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I Built an Off Grid Solar TINY HOUSE in a Van in 2 Months | Van Build Start to Finish :
In this video, I take you through my entire build process for this 2001 ford e250 cargo van that I converted into a mobile stealth tiny home start to finish in only two months. I built this van to be able to work off grid with solar panels and to appear to be a regular cargo van on the outside so that the user of this van could potentially park it anywhere without being noticed as someone living or camping inside of the vehicle. A lot of work and innovative ideas went into this build, so I really hope you enjoy seeing this mobile off grid tiny home come together inside of its cargo van shell. Make sure to subscribe to see me build a 34 foot travel trailer next! As always, thanks for watching and I'll see you in the next one. Later!
That chair designed to fit in those cabinets... genius.
16:33
True
Fr I went 🤯
One day of humidity...
I was just upbto that part until ads came ij
Buddy, I made parts for military jets, and that chair is the coolest thing I’ve seen someone make. Good on ya
I’m happy someone else is just as impressed by that chair as I am. If that wasn’t that most innovative, space saving idea I’ve ever seen idk what is.
My Wife and I constantly discuss buying and building out an RV. Buy an older one with no water damage, gut it, and go at it!!!! Your skill set is OFF THE CHARTS !! You are the epitome of a Mad Woodwork Design Genius!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you in advance, for all the ideas you are offering up!
I know you work very hard on your carpentry and videos but you make it look so effortless. You’re an incredible craftsman. I really enjoy your videos!!
This is the type of content that youtube exists for
amen
Yessir not the bad things people lookup
Yesss
Yup!
@@whatsupdanger3045 yes you
You should send this video to HGTV you could have your own show
This!!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 No bs! GIVE THIS MAN A SHOW!!!
The did have that. It was called “trick my truck”.
@DualEx
Frll I just watch this n ion e en be watching stuff like es but it was nice
I woulda never thought of that. That’s an amazing idea he should definitely do that
The whole time watching this video I couldn’t stop saying , WOW I’m so proud of this guy - you really did your thing!!! I’m overly amazed
I'm usually one of those "skip to the end" type people but I watched every second. This was beyond cool. Thanks for sharing.
Nah that chair is *_definitely_* the coolest thing anyone has ever built
For sure
Was just about to comment this!!
Naah, The van is the coolest thing anyone has ever made
Yea thats dope
Yeah there’s a lot of dope space saving furniture out there 🔥🔥🔥
Dude making Ikea quality furniture from scratch... that's wild
I can't tell if you're throwing shade, or you think Ikea quality is nice.
@@willishadams I think ikea quality is nice
@@TRGthaKING haha ok I get it. A lot of my furniture is Ikea and It's all made out of pressed plywood and plyboard. His is much more solid and will last much longer.
I took it as quality and functionality of their best stuff.
@@willishadams hahahahaha that was me😂🙈
Imagine getting kidnapped and looking around like "alr this aint that bad...."
Okay! Where y’all niggas taking me
@@dallastx3322 OH MY GAWD-
@@dallastx3322 oh my
I'm staying with my Kidnapper IDGAF 🤣💃💃
@@linnysmiler5683 FRR
I'm so proud of you! so proud to see a young black man that honestly know how to put stuff together professionally. continue to do what you do. I want my grandson's to look at your videos. I subscribe to you. Thanks
I totally get and respect the "black man" reference, but may I just add, that it's impressive for any American, aka: consumer (SMH), to be a competent Builder like this in this age of Americans not building much of anything anymore. Refreshing to see this.
Honestly his skin color doesn’t mean shit he’s an amazing builder…
Online & on the news you see too much negative things about black men. No matter what he does- doctor, pilot, lawyer or builder he will always be black 1st. His charm, positive vibes & his creativity transcends his color. That is why his videos are f'n amazing & he should be on HGTV with his own show! Mic drop
I get it Nana, I'm proud to see a young black man do this too.
There thousands of blacks who do this, we all have to stop this incorrect image of the black males in this country,
The talent of this man is incredible
Dude has some crazy skills, very impressed with all his work.
How u got 108 likes and no comments lmaoooo
fr and he even said he didn’t know what he was doing for some of it. this would be perfect for someone that’s single and is on the road for work mobile home i’d buy this from him
Just diy he did a lot wrong
@@williamriggs1111 250k miles and GM. Good luck moving more than 20km 😂
@@philipptruveller7829 well the gym will definitely need work but if you do it right you’ll be fine
*starting the video: Why is everyone nerding out over the chair? *Sees chair: Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn *Rewinds x10
@hgtv this young man needs to be your next host on a new show called “Tiny Property Brutha”. This is genius creative skills!
Why dislike this? This is literally an example of great craftsmanship.
Broke ass mfs didn’t like the part where he said “I don’t do payment plans”
@@xzyz8602 john... that's why he's selling it for only $8500. as someone currently trying to build one out for myself I can say it's taking me quite a bit more than two months and costing me quite a bit more than $8500, it's really interesting to see the process. I look at it as - it's a 2001 with 250k miles on it and for a relatively modest amount of materials and labor he's turned it into a functional and comfortable van. for me the clever way he integrated a chair is worth way more than the labor required to plug screw and nail holes, which I won't bother with either. Also, a blackwater system seems a lot of work that can be avoided since most of the day we may be around restrooms, so a porta-potty may be just as good and much less complicated. etc. the way he insulated and a single fan also seem par for the course with a lot of the van builds I've seen, but since those aren't purely cosmetic I'd be curious to hear your objections.
Lol the like to dislike ratio being 1200 to 16 seems fairly healthy to me
Stop moaning about dislikes.
You've done an amazing job! Need something like this in wa state!!👏👏
So much electricity u don’t have to pay for, SMART WAY TO SAVE MONEY
Want to thank you so much for these videos, they are huge help in helping me figure out how to do this affordably especially with everything going on right now
I appreciate that. Glad I could help
This mans a creative genius never thought I would love a van this much I thought a bus was a good size but this is amazing 🔥
You have to respect this young man's skill set...
And creativity
The algorithm actually recommended a good video this time! Very satisfying to see the whole process
Agreed
You can stack some bread by living in a van for a year.
Can u say that one more time? That’s facts
This is one of the best van builds that I’ve seen on KZhead! Keep it up!
That chair still blows my mind. 🤯 Van looks so good! 🙌🏼
I want to make that chair/drawers, really neat
The chair is sweet
I had to watch that part ✌🏽
Same
Right exactly what I said hes has talent
The homeless community that needs community showers definitely need your expertise! Can you imagine what can be built in a semi trailer for a community of homelessness!!
My Brotha!!! I am 65 years old and I am now chomping at the bits to build out a van because you have given us the how too. Much props and respect to you young Brotha!
Badass build 😎.. Yeah I'm thinking about going down that route myself. I'm sick of rent and being stuck in one place. Mostly I'm sick of sharing my place with people that make my existence unbearable. Thanks for your creativity and this video. I really appreciate it 🙏
Same here bro. Seems like a logical and economical option. These builds are impressive
Thank you for inspiring me, to go above and beyond on some craftsman experience 🤗 ideas
The chair did it for me....Ive watched all your builds and that by far is one of my favorites
My jaw dropped when he pulled the chair out of the fucking drawer space XD
I swear I thought he was about to pull out a cabinet when the chair came out my mind was blown
Hell yea! That was a first.
Right! That was really cool.
Amazing carpentry skills.
Imagine his friend being like you shouldnt be driving you're really drunk and then he just casually walks over to the back of his van and says goodnight
Lmaooo
How about this you go to sleep drunk in your “house” and the cop comes up and gives you a dui. And it’ll happen
Wow! I have seen so many of these types of videos, but this is on a whole other level. Your creativity and craftsmanship are superb, keep up the great work and content!
This the definition of u can do Anything that u put your heart and mind to it!!!!
It should be illegal to be this talented 💯
HOLY SHIT. I lived the van life for 3 years. I've seen a lot of different builds... this one takes the crown. I'm blown away. Absolute perfection.
question: do you have a house or actually live there full time? if so what about taxes?
This is really cool. Have you thought about collecting rain water and filtering it and connect it to the faucet that way? Wish I had half of your building skills
Your work is amazing. I love your art of ingenuity and quality of craftsmanship. I am an expiditor using cargo Vans. You could change our lives.
Now just imagine what he builds when his son ask for a tree house😂
I would add a reply but every one else has said it all great job
A literal tree house 😂
Lol
Exactly
Hahaha 😂🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ oh my so true!!! Love it!! 😁
“Always return the cart” as a soon to be former cart collector I respect you sir
Cart narcs respect you.
That's why I, always look for parking besides the Cart return. lol..
This boy quitting lmaooo
Daim right! Dont be a lazy bonez!
I truly believe you are one of the smartest and most creative carpenters I’ve seen. These tiny homes and the furniture inside is something else🙏 bless up keep up the good work brother👊
Dude, I just ran into your video's (today). These conversions are incredible. You are a good carpenter. Crazy, mad skills.... You are one hell of an (artist). I'm a KZhead Channel fan. And you are my new interest. . . . I love your work man ! !
I can see IKEA trying to take his chair idea. Good job young man!
Ye lol
This man is the definition of a genius, incredible man
I love the idea of the chair and desk thing. Now I am thinking how I can build my own for my own van. Love getting new ideas that'll work hopefully.
This is absolutely amazing. The only thing id even like to add is something to put around the shower to protect the tv/couch
If this young mans van looks like this imagine what he’ll do with his house 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
For real though
I'll live in that van and save good money
@@mr.onehundon6229 I said the same thing. I need to sell my house and live in this van. Forreal.
Women, never satisfied
@@imnotdoneyet7915 she's just complimented his talent... what does it has to do about her satisfaction?
stranger: that van looks suspicious the inside of the van:
Its a big house, better than the out side of the Van
Just found your channel and I'm in love with this van! I used to watch this person who had also built their van/home, and a helpful idea from what i saw them build, was they had a toilet that pulled out of one of the counters and a vacuum to pull out any smells. It probably wasn't easy, but I just thought it may be another idea for a different van you might build!
This has gotta be one of the coolest van builds I’ve seen
Bro I can't imagine even doing that , you gotta have your own business by now renovating rvs and campers
I think he does!
First video I've ever watched of yours and damn I'm impressed. You got my sub!
Same
Same
Same bro
Same
For real
The chair hidden in the furniture is just Gold !
Im renovating/remodeling my childhood home ! I’m so happy I found you yesterday I love all my you tubers but it’s something about seeing someone like me do the DAMN THING !! I will eventually be rebuilding this home so many projects thanks for the inspo and you gained a be supporter! I’m self taught for now but it’s my passion and plan to pursue it !
Love that you didn’t let something silly like darkness get in the way of getting started on the project!
When the creepy guy in the white van asks if you want candy, then actually grabs a bag of candy of his cabinets
Candy, pfff. Kids are too smart for candy, this guy offers not only wifi but smash bros and chill.
@Allan Copeland 👌
Yeah smoke weed that good good
@@juliandestroyer8308 lmao
I have been watching your videos today. You are very creative and so funny. Looking forward to all the designs you will come up with next. Congrats on your successes!
Wow! I love watching your ingenious builds. Very impressive. I can't do any of that, at all.
The type of Friend that you need in your life that can build everything 🙏
Exactly!!!! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
What for real!
You should have the desk patented before it’s stolen. Your quite talented.
I agree that thing looks nice that pop out chair was it for me
It's been a thing for a long time
@@balensii I know right I’m like what are they talking about
Too late
DUDE. I've always said that one of the things I wanna do is to buy a buncha busses, dig at least 10-12ft. down in the ground of our property, and set them up like my own little hidden "tunnel home". I read somewhere that if we were to have some sort of chemical warfare situation, that you'd have to be at least 10-12ft deep underground to keep from the effects of it....but even if that never happened, it'd still be cool to have your own little underground abode, big enough for my entire family. You are amazing at what you do, and I'm so impressed that at your young age, you're so well versed in this kinda stuff! Ya just got a new subscriber!!
THAT CHAIR AND THAT SHOWER!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE YHE BEST IVE SEEN YET!!! AS SOON AS I FIND A SMALL MOBILE HOME......I DEFINITELY WANT YOU TO DESIGN IT FOR ME. I LOVE....WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS! KEEP THRIVING YOUNG MAN!✌🏾🤗👍🏽😎🙋🏾♀️
Nobody: Landlords: That’s 2000/month
With a 3000 security deposit 💵 😂
Income must be 3x the rent 😆😆😆
I know many people who have attempted the same idea yet none of them did as cleaner job as you my friend. You really stole the show with your ingenuity ,creativity and cunning on this project, let alone the fact you were able to compose your journey into one 26 minute masterpiece , congratulations bro ❤️
Would love you to make a video on how you learned to do all this! Truly blessed to have such knowledge and skill.
Bro this ain't a camper van this is a palace. The skills you have in order to put it all together hands down probz one of the best I've seen. All the way through the patience and dedication you put behind to get it to look like that wow not just an ordinary bloke to much skill up your sleeve keep it up ya gona get far in life dude 🤙
You are not asking enough for your van, it’s beautiful. With your skills you should invest in a van with low miles then work your magic on it. Spend $10k on something with low miles, put $5k in materials into it the sell that baby for $25k. Your skills are worth it, you deserve a good pay check after all those hours you put in. It’s crazy what other vans built like yours are going for these days.
How much was he asking for it? I seriously want to buy from him so I wanna know the price range
@@catkay9528 same
Big facts I’d say that one of those vans are at LEAST 20k
@@catkay9528 yeah no doubt, id pay $10k easily. I want one. Asap. I can supply the electronic stuff myself, so only the carpentry and plumbing would need done.
I haven’t watched the whole vid but if I’m honest I think 13-15k would va a very fair price for This awesome build. Again I haven’t watched all the way tbru but from 15-25k that could get a nice little trailer home that obviously would need work done
I was so hoping for an OnlyFans joke with the shower 🤣. That chair/desk was awesome. I was saying the couch was clever, then it kept getting better.
OnlyVans
Was thinking the same thing
WOW! I just found you and your build video, so I know zero about you, your background etc., but your creativity and skills are both OUTSTANDING. I could suggest that you start a custom conversion company, but I have no doubt that the way you would both perceive another person's space, and envision what could be done within it would far surpass anything they would want themselves. You are indeed an EXTREMELY talented young man. Cannot wait for your next build in the 34 footer!
You are incredibly an talented young man, I get blown away Everytime I see your videos. You are at another level my friend. You have made a convert out of me. I never saw myself living in a small vehicle, but seeing everything you make from scratch, WOW!!! That's all I can say. By the way I'm a disabled senior I know it's a tall order, but would you consider making something like this for someone who is mobile challenged? If so, I would love to see it and maybe if I can afford it we will do business. : )
I love how he did this without crazy expensive tools just some real basic stuff you can pick up for a few hundred dollars. Good job 👍
A 6 like hearted comment?
I know I've said this on a video before, but I'm seriously saving money, and I need you to do a build for me. And this is NO LIE. I'm in love with your builds for real.
Where did you learn all these skills, got me over here feeling useless haha
There's this crazy thing called the internet...
Vet💯
@@nova5303 what a terrible answer 😵💫
25mins and my jaw has yet to leave the floor.. absolutely AMAZING! This has me Completely rethinking my life and what I have been doing with my time.. 😱🤦🏾♂️
That frickin chair still blows my mind every time I see it!! The cabinets are gorgeous!
Thank you!
I said it before but I need to tell you again!! You are a GENIUS!!!! Amazing!!! Keep it up! Love watching your projects and ideas!
@@Dualex_Builds how much did you pay for the van. Also do you've a final build total cost. Thx love the creative content brother.
I would so get in the back of this white van
😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thats what she said!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@shubobtv that wasn’t a good one lmaoooo that was dead
You really built a shower inside a van, you are crazy. And that chair that comes from nowhere... thats just creative!
You're a champ young man. The chair is the coolest thing I've ever seen before. Your attention to detail is the best.
DuelEx: Lemme build a whole house inside this van. Me (with a screwdriver): Lefty Lucy, righty tighty. Amazing job on the build!
Left loosey
Lol
When your running out of rent money and bank decline all of your loan request , TIME TO BUILD MYSELF A HOME
My credit is 790 i have school bus converted
With what what money If u can't pay rent how u finna pay wood floors cabinets a whole TV electricity
@@mohammedalghamdi6716 no one said its gonna be free, its gonna be significantly cheaper than paying rent
My broke ass still needs a loan for tools 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
Just came across this video channel and I am floored by the talent that this craftsman has. I am going down the rabbit hole to binge on his videos.
Wowsers! That chair built-in is like a jenga puzzle. Your skill sets keep honing with every build.
You're innovator of ALL. Highly intelligent, crafty to the "T"
My dude is cutting wood and putting things together, in the house ... on carpet. The respect I have for this guy is crazy! Much love and respect!
I noticed that too man lol this guy's work ethic is so inspiring, he's a mad genius machine lol
Dude, plz don't apologize for 'long vid' .... I'm sure I'm speakin' for us all when I say we were 'glued'! .... OMGosh! ... this guy's good ! ✨
So glad I found this channel! You make it look easy. Thanks for explaining everything.
i don't think people realize how crazy fast this is
Sitting in Applebee's drinking a beer and eating a burger, laughing and saying whaaa! People passing by asking me what I'm watching. I wonder how many millions of views this project will get in a few months. (Hopefully enough to pay for the van/your time etc) soo awesome man. One day when I copy your ideas in my bus, I will travel down to NC and hand you a check for inspiration fee's. 🤙🤙
I’ve watched a lot of van builds and this by far the best diy I’ve seen bro! Congrats on the build!
Dude I’m just impressed by how you made the chair and desk!
No idea how the algorithm landed me here but I watched the entire thing and spent most of the time with my mouth open. You’re super talented dude.
if he ever disappears at least we know he's living the life
Yea I can definitely say I’m jealous of people like this.
I've seen tons of van builds, and yours is the best. You're very talented. 👍
Very nice work. The sofa/bed and slide-out chair stand out as the best ideas I've ever seen for small spaces! I may try that in my first build someday. Take Care!
who else can smell the scent of “new” through the screen
Smells like a mix of new and sawdust
I smelt the new wood
I have sinus
It probably just smells like paint and wood stain, especially in such a small space.
First it was "Kids I got candy in my van." Now its "I got Fortnite in my van."
Lol
I’d get in 😂
Breath of the wild
Ok bet we love Fortnite we love Fortnite
So it’s the same shit
This man is so talented! He make it look so easy, I'm ready build me a couple hidden storage cabinets. Just amazing to watch.
Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you all Have an amazing rest of your day
Yo, that's the greatest kidnapping van of all time.
Your name makes it perfect
ain’t even kidnapping anymore, just relocating them into an upgraded household that’s conveniently done by taking a child without permission.
@@brspirit6852 I think the word you're looking for is "kidnapping".
*FBI wants to know your current location*
@@SkorpzOfficial What? No of course not. We already know everyone's locations, silly.
I like how you started work at night. Don't take any prisoners
Fr. Was thoroughly impressed .
Absolutely love the chair slide out. Brilliant!!! You craftsmanship is impeccable.
Omg...love your chair design into the kitchen counter....so clever.
So gnarly, even the video was made immaculately, great job.