SELF CONVERTED 136 INCH RAM PROMASTER 1500 HIGH ROOF DIY BUILD FOR FULL TIME VAN LIFE!!! VAN TOUR!

Here is a look into my self converted Ram Promaster!!
Super simple design and build made for full time van living!
Hope you enjoy!
Please like, comment and subscribe!!!!
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  • @bagrnut
    @bagrnut Жыл бұрын

    I really like all the products stated for all of us that struggle with finding the resources. Thank you.

  • @greenjeannes
    @greenjeannes3 жыл бұрын

    Besides a great build, great narration. Not once did I hear any filler words (I.e. basically, actually, etc.). That is an amazing feat!! You should give classes on how to do that. It’s a real skill set.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @proto662
    @proto6623 жыл бұрын

    How did you secure the cabinets? You should do another video explaining the build process.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great question! I use toggle bolts to secure the cabinets to the ribbing on the inside of the van

  • @FnAVanLife
    @FnAVanLife3 жыл бұрын

    nice work well explained and low the fact that it is all budget friendly and low maintance.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    thankyou!! simplicity is key!

  • @bentleymcentire7559
    @bentleymcentire75593 жыл бұрын

    It’s very nice. I like how you did it with good materials but at low cost. I just need a potty and it’s a winner.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!!

  • @Rattlesomecages
    @RattlesomecagesКүн бұрын

    Great job. I love simple and useful. ..

  • @will3377
    @will33772 жыл бұрын

    Nice video and thanks for the tour. We are looking into a van build and moving away from the camper trailer. Much appreciated and be safe out there.

  • @ladytrader688
    @ladytrader688 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great van design. Thanks for reminding me that i can start simple. I will probably start shopping Jan 2023

  • @chrisshimek7912
    @chrisshimek7912 Жыл бұрын

    I dig it!

  • @itsme_d7841
    @itsme_d78413 жыл бұрын

    Love the faces on the water tanks.🙂

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    lolololololol

  • @yorotirb3941
    @yorotirb39413 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You packed a lot of bang for the buck in a small space! Nice!

  • @cwetfeet
    @cwetfeet3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I found this video, it's exactly what I was looking to do with a van.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out!

  • @seantravels
    @seantravels Жыл бұрын

    Love how simple everything is!

  • @johnmerkel756
    @johnmerkel7563 жыл бұрын

    Great job, thanks for all the tips!

  • @jscottmerrell
    @jscottmerrell2 жыл бұрын

    I love how simple it is, easy and practical.

  • @msworkinitout
    @msworkinitout Жыл бұрын

    I’m already loving it 🤗

  • @guidojt
    @guidojt3 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @danboujoulian4568
    @danboujoulian4568 Жыл бұрын

    this is so cool.

  • @sghsstuff
    @sghsstuff Жыл бұрын

    I loved it Max. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RealProVanR
    @RealProVanR2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Love the cabinets and your design.

  • @karennevin7101
    @karennevin710111 ай бұрын

    Yes!! This is enough! Thank you!!

  • @alcozome
    @alcozome2 жыл бұрын

    KEEP ON GOING-------NICE JOB!

  • @tradmanmike3360
    @tradmanmike3360 Жыл бұрын

    AMAZING, SIMPLE BUILD! HAD TO REWATCH!

  • @Layla-yr5ef
    @Layla-yr5ef2 жыл бұрын

    Great build.

  • @callieduval3000
    @callieduval3000 Жыл бұрын

    Love this build not stressful and too technical with all the wires and batteries easy to operate

  • @bigtruck182
    @bigtruck1822 жыл бұрын

    cool build simple an great looking

  • @TruthQuest4700
    @TruthQuest47003 жыл бұрын

    This camper van build is the closest I've seen to what I would want for myself.....no unnecessary BS. Well done!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That's what I was going for!

  • @nowandafter3258
    @nowandafter32583 жыл бұрын

    Man that's one of the best setups I've seen so far, you did an excellent job. 💕🤙🏻

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @Vic_farcrynyc
    @Vic_farcrynyc3 ай бұрын

    Great build. Very inspiring.

  • @seattleboatguy
    @seattleboatguy Жыл бұрын

    A very clever, functional, well done conversion. Looks fantastic.

  • @darrenmerrill6799
    @darrenmerrill67999 ай бұрын

    Great simple but very effective build!

  • @AnnieGill7
    @AnnieGill72 жыл бұрын

    You have your self a wonderful little home! Nicely done! Looks professional. Live it!!

  • @JohnC-24
    @JohnC-242 жыл бұрын

    Awesome build man.

  • @Racatacataca
    @Racatacataca3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, great job! Thank you for sharing.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @RamonChicharron
    @RamonChicharron3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the video. I love the simple and effective conversion. 👍🏽

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed!!! Thanks!

  • @jjanson50
    @jjanson502 жыл бұрын

    Focused simplicity - way to go! The store-bought cabinets are a super solution. Goal Zero makes the power set up straightforward. I love your plan and execution.

  • @HectorRod-wo4jj
    @HectorRod-wo4jj9 ай бұрын

    Incredible build in a 1500 nice❤

  • @pedrosport
    @pedrosport3 жыл бұрын

    Great van, amazing work!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much I appreciate it!

  • @barbjonesmn
    @barbjonesmn3 жыл бұрын

    Great job on your build! Thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!!!

  • @gavinjanas3074
    @gavinjanas30743 жыл бұрын

    Another great video!!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and sharing!!!

  • @reagan4583
    @reagan45833 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @Anna-wo8ft
    @Anna-wo8ft3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, Keep going

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will do! Thanks for watching!

  • @TrevorBodogh
    @TrevorBodogh3 жыл бұрын

    Love it. Good inspiration! And I started posting a little closer attention after seeing the flaming tool eye 🙌

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahahah yes!!!! Thankyou!!

  • @jtcommunication
    @jtcommunication3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome van! thanks

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks!!!!

  • @ivetteromanroberto
    @ivetteromanroberto3 жыл бұрын

    Cute. Nice use of space.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @southbayproducts5371
    @southbayproducts53712 жыл бұрын

    Great job nice how you enjoy Gods gift say hi to your dog how lucky we are to have them. Cheer's

  • @kat4770
    @kat47703 жыл бұрын

    Great build. Very comfy yet stylish!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!!

  • @chasingthesunshine9577
    @chasingthesunshine95773 жыл бұрын

    Nice and simple build..love it

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!!!

  • @kevtz83
    @kevtz833 жыл бұрын

    This is great. I've had similar ideas for a van build and it's nice to see someone else that has actually done it. You can save a lot of space and money by doing basic noco shore power/battery pack electrical set up and still have most of the amenities of more expensive builds.

  • @sixstrings1063
    @sixstrings10632 жыл бұрын

    Just subbed, I just got a 159" Promaster high roof. I appreciate you showing yours and sharing some tips and experience. I got a pair of the metal window vents, they are great. I agree with your design mentality, simple, effecient, realistic, cost effective. I'll have to watch again and take notes on which tires and goal zero you have. I'll be watching more times as I gradually build mine while I hit the road. Good tour and edit!

  • @lawsonmadden4635
    @lawsonmadden46353 жыл бұрын

    What an excellent job you have done!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @PeterJames143
    @PeterJames1433 жыл бұрын

    Awesome build thank you

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kirkallgayer1643
    @kirkallgayer16433 жыл бұрын

    Well put together

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!!

  • @maurashannon4797
    @maurashannon47973 жыл бұрын

    What a nice build. I love the fact that it was stock cabinetry. Makes it easy.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very easy! Thankyou!

  • @Kralphrn
    @Kralphrn3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job

  • @Thehonestruth
    @Thehonestruth3 жыл бұрын

    Great van and video. Best of luck in your travels, have lots of fun!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!!!

  • @DanyRivard
    @DanyRivard3 жыл бұрын

    Very clever design!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nmolinaro62
    @nmolinaro623 жыл бұрын

    Great work. Functional, trim, clean. Wayda go.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!

  • @gjonesii
    @gjonesii3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job on a beautiful build. Have fun out there.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!!

  • @Mark-ks5tc
    @Mark-ks5tc10 ай бұрын

    Perfect. Everything you need, nothing you don't! I'm Def going to get a promaster for the sideways bed capability! Thanks.

  • @lisahall7893
    @lisahall78933 жыл бұрын

    Awesome van .

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!!

  • @MariafromthePhilippineIslands
    @MariafromthePhilippineIslands3 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the cozy build i saw. 🤩🤩 So organized and functional!! 👌👌

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou! I love it!

  • @kingrafferty
    @kingrafferty3 жыл бұрын

    Great van. Thanks.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!!

  • @cre8myreality216
    @cre8myreality2163 жыл бұрын

    Truly Beautiful and looks really affortable to do. Great job 😉

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!!!

  • @soniakolesar4921
    @soniakolesar49213 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job buddy I’m inspired.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @RobertSmith-kf2eg
    @RobertSmith-kf2eg3 жыл бұрын

    Very simple and beautiful great happy to see how you did 👍🏻

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!

  • @nickstair2802
    @nickstair28023 жыл бұрын

    This is the best realistic build I've seen, thanks for the great vid! Just got a 2017 Promaster and will for sure refer to this frequently for inspiration!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! Feel free to message me on Instagram with any questions!

  • @tuneuptony3679
    @tuneuptony36793 жыл бұрын

    Awesome diy build, simple with bare essentials. Love it. Good luck on your adventures.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @carolynleedonovan
    @carolynleedonovan2 ай бұрын

    very nice and encouraging ! I need a potty though.

  • @markbunker5934
    @markbunker59343 жыл бұрын

    Nice build. Clean, simple, inexpensive.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @keeiiaann1820
    @keeiiaann18203 жыл бұрын

    I subbed a couple videos a go. Enjoy your straightforward to the point commentary. With the sprinkling of witty banter. Love. Love Mia

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou very much!!!

  • @ThePanops145
    @ThePanops1453 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I’m sure you learned a lot of what you liked from the first van. Keep these videos coming Max!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    So much has been learned!!

  • @curly7484
    @curly74843 жыл бұрын

    Love the build.Simple and effective and finally a van powered by a plug and play solar system.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! And yes when I was in the market for the goal zero it was really hard to find people who had them fully powering their van

  • @cathykiernan7780
    @cathykiernan77803 жыл бұрын

    I'm just starting my Van build. I could not agree with you more about how easy it is to go crazy with a conversion. Your Van is amazing & comfy looking. Will definitely follow your lead!!! Thank you

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks!!!!!!

  • @CalebShaw-fk7xm
    @CalebShaw-fk7xmАй бұрын

    Very pragmatic build. I like your approach, keeping things simple. Hope you get some nice solar panels on that roof one day.

  • @ruthiepalmer5943
    @ruthiepalmer59433 жыл бұрын

    Great video👍🏻

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!

  • @jow2370
    @jow23703 жыл бұрын

    You did a great job building the van. Good Luck in all your adventures on the road.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @robinhunter6062
    @robinhunter6062 Жыл бұрын

    I. Love. THIS! I want a 136, cuz smaller to maneuver and park and stealth. But after years of watching van builds it is REAL easy to get overwhelmed with how much all this will cost. Grab the cabinettes from home depot and ya good to go! I like the small kitchen so you can fit in that extra seat...that solves a design challenge i was stuck on. I'm a girl who has lived off grid for 6 years in various RV sizes. I gotta have a shower and toilet. But after seeing this, i have an idea. Thanks for putting this vid together, really helpful to show ya don't have to break the bank to have a nice van build.

  • @jameslamb7300
    @jameslamb73003 жыл бұрын

    Nice Van! Great Choice for off road tires. I like the Cabinet idea, simple and effective.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I'm glad you enjoy!

  • @jerrypowell2359
    @jerrypowell23594 ай бұрын

    This is one of the best K.I.S.S. builds I've seen. Function over form gets the job done, and for those of us who don't have 100K or more to drop on a van, this is a good way to go. Cheers!

  • @lorrainenicoletti6232
    @lorrainenicoletti62322 жыл бұрын

    Love the yeti and how you set up the wire Outside the Van for Solar power. Nice looking interior Love the tires

  • @janadawn68
    @janadawn683 жыл бұрын

    That’s really nice! Thanks for showing viewers you don’t have to spend a fortune for a beautiful build. Have fun and be safe in your travels 😉

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!! Simplicity is key to a build!!

  • @robertwoods2505
    @robertwoods25053 жыл бұрын

    Awesome build dude!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you like it

  • @bhaktandeva3307
    @bhaktandeva33073 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! That is my favorite van build I've seen after watching a gazillion of them! I really like that it still has the feel of a mobile living space / vehicle rather than just trying to make it look like a conventional house. The rad edge doesn't hurt either : ) Great camera work & presentation too! Happy trails!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @4yellowwolf
    @4yellowwolf3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job 👍🏼

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!!

  • @cathietonkin5577
    @cathietonkin55773 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this video. I’m getting my van late spring early summer. Going to hire out the electrical but this shows you can buy ‘off the rack’ so to speak cupboards! Really like your electrical set up and with a heater too??? Wow!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!! super simple set up!!!!

  • @jackmatthews6440
    @jackmatthews64403 жыл бұрын

    Great work bro, really enjoyed that. Quality layout 👍🏻

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!

  • @MTBikeBo
    @MTBikeBo Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Nice Build. Very Simple but really usable. New subscriber here.

  • @plus-vf1re
    @plus-vf1re2 жыл бұрын

    I just subscribed.frm Philippines.

  • @AnthonySpencer
    @AnthonySpencer3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tour bro. Like the way you back-routed the NOCO 110 plug to be able to double for the solar panel hookup.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou sir!!!

  • @bgjr2304
    @bgjr23043 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT VIDEO, AMAZING VAN BUILD. YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME TO DO THE SAME WITH MY VAN. THANK YOU INFINITELY

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @tradmanmike3360
    @tradmanmike33602 жыл бұрын

    I'M REALLY GLAD I WATCHED THIS VIDEO! I'M WANTING TO BUY A VAN FOR WIFE AND I TO JOURNEY. REALLY LOOKED AT EVERYTHING OUT THERE, MOST UNAFFORDABLE. YOU PLANNED THIS OUT EXACTLY LIKE I WANT. NEW SUB FROM THE 641... THUMBS UP!!!!!

  • @rseymour1295
    @rseymour12953 жыл бұрын

    Great video, easy to understand, and you're a great communicator! I love the van, it's perfect.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!! I'm glad you enjoyed! Simplicity is key!

  • @rseymour1295

    @rseymour1295

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MaxwellHand Maxwell, I wanted to ask about insurance. Has it been easy to get insurance? My provider sort of "poo-poohed" the idea of me converting a van, saying it needed to be "professionally done" and hinted that my rate might be high if we did it ourselves. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thank you so much.

  • @JerseyStyle7
    @JerseyStyle73 жыл бұрын

    Just ordered one👍😎 Subscribed and following

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @TSnowy23
    @TSnowy233 жыл бұрын

    Interesting battery setup. I'm thinking of similar setup but I'd try to put in a shower with a suitcase toilet thingy and hook that to an exhaust fan. BTW cute doggy, he looks like JennaMarble's dog Kermit ☺

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea! Thanks!!!!!

  • @isaacmathewsmusic
    @isaacmathewsmusic3 жыл бұрын

    Brother this is the best and most straight to the point van build video I have found! This should have a billion views. Keep this videos simple and great just like this. I'm a touring musician and plan to use this same van to tour in. You have no idea how much information you gave me I didn't know I needed! Safe travels man!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well thank you I really appreciate that! I'm definitely trying to keep my style of videos as simple as possible!!!!!

  • @GinaKayLandis
    @GinaKayLandis2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice van build, I may utilize some of your ideas! I like the width of the Promaster which is why I bought one :). Can't wait to start the build. Have to get running boards so I can get into it easily haha. After that I'll put in the floor and then start on the rest. For the squishy front there's a mat I am thinking about getting that protects the front floorboards (squishy too) and the middle section. If I build a platform like yours that would be nice for extra storage, but it would be a high step for me to the floor of the van off the platform sooo... may get the mat instead. I do need to take the armrests off both seats. Those make me feel claustrophobic and really I never use armrests. That will permit a bit more room to slip through from cab to the rear van area. My van will be used for travel and as a mobile office for my business, so I have to be super cognizant of space, appearance and storage. Very happy to have this opportunity and love seeing your unique build. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @patriciaburr4826
    @patriciaburr48263 жыл бұрын

    I like your set up. Just found you. My goal is a promaster too but me set up will be different. I want my kitchen on the side where your large bench is. I want a 6ft 30 inch wide couch as you open the door. I need a small corrider down the middle to I always can escape from either end

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like that will be a good set up!

  • @GinaKayLandis

    @GinaKayLandis

    2 жыл бұрын

    You coupd have a flip up middle / fold out sides on the couch to be able to get from cab to living area. Or something like that? Or just vault over the couch!

  • @DLL1970
    @DLL19703 жыл бұрын

    This is very similar to my planned build. Nice job!

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I'm glad you like it! Feel free to ask any questions when you're in your build process!!

  • @williamgestole4859
    @williamgestole48593 жыл бұрын

    Great build and vid. We have the same van on it’s a 2019. We love it. Good luck with you channel.

  • @MaxwellHand

    @MaxwellHand

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you thank you!