I agree, Im about to move into my truck. Work your whole life, and by the time you have hopes of a home its twice as much. Better off going, and enjoying your life cheaply.

@summerstardust2064

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, and even if you get the home the upkeep, taxes, insurance and utilities are prohibitive.

@mustangandfrankenstein

2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother..your dang right .were not here long so enjoy life

@caroljones1262

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful van. Where are you at right now. This is the first time I have watched.

@mustangandfrankenstein

2 жыл бұрын

I live in my minivan with my dog and we love it ..freedom and nobody controls us .like a landlord .and I like for now it works and it's nice .so kickass and rock on .

@edrios7020

2 жыл бұрын

Dude loves his cabinets .

By my estimation one of the top three minivan builds on the Tube.

@tillygirl7450

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

This guy needs to be doing this for a living. Well thought-out and very well executed. I'm very impressed!

The way he talks is so calm and mellow and he makes it sound like he just threw this together, no big deal and yet, OMG it is so epic! He is obviously some kind of building genius.

@5DNRG

2 жыл бұрын

He is a big magnesium guy, apparently...with an engineering mind.

Van companies need to hire this guy to design future vans absolute genius

Wow! That's the neatest well-organized minivan conversion I have seen. With all the cabinets closed, it looks almost like a $2.2 million dollar Newell Coach.

This is hands down the most incredibly well-done minivan camper I’ve seen - and I’ve been checking them out for years, as well as designing & living in multiple converted vehicles. Big props to this guy!!

Wow! I think this is an example of how even the most responsible person can find themselves in a hard situation. He turned this into a beautiful home and a really smart solution. All the best to this gentleman and his child!

Joseph should sell a plan of his rig. The best micro camper build I have ever seen! Incredible attention to detail! Amazing!

@jasonmeador7861

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know many people that could build this!! And I have been in construction for years.. he is awesome

First time hearing of Joseph. What a build! He has the brain of a engineer/designer. He could do this for a living. Well done!

@MissCharliechop

2 жыл бұрын

Watch Chrome's early vids. Joseph and jeffy bear are in a few

@JasmineThanai

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they’re actually friends, or so I thought. Joseph is pretty cool

The part about your daughter really hit me. I see my 9-yo son on weekends only. I still have the passenger’s seat just for him. I’m living in my 4 door wrangler (3 months). My build is coming along nicely.

I have seen a lot of van builds on KZread and I have to say this is the most ingenious builds I have ever seen. I wish you much happiness and success with it. Great job and thanks for sharing your home with us!

Housing and rent prices are the exact reason I moved into my 2019 Ram Promaster City cargo van. It's a shame the world has gotten this bad off, but at the same time I'm grateful to be able to have a place to lay my head at night.

@billjoe39

2 жыл бұрын

the greed and selfishness ( of some property owners/landlords) has unintended consequences.......it encourages other people to leave bad situations, like unaffordable housing, and strike out on their own

I’ve been waiting a long time for you to do a tour of Joseph’s van. He’s such a gentle soul and so talented.

@lifechanges557

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Love Joseph.. Such a nice caring man..

@nildaroman8505

2 жыл бұрын

He’s done a great ! Now is he “” Married !

I appreciate his calm presence and his build to include his daughter.

Chrome I love the way you let him talk and you don’t talk over people when you do your interviews✌🏼🤗

Joseph is genius and in a class all his own. Ty for posting his journey.

@stephwillson7161

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto that!! His mind is as beautiful as he is.

@katc7765

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@toddbridges8186

2 жыл бұрын

Joseph is chrom's lover

@johnevans9463

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephwillson7161 2

Incredible design. He's got a real talent for it. I'm think people would be willing to pay him to do van builds. If that's something he's interested in, he should give serious thought to pursuing it.

@tonyochoa7097

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they would-hes got talent

@NewEarthAwakening

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! With sprinter conversions going for tens of thousands and vehicles like that being on huge waiting lists for huge budgets, there are so many people who would spring for something like this!

@lowengkok1201

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@siouxsiesiouxwilson7247

2 жыл бұрын

@@NewEarthAwakening Yup

@tonyatehranie3029

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Dodge Caravan that I’d like to like to have converted. Does anyone know next steps?

Amazing how he's done all the work so professionally. Looks like built in a factory and not by a layman!

Very impressive! I've seen professionally built campers that didn't have this build quality. Every inch of space is utilized. An extremely well-thought-out camper.

Keeping that stow and go seat integrated like that is genius!

The interior is like that of an executive jet!

Hands down the best mini van build ever! Next level efficient use of space.

@jacksoncarr1264

2 жыл бұрын

A little date-rapey no?

@claricejones9329

Жыл бұрын

The best I have ever seen. Wow😊

I completely understand Sir. I completely love what you did with your minivan. I'm disabled and have many limitations. I became homeless because of my disabilities and the cost of living being so high and not being able to work anymore. I give thanks to my Creator of the Whole Universe and give my Creator all the glory and victory. I finally just got a used minivan for myself and my emotional support dog. I'm slowly getting my minivan together to be my small campervan to live in full-time. It's definitely not as nice as yours of course. I absolutely love how you setup your minivan and how well you designed it. I'm just a beginner and just starting with short day trips here and there with my emotional support dog. I have so much respect for both of you men. I really appreciate you sharing ideas and personal style.

@kristalthompson8574

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you're doing well. I know what it's like to be disabled and not having your own home. I went through it for about two years. Be blessed

@kimberlydavis5034

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristalthompson8574 It's very hard being homeless and bouncing around here and there. It's been a little over two years of being homeless and bouncing around here and there. I'm completely disabled with limitations and many medical conditions. I can't work at all anymore. I haven't been able to walk long distance in almost 10 years. Now on top of everything else. I'm slowly loosing my ability to walk short distances now. I'm basically losing my ability to walk completely. I definitely need a motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair I have now I can't go anywhere with. I've been very depressed, stressed, frustrated and overwhelmed with everything. I'm trying my hardest to keep a positive attitude even though I'm homeless and losing my ability to walk completely. I just need my own little place and space for myself and my emotional support dog. I don't want to live with anyone else after everything I've been through in my lifetime.

@ThatBronxgirl7

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kimberly, praying for you and hope you and your dog are doing well.

DUDE..Give this guy a frikin sprinter van, imagine what he could do. Serious!

You’re a genius and quite handy. I’m extremely impressed with your skill set. You can actually start your own buildout company. Chrome is fortunate to have you as a friend. The very best to you and your daughter. It’s nice to see you tubers as nice as you.

@gratefulgram

2 жыл бұрын

I was watching and thinking the same thing, he would be amazing at his own buildout company.

@GregDinAZ

2 жыл бұрын

Totally amazing…and such a nice guy and calm demeanor! 🙂❤️

@ChrisW228

2 жыл бұрын

This is what I want but don’t have the talent or tools to build. I was wondering how much it would cost to pay someone to create something like this for me.

@OrthodoxAtheist

2 жыл бұрын

He might be a genius, but what struck me more is... this is where you end up if, whenever you have a little idea, and the next week another idea, and then another idea... instead of doing nothing about it each time, you actually follow it through, design it, and implement it. Over time you end up with a rig with so many extra bits and ideas and tools and.... give him another few years and he'll probably have a button to turn the vehicle into a boat. :D Very impressive. Makes you wonder what his videos are like. Guess we're all gonna have to subscribe (if we weren't already). :D

@RunRun458

2 жыл бұрын

What if someone steals your " HOUSE" or your " HOUSE " needs repairs and has to be in the shop for weeks then what? I tell you what you're going to have to move in a hotel or real house because the van life it's not practical or sustainable and it's not safe.

Chrome, you are right. This Caravan has the most integrated storage spaces I’ve ever seen. He added a few grands into the net worth of this van with all the customization. Truly awesome. 😊 👏

This may be my favorite van build I've seen. It's so strategic and well thought out. Looks cozy too.

Joseph did an amazing job building this out. His electrical prowess is tight

“Holy Moly Batman man… that’s some Batmobile “…😲 Love it Joseph 👍🏼

I need a man like this in my life. So chilled, creative and smart

Joseph is the man! It is incredible how far his minivan has come along. This guy can do more than sew stuff! Go Joseph!

Join his channel support him and chrome!

I always think of the inside of a sailboat when I see Joseph's home. what a great job he did on it

Love his energy, so low-key, smooth, peaceful and calm. Loving the eyebrows too, thick 😊

What an amazing design. Taking the front passenger seat out is genius, and storing a passenger seat under the floor, so well thought out. Such clean lines altogether.

What an incredibly well thought out build... Just when you think you've seen it all there's another draw or cubbyhole... You've made yourself a great home...💗💗💗

SO, glad to finally see Joseph’s van tour. I have been waiting to see it all. The bed/couch conversation and the layout of the cabinets. Amazing work. LOVE it!!!!!

@BrooklynAlien

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I've always wondered if you could do a foldout bed from a couch that could face the front and/or the back. Perfect.

Wow...such an amazing use of every centimeter of space! He is a logistics master👍I love how neat and clean everything is in this van. Great job!

I've watched a few of Joseph's build videos (among many others in his channel) but this really shows off his craftsmanship and the design is incredible, one of the two best I've seen in a minivan.

@kaiembada

2 жыл бұрын

What is his youtube channel?

This van build reminds me of some spaceship. Its so cleverly thought out.

Watched Joseph's videos as he was making his conversion. It was amazing to watch his creative mind at work. Wonderful ❣️ ❣️✌️✌️❣️

My goodness is this beautiful. I had to remind myself that it is a small mini van! Can you imagine what a sprinter etc would look like by this gentleman?! Just beautiful work!

OMG that is an AMAZING build!!!! I have never seen anything so perfect and functional in a car!!

AMAZING I bet chrome was so happy

What?? This is amazing!!! His build is genius and is so professional! People are charging $80k plus to build out vans and many people have vans like his or even bigger cars like Sierra’s they’re living in. He is so needed in the world of build outs if he ever wants to do it. Just amazing!!!!

Are You KIDDING Me?? WOW!!! Beyond impressive. Thanks for the tour, Joseph!

WOW! The design and lay out is amazing and I so appreciate how clean everything is, which is important to me! Great job Joseph!!

I admire and have great respect for people like Chrome and Joseph and the many people who don’t have a KZread channel that live this way because they beat the status quo by choosing to live free. Hopefully someday i have the strength to make the first step and follow in their footsteps. Cheers guys

I’m pretty sure Joseph was a rocket designer / engineer because of how much storage he has managed to get into this small space. Watching the build come together on his channel was very interesting. It was nice to see the complete tour. Definitely a best build for a minivan.

@tillygirl7450

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. NASA should be signing up this guy to design and build the next "spaceship" into space.

Definitely one of my favourite builds for a smaller van.

I live in Austria and I admire people like you! I love the way you build your home Van. Compact and very well done using all spaces within. 👍🏼👏🏻

I've watched some of Joseph's videos and seen some of the van build. I knew it would be practical but... it's incredible! Congratulations Joseph! You could make a business helping with others with their van builds. Take care and safe travels.

@kaiembada

2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me where to find his his youtube ? Thanks.

"It's genius dude" - Joe Yes it is bro...

Incredible build. I honestly find it a bit sad though when you see how far people go with these vanlife builds.. It shows that they are fully expecting to have to spend the rest of their life living in a van full time :(

@vanessaruiz4705

2 жыл бұрын

well, that's sad for you but not for everybody. I know people who live like this very happily and completely by choice.

@spiritwolf7

2 жыл бұрын

7 years in sweden in a bus..best thing I've ever done..dont regret a second of it

@jmb1666

2 жыл бұрын

I got that vibe too. He seems a bit sad. Although van life seems like a lot of fun to do for a little while, I cannot imagine spending the rest of my life like that. I have lived in my small townhouse for 25 years and it is finally paid off. It's the best feeling ever to own a home that no one can kick you out of. Sleeping in random places is not safe, and would seem very stressful.

Joseph, You, Sir, are a genius! Thank you for sharing your home on wheels. And to learn you built this van out for yourself and absolutely made arrangements for your little daughter just melts this Grandmother's heart! The universe is a better place because of you & I'm sure there are wonderful days ahead for you & your daughter. Keep your heart soft for what is surely your wonderful future.

I like the choice of Hatley Castle parking lot for this video. A "castle on wheels" near a castle of stone (now a university). ...and the van's owner is such a humble and interesting person to follow on KZread.

BIG DRUM ROLL !!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS !!! :) 👍👍👍❤ Never, have I seen such an incredible Dodge Caravan build-out ...no other can even come close. Looks ' Space Age ' .....absolutely amazingly creatively detailed......just, WOW !!

Wow! So true, cost of living is a great motivator. Such a well thought out build! Obviously bc of what he said, he lived in it "raw" gutted & unglamorous @ first. Bravo to him, his patience & careful planning resulted in this incredibly practical & esthetically pleasing build!

What a man. I hope your daughter knows what a great dad she has. I hope you find your peace and new love.

Joseph have you considered turning your privacy screen across the front of your van into a video screen with a small projector. I agree with what Chrome stated. “It’s genius dude“

Thanks for sharing this! I did not realise, from the glimpses we had before, that Joseph's 'house' is so thoughtfully designed. Clean lines, clever design and very neat and pleasant to look at. Well done, Chrome, for shooting this, and Joseph for designing this. You appear to be as thoughtful as your van design. Wishing you well.

My late husband and I lived in a van for 2 years. Parked anywhere we wanted, but mostly near the ocean. We did a lot of crabbing and fishing.

Great build. Hope that he can have a home in the future for his daughter. Thank you for sharing.

Love the van tour finally. Joseph you are so much more comfortable talking to the camera

Joseph the most impressive part of your van is the cleanliness. It makes me feel a sense of zen. So perfect for your persona! Hope everyone who sees this will follow you in your travels through life.

Here you see a fantastic man, reorganazing his life into a quality life!! Love you without knowing you!! Wish you all the luck in the world for your future! You deserve it!! Greetings with a big kiss, from Portugal 🙋‍♀️💋🍀

Best caravan build hands down. My favorite is that he managed to build an unbelievable space and not kill his windows. You have serious skills.

Wow, Joseph, i saw you building this but now it is MUCH more complex and elaborate now that it is done. Gorgeous.

@carolyncostello7701

2 жыл бұрын

Where is your toilet and shower

Joseph is a savant with what he put together. I like his fishing videos.

DAMMMMNNNN!! I’m already a follower of Joseph since he started his channel but never saw an in-depth tour of his BLOODY BRILLIANT vessel of adventure. Sign me up for the jump seat in the back! Chrome, thank you for simply allowing Joseph to share his space and tell his story. Cheers to living your best lives. Safe adventures ahead! 🚐💨‼️💯❤️💃🏻

Rain man genius level engineering. I’m amazed.

Genius design; Incredible execution

One of the best small builds I have seen. The wood work is amazing. Congratulations

Great inspiration for those of us just starting out from bare metal. It’s a journey not a destination.

This is just about the BEST van conversion I've ever seen....such great craftsmanship, efficiency, and ingenuity.

Your home looks great Joseph you did a wonderful job.

It's like the Millennium Falcon inside 👌

Love how you built out your van. Truly amazing how you configured everything. You will over come life's challenges. Never give up never surrender I say.

It is so neat and functional. No bulky build and super minimalist. Love this so much.🥰

Wow this guy did a fantastic job of building out this van.

I kept watching to see where he keeps his sewing machine.

You really could create your own van build company with your level of design & skill. More ppl are realizing the economic savings of van life in different seasons of their lives. Thank you for sharing !

BRILLIANT design and absolutely REMARKABLE construction - THANK YOU for taking us on a tour of your home.

Joseph, I thought Foresty's van build was the best small van build on youtube, but he's been dethroned. Yours feels like a small apartment despite being much smaller than Chrome's, your creativity and skill is on full display.

Amazing use of such a limited space, well done Joseph.

He is a very clean man and very organized

Very impressive build and it looks clean and tidy too. Reasonable mileage, easy to park and very practical. This might be the best use of space I've ever seen by a van dweller.

I can't imagine what he would have been able to do with a full size cargo van. Probably three bedroom two bath with a hot tub

@ewakraft5770

2 жыл бұрын

🤩

Finally.... you've been after him for a van tour since the day I first found your channel Chrome, 3 years ago 🤣. Love Joseph and yes he is a genius! A skilled craftsman and oh so cerebral. Chrome, you did an excellent tour of his home on wheels. Thanks for giving us a van tour that. I and I'm sure a lot of us Weirdos have been waiting for this particular van for Y E A R S.... 😁👍👍👍 Epic!!! Thanks again from Texas

@reginapolo3357

2 жыл бұрын

Doc!!!

Simply amazing how he used every inch of space. Not to mention the woodworking skills and ingenuity.

Wow. You weren’t kidding! Mind blown!! I love that he removed all the fabric surfaces and carpet. Well done!!

We finally get to see Joseph's build after many glimpses and peeks along the way. So well executed and cleverly designed. I chuckled when I saw his blackout curtain. A case of the shoemaker with no shoes as Joseph has so often helped others with sewing projects (among many other projects) but has yet to sew a curtain for himself. It's nice to see things coming together for him.

Wow - What an AWESOME VAN! He set the bar pretty high on this one!

I truly like the way you've built and finished off your mini van - throughout your other videos, you've proven to be quite the craftsman- thank you for sharing your journey so far. Take care, be safe and stay well.......I enjoy the videos a lot....... :~) mla

Dude you are talented! I pray that your life experiences come together as well as your van did.

Wow, Joseph did an amazing job on his build. I always knew it was nice and clean but never realized how efficient it is.

Yah i watch you all the time Joseph.

Well thought out & his skills are outstanding! What a fantastic lay out for use of space, he should think about doing this for a living!

So happy to see Joseph's van tour finally. Such a nice guy, as are you Chrome.