The thing I see when things get fancy is that it takes up so much of an already small space. The best ideas I see are functional and economical in terms of space. For example, I really like the small single burner propane stoves. That makes sense to me. I like your shower can. That's a good solution in a pinch.

For someone who is about to take the plunge into full time van living, without ever having much camping or van conversion experiences, the info you shared was very appreciative and practical as well. Thank you, my friend.

@wanderingbart

2 ай бұрын

I'm happy that it helps.

I love seeing people overcoming difficult obstacles. You gained a new follower here. Im actually an above the knee amputee in the process of building my own van out right now. Since im a disabled veteran. It gives me the financial freedom to do the van life experience. Follow my journey if you want. Its gonna be fun

I truly love your simple build , what YOU need. I believe thats as simple as it gets.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Best way to do it. Go simple if you truly need something you can always add to it

GREAT advice. I'm plotting my design now and I've already figured out that I don't need a bathroom and shower (too much maintenance/work) and the kitchen's currently on the chopping block. Once I figure out what I actually need, then I'll know what vehicle I'll need to get (NOT a Sprinter).

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

In my opinion that's the best way to do it.thanks for the comment

@SeizeTheAdventure

Жыл бұрын

Very practical perspective. May I suggest looking for a wheel chair van. Likely you won’t find one in 4x4. I picked up a dodge b2500 for 2.5k and there’s enough room to almost stand and makes a huge difference, but a very very small price tag compared to a sprinter. Good luck!

Keeping it simple is the best way to go. I'm not a van lifer or anything. But I worked on the road outside of my state. *WILL NOT DO THAT IN CALIFORNIA AGAIN* !!! But I stayed in Motels and hotels when I could get a solid weekend or 24 hour day or week to do so or stayed at one of my Uncles properties either in San Francisco , Stockton CA. Or elsewhere. I never really got cooking inside a van, but having hot water was great! Same with a small chiller freezer to keep drinks cool.

I love your build!!! Even with a low top van you made the inside look soooo spacious and still showed how to maximize storage space!!! Amazing!!!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it. Yes it feels very spacious inside

@Nu1SaNc8

10 ай бұрын

@@wanderingbartyou can be just a guy going to a work site ! If your boondocking , tell them you got there early 😂

I for one really appreciate your minimalistic approach, and your honest advice in this regard. It's really easy to get sucked into all the gee whiz complex builds. And while for some applications, some of those things may be nice to have, while for other more simple applications it just sucks money on things that aren't really needed. It just depends on the individual. So, start simple, and add as you gain experience of your individual needs is the best advice I've seen on the van build videos. Thanks!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Exactly some things work for some people but not for everyone. Thanks for the comment

Great tour of your van! Thanks!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

What a nice build!❤

@wanderingbart

4 күн бұрын

Thanks

I’m with you! Good advice at the last! I like to hear that! Thank you

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks work the comment

I think it is perfect, simple build is better.

Biggest issue, finding a van that doesn't break the bank even used.

@wanderingbart

9 ай бұрын

Try looking on government auctions. Like border patrol, airport service and prisons. Way cheaper than from a private owner or a dealer.

@zebadiahfranklin4058

3 ай бұрын

Go to church

@davi-un7ku

3 ай бұрын

I just got one with a topper for 5k

@christopherjay7018

2 ай бұрын

@@davi-un7ku Condition, year, miles? Thanks!

@davi-un7ku

2 ай бұрын

@@christopherjay7018 1998 Chevrolet express 3500, 120,000 miles 1 ton payload 6.0 L with topper for 5k in Arizona, drove it to Washington state

Thank you for sharing your van build. I think the 4×4 logo on the side of the van tells everyone that your van is there . The light bar gives people the idea that you are not a stealth camper. I like the simple interior that fits your needs and requirements.

@wanderingbart

7 ай бұрын

Oh definitely you can tell it's a camper. I wasn't really trying to be super stealth.

I think you did a great job man and I agree you don’t need all that stuff

@wanderingbart

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Don't forget to check out my new build on my channel

Kia ora from New Zealand. Sweet rig! Brilliant advice too, it's so easy to get swept into making the build overly complicated!

@wanderingbart

7 ай бұрын

You watch those KZread channels and you think you need all that stuff and that's how you end up with a 200k car loan for a sprinter van. Les is more 💪💪💪

Dude i love your ingenuity. I litterally built out my van similarly and just returned the tools i would buy as I needed them so I wouldnt have to cary them around. Very effective!!!

@wanderingbart

7 ай бұрын

That's the best way. Buy as you need instead of buying and trying to figure out if you ever going to use it.

The positioning of your bed is pure genius brother thank you. I never thought of it that way from the view perspective plus you can put your kitchen stuff underneath the bed there.

@wanderingbart

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like it😁 did you have a chance to see the new camper project?

Just purchased my 98 yesterday and eager to do my no build! Planning on using a portable fish cleaning station as sink with faucet and drip area, storage underneath for cassette toilet, put a curtain around it and voila!

Stumbled across your channel a few days ago, have watched everything thus far, keep it up! Love the breakdown, definitely seems like a more realistic view of van life for the majority of those who do it.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Ya i figured I'll take a different approach to it. Thanks for the comment

A great video... Congratulations nice tips, nice Van, thanks...

@wanderingbart

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

Awesome build for your first time!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

Van is 🔥🔥...can't wait for da next adventure🚀

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment 😊 more videos coming soon

I've watched a ton of these builds and you did it perfectly. It's simple but perfect and you have everything you need and it looks nice. You can change things if needed but this is the way to live!! I wouldn't put a window in but maybe a sink? Maybe you didn't need that's but I'm impressed. I wish I could live this lifestyle.

I love your van build.. Mahalo for sharing. God Bless you Bart.

@wanderingbart

2 ай бұрын

Thanks glad you like it. It was simple but functional.

This was very helpful! Nice build, calming and cozy.

@wanderingbart

2 ай бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you like it

Great build! Thank you for sharing!

Don't put your build down mate it works for you and your needs, it's lovely, like you say build it the way that suits you best👊

Thank you for keeping it simple.

hello from Canada i traveled in my tinny car this summer new to your channel

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Welcome 😁 and thank you for the comment

Beautiful, comfy for you. Good job 👏 😊

Pozdrowienia z Polski 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

I think you did a wonderful job! You should be very proud!

@wanderingbart

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the good vibes😁

True minimalist. Perfect build. 👍👍👍👍👍 5 thumbs up. Just found today. And subscribed. Definitely be looking at your videos. I lived in a van for a year then lived in a sailboat at a marina for about 6 months. I still have my 1991 chevy van. I like old vans because I can do all my repairs. I rent a room now. Planning on heading back to the East Coast in 2024 🙋🏼‍♂️

Genial todo el trabajo que hiciste en tu van, felicidades ❤❤❤❤

Your Van is awesome! I have the Econline 250 Im building it right now, just completed my subfloors. Your too humble your diy carpentry looks like a pro did it! Thank you so much for listing all that used its very helpful & I agree about keeping it simple and add as you go along,great build!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment.

I like having all the electrical centerized behind/in cabinet. Easy access for maintenance! Wondering what the material walls are used. (Maybe I should read comments before asking 🤔) Nice build! Beautiful and Functional! Well thought out.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

The walls are made out of a very thin plywood.

Right on! Nice Chanel. Great VanLife information. Thanks for Sharing. Looking forward to watching more of your upcoming Vlogs.

No body around u a true blessing (4 short time) in case I dont get into trouble, and need help!!!!!!!

You did a great job on your build thumbs up!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very nice, simple and effective!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Thank you for sharing.. Great advice …. It’s truly appreciated 🤗

Hey I really like this build you don’t need to be fancy all that counts is that it works for you

@wanderingbart

7 ай бұрын

I agree. Build for your needs.

Nice build bro👍

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent!! greetings from México

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Welcome

Great looking van you did a great job !

32 deg. Farenheit is freezing. A frig should be set in the 40-45 deg. Range. A freezer should be set well below 32 deg.

Good one!

Your cabinetry is awesome! Great build 🏔🚐💨

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I did my best

Nice Build brother 👍😱🥵

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

perfect except for a window or two

@wanderingbart

7 ай бұрын

Yes it was a plan to put few windows in

I like the simplicity of your build. You have ample room and storage as well as all of the necessities to live comfortably. Nice job. I think you scored big on the van itself. I am hoping to come across the right van in the near future.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.if your not in a hurry take your time to find what's Right for you.

@donnaheinz199

8 ай бұрын

I'm looking too.

Great build!! We are working on our first one now.

Very nice build! 5 Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great setup!

simple is always the best for traveling!

@wanderingbart

11 ай бұрын

That's what I think to

You did a beautiful build 😍

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

For the sake of space I would have a twin bed.

I absolutely this … I’m also working towards a Minimalist Van set up … Thank You

👍

itsa sweeet van! 🤘 good advice to keep it simple.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@benderbender1233

Жыл бұрын

@@wanderingbart ✌

Good advice at the end 👍🏾

@wanderingbart

5 ай бұрын

Thanks

Sick vid!

Just subbed great rig really like the setup!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub

Great channel , very discriptive .

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Thank you for the vid.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

No problem!

You do well💜💙🧡 I did it simply last year. I have some clips

Great video thank you. I just bought a 2003 e350 long wheel base. I'm going simple and having more room to stretch out and not be cramped. I'm getting out of my home because there's too much stuff around. I want simplicity now.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Congrats and good luck hope you have fun with your new way of living.

What a great balance of everything you need with restraint. I think if you put a cutting board cover on the bottom pull out kitchen drawer it could become a table. Make it rest inside the drawer if that makes sense? Of course you could always hit up Super Burrito on Wells Ave. 😉

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Ya i tried that few times it works.

Lovely video man. I want an e350

🇬🇧 Only thing I would say is put windows In the side doors, so useful when at some junctions. Other than that a very nice simple build. 👍👍👍👍👍

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely those windows would help in the city.

@fredblogs

Жыл бұрын

@@wanderingbart I own a VW Transporter and have found them very useful at times. Good luck with your travels. Stay safe.

Just got a 04 E350 for 600$ with 213k planning to live in it about to start watching hope it helps looks like the best one on here

Hello Bart, I just found your video. I have an idea, the cabinet in the back under your bed, pull the bottom drawer out far enough for the stove to fit and cut a piece of thin plywood to lay across the top edges. It would lower the stove and the thin piece of plywood could possible lay or stored on or under the stove or the bottom drawer.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Good idea 👍 thanks I'll definitely try it out

love it brother , Rock!

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub

Very nice setup! About your fridge, try running it outside the drawer & see if it doesnt work properly. I wonder if build-up of heat in a tight space & lack of ventilation is fooling thermostat into working overtime?

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

There is some ventilation. But the thermostat was broken. The company replaced it for a new one

I use my van for weekends, maybe hunting cooking

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

that's awesome

thumbs up

Awesome

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

If you are thinking about adding window, I would put it at the head of the bed.

Bro plz do snow camping

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Will do definitely after new years

@franekw5274

Жыл бұрын

@@wanderingbart But why after? Now is a lot of snow! ;))

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Because i was visiting family for Christmas and doing some international traveling the videos will be posted soon so please be patient ☺️

Very smart. Excellent wiring and only the essentials. Plus its on a proven chassis platform! Cheers from TX. SPI and PINS are some great places to visit dude. Enjoy your travels!

Loved your honest and blunt opinions and build on this vid. And this van is super cozy looking! Where are you from?

@wanderingbart

9 ай бұрын

Thanks I'm just trying to show how it really is and don't sugar coat anything. I'll be making a video from a new campervan build and answering some questions soon. Be patient and thanks for watching

liked your build. Need link to build hot water shower. Cheers. Rod

Love the van build! Where did you get the paint job done and how much was it?

I don't know anything about electrik and electronic, Good jon. I bought a Bluety 800w and 100w sunsolar cell :)

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

when I started my build I also didn't know anything

Love the fact that you live in it before you build it out. See what you need. How much did the van cost? If you don't mind d me asking. And we're did you find it.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

My first setup was a blow up mattress from Walmart a backpacking stove and two small plastic crates with some clothes and personal stuff. Regarding the price I'll probably do a short video about that when I get back to USA. Thanks for the comment

Just got. Lucky snagged an 03 e250 super cargo.I pursued the truck from small auto parts store In my BF Egypt little town here in fl. Dude damn near gave it to me. I was after it , tellin him / oh you need a new truck for your store. For 2 yrs. I walked back in late Friday afternoon they said we been looking for you. He quoted me a price i said f. Yeah right now. I love the super cargo/ they got the porch on the back. Its 11' To right behind the drivers seat. You got a v 10 4×4 - what your family own an oil refinery ? Anyway I'll subscribe maybe keep in touch ... YEAH 😎 🤙 PS; I love the fords... This ain't my first one.

awesome build. Looks like you're in Vegas? Anyways I'm curious as a vegas resident myself how much your registration/insurance costs is. NV has some of the highest insurance/ registration rates. Thought about chopping up my GX460, buying a trailer, etc... but I prefer van camper but those transit/sprinter van costs are crazy. How much did this cost in all. Thanks!

In planing one for myself. Especially vans cus they are chewp

🙌

Hey what dealership did you get this from? I’m in Minnesota and was looking into a newer van. This is kinda what I’m looking for. Sweet set up.

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

I don't remember right now but it was in Baker Minnesota.

Super build. I have an e350 for about a year and watch all the rare Econoline videos I find. Would love to know if you could put links for: string lights, curtain system, puck lights - would be very helpful! Less is more… great concept to live by. Please keep making videos

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

String lights are from Ross and the curtain is a quilt from walmart. Puck lights unfortunately not available anymore on Amazon.

Meanwhile here I am on month 5 just starting to put my walls up lol, I’m 19 though funds are limited so I have an excuse 😂

where do you take a crape?

awesome build! how many miles did it have when you purchased it?

@wanderingbart

9 ай бұрын

81k when I got it. It was in really good condition.

You should put a huge screen on the wall instead of a window. And mount a camera facing outside

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about that but it's extra weight

Looks awesome! How much was spent on this build?

@wanderingbart

10 ай бұрын

Hi there the whole build cos little bit under 5k

hey got the same van! was wondering how big that bed was?

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

It's six feet long

So in the city you still cook outside, or you by prepared food?

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

It depends from the location in the city. sometimes I'll just set up my stove inside or go with some simple meals that don't need any cooking.

Nice van project. I was wondering how you make money during your 17 months van life?

@wanderingbart

Жыл бұрын

Multiple gigs maybe i should make a video about that.