Van Tour ~ no build, super simple and affordable *ideas & inspiration* ~ 1989 GMC Vandura 2500
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2020
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~drawers from target, lights from home depot
~curtains, table, dishes, etc from thrift stores
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I sold everything and bought an old truck and an old slide-in camper and took off. I was 27. It was the best thing I ever did. I had some adventures., met lots of nice people and eventually settled down 1000 miles from home which was the second best thing I ever did. I wish I was 27 again because now I am 63. Disabled and back home and can only watch other young people traveling around. Have fun with your van. One job for you to consider is tree planting over the winter. Hard work but quite the experience!
Thanks for sharing, I'm 28 and I just bought a van to live in. May I ask where you planted trees? 🤔 Sounds interesting
@@FABGallery I worked for a company in Arkansas (Superior Forestry)and planted in South and North Carolina and Virginia over 4 months. December to March. It was hard work but I worked with some great people from all over the country.
@@myfavs253 That sounds pretty amazing, I live in FL so those states aren't too far. I just might check it out and enjoy that experience, thanks again! ✌
What were some of your least favorite and some of your best favorite places to travel?
I'm 27, and currently building my first van. I am sick of the renting treadmill and just want something of my own, and to experience new places and people. Been in the state of Wisconsin my entire life spare a few vacations and just want to see more. I hope I can have as many adventures as you!
Nice and simple. I can’t relate to people that have 50k to put into their first van. This is how it goes for most people.
People with 50k to put in their vans are usually weekend hippies .
I agree
@@retired96 Excuse me but a "Hippie" would NEVER spend that kind of $$ on a camper van, a YUPPIE maybe-TRUST me signed a BOOMER LOL
@@originalnightshade4582 haha..a hippy could stretch 50k for ten years maybe 20 LOL!
So many people spend so much money then decide van live is not for them. Best to spend a little and test it out first.
I LOVE THIS GIRL. SHE AND HER BOYFRIEND HAVE DONE SO MUCH WITH SO LITTLE. PEOPLE LIKE THEM ARE WORTH MORE THAN ALL THE BILLIONAIRES IN THE WORLD
hahahahah you need to get off the drugs..
@@qiwang6395 Anybody with a bunch of money can go buy up a bunch of nice shit, making something great with your own sweat, ingenuity and imagination is what takes real skill.
@@playboymaxim u think it takes great skills to build this? Ok 👌
@@qiwang6395 Probably more skill than and imagination than you posess. You are a classic hater
@@playboymaxim and you are a classic bullshitter. Fake props so you can feel good about yourself
I miss vanlife videos like this. It’s functional and diy and full of ingenuity.
I know the rich people want to live like poor people because it the thing to do now !
This is very different than the van builds I have seen on UA-cam! It is perfect for a young couple saving what cash they can, whether college students or highway hoboes like me. I may be ay least 50 years older than she is, but I can certainly appreciate the efforts and simplicity. Thank you and may the world be yours!
I actually like this more. Goes to show that all the nice fixtures aren't necessary. We can start with what we have and improve over time.
Fixtures actually just add more weight which means added gas mileage. Most of the time not even practical. If i wanted all the comforts of home, i’ll just stay home.
I love this. My dad just passed away and ive decided to do a year in a van. Still looking and have been very overwhelmed by the fancy "im a novice carpenter" builds. Im a thrifter and this really inspired me to think outside of the box. Safe journey to you both. God bless.
May God bless you. I just lost my daddy as well a few months ago so I know what your going through. I just wanted 2 send you some love. Hang in there.
The things you learn about yourself, the world & life when you're in a campervan driving aimlessly wherever you want to go is one of the best feelings.
I did it after a terrible break up / grandparents passing away all around the same time. I felt like I lost who I was. Being in a campervan made me fall in love with myself again. Made me appreciate what has happened to me in my life and what it taught me.
I hope you do it and the best of luck to you.
Don't let things like woodworking turn you off from building out the van exactly the way you want it.
There are a lot of soft skills that can be acquired easily with just some reading and research on the internet.
I never sewed anything in my life before, and just recently finished a full backpack project from scratch with a $50 garage sale sewing machine.
If you want it, go and get it. Don't be daunted by what you see other people do on their van builds. You are you're only limit.
There's ALOT of vids here on YT & GROUPS 4 VANNERS on FB....SEE YOU THERE
JUST GO AHEAD AND DO WHAT YOU CAN, put in what you need to start, I have redone mine 5 times, and getting it to where it fits now. I used to have Class A Motorhomes, and now I wanted to downsize, I now have a 1 ton, extended Ford Van, and I cut the roof out and went up 20 inches so I could stand up! JUST GO AHEAD AND TRY IT! You'll never know until you try! Be safe and God Bless!
Van life videos like this are real and genuine!! normal people, NOT SELLOUTS , or using props.. I just adore her!!!!!
I love that they made it a home - organized and functional and comfy. They have integrity and pride for their work. Cheers! God bless!
"...with a can of paint we found in Taco Bell dumpster..."
The ONLY issue I have with that is the fact that paint was being thrown away. 99.9% of everything I own was found, thrifted or gifted. Keep up the great work!
sL r I agree & what a fun story to tell, gives it character
I think you guys are very cool! I am trying to do the same thing, but the problem is my kids (ages 34 and 19) call me a Gypsies and say I’m crazy I’m 58 years old and feel like it’s my turn to live the life I want. So fingers crossed...wish me luck.
I encourage you to try it!! Do you have a van already? You can start out taking weekend trips and see how you like it. You don’t have to do anything fancy. Watch the first few episodes of vancitylife. He had a really easy way to make a bed platform. And he starts out really simple.
I think living in a van would be easy by yourself but a little more trying with 2. My main problem is finding a good free spot to park. But if you could go camping in a van that’s perfect or live an outdoors kind of life.
Also climate is a consideration.
I wish you well!! Even if you could just do it for a certain time frame and save some money...
Pay no mind to what anyone thinks. Live your life that makes YOU happy. And be safe about it. 👍
I appreciated this real and honest video. Most van life videos seem doctored up like they began with every luxury item. Every van life has humble beginnings. Keep pushing forward. Did you just say you found matching paint in a Taco Bell garabage can? Whatever works. Keep inspiring.
Thank you, yes we did! Im just trying to shed light on the reality of most vanlifers lives
Danielle Degutz - yup Perfect. 😆✌️
@@danielledegutz5800 You are doing a wonderful job of it.👍
And it matched perfectly lol
I have great respect for you and I'm planning on doing the same thing your doing sometime next year because of medical conditions, financial, personal reasons and for my own emotional & mental well being. Your an inspiration to more people than you even know. Thank you for sharing this UA-cam Video.
Bob wells has some great tips for starting out.. I still watch him now.. ✌️
Go Kimberly Davis, I see this young couple as an inspiration too.🍎
Danielle,
The inspiration this video gave me is to follow your dreams, regardless of the obstacles (real or imagined). I’ve been dreaming about “selling it all” and “hitting the open road” instead I sit in my comfortable home watching years’ worth of UA-cam videos of other people doing it.
Thank you
Me too. I'm retired and I keep finding excuses and putting it off.
Take it from me if your home is paid for don't sell it instead sell everything you don't need scale back. Buy you a cheap Van & just do it God bless. I'm stuck in a bad place due to my choices.
@@DontStepInTheGrease I did it in a tiny truck with a shell. It has a six foot bed length. It was a tight squeeze and no room to keep food more than 3-4 days. There is a man named Robert Witham, who started in his car not because he had to. He enjoys traveling and is making a living out of it. Super nice and intelligent. I want to post his channel for you but I think it would be wrong on her channel. Just get in your vehicle for maximum 3 hours knowing you will have a home base to return to. You could by a tent. You have to try or you may regret it and we don't want that to happen. Happy trails.
@@christineh4782 I have a 23ft trvl trlr ready to go. . I hope there will be enough RV spaces considering all the displaced people due to California/Oregon fires. I thought about van life. Seems easier than towing, but less safe.
You can be comfortable, but are you free, and can you see what you want to see, or do, or the places you would love to go ! You are making excuses, that will never let you be free or yourself! Get off the comfortable couch and sell it, then you can't sit on it, so go and start doing something! Good luck and God Bless!
Showing how you fixed up your van on very little money is very inspiring Keep making van videos !!👍😊
Very cool. You really made it happen on your own. I've traveled all over the world, but now I want to buy a van and do all the states! I like your "I did it my way" approach!
You kids did an awesome job with very little. You are making such great memories together, one day you will look back and find these are the best days of your lives! 😊❤️
You guys are an inspiration. You take wht you got show gratitude and positivity. A true inspiration for the rest of us poor ppl being tossed out of sticks and bricks living because no one can afford their rents anymore. Bless You.
I love how real you are , you don't need a big fancy van . I love your van it homely simple.
You are so cute. This was totally inspiring & I thank you. Amazing little miracle of the matching paint in the dumpster. Praise God for that one! Just a really neat, encouraging story & tour. Be blessed & go with Yehovah God!
I really like the fact that you made the absolute most of your van. It has become a home.
Fantastic van, and beautiful beings. I just got my van, and was trying to figure out exactly what to do. I'm a simple woman, and didn't need all the fancy bells and whistles. This made my heart sing, so thank you. Much Love and respect.
You seem like such a whimsical, creative spirit. I love the things you've done with your van. Wishing you lots of happiness in it!
I like the style of this video like if was recorded 10years ago 😅 I'm working on my own conversation I'm so excited to see the final results
Do you mean conversion?
@@cjojay Reminds me of the time we were tooling through Missouri and kept seeing "conversation" areas. The it dawn on us there were Conservation Areas. For a while we thought we might be expected to pull over and talk. We have not been married for 58 years talking.
@@tempamartin6467 hahaha
Wow, I would like a van just like yours. You two did a great job.
I love your build..its truly simple and cozy and most of all believable!! Unlike so many of these Disney-like van builds on UA-cam! God bless you guys!
This is awesome please please more this type videos seriously all you have to do is just record yourself you have an amazing personality positive attitude and very pretty. Danielle you can record yourself all day long and we will watch and you will grow big just record yourself post as many videos as possible don't give up
U guys did a good job on the roof. Super good deal on that rig! Always wanted a g20 but I still love my Astro.
A BB gun and a banjo...ya don't see that in most vans.
I have my BB, electric guitar and a purple piano😇🤗
Anything the BB gun can't repulse, the banjo surely can.
Everyone else pretty much has said everything! Love it, hope you're still enjoying yourselves.
Your simplicity is much appreciated. Safe travels!
The conversion van was quite a find at $2K. (The high roof is such a joy compared to a
normal van) Good job in finding it and although you had some maintenance costs, as long as the engine and transmission are good you are in fine shape. Nice you made it your home with the unique personal features you created. Enjoy it and maintain it since doubtful you will
find another low mileage conversion van that cheap again....I saw another youtuber recently
paid $9K for one and felt it was a bargain.)
I paid $800 for mine and I know it was a good deal! You have to learn to be patient and keep looking for a great deal for a nice van!!!!!!!! They are out there!
I love this style of old vans with the clearstory windows at the front and along the side.
Great job! I admire your bravery in taking on an older van and your ability to find ingenious ways to make a comfortable living space. Best wishes in your journeys ahead!
Love your home! Thank you for showing me that starting life on the road can be done without a lot of money...just determination, ingenuity, and the desire to be free. You’ve done a beautiful build!
Ingenuity at its finest!
This is how my mom always set up her vans...she was living in a van for years back in the 80s, and always made them comfy and functional. Yours looks really nice :)
Hi Danielle, thanks for sharing your ideas. It just shows that when your serious about what you want, you make it happen. You both done a great job ! You've learned the importance in life. Some people never get to that point. Keep smiling and may your heart strum beautiful melodies on your journey !
Just came across your video and I love it. Most van videos are of young people who have spent so much $ and they are annoying. Hope you are doing well and safe!
Beautiful!! Shows their uniqueness I looove it!
you made me smile as I toured your van with you. Amazing that you found the paint that matched in a dumpster. I really like the curtain idea. No rods to worry about.
Very cute van, full of character and warmth.
Very nice job! You'll look back when you're older and have some great memories of figuring things out for yourself. That's the best way to learn. I hope you have many more wonderful travels.
Great deal on the van. I hope you both are still living free, God bless.
Looks great you didn’t waste money and you made it the best that you could and it works for you and that’s all that’s important❤️
Pretty cool and simple... I just got back from Goodwill and got small nightstand and a small dresser..for my van .. just trying to get it started.... keep making videos
Nice van. It's always good to see young people who are resourceful and self reliant. Good luck to you.
It’s great to know I can live in a van and not spend so much money prepping it up. Enjoyed your video.
I admire your chutzpah...you younguns are very thrifty, crafty and wise and I say I would be proud to have you as my grandkids....go have fun...life goes by so fast!!! Enjoy it while you can!
Blue dinosaur, a banjo and each other. What else does anybody need. Bless you both.
I love this van so much I just have one safety concern with the rocks on the dashboard! I used to keep a rock collection on my dash too, until it was pointed out to me how dangerous that can be if you get in a car crash and have rocks flying at your face! Safe travels 🥰
Totally doing the same approach with the 1997 GMC 1500 high top that we have been road tripping with for 10 years. We are campers and don’t want kitchens, or hundreds of pounds of non essential gizmos. Nice to see others from our tribe of thought, I bought our van for under $6ooo and we have had many, many excellent times. As an aging hippie I can’t really see myself in a buffed out Mercedes, maybe a bus!!!!
I'm really impressed by you and your boyfriend, you are doing what I'm going to do,o have a 97 GMC savanna high top and I've been building it out slowly as I'm on SSI and I'm taking care of my 82 year old mom who has been diagnosed with dementia,if any thing was to happen to her I would live full time in my van, best of luck to you and your boyfriend, maybe some day we can meet up, you and your boyfriend are proof that people don't need to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on a home on wheels,
What an awesome video I hope you keep up with your videos because this is what people need to see this is not a Hollywood video this is real people doing a real video keep it raw and natural and I'll stay with you guys
I absolutely love the conversion 👍👏
Y'all did a great job on that roof, I couldn't even tell it was patched & repainted until you said something. Whoever did the work really knows what they're doing! Nice & clean inside & out, you got a sweet deal with the price. I love that you just folded down the back seat & had an instant bed. Great way to use what is already there & save $$$. You made it look so homey with all the little paint touches, love the flowers. Safe travels & keep making videos!
Very cute! I hope you guys are still safely on the road.
My husband and I are in the situation of having very little money and we are thinking of this. Thank you for sharing.. . Please keep making videos and keep showing us what's going on with you two. People will watch. I would love to see everyday people making you tube money...I will share your video for sure. Good luck.......
Looks very comfortable & cozy. Careful of rocks on dash if you have to stop short. 🚐
Braking hard wouldn't make the rocks fly toward them.
Really nice work. You two have built a really awesome camper van!! Enjoy!!! 👍👍👍🚙🏞🌞
Hi from New Zealand,
I'm sorry about that comment I do not know what went wrong?
Excellent viewing and thank you for sharing your van set-up. Danielle, It is amazing the carpentry and engineering skills one has when you put your mind to it😊👍 I live in an Isuzu Elf Cargo truck that I converted into home. Simple straight forward cozy home.
Thank you Danielle Degutz and man for sharing home with the World😊👍
This is what my plan is for me..find a van and kit it out with thrift store finds
Great price, great mileage, great conversion! Way to keep it simple and cozy the way you both like it. It's a never ending project, just like a traditional home. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Great job guys. Thank you for sharing your home.
I love it. Hubby and I are talking about minimizing and this is inspiring.
Very nice build. It looks very efficient the way you have everything you need stored away but still handy. I just bought my conversion van 2 weeks ago and am still doing the mechanicals and once completed, I will begin the build. Thanks for sharing your van and I wish you both many miles of great times and safe travels.
Congrats on ur beginning of van life. Its a nice van and it truly reflects real van life in its unadulterated version. Eventually u will feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Nice Job
Love your no build! Thanks for sharing.
Y'all got everything you need! So simple and low cost build! 🤗 Good job!
I admire your courage on taking on a older gem and for making it work for you. When I get my van, I will probably put a twin bed in and make it horizontal to the van, with the kitchen and storage also horizontal. I could make storage under my bed and in the back. But I'm glad that layout works for you folks. I look forward to seeing your progress
Love the original style.. so homely and retro... happy travels... 🙏✌️❤️
I love the no build simple and looks good some people build too much and put too much unnecessary cabinets and wood it’s too much I like simple and functional very cool van
Finally a video that the "regular joe" can relate to. What do you do if you don't have sponsorship or deep pockets? Refreshing. Honest. Well wishes to this couple!
I do farm work in the fall while living out of the van. Since we've got no bills we can save most of it to get through the winter. I also sell art and play banjo on the street and work odd jobs for people I meet. Usually don't have that much money but I've been broke plenty of times and know how to live with very little.
Excellent video an encouragement to newbies with lower budgets to begin their travels! Keep your videos coming!🤗
Simple and nice. You have all that you need.
Keeping the dream alive, blessings! (g30 owner)
We've been working on a 5 x 10 trailer. We basically have done exactly what you guys have done. I picked up the old trailer for $500. Cleaned it up good and fixed leaks. The trailer was used for mobile car wash. I would like to keep up with you guys. My girlfriend and I are currently in alabama. We've gotten jobs so that we can do repairs and make our home better. You guys have been doing this longer. I'm sure that we can learn from you guys.
And your very quiet. Just some things to consider. Thanks for the tips, right in my budget !
Keep it simple. Nice job. I lived in my chevy astro van for a year with my ex girlfriend. Way better than sleeping in my car
You know what you both deserve my subscription and like amazing van build. I can no longer say my van is simple and cheap after watching yours😬... as long as your happy with what you got then its priceless 👌 😉. Mine still working progress because I'm still not satisfied.
Thanks for sharing and allowing me to realize everything doesn't have to cost so much to do van life( part time for me) without all the overpriced cheaply made ones I saw at the rv dealerships today. It is insane what they're asking for things you can do yourself like hanging a net to keep bugs out $780 crazy
Yea it doesn't take that much!
I like how you are able to handle some of the repairs yourselves. That's the scary part for me
I think its intimidating for a lot of people. Definitely was for me but I finally got it in my head "ill handle it when it comes to having to handle it" and with a lot of vanning groups on facebook, and youtube videos, there is so much help. No question is a stupid question. The vanning family for the most part is a beautiful community and people want to help each other.
After only 3 months of having my 78 chevy g20, I'm repairing things that I never thought Id be able to.
trust , you have it in you! It's only the fear of the unknown, you'd be surprised what you're capable of.
I love your setup. I have to say, you have beautiful hair!
Wow! What an inspirational video. You sound like you will succeed at everything you do because you are creative and hard-working. Fantastic job.
I like the no-build build as it's where I'm at. :)
Props to you for doing all the needed repairs yourself.
Thank you for the tour, and may joy and happiness be part of your life.
Thank you :)
Nice Van, I love it. Thumbs up for the banjo!
My wife and I just watched your video , plus we just bought a 1995 GMC conversion van for ourselves. We love the style of your van although you had work and repairs to accomplish. Happy Camping and traveling. We may see you two somewhere while traveling.
Thank you and best of luck to you and your wife!!
Very inspiration ! Best of luck on your continuing journey! I’m looking forward to more video’s let us all know how your doing and the journeys you go on!
Thank you:) I'm working on another one
good luck honest humble girl..greeting Sarawak, Malaysia state on Borneo island
Wonderful. You seem like such a sweet person. Good luck to you guys.
Great job guys. Keep up the good work and live!!!!
Thank you! I love the simpler builds.
Thanks for your home tour! Nice personal touch w/your artwork. Maybe next time you could play a little something on your banjo!
That would be nice to hear you play your banjo 👍 I like Doyle Lawson gospel bluegrass- "I Won't Have To Worry Anymore" 🙌
That was awsome from a young person to me a older person keep looking for and following the fun your heart leads you to
Thanks again
Great job making it yours 💜 Functional and practical 💜 Great organization 💜 Beautiful paintings 💜 Safe travels on your adventures 💜
Nice to see a travel van idea I could afford for a change.
Nice van keep it up it will all work out take care and take it easy and enjoy it
I really enjoy the simplicity I see myself doing this and being affordable 👍
Simple. To the point. Gets the job done ~ living on the go. I like it!!!
Very nice. You did a great job making it yours, simple, efficient and cost effective. My kind of project. Enjoy. God bless you both.