All I gotta say is bravo my good sir. Teach these guys that building,music,business and support kills the whole bullshit of a billion dollars because you're hacking adulthood and trust me.People who are stuck to their jobs by clocking in/out and being vengeful, spiteful or hateful really need to understand it doesn't stop you from living life,making money,and hell...you even met a chick while doing it all. People just don't understand. That's how you do it. Much props Outdoor Embrace

@fourcrowned1670

2 жыл бұрын

I mean these are so cool. Visiting family you have options of privacy and saving loads of money. Trust me I know what I'm talking about, Bubbles. Lol

@fourcrowned1670

2 жыл бұрын

Love this

The freedom of moving around when you want, not have a mortgage and utilities, that’s what’s really appealing to me. Life in a van sounds sweet right now.

Hands down my favorite van build in a cargo van.

Hello...raPope here in northeast Tennessee. I built my van back in 2019...then life happened and the van sit for 5 years. I've decided to start over and can't wait to get started with my grandson as my sidekick in the build. Watching your video was all it took to get me motivated again. Thanks.

You're the most sincere and genuine aggressive stralth van boy

I love that you put your bed in along the side instead of across the back. Everyone puts theirs across the back, and it takes up a HUGE part of the available room. Everyone wants a large bed, which is not really something that is needed to be comfortable, and to get good sleep.

Any person who decides to live like this is nothing less than a GENIUS!!!. Why be a slave to the system.

@Jaylin7878g

5 жыл бұрын

Because I enjoy living in a house

@krispeterson1021

5 жыл бұрын

I've lived in house for 50 years.. It's over rated..

@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH

5 жыл бұрын

Great comment

@thefarmersdaughter8235

5 жыл бұрын

@Bill Rayvan lol

@ravenone6255

5 жыл бұрын

Nobody wants to be a slave but we all have to work so we can buy what we need and want in life besides just work for food 😁

This is how many people are going to build their own van 👇🏽

@murdock6450

4 жыл бұрын

me included :)

@anitablades6033

4 жыл бұрын

Most People that want one build their own!!!!!

@bahamasking2063

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@aaronfidelisrecine

4 жыл бұрын

I copied this build pretty hard hahahh

@TheOwlOfTheNorth

3 жыл бұрын

@@anitablades6033 yeah because everyone have so much money!!!!!

Best work van conversion I've seen. Cozy and clean.

That’s the first I’ve seen a wood stove inside a van build!! Absolutely amazing! Cheers!

@jameswilson9019

3 жыл бұрын

I like the build but a wood stove inside is somewhat dangerous since there is a gas tank under the van. Be very careful brother.

I’m a retired woodworker/ cabinet maker Excellent job young man !!

Great job, I'm in process of getting a Van & doing the same thing, as we're selling the house, cuz I'm 82 yrs old, a disabled Vet & tired of making house payments, this way we can travel around the US & visit our children & what's left of the family that are still alive.

I'm very impressed with your build and it's hard to impress me. I am a builder/ engineer/ electric engineer/ plumber/ master carpenter etc. I enjoyed you skill set and your hands on knowledge that lead you to do a excellent build. You are by far the best I have seen out of you-tube. You should build on the side and sale van's for extra income.........Bless you & your journey through a amazing life

@OutdoorsEmbrace

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you Anthony!

@crbradbury8282

Жыл бұрын

I agree fully!! You're clear and friendly content is similar to another winner named Andrew Camerata!! Class Acts!

When I was building my van I felt like a kid building a fort in the woods so I call my van Fort Mobile.

@OutdoorsEmbrace

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, That's a good name!

@mperdue12

5 жыл бұрын

Go for Van Halen .... That one's on me...

@usstexasbb3555

5 жыл бұрын

How about a name called vanzilla

@americanprepper6759

5 жыл бұрын

now you play in a videogame called fortnite

@keranbreeden395

5 жыл бұрын

That's so cool!

It's crazy how it looks bigger once you convert it. Very nice

home run im over 70 and worked in the custom R V business for about 10 years . your video is great .very easy to fallow.

Mmmmh love to watch still-images. In 1924 they had moving images, but here we are in 2024 still with this.

Just got it all set in stone. I’m buying my van today! You have been my biggest source of inspiration. Keep it up man, you’re changing lives!

@OutdoorsEmbrace

5 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah! This is what it's all about!!! DO IT!!! Add me on FB! I'm Ryan Bell with the same default picture.

@FEARLESSME-JoPaddy-

5 жыл бұрын

I agree and good luck to you, I start mine soon too, just not sure how soon. In the process of dickering a price.

@silkpursuit

5 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsEmbrace I think this is the coolest thing tbh, I really dig it.

@JerzeyBoy

5 жыл бұрын

Molton Coss I was 19 and homeless now I’m 23 and out of a Chevy/GMC express.

@rgtj9958

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah..THIS WAS WAS REALLY​ COOL...IM PLANNING ON DOING THIS IN ABOUT 4 OR 5 YRS...IT WILL BE MY ON HOME AWAY FROM HOME..ITS WILL BE HIGHER THAN RENTING OUT A ROOM..BUT I DONT PLAN ON DEALING WITH THE EXPENSES AND THINGS THAT GO WITH A HOME...I LIKE THE IDEA OF GOING OFF GRIND..THE ONLY WAY YOU WILL FIND ME ON SEE ME...IS IF YOU KNOW ME..OR I KNOW YOU... THANKS..**ONE#1**

I just wanna say thank you. I would be in a very tough spot without this video. My lease is up in a little over a month and my roommate is moving to a different city at that point. I had to decide wether to move back to Pennsylvania or live out of a van to be able to afford to stay in the Boulder, CO area. So thank you very much. This information has helped me so much. Let me know if you’re ever in the Boulder area!

@OutdoorsEmbrace

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hope everything works out well for you!

I’d be delivering uber eats and doordash in that bad boy and call it a day whenever I feel like it lol

@brianhannigan1547

2 жыл бұрын

So you live in ur van and just Uber eats to make money?

@danalatona3520

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianhannigan1547 curious as all, is it consistent enough?

@SprintJumpDie

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianhannigan1547 yep im planning to do the same rn

@SprintJumpDie

2 жыл бұрын

@@danalatona3520 matters what area u in

@SprintJumpDie

2 жыл бұрын

planning to do the same rn

Growing up, we had a light purplish van and I called her Sheila. She had leather seats and vents and lights everywhere. I miss her. She passed away though in middle School

Great video man, i named my van Sophie May after my family dog that past away. She loved to travel, the beach, trails and the water. She would have loved Vanlife.

Amazing....not just a van but a work of art.

Thank you for addressing the bad look of the bare led strips. Some one who hides them in their builds.

7:54 i will be using cedar now lol. Didnt know this xD

Ha, I see ya, Hollow Knight..lol. I really like the immense desk space you gave yourself for work/gaming. It's literally a hotel room on wheels. The amount of detail and personal touches you put in this design is crazy.

Jenny! She’s getting a make over right now, thanks for the descriptive video!

My van is called the Buttermobile. The previous owner had a sticker of the back calling the Razorcrest with Mando's signet on it.

I'm totally falling in love with this van lifestyle. It reminds me of boat living but for land.

Awesome video truly informative and interesting. I'm a quadriplegic so van-life is not possible but boy it's a dream I'd never get tired of 😉👌👍🤗♿

I gotta say. This is the best or at least a tie with the van build videos. Because it shows us HOW to do it. Not simply just what I have. It's very informative. I'm mean very. My brother is good at construction ..getting a friend to bounce ideas off of was really good. Creating templates with cardboard before you put things in. Great great job.

@OutdoorsEmbrace

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I also own a 2002 Ford E-150 ClubWagon 4.6 V8. I named her “SpyAv8or”. I am a retired Licensed Private Investigator and Private Pilot, hence the name “SpyAv8or”. Thanks for the video. You gave me some great ideas for my build.

Dude - van life isn’t my thing but building is and I really enjoyed watching this from start to finish! The thought process was excellent and the final product is amazing! Excellent job sir! Enjoy your new residence!

@OutdoorsEmbrace

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really love my life!

@jaydenruelle6675

4 жыл бұрын

Can u build my van for me when I get on lol

That Bubbles thing was the coolest thing ever! I would have kept that going...

My van is named Tony Vanza. It’s a 1987 Chevy G20. I love my van more than i can put into words.

I want to call my dream van yet to start Bessie. Thank you so much.

Living on a sailboat my self for 5 years already, like your setup.

@toxiccabbage9093

4 жыл бұрын

Phillip Borbon how is quarantine for you and how do you get WiFi

@cmac6136

4 жыл бұрын

Post some videos of how you live

@justinhunt4767

3 жыл бұрын

Dope

@WcoopW

3 жыл бұрын

Damn you’re living the life!

@nunyaplayz

3 жыл бұрын

Its not a sail boat its a schooner. 😂 Mallrats 1995.. Iv been waiting years to say or write this 😂 🤣

This is definitely a format Im looking to use in a future build, except Im looking to include a small bathroom/shower and potentially use my camping hammock in lieu of the bed. It always interesting to see how people get so much out of such a limited space.

My van is known as the bum bus. I haven’t starred building yet but I get to this weekend

Love that it has a fireplace

Finally a simple instructive video to build a camper van

The best video I have seen so far in van conversion. The most thorough and thought out and complete rebuild. I give a lot of credit to your loving family and friends for inspiring you. And I can see that some of your Dad's engineering instincts are also a part of you. Good job. I will be playing your video back and forth as I am doing my van. Thank you also for your simple presentation in this video, so that even people like me or my grandma could do this. You will go far, Lord willing.

@OutdoorsEmbrace

4 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! Thank you so much! After releasing a few more tour videos, I'm going to be doing yet another Build Video on my van again. It'll show the same stuff, but with different details, like dimensions and tools used. Maybe material costs. Just stuff I didn't cover in this video. I'm going to try to be even more detailed!

@crbradbury8282

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Awesome play play by play video and I love that you make music in your new home. Great video. 💕 and that woodstove is beautiful. !!!!!💕💕

Beautiful build - so impressed! Many blessings & safe travels! Thank you for sharing!

What an absolute delight! Definately the Engineers' Son. An Engineering Mind also. I adore You MacGuyver types!

Bubbles was a cooler name than "great white"

@enigmasenigma8079

3 жыл бұрын

Racist!

@yrmoks7242

3 жыл бұрын

Christy Taylor bruh why do you get so offended it’s not about a person being white

@yrmoks7242

3 жыл бұрын

U say how the left is wrong when you call a van name racist, who’s woke now bud

@judar4896

3 жыл бұрын

Racist piece of poo!

@youknow5878

3 жыл бұрын

@@yrmoks7242 dude what.... I a joke

I’ve watched so many van conversions and loved the way you presented it, great video. Best part was when you turned the music on with the lights 😂 subbed 😊

This is my 3rd video from you I have watched. You're an inspiration and impressive human! Carry on champ 🏆 💪 🙌 😎

I'm so jealous of people who can do such amazing work. I hope I can find a good friend taht can help me build my van one day. :) Nice build! congratulations. :)

@Pinyoo81

5 жыл бұрын

You can do it. You learn as you go. I'm not a carpenter, but I could build mine with just one hand. (paralised right arm) It will be fun!

I have seen this video a few year ago and now it has pop up. Thanks a lot for sharing all the process of conversion step by step and your thoughts. Doing everything in once would be nice but would delay moving into the road. So, I very like your approach.

Best video I’ve seen yet. Thanks dude you’re doing it RIGHT

That fireplace setup caught my attn.

Hey man. Just commenting to say thanks. This video put me on a "van kick" over a year ago and led to me buying an finishing my own van build. Planning on taking off full time in 1-2yrs once the money is right. Thanks for getting the ball rolling!

This is one of the coolest van build I have ever seen due to the prepping and build of the floor. Plus, the thermal properties chart is a nice touch! However, I think that it would make the van feel bigger inside if you paint the walls white. Due to the fact that your van doesn't have a hightop on it.

What a great JOB!!! I am mid way building my van, her name is Phoebe and she is a Ford 1971 Econoline. I love her so much. TFS

Excellent build my friend. Hope your out enjoying this beautiful land!

That was to date the best build I`ve seen. I need this in my life. In Denmark though I will be chased like a villan, or brake ins by crooks who just cant resist the sight of a secret van.

@carlosadkins9221

2 жыл бұрын

Add graphics to the sides that say something like Joe's septic pumping or Jack's snake farm if it can kill you we grow it.. nobody will come within 300 feet of your van

I think that you did a wonderful job building out your van! I’ve never quite seen a layout such as your design.. I love how it looked while you were all warm & cozy inside with your little wood burning stove. I’ve never seen a van that’s completely covered in plywood like that. It seems you have no windows at all except of course for the driving windows and while looking in it seems your totally surrounded in a tiny wood cabin type of place.. good for you. I dream about someday having a beautiful van/home and traveling around to all the places that I’ve always wanted to go… Goof for you!! It’s definitely the bomb!!

Perfect. Thank you. You answered my question about the costs. Be well and God bless you!!!!

dang, i wish i was doing this 5 years ago when you were. good stuff! take care.

Just waiting for school to end. Then ill sell my current car, buying a van and building one like yours. Im so excited! Youve been a great inspiration, you have fitted everything a Young nerd needs in a small space like this. Its awesome

Wicked home Ryan! Way more complex and spacious then mine. Thanks for the inspiration!

one if the best conversions ive seen.

I can’t understand how there are 280 thumbs down on this video. You did a great job both on the van and on the video. Very clear and concise with a lot of good information and ideas. And thankfully none of that weird canned music so many people put on. I really love this build. The only thing that would bother me is not having any windows- gotta have light. Put a 2nd fire extinguisher in the back.

@OutdoorsEmbrace

4 жыл бұрын

Light comes in from the fan up top, so i know it's day if all doors are closed. If I want a window, I open my front door and look out the front window. It's a large window then

@ohmercy5924

4 жыл бұрын

Outdoors Embrace good. Light is important. Again, you did a great job.

I’m still in high school but I hope to have a van after college because of my job I’m probably going to get my dad to help me build it because he is good with this kind of stuff

@jimmygraham511

5 жыл бұрын

thats sick I have that same plan.

@raivkyro8122

5 жыл бұрын

That’s cool what grade are you in

@bigmacattk

5 жыл бұрын

Better study hard, or you will be rolling doobies in a van down by the river. Lol

@metalandwood4u

5 жыл бұрын

It would be great to work with your father.....but between now and then you can learn everything but don't loose focus on your college studies. KZread will teach you anything you want.

@creativeoutlet3148

5 жыл бұрын

@@raivkyro8122 I'm in highschool, and I've already wasted spent 6000 on a shed I've made.

My van is called the Green Turd lol. A 1996 GMC Safari cargo van with lots of miles and lots of memories. 😊

My van is a 2012 Chevy express ,I call it the golden dreamer in I've been living in it for a year to it's better than I thought it would be..

great, smart build. i liked all the "......i put it in place to see if it fit....and it did" parts

Your build is my dream build

Your van is literally simple and straight to the point; everyone else has to be complex. Woodstock 50th Anniversary is coming up in August and I would love to road trip there.

Thanks, you having given me good ideas. I just recently bought a 1992 ford van and can’t wait to remodel!

I’ve got a black 2013 e350. It’s our 15 passenger adventure van decked out in pirate (Pittsburgh) regalia. We call her the pearl and our camper is known as the following sea

Dude this is one of the smartest conversions I have seen!!! What you've created is seriously beautiful! Definitely gonna use this video for reference once I get to do mine🙌🏾

@OutdoorsEmbrace

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I'm from Melbourne Australia. I'd be doing that soon. Four years from now. Gonna strip a van clean do it up.

Great video!! Couldn’t stop watching.

I’d call my van, Vany the vaney Van. Also cool Van!!

This is a fantastic build. I love van builds and how people can be creative and practical with what they need and do not need. Awesome finished product. ✌️

I wanted to compliment you BEFORE I finished watching the video. I was very impressed with how you set it all up and the outcome. I must say it's one of my favorite ones so far. I think you should create more builds and leave the music on the back burner :). Thanks!

@OutdoorsEmbrace

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, music is just a hobby. I never cared to get money from it. But building vans is something I could get into! Thank you!

@bacardibum

5 жыл бұрын

imagine if robert plant and jimmy page took that advice. just a couple of guys building vans from 1969 til now. if he's passionate about music he should stick with it.

@OutdoorsEmbrace

5 жыл бұрын

@contact damn man! Did you definitely set up royalties and money correctly? Have you uploaded your music to the correct website? You could be getting paid tons of money right now with that. My tour video Alone on KZread here pays me about $1,000 to $2,000 a month. The same could be possible with your top 10 hits

Good choice on the bed, every Sailor in the Navy sleeps on a bunk 27 inches wide.

Very cool I really like your slow but finally arrived with a workable design that fit your own needs. Awesome. Best👍🙂

I'm on the same ish. Sail and vanlife til I die. Gotta learn to sail first, haha

@OutdoorsEmbrace

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Gotta learn to sail first for me too. Haha. Get me on Facebook? facebook.com/ryanbell88 Say hey if you add so I know who you are. We can talk.

You have totally inspired me to change my life and live a van life.

@OutdoorsEmbrace

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Do it!

@cattsmahal1005

5 жыл бұрын

Queen Mother -I actually put my 30 days notice in Oct. 2018. I ordered my van which unfortunately won’t be delivered till March 2019. I’m having cold feet to buy a used one. But being a single female, I don’t want to worry about maintenance. Good luck to you!

Good job :) My 02 has floor rusting issues. My van is just a week end toy but has all I need, nothing like this. I have the basics. Milk jugs, containers nice bed, chair table. Strip lights. Camping necessities.

greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷👋, I have a 1980 dodge van b200 that I am converting to be able to travel to my country next year, I send you a big hug🤙🏼

Ingenious, great work and a lot of planning, came out beautiful , good job !

Beautiful. This sort of life is looking more and more appealing.

Aw. I like the bubbles.

Really liked your van set up. The light tuning with music was sick. I think i will follow your build to my LWB Toyota hiace. Thumbs up.

Thanks for the tour, your rolling home is well put together.

For the electronics, I'll be using a Bioenno Power 200 Amp LiFePO4 12 Volt Battery, L.E.D. lighting, 500 Watt 24 Volt Panel, Custom Charge Controller, & a 3,000 Watt PURE Sine inverter. This will run EVERYTHING, including a 100 Watt Ham Radio setup.

My van is maroon in color so she's called Scarlett Jovansson. I dig your build a lot. Thanks for sharing.

I drove a van for 15 years and it would blast right thru the deepest snow as long as I kept the 36 gallon fuel tank full, I would even turn doughnuts in it. Nice job on the van.

This is my 4th time watching this. Ok, you have skills that I do not possess, but this is the best conversion I have seen, and I want to do this. I guess I just like your style.

@OutdoorsEmbrace

5 жыл бұрын

You could learn all the skills here on KZread

@Stephanie9959

5 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsEmbrace Thank you so much for the reply. I believe you. I am interested in purchasing and converting a F 350 E series passenger wagon. It seats 12 to 18. The main reason I am interested in it is because it comes finished with lighting, heat and air that circulates through out. Cost 8,000.00 2014 which is the last year they made them. I like the slick finished sophisticated look of your build. I want my van to have this same look and feel. Well thank you from San Antonio Texas. Ok. So, I am on my way right now to drive and inspect this van.

@OutdoorsEmbrace

5 жыл бұрын

@@Stephanie9959 good luck on the van! Add me on FB? facebook.com/ryanbell88

Well done! Definitely the best non-high top Econoline build I've seen.

Holy Cow I love that wood stove!!!

Vanessa is in the shop for an electrical issue and my 10 year old son, our dog Honey, and two Tomcats are hitting the road in 2 days! Sold everything and I'm done with rent. Want to meet some cool people and see this beautiful land.

I've seen a lot of these videos... this is still my absolute favorite build, i'll be taking a lot of this knowledge with me on my build (hopefully soon) thank you for sharing

@OutdoorsEmbrace

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Definitely! Thank you for watching!

This is by far THE BEST van conversion I've seen. My dream in a van! It's been tough finding a similar build but this one does it! Good job!

Best bed layout! (I’m not 6 ft, but i can imagine how uncomfortable it can be laying side-side length)

Thanks for bringing us along for the build! You asked about the names we use for our vans. Mine requires a short story. I was building a Chevy Express van. I wanted a pop-top like I had in my VW Westfalia camper many years back. It's really nice to be able to stand upright in your van, especially getting dressed. I found a Westie pop-top for sale, and it fit my Chevy Express van with very minor alteration.. When I finished installing the top, I drove the van around for months. Wherever I went, I'd run into some old hippie who drove a VW and recognized the westfalia pop-top. The hippie would have this look on his/her face that said "WTF?" So I bought a couple Westfalia stickers and made some slight mods to them. Now I have stickers in the same place they occupied on the old VW Westies. Except my stickers say "WTFALIA? With that, you can guess the name that stuck! 🚐

@OutdoorsEmbrace

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! That's awesome