several months but I thought I saw his step van with windows and the side ladder and stuff on the back at Home Depot or it could of been different one similar to his setup. I do remember seeing the chimney stack sticking out the roof. I was admiring the step van and thinking how cool it was.

    • @cazabuilds7299
      @cazabuilds7299 3 роки тому +1

      Lol yeah that was probably me! I travel to Tampa regularly :)

    • @SweetFLGuy1
      @SweetFLGuy1 3 роки тому +1

      @@cazabuilds7299 Thanks for the reply! This tells me I got a good memory of remembering your one of a kind custom step van : )

  • @chapter4travels
    @chapter4travels 4 роки тому +24

    I think step vans are the most overlooked conversion platform, especially for a solo traveler, the passenger seat space becomes primary circulation.

    • @imbadwrench
      @imbadwrench 4 роки тому +1

      the only problem is insurance

    • @chapter4travels
      @chapter4travels 4 роки тому

      @@imbadwrench Why is that a problem?

    • @imbadwrench
      @imbadwrench 4 роки тому

      insurance companies do not like people living in commercial vehicles.

    • @chapter4travels
      @chapter4travels 4 роки тому +1

      @@imbadwrench Just insure it as a private use truck. That's what I was told to do here in Kentucky, it seems every state does things their own way.

    • @imbadwrench
      @imbadwrench 4 роки тому

      If you plan to live in it, your insurance will not cover you.

  • @moose5790
    @moose5790 4 роки тому +1

    nice one Caza very cool ,regards from New Zealand :)

  • @jeepinjohnny2898
    @jeepinjohnny2898 4 роки тому +1

    Yo - 7. You found another good one. Thanks.

  • @SarahTree
    @SarahTree 4 роки тому +6

    Nice step van!😊❤ love it! :-)

  • @tripletgirl2484
    @tripletgirl2484 4 роки тому +1

    Impressive build!

  • @geraldhenrickson7472
    @geraldhenrickson7472 4 роки тому

    Lots of ideas here...thanks SO much.

  • @EGee-tc1si
    @EGee-tc1si 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful build, its a complete house (so happy with the bathroom/toilet). Haha wish we have stepvans in Asia.. but most, John Rambo's super adorable!

  • @curliefro
    @curliefro 4 роки тому

    Great interior and practical 😊

  • @garyren3295
    @garyren3295 4 роки тому

    Great film job 7!

  • @ronschreiber3635
    @ronschreiber3635 4 роки тому +2

    Great looking Project like your Dog too

  • @theheartofablackbird2109
    @theheartofablackbird2109 4 роки тому +2

    Love those cubic mini's

  • @mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb
    @mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb 4 роки тому +1

    Love this rig! Thanks, Caza, for sharing.

  • @regginaldwilliams9381
    @regginaldwilliams9381 4 роки тому

    Fantastic build.

  • @highlightoftheday7058
    @highlightoftheday7058 2 роки тому

    Very nice build.

  • @ll-kj7uc
    @ll-kj7uc 4 роки тому +1

    Man said yeah I'm stealth.... But these bumper attachments🤤

  • @saradanser894
    @saradanser894 4 роки тому

    I'm in love with that dog!!

  • @SANTO971
    @SANTO971 3 роки тому +1

    Good job, man

  • @garybrown9719
    @garybrown9719 4 роки тому +1

    You guys are so innovative
    Great idea the multipurpose ladder
    Would you put a fold down door in if you could. Love the dog house.
    Did you put the potion in
    Great idea keepin the self
    I was thinking ceder wood
    Love the neets

  • @gutsandgrittv5076
    @gutsandgrittv5076 9 місяців тому

    Step vans are sooo hard to find. Nice find!

  • @anonymousperson9869
    @anonymousperson9869 4 роки тому

    Nice work!

  • @johnbergholm
    @johnbergholm 4 роки тому +39

    John Rambo's a daddy's boy 🐶

  • @jm4672
    @jm4672 4 роки тому

    Awesome look

  • @Subgunman
    @Subgunman 4 роки тому +1

    Nice build out!!!
    As for the grey water freezing issue, there are self adhesive silicone heater pads that you can buy for this issue. A friend of mine also took the initiative to buy some 1/2" soft copper pipe and created a serpentine flat coil which he glued to the bottom of the grey tank. This coil is connected to the radiator and heater system to the truck and he can start it up and let it idle to warm up the engine and tank. He also has plans in buying a Webasto dual use heater that heats hot water and air. It would allow him to isolate the grey heater from the engine completely. It has an initial high cost but will save in diesel fuel in the long run.
    Take care and stay safe Seven!

  • @johncohan.mosh.5403
    @johncohan.mosh.5403 Місяць тому

    Great set up.
    I'm looking for a set up to build and really wanna go big so thanks

  • @Kralphrn
    @Kralphrn 4 роки тому +1

    great job with the step van

  • @pjf7943
    @pjf7943 4 роки тому +6

    John Rambo is a well adjusted dog and a 'Good Ole Boy...!!

  • @lindacrnll
    @lindacrnll 4 роки тому

    love it,,,very nice

  • @MultiLola01
    @MultiLola01 4 роки тому +2

    Love the dog😍😘❤️

  • @cecilfreeman6147
    @cecilfreeman6147 2 роки тому

    Well done

  • @tangtang7051
    @tangtang7051 4 роки тому

    That's kind way to small for me, but the cute dog is so sweet looking, and a pleasant bonus to this video.

  • @MsTemptation
    @MsTemptation 4 роки тому +24

    John Rambo is bloody adorable. He loves getting attention from his daddy.

  • @lindahouston9331
    @lindahouston9331 4 роки тому

    I love that!

  • @99rylee
    @99rylee 4 роки тому

    nice home, cute dog

  • @darcimorrisjones4959
    @darcimorrisjones4959 4 роки тому

    Great. Build!! 18 isn't all grown up though...might be older

  • @angelafitzgerald7407
    @angelafitzgerald7407 Рік тому

    Awesome 👌

  • @mega-hb4re
    @mega-hb4re 3 роки тому

    Love the dog.

  • @ThePlanet_L.I.
    @ThePlanet_L.I. 4 роки тому +2

    Gr8 Build 🌟🙂👍🏾

  • @ExclusiveLM
    @ExclusiveLM 2 роки тому

    I'll bet Kaza would be great friends with Snoop Dogg and Cheech and Chong. I just have a hunch.

  • @kimstephenson3876
    @kimstephenson3876 4 роки тому +5

    Great build, but my favourite part was John Rambo!!

  • @connermasonsteven9221
    @connermasonsteven9221 4 роки тому +7

    Lol he was In The parking lot at my work this morning

  • @mrreviewsitall7496
    @mrreviewsitall7496 3 роки тому

    using windows shades in so conventional home. try double limo tinting guys. get rid of that floppy shade and its just as stealth. plus no one can see in, even with a flashlight!

  • @kellybarton4052
    @kellybarton4052 4 роки тому

    Nice!

  • @cjjackson5845
    @cjjackson5845 4 роки тому

    John Rambo loves the ear rubs

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall2141 Рік тому

    I love his dog

  • @elbalcondetalento4775
    @elbalcondetalento4775 4 роки тому +3

    I want my step van 😢 it would be my dream

  • @jimm8246
    @jimm8246 Рік тому

    That dog looks happy as shit!

  • @davepalmetto
    @davepalmetto 4 роки тому

    Nice place

  • @reneebrown2968
    @reneebrown2968 3 роки тому +1

    I love you step van. The only thing i would want different is i would want the fold up lift on the back. First because i have a wheelchair second because it would make a perfect deck while parked. And 3 and biggest reason it would be extra security for my back door.

    • @cazabuilds7299
      @cazabuilds7299 3 роки тому

      Fold up lift adds a good bit of weight, but you can't beat having a porch on the back of your truck! That would be awesome!

  • @fostercomedy9014
    @fostercomedy9014 4 роки тому +1

    is there a video for how he made those back doors?!

  • @johnfree2833
    @johnfree2833 5 місяців тому

    In the book,Rambo was part Native Aamerican,the better half-Geronimo😮😂

  • @gonzalez7805
    @gonzalez7805 Рік тому

    Nice

  • @JCC_1975
    @JCC_1975 4 роки тому

    Love the wood stove. Gotta link for that?

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower 4 роки тому +1

    John Rambo is a cool dog

  • @ewwwobbie
    @ewwwobbie 4 роки тому

    I was wondering about the bathroom build. We are doing a step van and I’m a bit overwhelmed by the bathroom, lol.

  • @rickwest2818
    @rickwest2818 2 роки тому

    It would be cool if that straight edge was also a level. 😁

  • @taylormcintyre5759
    @taylormcintyre5759 4 роки тому

    Do you have the details of that little wood stove? I’d love to get one

  • @mechanicsteve2320
    @mechanicsteve2320 4 роки тому

    Seven his stepvan looks smaller then yours. Is your stepvan longer?

  • @jonathansparks7558
    @jonathansparks7558 4 роки тому

    I’d work in better securing of that jumpseat. One good slam of the brake pedal and the passenger slides out the window with the puppy dog

  • @Tyler-ug1hs
    @Tyler-ug1hs 4 роки тому

    @Cazabuilds where do you guys park this? How's the gas prices? I'm considering a step up instead of a promaster BUT i'm nervous because i wont be able to blend into cities/neighborhood parking well. Where do people with Schoolies, Step ups, and shuttle buses park these things?

  • @johna.a.9829
    @johna.a.9829 2 роки тому

    That ladder is an invitation to a thief. A toilet that only handles urine? Losing the overhead door was a good idea, as was the fan over the cooking area. I could see the drawers not being covered by the counter catching dirt and debris. I'm considering a step van conversion myself, but my grey water will be inside just for that reason - I don't want the water to freeze.

    • @stonedog23
      @stonedog23 Рік тому

      Well the ladder is locked...

  • @emilymosheh
    @emilymosheh 4 роки тому

    Are stepvans better than box trucks?