Cheap Camping Van Conversion | CHEVY G20 | DIY

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

1995 Chevy G20 adventure van conversion that took $3200.
Everything was built in my back yard with basic tools and help from the thousands of KZread videos on how to do it.
|Big Ticket Items|
Renogy Solar Panel Kit (AMAZON)
Renogy 12v Gel Battery (AMAZON)
Fan-Tastic Vent (AMAZON)
Highland Duty Bar Carrier (AMAZON)
Comment below with any specific details or questions on my build.
Music credit: Kiyoto

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  • @hdzfamily5760
    @hdzfamily57603 жыл бұрын

    Been looking at all these 20+ minute videos all day for diy camper vans... This 5 minute video was all I needed. Great job, man!

  • @kimikae4170

    @kimikae4170

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's really starting to drive me crazy that they all want to explain EVERY single thing in EVERY single drawer and cabinet. Even if they say just like any junk drawer in any average home... But then spend another 5-7 minutes listing everything that is in it to us!! So yes I agree completely with you!! This video was very refreshing and entertaining too! Cheers!

  • @JBLynch

    @JBLynch

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree! And I like how he said "I'm not living in my van!" A lot of the van dwelling videos are getting too over the top, it seems. Builds like this (and other DIY'er jobs featured in certain videos) are refreshing because nothing is OVERDONE. I'd be totally happy camping in that van for a weekend in GA, which is exactly where I plan on doing most of my weekend camping. Nice job on the van!

  • @bitababyszes
    @bitababyszes3 жыл бұрын

    Only one video!?! !? More please. Your sense of humour is great.

  • @VelvetCzar
    @VelvetCzar3 жыл бұрын

    Homie has jokes! I was chuckling the whole time lol

  • @pixchick55
    @pixchick553 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful van & fantastic woodworking! Love everything you did, clean & simple. Safe travels, man.

  • @TerryX2Explore
    @TerryX2Explore9 ай бұрын

    We just finished our conversion in our vintage GMC van! We did a very simple build and can't wait to hit the road! You did an amazing job!!! 💙Terry and Terri

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @hotmic5051
    @hotmic50512 жыл бұрын

    just bought mine three days ago! 1996 g30 cargo van. I honestly finally see what I said I was trying go do and it's in my 3 check budget plan! man I love this so much and you really helped me in a desperate time figure out a reasonable budget in very comfortable living. and the numbers I needed desperately! thank you so much, happy travels.

  • @mikebryant4596
    @mikebryant45963 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I loved your video and your attitude, funny. Great build and thanks for sharing

  • @sirenainthemoonlight
    @sirenainthemoonlight2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You did an amazing job showing a budget van life set up. I actually came on here to check out builds cause I just bought a Chevy G20!! So cool to see what you've done with the place!

  • @jasonm1690
    @jasonm16902 жыл бұрын

    One of the nicestbuilds I've ever seen on the tube. Good work!

  • @finndoingyoutube
    @finndoingyoutube3 жыл бұрын

    the most realistic video of me trying to plan my van conversion

  • @fathermush7404
    @fathermush74043 жыл бұрын

    Good job on the conversion and video. I can tell you really, truly enjoy what youre doing here. I've just got one of these vans as well, hoping to do something similar, maybe 4x4 conversion as well, definitely an inspiration

  • @alwayslearning4226
    @alwayslearning42263 жыл бұрын

    Simple, to the point, and good humor. Presently looking for a van to build for life's fun. like your build. Thanks for the vid

  • @greenbean97
    @greenbean973 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking forward to more videos from you. Love your build!

  • @thesarahjewel
    @thesarahjewel4 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! I just got an 88 g20 and just finished the insulation, super excited 🥰 thank you so much for so many super dope ideas!

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck on the framing and wood installation!

  • @mikegax2010

    @mikegax2010

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just finished insulation on my g20 I feel you ont he excitement.. kinda ready to take it over night some where but going to install the tounge and grove plus flooring first

  • @bigshirley3141
    @bigshirley31413 жыл бұрын

    Bruh .... you can’t tease us with one video... Yo pop in edits are on point

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yeah wanted to keep it short and to the point

  • @ProvokedTomcat
    @ProvokedTomcat3 жыл бұрын

    Great job man, this is solid! The chairs and the ladder are such a great find.

  • @anthonypeters44

    @anthonypeters44

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn right one of the best vans ever made

  • @stevenwallace5990
    @stevenwallace59902 жыл бұрын

    This is one outstanding job...... The woodwork is just great...... everything that you have done to this van is above and beyond fantastic.......be super proud of yourself........ keep on keeping on

  • @christianmoore489
    @christianmoore4893 жыл бұрын

    I love what you did with the grill space!

  • @stevegroot5347
    @stevegroot5347 Жыл бұрын

    What a great video. Got some great ideas for my '94. Love how you threw some humor in throughout.

  • @icarus-flies7929
    @icarus-flies79292 жыл бұрын

    Sweet. I just picked up a 93 G20 StarCraft van. Been fixing mechanical stuff so far, plus living in it currently, and I'm looking for ideas. Nice work. Cool vid. Safe travels bro

  • @pjettore2787
    @pjettore27872 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job! You inspired me. I live in SC and just purchased a 1992 Chevy G20 with 151k miles for 2k yesterday. I managed to get it up to 65 twice on my 4.5hr drive home. Both times it was downhill with the wind at my back! LOL Now the adventure begins!

  • @alvarohuertas6671

    @alvarohuertas6671

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @douglas60040
    @douglas600402 жыл бұрын

    Great build…gotta steal your idea for the grill shelf on the side door. Thanks for the video.

  • @stevejeffrey11
    @stevejeffrey114 жыл бұрын

    Damn those seats are a nice find man, love those old g20s

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vandura seats from a Junk Yard.

  • @JennaWeiner

    @JennaWeiner

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marcienne2775 Just got a Vandura with some crappy seats and I'm envious of those seats you found! What a score! Nice job with the conversion. And you're the first person that I've noticed that showed the pile of stuff ripped out with the bare van insides. That was nice to see!

  • @melbacook771
    @melbacook7713 жыл бұрын

    Very entertaining and informative! I love your build!!! Congratzzz!

  • @mattramser9865
    @mattramser9865 Жыл бұрын

    I have the same van year and all. I got hand it to you. Though basic all your ideas are genius af. I just got new ideas for my van holy fudge bro great video. Loved the terminator scenes

  • @dodge61970
    @dodge619705 ай бұрын

    Nice Build ! You have all the comforts and not much can give you trouble.

  • @TylerRietz
    @TylerRietz3 жыл бұрын

    Best van video! Love your humor and realness

  • @Spacesnake69
    @Spacesnake693 жыл бұрын

    Love the van just picked up a 1995 Chevy g-30 with 73k miles, going to copy a lot your woodwork my dude thanks!

  • @THEROTTINGDOG
    @THEROTTINGDOG28 күн бұрын

    Criminally underrated video

  • @theBCEproductions
    @theBCEproductions2 жыл бұрын

    Dude I love this video, great editing shorter form, this is exactly what I'd like to see from van life youtube

  • @danlovett3697
    @danlovett36973 жыл бұрын

    Love it ..keeping it simple , but everything you need . Tastefully done ,,,, nice job !

  • @michaelmiller7350
    @michaelmiller73504 жыл бұрын

    Righteouss, had my g20 since April, loving every minute of building it, just redid my ac, reflectix is up and sink toilet bed and carpet, on the road in Nevada

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    I tried troubleshooting the A/C myself. I think my compressor is shot. What did you do?

  • @michaelmiller7350

    @michaelmiller7350

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@marcienne2775 i removed the dash first, then cleaned out entire air flow path passenger side, ridfing it of leaves n debris, removed the heater core and flushed clean with vinegar, opposite side of fire wall removed ac evaporator housing, cleaned that, added new pre oil filled compressor, rented vacuum from oreillys, vaced the system then added refrigerant. Also needed new blower motor relay, located on the evalorator/blower motor housing, this i accomplished in 6 days, im no mechanic but also did my own water pump, radiator and thermostat at the prompts of youtube. Thank you for your content

  • @gutterspikedrivesfar3458
    @gutterspikedrivesfar34583 жыл бұрын

    Really awesome build video 💪. Loved the edits hahaha

  • @LisaSoulLevelHealing
    @LisaSoulLevelHealing2 жыл бұрын

    I like the use of the doors. I was thinking of a folding table for indoor use as well. Good job 🙂

  • @daxinventor3542
    @daxinventor35422 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work Marcienne. You know your stuff bro. Your special video effects were also cool. I got some really good ideas from your video. I am going to use big pvc pipes on the roof of my van to store stuff also. Cool restoration bro. See ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Andshestilltravels
    @Andshestilltravels Жыл бұрын

    Literally just bought a G20 !! Love this video, thanks for sharing all this info (:

  • @jasongreenwood3260
    @jasongreenwood32603 жыл бұрын

    Love the van build. I'm about to start my own. Nice editing too, funny stuff!

  • @jasongreenwood3260

    @jasongreenwood3260

    3 жыл бұрын

    I keep coming back to this video... I wish more videos were like this. Straight and to the point... And funny.

  • @51HUFFMAN
    @51HUFFMAN4 жыл бұрын

    Yooo i feel ya on the german U boat when it rains, I've got a G20 that im converting rn mine's a 1983 tho definitely awesome to see someone else with the same style of van

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. I cleaned up the silicone a bit but at least it doesn't leak anymore. Good luck on your van.

  • @zeusapollo8688

    @zeusapollo8688

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man try 3m 5200.

  • @brooklynalladice1833
    @brooklynalladice18332 жыл бұрын

    No way! Me and my partner live in a 1992 Chevy g20. I really like the layout of yours, it inspires me to redesign mine!

  • @aymfar8656

    @aymfar8656

    8 ай бұрын

    How is it mechanically? Does is it often have problems?

  • @YourCrazyFangirl
    @YourCrazyFangirl4 жыл бұрын

    This video is great! Thanks for the $$ details.

  • @TheTruth-fq1je
    @TheTruth-fq1je3 жыл бұрын

    Much respect for keeping it simple.

  • @brycennparis7054
    @brycennparis70542 жыл бұрын

    Yo your style and personality set you apart! Love the video my man! Stay up

  • @ardtje210
    @ardtje2103 жыл бұрын

    Awesome van build 😎 damn your sense of humor 😆 perfect 👌 👏 👍

  • @grymbathym635
    @grymbathym6354 жыл бұрын

    This vid is really good dude, you should do more, +1 subscriber

  • @erhardt1477

    @erhardt1477

    3 жыл бұрын

    Grymbathym One MORE 👍👍👍 Greetings sir from Germany 🇩🇪 Stay safe ✌️

  • @roselsimpson858
    @roselsimpson8583 жыл бұрын

    Nice inexpensive build Good work and Good video... I am a camper and a KZreadr I like your style, Post good content and post often you can go far. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @noelleguinn7744
    @noelleguinn77442 жыл бұрын

    This video is awesome! Just bought a 1995 GMC Vandura so this is helpful!! And funny!

  • @cramsey1965
    @cramsey19652 жыл бұрын

    Your rig is awesome.

  • @greghover7556
    @greghover75562 жыл бұрын

    Great conversion and great video!

  • @anthonypeters44
    @anthonypeters442 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job !

  • @VanSheGoes
    @VanSheGoes3 жыл бұрын

    Simple video and very humorous

  • @CanadianDreamer
    @CanadianDreamer Жыл бұрын

    Looking good. I am currently working on my G20.

  • @cuznskeet6571
    @cuznskeet65712 жыл бұрын

    Man I like them old school bullet hole rims wrapped with the white letter tires!

  • @SeaFeezle
    @SeaFeezle3 жыл бұрын

    amazing job. and your meme placements had me craaaacking up.

  • @lizhaydon2250
    @lizhaydon22503 жыл бұрын

    Cool van. Great job

  • @21magnum23
    @21magnum23 Жыл бұрын

    Nice built bro. Looks fun. I love these older GMC & Chevys they practically bullet proof. I'd just advice to use conventional oil over synthetic. These older motors DO NOT like synthetic thin oil. Thicker 5w-30 or 10w-40

  • @jasonmiller4898
    @jasonmiller48984 жыл бұрын

    Nice setup!

  • @RustyShacklefourd
    @RustyShacklefourd4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been in the market for a new vehicle and haven’t been able to decide between a truck or a van. Been looking at this same van but the G30 for 1500 only 102k miles. This video is making me want to pull the trigger and buy it and convert it for hauling and camping needs.

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    G30s are awesome. That price sounds great too. If you just check the undercarriage and suspension for rust, especially if it's up north, check to see no chocolate milk oil or white exhaust (blown head gasket), or transmission problems you'll be fine. Parts are cheap, labor is free with all the KZread vids. Good luck.

  • @madelynnielsen9669
    @madelynnielsen96693 жыл бұрын

    You: makes awesome video Me: *screenshot, screenshot, screenshot*

  • @vanessahenry7238
    @vanessahenry72382 жыл бұрын

    Its beautiful inside!!!

  • @BelindaTOV
    @BelindaTOV3 жыл бұрын

    Love the wood and that you didnt overdo it with a varnish.

  • @tordsvensson1166
    @tordsvensson11663 жыл бұрын

    great work man !

  • @firebros3322
    @firebros33224 жыл бұрын

    I am doing my own build soon and want to do something similar with the ceiling. I would absolutely love it if you did a video on how you drilled into the top to get the planks up there. 🙏 love it man subscribed!

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just looked up planks on van ceiling. There's a few videos with better explanation. Once you have them cut to length just start from each side and cut the last one to width. Lathe screws that arent too long work will. I admittedly screwed through my roof multiple times.

  • @talistopeck
    @talistopeck3 жыл бұрын

    Im basically doing the same as you. My van is a 79 gmc vandura. Got it for 1000 and ripped whole interior out like you, now building it out

  • @WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK
    @WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK Жыл бұрын

    Damn good looking build!

  • @krussell2713
    @krussell27134 жыл бұрын

    Like the fishing pole storage up top, I keep mine over the bed I wake up and my head hits the reels

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 100% got the idea from KZread. Glad it's cheap and secure

  • @joanieset50
    @joanieset50 Жыл бұрын

    Best rig i've seen yet

  • @justaviyah
    @justaviyah Жыл бұрын

    Just got mine! Thank you for the video! Let's gooo

  • @wyattt9820
    @wyattt98203 жыл бұрын

    This was such a dope video for being the only one you've posted. Please tell me you have another channel

  • @RolandCarballo
    @RolandCarballo3 жыл бұрын

    Um so like yeah dude sweet editing job on this! Finally, a video that just answers everybody's qwerstions. Thanks dude! 👍

  • @enriquearanda5845
    @enriquearanda58452 жыл бұрын

    Yo your cutscenes were on point lol

  • @kellyhall7373
    @kellyhall73732 жыл бұрын

    Wow my man, you have out done yourself , do not every get rid of your van, you will regret it,,, rock on with your bad self,,✌👊

  • @residentmanager3088
    @residentmanager30883 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done!

  • @PochoNews
    @PochoNews2 жыл бұрын

    Damn dude. Fishin, The Van, Scallops and fat tire...???? We're twins!! I hope to meet ya one day. Im researchin this van to see if I wanna buy it for my son. Looks good so far.

  • @ThePerfectSeason1972
    @ThePerfectSeason19722 жыл бұрын

    Nice job !

  • @cinnreds18
    @cinnreds183 жыл бұрын

    Looks great man.

  • @Dan0rioN
    @Dan0rioN3 жыл бұрын

    I have thay exact same steering wheel cover lol I'm in my car watching this lookin at it right now ahaha love it!!

  • @usmcdoc2512
    @usmcdoc25123 жыл бұрын

    Your intro song gets me

  • @freelyevolving
    @freelyevolving2 жыл бұрын

    The dramatics!!!! 🤣🤣 Love this tho!🧡

  • @Dragonfly7189
    @Dragonfly71893 жыл бұрын

    your video was hilarious, safe travels

  • @carsongill9458
    @carsongill94583 жыл бұрын

    Dope build

  • @rolandodelgado8784
    @rolandodelgado87842 жыл бұрын

    Good taste in music 🎶 peeped the cuco👀

  • @cambenfield6461
    @cambenfield6461 Жыл бұрын

    “It’s like I’m reentering the atmosphere,” 😂😂 he says

  • @tracicobb1111
    @tracicobb11113 жыл бұрын

    I believe you did well, you totally honest, about how much you paid for the "Van" & Supplies. Thank you for sharing.

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @zero_to_1000
    @zero_to_10003 жыл бұрын

    Legit. Thanks for giving me some good ideas 👍

  • @Dangoldmedia
    @Dangoldmedia3 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @TheVjellyo
    @TheVjellyo2 жыл бұрын

    Lmao memes were on point bro great van setup as well

  • @bobbylauro3219
    @bobbylauro32193 жыл бұрын

    Great video man thank you

  • @stevechandler3097
    @stevechandler30973 жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @CaptainFALKEN
    @CaptainFALKEN2 жыл бұрын

    Hell yea. I'm big into toyota truck stuff, I'd like a 4runner even though I have a taco. Had a 99 but too rusty to keep and unsafe to drive. Maaaan, I seen a Chevy G20 at the beach and I totally forgot about this van. My aunt used to have one when I was little. Curtains in that b!tc#. So homey. It was awesome. And yours is awesomer

  • @CaptainFALKEN

    @CaptainFALKEN

    9 ай бұрын

    I have a 4runner now. Since around March. Been a helluva truck so far and recently just did some off roading and climbing in it on the weekend. Made a vid 🤙🏼

  • @TheStupidFoodReviewShow
    @TheStupidFoodReviewShow3 жыл бұрын

    Looks great. I've watched a couple hundred of these van conversions, and they're all 15 to 25 minutes, totally unnecessary. 5 minutes is all you need. I subbed.

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    3 жыл бұрын

    I watched the same before I started and it was painful to watch especially when people tell their life story.

  • @Jerenemy
    @Jerenemy4 жыл бұрын

    At 4:16 it looks like you're hold someone's decapitated head. Anyway, love the van dude, awesome work!

  • @jimtonio9363
    @jimtonio93637 ай бұрын

    This is the most unhinged van tour I've ever watched 😂😂

  • @dl7620
    @dl76202 жыл бұрын

    😂 great sense of humor 👏

  • @bmore000
    @bmore0004 жыл бұрын

    Great vid bro

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @shirleywilliams5124
    @shirleywilliams51244 жыл бұрын

    Cool ! I have a g20 van it's the best, great 1st video🤝🎆

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TheNeverCat
    @TheNeverCat3 жыл бұрын

    My dude! Thank god it's not another rich couple dumping $30k into an ikea van. ALSO GA (ATL here)!? I'm starting my 85 G20 build right now and this was way more helpful than listening to some HGTV couple talk about how "cheap" they made their "tiny home" Props to you! Once I get the transmission rebuilt and some basic tune ups done we should get up and go fishing!

  • @marcienne2775

    @marcienne2775

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was in Columbus, GA. Thanks! It was worth it. Learned a lot.

  • @veggiepowered
    @veggiepowered2 жыл бұрын

    I;am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos

  • @francofamily247
    @francofamily2472 жыл бұрын

    Keep grinding man make some more viddsss

  • @breconcameron732
    @breconcameron7323 жыл бұрын

    This is so good

  • @peteru9980
    @peteru99803 жыл бұрын

    I like your video 👍

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