DIY ‘90s VAN to MODERN TINY HOME... The Entire Build
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Рік томуIn this video I buy this old 1990 Chevy G20 conversion van and transform it into a modern, handmade, luxurious camper van complete with a hidden tv, sink, fridge, maple cabinets, vinyl floor, cedar ceiling, pot lights, neon lights and retractable barbeque. This detailed build video outlines the entire building process complete with narration and full explanation of each step. Then I take my new camper van on a camping trip in the Canadian wilderness.
The entire livable van build cost $7000 CAD in renovations, plus $6000 for the van itself.
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@DrewBuildsStuff 11 місяців тому
Thanks for watching! I put my heart and soul into this one and have some really cool stuff coming up this year so feel free to subscribe. I'll also be doing some merch giveaways coming up in the next few weeks on my instagram @drewbuildsstuff so give it a follow if you like free stuff.
@sassyd8738 11 місяців тому
That was so Beautifully made and very cool as well
@carewilliams6393 11 місяців тому
I honestly think it looks amazing fair play only thing I would add are curtains or blinds so they don’t look like van windows inside hun x
@philipludlam6970 11 місяців тому
Amazing, very clever guy loved every second, it is amazing
@domlecompte2415 11 місяців тому
You have my kind of comedy
@thebestfornow7735 11 місяців тому
Iron is said like I-on in South Africa
@qena 11 місяців тому
I just watched a 1h17 minute van build in one sitting. That’s not an easy thing to pull off without being boring. I can’t even watch a tv show without pulling out a phone. Well done man…really
@momokhi87 11 місяців тому
I just realized the same thing! Awesome video thank you
@balthazarquinn 10 місяців тому
Same! 😂
@whotf888 10 місяців тому
*and with my attention span being that of a guinea pig
@phoenixrising5640 10 місяців тому
Same. I was very intrigued 😂 but this is definitely a dream of mine so it makes since.
@NewSkiwi 10 місяців тому
Agreed!
@DonMorte2 Рік тому
The fact you've done all this in one video and not made it into a 40 part series is amazing!
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Is 1 hour and 17 minutes too long? Haha thanks for watching
@pigseye2 Рік тому
@@DrewBuildsStuff not too long!!! Loved it!
@fanofhifi Рік тому
@@DrewBuildsStuff Nope. Moar plz!
@SayNEThingElse Рік тому
@@DrewBuildsStuff I would guess monetarily this would be better for you to break apart into several videos. Keep peoples attention span and have more videos to drive views.
@SHKEKEKE Рік тому
@@SayNEThingElse longer videos tend to monetize better if they are good videos
@chrissywright4671 3 місяці тому
Husband and I just watched back to back, tiny home build, sauna and the van! You now have two new subscribers from Queensland Australia! Love your work 🤙
@laurawalker4675 Місяць тому
Dude that is A-mazing. Good work!!!!
@fernandchristiaens5349 3 місяці тому
An inspiring book with lots of ideas for a variety of garden buildings The instructions are detailed and clear with plenty of photos. As a beginner ukposts.infoUgkxBE-xSmFU7PIaMFUmmhnFxE035s5svtxeI was looking for a manual that would walk me through the basics with detailed instructions and this book does just that. The book caters to both the beginner and more experienced DIY enthusiast with builds varying in complexity, from straightforward projects such as the one we've completed, to more ambitious builds. Absolutely on trend, with instructions on how to install solar panels, green roofs and sweet chestnut shakes - It's given me lots of ideas for future projects!
@sandybranem5322 9 місяців тому
I’m an 80 year old great Grama and I watched this entire video in one sitting.. This just amazes me!! You are great Drew!!
@EdithWeston 9 місяців тому
He is awesome 👏
@tahanang_pinakamasaya 9 місяців тому
you can now rest in peace pops
@skylerwhiteyo28964 9 місяців тому
@@tahanang_pinakamasaya it says "grama"
@peppermeat8059 9 місяців тому
sweet
@kminnix2978 9 місяців тому
Me too. And I agree
@Oragirl5826 4 місяці тому
I am a 65 year old African American lady. I was watching a video on Crypto, somehow I landed on this video, I watched it from the beginning to end, do not know why but I couldn't click away. I have never built anything before and not planning to because I won't even know where to start. You are amazing. it makes me to want a Van like yours but I have to pay maybe double what you spent because I have to pay for material and Labor., maybe someday if I can save up some money but I doubt it. Anyhow I enjoyed the video very much I even subscribed so I can watch more of your video, God bless
@blaubarschbube4643 2 місяці тому
Why was the fact that you’re 65 and african American important
@moniquen.torres9201 2 місяці тому
I watched my first video on converting vans into mini travel homes by Dual Ex. Watch his videos if you enjoy these but watch DualEx. He custom makes these type of mini travel vans. The young man is amazing. Every conversion van, mini van, RV or truck. He can make a mini home on wheels. He does all custom builds & all his designs. The young man is an excellent craftsman and he's talented in multiple fields. I was quite impressed on DualEx work. The young man is pure talented.
@denicarobinson7154 2 місяці тому
@@blaubarschbube4643why is it important to you that she mentioned it? Don’t be a weirdo.. nothing about her comment was disrespectful. Maybe because she feels like someone her age and race don’t watch things like this yet she did and found it interesting.
@marvanbee 2 місяці тому
If I can go from a desk job in the tech world and become a carpenter & seamstress, I have no doubt you could learn if it's something you really want to do. :) Maybe one just needs to be more desperate for the solution or be so sick of the other stuff to the point of desperation... ;)
@hxdari 2 місяці тому
@@denicarobinson7154Its just random amd weird to announce that lol
@lukeolson9338 3 місяці тому
It’s pronounced eye-urn. This is the only right answer. Excellent build man! I injured my leg a few days ago and have had some down time while I’ve been recovering. Binged all of your videos and got a lot of great ideas! Please keep up the great work!
@darkkevind1978 2 місяці тому
i-un... I'm British and that's the Queen's English... or King's now.. 🤔
@jac3271 2 місяці тому
@@darkkevind1978exactly right 😀
@Giitzerland 3 місяці тому
A nice measured use of entertaining narration with some sneaky innuendo, active learning, skilled labor, useful information, and ambition, who can't appreciate that?! Good job, imo.
@patcharalimpattarakul239 Місяць тому
Wonderful well done !!!, good job.
@bingus160 10 місяців тому
Design, woodworking, electrical - the level of skill needed to make something like this is insane. Amazing job
@imreeori9603 9 місяців тому
I was thinkin about that...Ridiculous....Hardworking bloke...To be able to do things like that, alone, at your age...WoW....Wish I had all these skills and interest...Respect
@bingus160 9 місяців тому
@@imreeori9603 it's motivating in a way too, I feel like going and trying this but I know I'd mess it up haha
@I3urton Рік тому
Any other channel would've split this into a video series over the span of two or three months, and this madlad just goes in and does the entire project in one. Your videos spark joy every time. Nicely done, man. Love it!
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Haha I wasn’t sure it would be interesting enough if I split it up, on the other hand I wasn’t sure anyone would stick around for 1 hour and 17 minutes!
@FreezeFrame175 Рік тому
@@DrewBuildsStuff if it has an hour we can just skip/watch on 2x, if it's split I just lose interest and dont even watch the others
@maximuszastrow9961 Рік тому
I think that if you split it up, you can get more money from ads an views and whatnot
@codygrinnell8676 Рік тому
@@DrewBuildsStuff normally... I wouldn't.. but the build is amazing, and the price for everything is even more amazing!!! The only thing stopping a normal joe from doing this is the access to all the tools!!
@edgardbmedia 3 місяці тому
I sat and watched the whole video. I must say this has got to one of the best DIY video on YT. Great work
@joannekelly8550 5 днів тому
I like that you only painted the couch/bed and left the rest natural. This keeps the space light and airy not feeling like you're in a cave. Good choice.
@PjuskSA 5 місяців тому
If you still have the part you cut out for the sink, you can make it into a cutting board for when you don't use the sink, and have it over where the sink is, very useful! 😊
@fanantsele4950 4 місяці тому
Use it as a top cover???
@skipjames8437 4 місяці тому
Totally. I wonder if he's done that yet.
@ADPuckey Рік тому
it's always such a great surprise to see these videos. what gets me is how casually you drop these - no hype, no drawn out series, just a sudden video drop of some incredible long-form content. I love it. cheers
@rmpawar1791 Рік тому
What about toilet and bath.job done well.happy journey.
@knobfieldfox 13 днів тому
This is the best camper conversion I’ve seen on youtube yet. Thanks for documenting it so well for everybody Drew. All it needs now is a chemical toilet and a shower unit. 😉
@darkkevind1978 2 місяці тому
Having one long video is definitely the way to go. Fair enough, I did watch it all in several sittings, but I hate having to "wait until the next video" during a long build like this. Great work. Simple. Functional. Amazing! 👍
@qxrpminecraft 2 місяці тому
we stand along my friend
@jlisehrl Рік тому
Man, this is probably my favorite van build video. All the time and effort you put into this is just great. Documenting all the little details of your build will help others make their dream build come to life. Heck, I even appreciate not putting a big power setup into the van with all the inverters and charge controllers etc, you just kept it simple so everyone can follow what you've just build. Thanks for putting out such a nice work for us!
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thanks for watching!!
@yhyhy 5 місяців тому
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@ExploringthWorld 6 місяців тому
I've always wondered how long it would take me to find all the videos I would need to do a van build. Each step would be a brand new learning experience. This video is gold. Everything in one place, with reasoning behind various choices. Epic!
@yhyhy 5 місяців тому
We are a supplier from China, providing products covering agricultural products, food, steel products, clothing and other raw materials
@terriffingtea 5 місяців тому
@@yhyhybased 💯
@mduniverse11115d 4 місяці тому
Awesome build. Great video.
@mommajan1 3 місяці тому
Great presentation!!! I love living vicariously thru you! 72 yr old granny here! There’s nothing like a handy man! Loved your builds of the tiny house and van. You saved a ton of money and very well done and thoughtful!!
@theresageorge5796 3 місяці тому
AWESOME video. My husband and I have 4 adults/kids, and the 2 of us now live in VT, but also tour around in a 5th wheel trying to learn how to do as much as we can when we're in the RV - actually also in our home (huge gardener and homesteader). I could not tear myself away from the incredible quality, thoroughness and creativity stuffed into this one video, and I must have taken 2 hours to watch it because I kept going back again and again to stop and view portions of it. KUDOS to you, Drew. I can't believe the skill set you have, and we'll be watching everything we can from now on from your playlist. PS I am a fiber artist, weaver and knitwear designer, and it's just so reinforcing to see someone else's individual, core quality materials put to such great use. ENJOY your camper van, we'll probably watch this video again and again. So glad to have found your channel.
@64offsuiter 7 місяців тому
Longer creative content like this is so refreshing. This chap is so skilful and I’ve taken a couple of ideas for some future smaller builds - really inspiring.
@yhyhy 5 місяців тому
We are a supplier from China, providing products covering agricultural products, food, steel products, clothing and other raw materials
@bpielow 9 місяців тому
How does this guy not have millions of followers here and an HGTV show. I'm not sure why youtube suggested I watch this as I have never watched anything like it before... but I'm so glad that it did. This video was incredibly well done. Entertaining and informative. I found the video oddly relaxing and I'm looking forward to watching more when I can find the time..
@DrewBuildsStuff 9 місяців тому
Thank you, appreciate it!!!
@MrSGL21 9 місяців тому
dude i started subbing this guy a year ago and he had 130k subs then. now he's pushing 700k.
@saltedcow 8 місяців тому
Way better than HGTV! No fake deadline drama! Death to cable renovation shows!
@saltedcow 8 місяців тому
@@MrSGL21 Cause its good, no BS building.
@pitech4446 8 місяців тому
His background music is the key to relaxing video. By far the best on youtube in building stuff
@bojo2770 2 місяці тому
I LOVE the kneepads! LOL! Pretty smart! I was seriously GLUED to this from beginning to end! Thanks for the tip too! Putting tape on the drill bit so it doesn't go all the way through. I never thought of that! It will come in so handy for me!
@user-lp4rt7ks1r День тому
Amazing... Many young people are missing out on a wholesome lifestyle... God bless.
@charbranton Рік тому
Wow, what an incredible transformation! You really nailed the modern aesthetic while still maintaining the original character of the van.
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thank you!
@johntate5284 Рік тому
Your best build so far! Your choice to paint the couch cabinets and leaving the kitchen cabinets natural was spot on. Not only was the project amazing, but the countless hours you spent on the edit were equally impressive!
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thank you John, appreciate it!
@codygrinnell8676 Рік тому
@@DrewBuildsStuff agreed.. If you painted everything a dark color, it would have the effect of making the inside seem smaller.. the lighter colors can help make it seem a littler bigger
@kelcritcarroll 4 місяці тому
Wow! That price is just awesome.
@kathyw.barnett5283 Місяць тому
Wow! This guy is a real professional. That van looks spacious & comfortable! Very nice tiny motorhome! Perfect! ❤ it!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
@Betty-ww2wl 3 місяці тому
I'm a 74 yo granny, and even I found this to be an interesting video. Well done, young man....well done.
@qxrpminecraft 2 місяці тому
u aint a granny
@johnmarshall2291 9 місяців тому
Your video production is excellent. Your builds are quality. No ego or drama either. So unlike most UKposts BS. You seem like a nice guy. Of course! You're a Canadian! Thanks Drew. Keep it up!
@sunshine3914 8 місяців тому
Canadian! That explains the excellency. There’s another Canadian who builds an assortment of stuff from the ground up, & every step is perfection.
@_Pictonic Рік тому
the efforts you put into these videos is amazing
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thank you!
@rand0mstuff744 Рік тому
@Drew Builds Stuff I love how this video was taken slow, instead of the seemingly infinite number or van conversion timelapses there are 😂 Love your projects, keep makin your stuff! :)
@Stupidity-. Рік тому
😅
@lawrenceralph7481 Рік тому
Seems very expensive and a lot of work for an occasional accommodation that can be rented.
@niklaswendt6083 11 місяців тому
@@lawrenceralph7481 åÅ
@dontlazerme 2 місяці тому
only youtuber who can make me sit for over an hour and watch the whole video. keep up the awesome work!
@patty4709 2 місяці тому
Your Mom and Dad must be so proud of you. I hope the van is in good running condition and will serve you for many miles. I thought you did an excellent job. I believe you might be a type A due to your good attention to detail. You have a wonderful talent that will serve you well. I enjoyed watching your rebuild. Happy travels. Be safe out there but have great adventures in your home away from home.
@FearEeatsTheSoul 11 місяців тому
I’m 41 years old, and done all kinds of Work. Your finish work on this VAN is absolutely beautiful work. The attention to detail does not go unnoticed. Excellent Job on this VAN. People have always called me a perfectionist, and sometimes it annoys others, but I refuse to cut corners on finish work. It just looks that much nicer when you’re done. Again, great Work & Video! Subbed!
@garyparkerson9527 Рік тому
Thank you for posting this as one long (for UKposts), start-to-finish video. I can’t imagine a better way to communicate the impressive, 90s-to-modern transition. You’re getting good at this!
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thanks Gary!!
@gcpekar 3 місяці тому
I once did a 78 Ford Econoline and appreciated your extreme effort to detail. Kind of makes me want to do it again.......but I know how much work is involved. This is easily my favorite of all your videos and have watched them ALL. Keep up the good work Drew.
@damierr 3 місяці тому
Man this was amazing to watch. I clicked just to click and was glued for the entire video. Jack of all trades and master craftsmanship. Very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Keep up the great work!
@lourdesgallegos7508 10 місяців тому
I love the combination of painted cabinets and the raw wood look. It really helps to define the kitchen and sleeping area and I believe that makes it look larger.
@desmondludick192 10 місяців тому
Well done.
@sunshine3914 8 місяців тому
While it looks great, it’s not practical for weight. Probably gets 7 MPG.
@SkyGuyPNW Рік тому
One can really tell the great lengths you go in your attention to detail. And I'm not just talking about your builds. Your videos, the music, the narrating, down to the little caption at one hour in to this video. All top notch stuff. You're a great human, doing great things. Thank you for all that you do.
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thanks for watching Jason!
@paulstratton3712 3 місяці тому
I have to say that this is, by far, the best van conversion video I have ever watched. I love the different colours for the couch/bed and kitchen units.
@74yodinosaur99 2 місяці тому
I'm so impressed with your skills, and the fact that you left everything tidy and clean at the end of the day. Well done young man❤❤❤
@nelson2095 Рік тому
Your colour choice to have a darker one on the bed/couch area to contrast the lighter one on the kitchen area gives a look of separation between the two. Perfect. This is a must watch video for all of those who wish to DIY a van build. Awesome video and amazing build.
@BP-xe7dw Рік тому
I must say, one of the best videos on van building by far!!! I like that you actually understand that people watching your videos have varying skills and technical understanding, yet you offer knowledge for the whole spectrum. On the top of that, you filmed everything so beautifully. Bravo and kudos to you. Love the knee pads.
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thanks for watching! Yes I try to keep my videos simple enough that the average person could tackle the build if they wanted. My tool collection keeps growing so it gets a little harder to do each time
@gracemabalot1432 4 дні тому
Watched this in one sitting, too and now a subscriber! Wow! 9.2M views and counting! Nice work! I really love it!🥰
@kathleenestes1442 3 місяці тому
I know this was done quite some time ago but I just now watched the entire video. Excellent redo of this van! I admire that you are so versatile and able to do most of the work yourself. Great video!
@AzzaTheGreat 11 місяців тому
I got to the end of this video and it honestly felt like a tv series. Some amazing filming and editing skills you have. Incredible van build. I'm so glad you showed us the actual build not just the end result.
@renattaclifton7346 11 місяців тому
The narration has it.
@gunsmachine5011 10 місяців тому
pure true
@sharonmobley8634 7 місяців тому
Wow! Drew, you can really build things. I loved watching this! I'm 77 years old or I'd give it a go myself. Thanks for doing this video.
@deonebergman20 2 місяці тому
I like some painted and some wood the way you chose to finish it. The wood warms up the van and I like the contrast of the two. Awesome job!😊 Love your style and design! Brilliant!
@feizalkhalid3735 Місяць тому
hi, I'm from Malaysia, a video clip that's not boring and I'm excited to watch as you modify your van to vancamper style. Not using a lot of capital but with a little skill can transform the interior of a van into a place where you can relax and travel to a quiet and peaceful place. I like to see the making of a video about the modification of a van into a camper van. I think you can modify the two mirrors above into a lamp that can illuminate the situation at night. Ok.. I hope you will make many more videos about it about something you made up.
@abundancepersonified 11 місяців тому
I can't believe I watched the entire video! You did an amazing job. I had no idea what it truly takes to build out a van from scratch. Craftsmanship at its finest.
@kai928 11 місяців тому
Same. I'm not really into van builds, but surprisingly, after clicking this video, I watched from start to finish.
@SouthFloridaWoman 11 місяців тому
I got teary eyed (in a good way) then sighed a sigh of awe as you brought out the grain in the slab when you trickled and rubbed in the Rubio. My goodness, you did beyoooooond, a GREAT job on this. I've been wanting to meet a man like this all my life 😢, &.... THANK YOU FOR THE HARD WORK YOU DID IN CREATING THE CONTENT ❤
@DrewBuildsStuff 11 місяців тому
Haha thanks for watching!!
@amandabarbaree5425 3 місяці тому
This came out amazing. I think the paint job and natural finish looks perfect. It gives it the separation needed in a compact space. This whole thing is just chef's kiss! Great job!
@1anita1m 11 місяців тому
You have done such an excellent job. Your attention to detail is awesome. I love that you kept the kitchen area natural and painted the lounge area. Excellent choice. By the way, I didn't realize this video was over an hour long. I actually watched the whole thing without getting bored. Great job!!!
@DrewBuildsStuff 11 місяців тому
Thanks for watching! Definitely my longest video hah
@StormSong8 6 місяців тому
It's when I watch videos like this that I wish I was more mechanically inclined. I went through a years-long phase about 10 years ago when I swore I was gonna build a tiny house. Thank God I wasn't organized enough to see it through, because I don't have a mechanical bone in my body. If I'd tried to build that house I'd be severely injured by now, or broke, or both. It's crazy how much knowledge, skill, and natural instinct goes into building things, but you guys make it look so easy!
@tjshine7444 Місяць тому
Great build on this van! On your power bank, you can run DC power from your alternator to charge the power bank up while you are driving to the camp site. That way, it's fully charged. Great job!
@kamillegillming3032 3 місяці тому
Some of my favorite things to do now is watch people make things and you are the most entertaining person to watch do these things
@retsub3 9 місяців тому
You never know who or how many you might inspire by simply documenting what you love doing. By the time those wrenchingly beautiful ending shots came around I was teary-eyed imagining doing this myself thanks to Drew's inspiration and hope. You are helping people, my man. Keep going 🙏
@dwade1816 Рік тому
By far one of the best videos I've watched. Very informative, not slow (boring). Audio and video is so professional. The build was done with good taste in colors and style (imo). Thanks for all the time you invest in sharing your skills/craft!
@mannys4036 Місяць тому
Most amazing and comprehensive build I've ever seen. The video quality and detailed explaination was as good as it gets. All I can say is wow!
@karenward5788 16 днів тому
I usually don't comment on any of these videos that I watch, but I enjoyed your Van build. Thank you so much for this video, I loved the fact that it went from the beginning to the end and I didn't have to wait for a bunch of videos to see the end result. You have quite a few great skills young man. I love watching your Van build because of how detailed you were and how you let us know why you did what you did. I truly appreciated this Van build. Please be safe out on the road Drew, and GOD bless you.
@exzisd 7 місяців тому
As a Home Depot employee I’m mentally placing all the items you picked from your local store to my store here in the West Chicago area. It’s satisfying to see people do creative things and find solutions to problems intuitively even more so than standard building and repair work. I’m often curious of what interesting projects customers may be up to when they buy large orders.
@yhyhy 5 місяців тому
We are a supplier from China, providing products covering agricultural products, food, steel products, clothing and other raw materials
@jwilcox4726 5 місяців тому
Isn't it amazing & wonderful when we find out someone who would be our friend forever it seems, would really like & enjoy our company, opinions & thoughts, at the moment? Excellent. Thank you. xo
@HighTide_808 5 місяців тому
@@yhyhyoh for Phucks sake dude
@bunnobear 8 місяців тому
The first video of yours I have watched and I loved every minute of it. You explain things so well and your patience for measuring blows me away. My dad was a great woodworker, he built grandfather clocks and used walnut veneer in them, such a beautiful wood.❤
@Lettusfarm 8 місяців тому
I agree, I love walnut. The house i bought was partially decided on because of the walnut flooring lol.
@stephenbrickwood1602 Місяць тому
I always thought that the open into the rear home feel was special. Like sitting in your favourite home chair with the big screen looking out into the real, 'great outdoors' and being at home as the travel adventure unfolded. 😊😊😊😊😊
@marciamccoy761 Місяць тому
I need you at my condo for about a week! You could do all the little projects I have the materials for but no one to do it! I'm 78, ten years ago I would have done them myself. Now I have no stamina nor desire to do them! I enjoy your videos. Keep doing!
@JimiQ2 Рік тому
Dude, you are amazingly skilled. Colors you chose are great. The countertop looks gorgeous. Keep up the good work, I salute you.
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thanks Jakob!
@carolewarrenrealtor 11 місяців тому
Dude mad respect 👏 You got serious skillz ... really enjoyed the step by step video, focus on details, clever additions, and transformation all in just 6 weeks 😲 -- kudos on an Epic build!
@user-my1ko6vu7j Місяць тому
I just bought a 1990 G20 after 4 years of looking. I am excited to begin my own renovation. I watched this nonstop Its so entertaining, useful, awesome and wow I will use this video many times over the next few months! Thank you Drew Clever thoughtful person I wish you every success and great love!
@aicarnie 2 місяці тому
My wife and I bought an 89 G20 conversion in Vancouver about 18 years ago. We drove it all across Canada and then back across the USA. Stayed in State and National Parks whenever possible and lots of regular camp site in between. Had an absolute blast. We had to leave it behind when we left the USA. I miss that van. Great memories.
@BenjamintheTortoise Рік тому
This was so much fun to watch... Somehow found myself mesmerized the whole way through. Your craftsmanship is stunning, so it was great to see behind the scenes from start to finish. Such a transformation, it's beautiful!! But I love that you kept the original door panels and seats in the front... Lol, it's perfect. Much love and safe travels.
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thanks for watching!
@raymondcarrick8132 Рік тому
I'll have to make a cup of tea for this one but his video's are always worth watching.
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Might need a couple cups, definitely my longest video. Thanks for watching!
@frostg7554 2 місяці тому
Absolutely amazing. Well done, Drew, well done.
@andreachristensen7855 Місяць тому
I personally love natural wood, but you did a very nice job with the paint. I really like your perfectionisum and attention to detail. Nice job. I am sure you will enjoy it for a long time.😊
@Zeldalou42377 9 місяців тому
You really manage to make an hour plus video easy to watch and stay engaging. I learned a few things from this that I'll apply at home to my IKEA 'as-is' section finds! I will say that I use an electric turkey carving knife when I cut foam cushions and that works well, too.
@SuzyQ89 11 місяців тому
This was by far one of the nicest van builds ever! You are so talented and your attention to details is very impressive. I loved your color choices as well as the sink, the tiles and the slab you chose for the countertop. The only thing I would have changed (if you were building this for me) would be having a slightly bigger fridge. Great job!!!
@misspattifromcali.6955 10 місяців тому
I agree... And bigger TV... Lol
@user-up5el2tm7j 10 місяців тому
Can you answer in more detail?
@mohammadghannoum4197 27 днів тому
Here are a few changes I would do. First, instead of white grout for the kitchen backsplash, I would use black grount. 2nd, Iwould stain the cabinet doors and 3rd I would make a cover out of leftovers from the bench top to create a cover for the sink for extra bench space.
@janetnieves2629 3 місяці тому
The black paint in the grooves of the ceiling boards REALLY looks nice!
@rajarshibag3833 7 місяців тому
Binge watching your videos is like therapy..1h 17 minutes of Soothing video..The simplicity, funky yet Soothing background music, Simple yet Crisp and Soothing voice over... everything was just perfect..At some point it felt like These 1h17 minutes were far better than watching a movie... Amazing ❤️❤️❤️
@terrienoll225 6 місяців тому
Great show in the middle of the night, lots of tips. One small thing from a furniture maker was the attachment of the walnut countertop. Solid wood constantly expands and contracts from relative humidity, and putting fixed screws into it doesn’t allow for expansion and contraction of the piece, which *could* cause a crack at any of those screws. Slotted holes in the plywood beneath, or special washers that hold it down but let it slide etc. Look up ‘wood movement.’ Especially in a hot or cold car … Finish on both sides, too, to slow moisture movement in and out of pores.
@reelprettyfish 20 днів тому
Yeah it's pretty mesmerizing. I can't stop watching. Looks beautiful. Good job.
@NatureJoePureCanadian 17 днів тому
I absolutely love this build. I agree with the creator over the vertical pocket TV it is my favourite feature too. Well done, great work. I personally like the maple wood non painted. The wood look goes better the wood ceiling.
@curm1778 Рік тому
Well that is outstanding. Better than my build by quite a margin. One thing that I found really helped with having a barbecue (Coleman grill) sitting on my underbed drawer was a shower curtain to pull across the back. Cut down to size and trimmed with neodymium magnets, it kept out the cooking grease, bugs, and generally people staring into your home when you were cooking or just had the bay doors open. Easy enough to pull open as needed. I'm adding a pair of roll away awnings right now. One small one across the back (because who wants to cook in the rain) and a longer one over the side door. Both should make it real handy for rain water collection, too. Can never do with enough fresh water!
@3vermor3 Рік тому
Definitely one of my favourite van builds on youtube so far, love the van!
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thank you!
@DeliberateNRandom 3 місяці тому
Great build! While I did learn some things, I do want people to know some important things: Don't use silicone on your roof, it's extremely difficult to remove without damaging the surface, and don't permanently mount standard flexible solar panels. Flexible solar panels are ruined by excessive heat. Reflectix doesn't have an effective R value for insulation. The Bouge RV CIGS panels handle the heat better and have self adhesive. They are expensive, but have a 10 year warranty and are safe from hail and can actually handle being shot. You can technically use an extension cord, but it's not meant to handle much power. I'd recommend using Romex in your own build, but make sure you secure it down in longer lengths to prevent it from shaking and bouncing around.
@rajandseema123 2 місяці тому
Hands down I ve watched lots of van build videos. This is one of the best videos on UKposts. Simple, well explained, informative and can be done by the everyday guy..
@tagbon Рік тому
This was fantastic. I don't think I've ever watched an 80min video on UKposts from start to finish before! I think 2 different colour choices are good for the cabinets - kind of breaks up the interior and gives a "two room" impression.
@DrewBuildsStuff Рік тому
Thank you, yes my longest video for sure but couldn’t make it any shorter without cutting out important steps!
@user-jd5fq8nn9j 10 місяців тому
I can’t believe I watched this build for over an hour already. I love the meticulousness you out into the build, no cutting corners, every line is precisely cut and sender. So Sophisticated Look, a joy to watch
@sharonwaldie9737 Місяць тому
The way you say "iron" is correct. Everybody else is wrong to even bring it up. Love your work! Excellent videos! ❤
@DanBollendorf 3 місяці тому
As someone that's into tech and home automation there's 2 things I'd want to add. A Raspberry Pi running android auto for the head unit and another Pi running Home Assistant so I could add some relays to control the lights. I have an 89 G20 I've been thinking about doing something like this with. I loved that you used LVP for the floor, that's what I've been thinking about doing.
@theFormidable1 5 місяців тому
it actually held my interest watching you build this for more than an hour. It's like you're a journeyman in every trade. You really know a lot. Now only if you can install a bathroom with shower, I'd watch that episode too lol
@naturalmagic4128 10 місяців тому
Drew, fantastic job!! Your work is beautiful on this totally loved-back-to-life luxe camper van! Your shop is great. Man, you must have every tool in the book. Where do I begin! I love the way your mind works. Not only do you make wise choices, but all important, you explain why so we can learn how to approach a project. Especially apppreciate you explaining the electrical hookups (wonderful for novices). Leaving the kitchen cabinet natural maple with a coat of Danish oil came out gorgeous. Love the walnut countertop and the hardware. This cabinet is the showpiece and the first thing you notice when you open the door. Painting the seating area grey is spot on as it helps it to visually recede, making the kitchen area stand out even more. Also, grey is a wise choice, as it may collect a bit of shoe scuffing at the bottom. The TV drawer installed as a riser on its side, brilliant!! Not to mention the car magnets to cover where the old decal was. High quality builds create relaxation and peace because they feed the soul as well as the eye. You know everything will work and take good care of you on the road and look fantastic doing it. The total effect is very zen. AND, you have made a fantastic video to boot, complete with beautiful drone footage. You are a very talented human being. Thank you for sharing your journey!!
@kevindunn590 3 місяці тому
WOW Sir…you did a BEAUTIFUL job on the construction. I just watched your entire video in one sitting. I was entertained every minute. Thank you for making this video
@linwise7241 2 місяці тому
My husband and I watched the whole video and were entertained, impressed and inspired. Lots of tips and tricks. Wish we had all those awesome tools. Excellent video! Keep up the great work!
@heidihill2361 11 місяців тому
Love what you did with this van. The woodwork is incredible, and it's stylish.
@user-ys2ik9xb3r 8 місяців тому
the efforts you put into these videos is amazing. The patience and time to do this is just amazing. Great work!.
@EatAllDaHumans Місяць тому
Good job YOUNG MAN! You're doing great for being a younger guy who actually pays attention to detail 49:29
@Darkwork5 24 дні тому
This has got to be one of my favorite van builds. Possibly my favorite build out video though. Thank you for keeping it entertaining and informative. I love the pull up tv idea as well.
@litomesina9155 10 місяців тому
You’re so amazingly talented Drew. You made everything look so easy, I’m a fan. More videos please.
@razzeldazzel18 Рік тому
Drew-I think this is by far my favorite of your builds and I was just constantly impressed that you didn’t take shortcuts on anything! Your attention to detail was incredible. I watched the whole thing and I was engaged the whole time so good job on your editing and storytelling as well! The pacing was good and you did a good job of mixing up the timelapse and the real-time footage so it didn’t get too repetitive. As you were showing off your finished product, I had a few ideas of some add-ons you could maybe include at a later date: a hanging mesh bag for produce or other food that you don’t want to put on the counter or in a drawer; some mesh storage bags on the back doors so that you have a place to put odds and ends that you want near you when sleeping; a storage console in between the bucket seats; privacy curtains for the windows; mosquito netting for the doors and windows to help with airflow but so that bugs don’t come in. It was an amazing video and I look forward to your next build! Good work 👍
@ReadingsByDiane 21 день тому
I think the cabinets look okay in the 2-tone but I probably would have left them wood just for more warmth in contrast to the cool grays and whites. I also would have reupholstered the front bucket seats, maybe in something to match the blue, black and gray and tie it together. It was awesome watching a full build, got a lot of great ideas and tips if I ever do one, and I love the spaciousness this 90s van gave you compared to modern tall and skinny ones. Great job!
@terrymcguire6478 Рік тому
The raw maple looks classic. A popup roof so you can stand in the van would have been cool. You build some fantastic stuff by the way. Your vids are always amazing and a pleasure to watch.
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