Ford E350 Econoline van stealth camper conversion....with a bar!!!!
I took a 2008 Ford E350 12 passenger van and turned it into the ultimate stealth camper van conversion! This van build comes complete with 300w of solar, 100ah lithium battery, fresh water system, LED lighting, sleeping for 2, hand crafted drawer system, cabinets, a toilet and even a bar! Check out the video and don't forget to hit that subscribe button!
Social media and web links:
DRAWER SYSTEMS
www.drawersystems.com
Instagram: / drawersystems
Facebook: / drawersystems
Drawer Systems Facebook Group:
/ drawersystems
CHARACTOR CLUB
www.charactorclub.com
Instagram: / charactorclub
Facebook: / charactorclub
Below are most of the products that I used in this van build...help support the channel by clicking on links and ordering through Amazon (it doesn't cost you anything). Feel free to shoot me questions on anything in the video or my thoughts on the products I chose and why. Note: some items no longer available so we have added recommended products as direct replacements to those used in the van build.
ELECTRICAL:
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Inverter: amzn.to/3kCA1OS
DC to DC charger: amzn.to/3kGulmV
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Circuit breaker (40amp): amzn.to/38MN6m6
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USB/12v Ports: amzn.to/3OUVAbj
110 outlets: amzn.to/3vG5xC0
Voltage meter: amzn.to/3vGzBxc
WATER:
Fresh and gray tank: (2) amzn.to/3sbcmtg
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Sink: amzn.to/37dHtNi
Faucet: amzn.to/3MTnfYf
Drain hose: amzn.to/3KJfId6
Tank fittings: amzn.to/38SWpAM
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PAINT:
Raptor liner: amzn.to/3kKhLmA
Reducer: amzn.to/3OQ7EKW
HARDWARE:
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Hinge: (4) amzn.to/3LKX9GZ
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Butyl Tape: amzn.to/3KOqQp3
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Thanks for watching!
This is most simply designed yet most functional and cleanest build I’ve ever seen. Would absolutely LOVE this exact setup.
Thank you very much!!!
By far one of the best craftsmanship I've seen put into a van. Especially a smaller econoline.
Thank you very much!!! 🙌
Becky l have just watched you but aside what I have seen l want you to help me seriously.l have this econoline E350 2013 model which involved in an accident my problem is that l need a front cut to repair the damage. The front driver side, the grill and the bumper are all totally damaged can you please help me by letting me know the cost and shipping.
Where did you get that bed? I need that for my van!
Great video man well done I have 2012 already finished, I like your sink and cupboard area I don't have a sink and water tank area yet.Great job all the way around amazing job.
I COULD NOT EVEN TELL YOU PUT 3 SOLAR PANELS up there🤯
wow. one of the best, non hipster, buildouts Ive seen. impressive
Hahaha, thank you! Definitely not a hipster over here...not that there is anything wrong with it. #seinfeld 🤣
Love this...so envious
It has a bar lmao. How is this not hipster?
non hipster lol
i' Just Watched a BriGHT GREEN vw WestfalLia Van Video minutes Ago Lol, & i' Liked iT😮
I put a hot tub in mine I just having trouble with the pool table and helicopter landing pad
Hahahaha
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Don't forget the Operating Theatre-and a cemetery in case the surgery didn't go well.
@@ParArdua does it clash with the putting green, or the dog kennel?
Mine is a transformer. Just be careful he doesn’t transform when you are inside. I almost died.
This is the best layout and design I’ve seen. So clean and simple, yet covers all the bases with comfort and ease. Totally livable! Only thing I could think to add is the possibility of a hanging bar across the back if people wanted to hang clothes for wear or just to dry. But overall this is TOP NOTCH!
Thank you very much!!! You will definitely like the next couple van build videos that I am putting out. Stay tuned! ;)
The fancy bar doubles as map storage. Genius.
Love it!
This is the best van build I’ve seen
Thank you so much!!!!
The intelligent design is beautifully executed. No space wasted, all functional and ergonomic. Very, very impressive.
Thank you!
If there was a Nobel Prize for van builds, it should go to you! That electrical panel is a work of art. So many genius and beautifully built elements. Very impressive.
Charlie, all I can say is wow and thanks for the compliment!!! 🙌🙏
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Best layout and build quality ive come across :)
Thanks Kyle!!!!
Some people just have a great ability to make quality custom things... something I lack ... good job
Thanks David! Honestly with anything it takes practice...I'm a much better builder now than I was a few years ago.
WelL....when Your Re; 😮Ready To Take On a 98 CLass A 😂Let me know it Be a CoupLe Years Lol
Great job...the ski drawer is really amazing and quite unique. Add the Sportsmobile pop top and that van will be next level.
thanks!!!
The power setup is really impressive. You can see the build quality and time/care that it took. Everything is awesome honestly!
Thank you! Yeah I spent quite a bit of time running wires and used about a million zip ties! Lol. Very happy on the outcome and thanks again for the compliment:)
Wow.... totally brilliant. Doesn't get any more perfect than this.
Thank you!!!!!!
One underrated part of this build is line of sight to the windows. It's a huge relief to have less blind spots while driving/parking 👍
In a similar vein, this model has very few projectiles that will clobber you when braking or crashing! If you know you know 😬
Indeed!
Everything was designed to stay put while driving with the idea that it might be taken off-road....the last thing you want is stuff flying all over the place! 😂
AWESOME! Very well thought out, great ideas, and well built. Thanks for sharing.
I really like this build. thanks for the tour.
LOVE your attention to detail and the clean layout!! Thanks for sharing!
Stunning! Well thought out and beautifully built!💯
Definitely going to take a few ideas from you when I do my final build this spring. I especially love the tie downs.
Gorgeous! Serious craftsmanship and an ingenious built. Very impressive, and perfect for ski or desert trips. Wow 😃
One of the best setups I have seen.
Very thoughtful design...really cool!! Thank you for sharing!
Best camper van layout. Clean and very functional.
Great job; you can tell.... attention to detail! 👍🏼
Very nice. Looks well thought out and efficient.
WOW, so much thought and detail went into this build!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!
Glad you liked and thanks for watching!!! :)
Amazing build!! Awesome job!! Love the craftsmanship of the build.🇨🇦
Thank you!
✌🏾, Awesome, love the simplicity & practicality with all the features, I want one.🤓
Super clean build … very NICE !!!
Incredible set up! I've got to copy that long drawer in back. Great job. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks Pete! Feel free to borrow the idea 🙌
Truly AMAZING - and the ski-drawer at the end? Incredible.
Thank you!
I don't even fish, but I would NEED this drawer lolololol
Beautiful!!! Amazing neat electrical. I love the cabinets/drawers.
Thank you!!! 🙌
I know, RIGHT...I thought so too...Heck it's almost like looking at a tapestry piece of wall art. It's ZIP TIE mastery, for sure
Great build, suitable for an adult. Very functional.
luv the creativity & your skills that produced a high quality, beautiful, & useful finished product/s
Very professional.. and that's your 1st try?! Wow. Excellent attention for details, and great layout. Kudos!
Very clean well thought out build. Very true about sitting in one spot in a low top and accomplishing many tasks, well done!
Functional art in every corner. Fit and finish is amazing
Thank you!
Wow. I love this. Best I've ever seen !!!
The best part is definitely the garage drawer, thanks for sharing, it’s amazing!
Thank you!
I really like the big pull out drawer. Im gonna attempt to copy.
Very Smooth, Complete work. Looks great!
I really like the layout and craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Bill!
I love this build. The kitchen is almost exactly what I was planning for my build, so it was really nice to see it done and see how well it functions in the van. Thank you!
"Pretty sure this hanging thing is called a hook..." LOL!!! FANTASTIC WORKMANSHIP!!! (and videography!)
Hahaha! I was wondering when someone was going to comment on that! Thank you for the comment and watching...new video coming soon :) 🙏
This is Awesome Bro - Congrats!
Beautiful work. Look at that electrical wow. That's one of the best van builds I've ever seen.
Thanks Peter!
This has to be my fave van buildout. Super functional, crisp, clean, and minimalist.
Awesome, thank you!
We have an E-350 custom van, I think I’ve watched every build video for these vans there is, this is the best layout and build quality ive come across when boiled down, really great. I’m excited to see how this build propels your drawer system into the marketplace!
Man, really appreciate the comment Ryan! Yeah it's definitely picked up since this video came out and looking forward to keeping busy with it! 🙌
Sorry to be so off topic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost the login password. I love any assistance you can give me!
@Jacob Christopher instablaster =)
@Davian Joseph I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Davian Joseph it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my ass :D
What a van. The drawer organizations are excellent. Everything is outstanding. Great build!
Thank you!
I loved the look of everything, so neat and tidy apart from that wall of black switches above the kitchen surface. The hidden cubby above the fridge was a lovely touch.
Thank you! Yeah it took me a while to figure out how to tie in the fridge with the couch and make it all work...agreed the cubby was a great last minute feature!
This was a freaking amazing build. Very impressive. My first vid I've watched on your channel, and I'm a new sub now. Talk about stealth. If this is your first build, wow.
Thank you so much!!! Yes first full build...I’ve been building drawer systems as a hobby for the past few years and have dabbled in electrical stuff since I was a kid. This was the full deal and excited for the positive feedback! Stay tuned for sure...just picked up a Ram Promaster today and the new build is starting now.😉
Promaster with your craftsmanship? Can't.Wait!!! 👍👍
@@drawersystems subbed when I heard that. Nice job! How does the suspension do on the 350 with that much weight? My 150 was squatty so I added 990 helper springs, which gave an inch, but I'm not convinced it was the right route.
There was no issue at all with weight. Since this was originally a passenger van, I removed 3 rows of seats which I’m 99% positive weighed more than everything I built and installed. I’m also pretty sure the E350 has a beefier suspension than a 150 or 250. Anyone else know for sure? Either way, no squat and no drive difference once I finished everything up. 😊
@@drawersystems i think you're right on suspension. The bigger stacks looked like they had another leaf. I was too cheap to spring $600 for a new pack though.
*amazing build great job I love the look of everything*
Thank you!!!!
Now, this is my kind of camper van, simple and solid 👍👍👍 ! Regs from Sweden/Kent
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So much attention to little things. Very impressive. Excellent layout.
I have seen many of these van conversations this looks great just like you said clean and practical. Great job!
Thanks!!!
I am so impressed with your abilities. And stunning use of such a small space. Looking forward to the Ram Promaster build as that's what I am working on. Definitely subscribed. Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much for the compliments...definitely will give me motivation to nail the Promaster build! 🙌
Really nice build. I'm looking at an older E350 cargo van to turn into a weekender camper, and this gave me some great ideas.
SUPER thoughtful functional build!! really nice!
Thanks!
Beautiful work and great ideas ❤️ Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Thank you! 🍻
You might add a folding cutting board that folds up against the electrical area to avoid splashes. The backside of the cutting board could be a mirror to open the space up even more. So electronics covered = mirror showing, electronics not covered = cutting board down in use. Superb work
Super nice build. I wish I had those cabinets!
Thank you for the video, You did an awesome job on the van.and the detailing of the links have been very helpful. I am using many of your ideas on my stealth camper van
Awesome Eddie, glad my van was and inspiration and good luck on your build!
Awesome build. Love the attention to detail. I can't believe how much you fit inside that (relatively) small van. The drawer system masterpiece is something to be proud of. Great work thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thank you very much Brian and glad you liked it! I spent a lot of time in the van just 'thinking' about how and where everything was going to go and definitely happy with the end result. :)
Wow that came out awesome! Subbed and hopefully we see more of your projects!
Thanks!!! That’s the plan...going to try and get a video out each week. Working on the process now. 🙌
You are very talented! Love the simple but very finished, professional design. Thank you for sharing! Love the creativity.
Thank you!!!
That's an awesome build👍👍
Super clean build. Very thoughtful and tight! Love the drawer/cabinet finish.
Everything is so tidy! Incredible attention to detail. I also appreciate you sharing links to the parts you used for the build.
Thanks Travis and my pleasure...hope to inspire others like so many have shared with me 🙌
I do it too :)
Very awesome build. Nice, clean, and functional
Thank you!
This is a very nice Van. You did a very good job.
You did an AMAZING job! I'm doing some finishing touches on my DIY Ford E-250 Extended Cargo. Not nearly as beautiful as yours but I love it! Heading to Florida in a couple weeks! So excited! If you can't tell...again, bravo 👏 👏 👏
Thank you very much and hopefully you can steal some of my ideas for your build :) Have fun in Florida...the weather is great right now!
With the way things are going, you may be very busy building these vans for the younger generation who will have to call it the American dream home on wheels ownership. Originality and ingenuity makes this the top stealth mobile home.
Excellent van build my dude ! Super in awe of your ac workaround.
Thanks!!!! Yeah that was quite the undertaking which ate up a lot of time...super happy with it in the end though!
Wow this is a piece of art. I might have to come to you for my next vehicle
Thank you 🙌
Absolutely one if the best van builds ever....very well thought out, looks awesome....love it ❤
☺️ Thank you so much Sonya!!!! Funny, I spent a lot of time just sitting and thinking of how to fit everything in such a small space. Glad you liked it :)
Very impressive, especially considering it is a first build. Haven’t seen anything as good as this on KZhead or any where else.
Thank you Bruno! Honestly without KZhead and other van builders, mine wouldn't have been possible. Happy it came out the way it did and you enjoyed it! Cheers :)
Super clean and functional definitely one of the best I've seen ,you do good work man !! Thanks for sharing
I appreciate that!
What a well thought out and clean-looking build. Bravo!
Thank you!!!
Very impressive! I subscribed! Wishing you all the best with your business! 👍🏻💡💥
Thanks Rose!
Incredible design. Perfect balance of aesthetics, free space and functionality. Drawer system is very clever, especially the long, slide-out drawer in the "garage." If I ever decide to convert similarly-sized van, I'm definitely emulating a few of your ideas.
I love it looks so neat and tidy.. with all stuffs and circuits.. BEST
Thank you!
Nice video and nice stable shots of your work; not jumping around all-over. I just love that bar...now you got me thinking!...
Thank you and good look with your build/thoughts! 🙌
That is a King style van build amigo! Good luck on your channel!
Thank you!
Gracias por compartir. Saludos cordiales desde México. ✌️😁
Slick!!!!! That's a beautiful job. Love the fact that the van is stealthy and doesn't look like a camper. Plus I love the drawer for fishing poles and or ski's. That's awesome. Super, super, super job. Looks amazing.
Thanks, thanks, thanks!!! 😃
Your van is just awesome. Stay safe
Hey Chad, one of the best van build videos I have seen as I am currently in the midst of my own. Extremely spot on and helpful !
Thank you! Good luck on your build and glad I could provide some inspiration:)
You've thought of everything then shared the details with us. One of the most informative videos on a van build AND it turned out really nice. Thanks.
Thanks Carol, glad you liked it!!!!
I love how proud he was of this van and he should be its great design!
Thanks Ana, that's my personality...I tend to get pumped up and excited about things! Lol 🍻
Charactor Club keep doing you dude never change🤟🏼
Great job Chad! Your tour shows your skills both technical and speaking to the public. Your product will sell itself, create another video. 💚☮️💫
Thank you very much Debra!!! I put out a couple more videos in the past couple weeks, one with a big Airstream upgrade and another one on a solar upgrade. Working on another video and will hopefully upload this week. Thanks again for the compliment and for watching! 🙌
pretty cool. i bet that took an insane amount of work. Lots of great ideas. I couldnt handle those windows tho, i would want them 100% covered. Makes it feel like your hanging out inside a van instead of a home like space.
thanks, yeah I put a lot of hours into that build. Agreed on the windows especially after doing a few vans now....the less windows the better. starting with a commercial van with no windows is ideal as you can always add them during the build.
Holleeee shiiiet, THIS IS EPIC, so clean so fresh. Soooo mucj classier than mine 😳
Thank you!
Man, this is cool! Love that drawer fridge/freezer!
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Beautiful workmanship
Really awesome build. I work at a high end sprinter conversion shop and this is still impressive.
Thanks Julian, very encouraging comment! 🙌
👍Terrific. Thanks for sharing. 💝 While I do LOVE the bar idea....I wonder if policing officers would have an issue with the bar and opened alcohol in the vehicle.😩
The bar is definitely designed to only be used at camp and I am highly against drinking and driving. With that said, as long as you aren't drinking and driving, it should not be a problem. The bar is not accessible (can't reach it) by either the driver or passenger from the front seats.
Great van, very clever. Nice clean uncluttered look. Thanks for the links to the products.
Thanks and glad you liked it!!! :)
Love it!!! Great setup.
Thank you!