PLEASE FOR ANYONE WATCHING! If you've watched the vid and are experienced in installing parts on a camper van, skilled in vehicle paintwork, please lend your man a hand, he's the nicest most generous person as we have all seen and would it mean a lot to him!

How blessed can you be? Look at the unwavering amount of love people show you. Such a beautiful thing.

Carbon monoxide monitor for that propane stove!! I think you should also include A sink with a hand pump and a clean/dirty water tank! I’ve seen videos online of folks building them and it looked pretty simple! You could also make an outdoor shower and toilet! Super happy and excited for you Mateo!!

Isn't there someone out there who could volunteer to help this young man with various experts on van conversions! He's so excited! He needs help to do everything right!

INSULATION is the FIRST line of business in this build Mateo ❤😂💯💯 Hell throw in some heated floors 2 why not🤷‍♂️😂😂

The oven and two burners is going to be a game changer! Can’t wait to see what you cook!

You have enough followers that I bet a few of them would be more than willing to help you with your build out! Thus could be a epic cross country video blog series, meeting up with your subscribers who than help you build out a small piece of your van. Hell, you could put out the shout out for help, map out what people are willing to do and make a itinerary of where you will go, North, south, east and west bro! That would be the ultimate nomad road trip build out! Take the build out on the road bro!

Dr. Good Vibes is back with another episode of positivity, good-will, and just plain fun. Look at all those toys!! Yeah!!

Please remember a CO2/smoke detector! It’s a must have when using propane!! Like watching you and Lars. Glad you had a great experience with Minnesota! I love living here.

I'm a woman and i painted a van and a car before and i used house paint and it turned out great you got this God bless you both

My favorite part was watching you thinking about what you’re going to be doing, and seeing how excited you are. 😁

You and DualEx should get together and do a really cool video together on your build. Good luck buddy, hope all turns out the way you want it. Stay safe

Might think about a sprayer instead of roller ..smoother and faster

You must do the basics 1st. Insulation and soundproofing, then build or at least tape off your layout. With propane you will need a vent and safety alarm. Waterproofing as well. What will you use for heatwill you fo AC? All this needs to go in 1st. Your water tank then your electric/ battery system. Also use a monitoring system you can run on an app on your phone.

OMG my husband won't get rid of our VHS tapes because he knows some day he'll find a VHS tv. Y'all would get along perfectly. And our camp at burning man is a full solar camp and we give lectures on how to build your own. I'm learning SO much about solar now!

Let me preface this by saying it's not as complicated as it might sound and it's definitely worth the effort. You should consider building a large litter box (just a plastic storage bin from Walmart) with a small exhaust fan (a computer fan mounted on a piece of PVC pipe) ported out of the side of the van right behind the ladder, or through the floor. You could build it under the bed with access to it for cleaning when you open the back doors. Port a hole in the front just large enough for Lars to fit through. That will eliminate the odor and litter mess you dealt with in the astrovan. One part of constructing it would be to add an electric eye that turns the fan on for a couple minutes after Lars passes it, or you could just add a toggle switch up front where you have access to it so you could do it manually as you drive, another option is a remote controlled fan.

Hey Mateo, check out how BrookeandPippa just sanded and painted her van. Y'all are both moving into older vans, it's fun to follow along.

If you go to Wal-Mart they'll restore your headlights for about $20 for the whole thing. I had to do that a few years ago because they were super cloudy. They did such an awesome job, they looked brand new. EDIT: When you get to the LED headlight stage in your build make sure you do more research. Some LED bulbs require additional components like ballasts or to regulate the electrical current and ensure proper function. They make conversion kits but I don't know much about those.

Number one: Insulation! Spray behind and above the interior panels ❤❤ and use foam board too wherever possible! Enjoy the project, no need to rush.

I am most excited about your paint job. I was born in 1960 so I was a teenager in the 70s. And I love that style of paint on vans. It is so cool and retro and it's coming back.

Randomly stumbled upon your videos a few months ago. I gotta say I love the content. its very refreshing and genuine. Looking forward to more adventures!

It's so inspiring to see someone's wildest dreams come true. You deserve every ounce of comfort and luxury you need out there on the road Mateo!

I would recommend when you add the maxx air that you consider installing a door on it so you have the option to seal the van. Reasons could include: cold weather, ensuring no one can hear you as much if you are inside and someone is creeping the outside, ensuring safety when you leave the van (with a lock), and avoiding any smoke coming in if near a fire or forest fire.

MATEO: "I'm not that big of a TV watcher but this will come in handy when I'm bored" ME: "WHOO HOO. . . a Roku TV! The most important part of the install!" (Clearly, I'm bored a lot 🤣)

*Mateo* once a VHS _tape_ starts to degrade, no amount of liquid cleaner can restore them. Liquid cleaner are good at cleaning the *heads* of the VHS player itself. Years ago I transferred all my Grandpa's VHS tapes to DVDs. Best to invest a transfer tape to DVD and get a DVD player. 👍🏽

I'm still voting Jethro to be the name of your new van! So excited for your year ahead!

Hey Mateo, as a person born in 71, I am all for the 70s style vibe paint. Take a step further and put some shag carpet in there also. Lars would love it❤

Stay away from black and dark paint colors for the exterior. They draw more heat than light colors, and can make it miserably hot in the summer.

0:32 Mateo, I wanted to call you Winter. I'm an old hippie that truly enjoys your shows. Your huge heart, compassion and kindness to others is showing. You're cool Dude. Would love to party with you if we ever meet up. I'm on the East Coast but you never know! I live in Grassachisetts and have been smoking weed for 58 yrs.....yikes!!!?

I'm trying to figure out why I'm so excited about "our" van build! Lol Seeing you pop in that VHS tape made me so happy! I hope you're able to fix it. That stove! 😍 I'm looking forward to seeing the decktop!! And 24k views in 7 hours--you're so loved Mateo!

Absolutely favorite part is the oven. Your meals are so unique and amazing. ❤❤

Good morning Mateo & Lars blessings to you 🤟🏾❤️🌞💪🏾🙌🏾

Your Maxx Air fan is a standard opening of 14"x14". Don't cut the size of the bottom flange or it won't fit! Looking forward to the build! And on your paint job, the purpose of the sanding is not to remove the existing paint, just the clear coat. If you should accidentally go down to bare metal just make sure to put a rust preventive primer on those spots. Good luck!

Doing the fan install is an easy process. Make sure you clean up the metal shards real good. Maybe put plastic down to catch most. Important thing to remember: file the edges and prime paint the bare metal or it will rust. Then you use silicone to make sure screws and every where is sealed. I have a video on my channel of when I had somebody to do it for me because I am disabled.

Looking amazing!! To add to the van maybe security cameras and a tiny bathroom?

My favorite thing is the paint. I love that 70's vibe too and can't wait to see how it turns out.

70's paint job....can I say it - Groovy!! lol you'll be stylin grooving down the hwy, I'm so very happy for you

WOW Mateo, you took me way back with the VHS 😅😅. The fan and oven are my favorite things. Can't wait to see the van build. God has really blessed you. Keep being the wonderful, loving and kind person that you are and your blessings will continue. Love you and Lars 🥰.

Great reference to Ryan...he's quickly become a GOAT in the van life space. I enjoy both of your channels equally. Keep going King

Hi Mateo!! i love that you have a home base in-between your trips....

I love it. "Yeah, im going to do this myself and learn". I respect that. The "do this" and "dont do that" crowd can warn you of this or that, but they had to learn too. Again, this is your van, your journey, your channel. Just keep being true to you is the only critic that matters, whether it be 1k subs or 1M. After all, Winterisblu.

Add kitchen cupboards a sink and outdoor shower from your sink 👊🏾

Yay!!! New video!!!😊 The stove I'm most excited about Mateo!!!

OOOO THE 70s PAINT JOB IS A GREAT IDEA & I FEEL LIKE IT FITS YOUR VIBE. I LOVE THAT. IM SO excited to see this build & am so thankful we’re on the journey w you ☺️

You are really doing it Mateo! I can't wait to see you learn how to do so many exciting things. I know you realize you can never fail unless you quit and I don't see a quitter in you. Adventures in van creations await you!

This is awesome! Can't wait to see what you make this Van into! I love the Deck idea. My suggestion: Maybe Make a foldable bed that can double as a mini couch. Also, much love for Pokemon VHS!!! ❤️

‘Kitchen’ and ‘bathroom’ -the stand so you can have a tiny sink with storage underneath and a toilet either with a bags or something like that

I loved everything.Can't wait until you start building it.🚙🚙🚙

The stove is my favorite thing. That would be a must have for me I love to cook & bake. You got some nice things 👍

I screamed YAAASSS when he showed the new van inspired colors...that's so him..omg.. can't wait for the final reveal.

Those are cool colors!! Midnight blue would be nice as well ❤

Love everything but really like the oven. I used to follow a girl that had one and she loved it. When you do the deck on top, maybe put just a little of the fake green grass for Lars. That way he wouldn't just have wood to walk on. This is going to be fun watching all the changes. 🙏🌹

You encourage me I am 53 years old and when I heard that u was going to stop doing van life I was sad then u came back with your new van I watch all your videos and u young man encourage me if u only knew how much I live in my jeep wrangler unlimited sport jl

I'm sure you'll do great on this build brother, if you don't know something just youtube it lil saved me a hand full off times lol can't wait to see it all starting to come together and yall hitting the road.....stay safe and blessed up brother

I been waiting DAYS for this. 😂😂😂 heyyy mateo i love that smile. ❤ Notification gang 💪🏽🥳

New Beginning for Mateo & Lars🫶🏽🪬

My favorite things are the stove of course and I love that you are painting it funky and doing it yourself. Can't wait to see the progress and the adventures ahead! This video made my day, so happy for you. ♥

With all the talk of retro paint jobs on the van and the joys of VHS(I remember when it was a new thing!), I now have the A-Team theme song stuck in my head! Showing MY age now Mateo! 🤣 Can’t wait to see how this build progresses.👍

How about a cat tree/hammock for Lars? Have you watched Dean on 1bike1world? He built a cool two-tier bed/traveling nest for his cat, Nala, in his VW camper van. I think Lars deserves his own little nest somewhere in the new space.

Hey !So nice hearing from you. You got this friend❤

I just love your enthusiasm for your van build! I am looking forward to seeing you cooking on that stove!

I'm so happy for you Matteo! The VHS player may just need a more thorough cleaning. You can do this by running the video cleaner several times, or better yet by taking a cotton swab and dipping it in rubbing alcohol to clean the heads manually, and letting them dry before you try playing a tape. Also, I can't wait to see the meals you cook with that stove, you're obviously a very talented chef!

I love everything You have, this rebuild is gonna be outta sight! I love the latter (which I think looks better on the back) The Deck Is Gonna Be Out Of This World Kool, The Oven/Stove Is Kool And The Gang, Ya Gonna Need A Chef Hat, Cause You Gonna Be Happily Inspired, Maybe So Much SoThat You Will Write A Cookbook/Van life Adventure Book Including Lars Would Be A Great Read. Anywho, I can go on and on, I'm So Happy And Excited For You! APTTMH 🤎💪🏿✊🏿🤎

I can't wait for the van build and to see you cook with the oven! These are definitely some amazing additions to the van! ❤ Stay safe and have fun Lars and Mateo!

Good video! Recommend u start building soon otherwise that summer heat will destroy you!

If you can pull off that van color with the 1970 look that's gonna be bomb.

the 70s vibe print on your van is totally you! WIcked, nice!

Dude , you honestly should do some research and hunt for an Auto Custom Paint Shop, the paints you got, made me worry!

I just watched Brooke and Pippa paint their van the same way. It turned out pretty good. It was the last video she uploaded.

The paint is going to work great. I know a career painter that has done vanlife for decades. He paints all his vans in the same style and with the same paint and it never fails until he gets bored of it and changes it.

I can't wait to see The Completed Build, Wonderful 👍

I am super happy for your purchase of the fan and oven. Because circulation on hot days and cooking days is super important! I am happy about all of your purchases. You had a whole year to imagine this new build! 😊

So happy to see you went for solar. I've been an advocate for years and it's saved me a lot of money. It may be handy to get a twin induction cooking plate as it will run off solar in case you are low on propane..you can just switch. It's faster to cook and keep your safety in mind with no flames. Can't wait to see what you surprise us with next lovey. ❤ Lori

Congratulations on everything Mateo. ❤. I’ve been a silent watcher for some time. I hope I run into someday. I’ll be a full time Van lifer by this summer.😊❤

My favorite thing is probably the oven. Building a counter to insert your oven/stove with counter space to prep and wash dishes. Can't wait for the big reveal.

I’m so glad you are getting the opportunity to do all of this. You deserve it and I can’t wait to see everything come together ❤️

The Max Air fan will be so nice for you two...plus can't wait to see that paint job!

I know this build is going to be awesome. Thanks for bringing us on the journey Mateo!

The little oven is so cute, kinda reminds me of my old easy bake oven lol

Been waiting for an upload... It's a good day 😃💕💕

I’m so excited for you! Thanks for taking us along for the build this is awesome!!

Scotch Brite pads work excellent for taking off the clear coat and scuffing up the paint so that new paint can adhere to the body. And rustoleum works excellent for rolling on, however you will have a very bumpy orange peel like finish if you use a regular roller. But.. if you use a high density foam roller for painting cabinets. That paint will look nice and smooth with less orange peel. Oh also my favorite thing was the stove and if it were mine I would get rid of the old tiny vhs tv and mount the new TV up there. Maybe make it so it flips down so that when not in use it is not bumping you in the head lol. It's gonna be cool! Can't wait to see how you build it out and how you do the kitchen sink or counter for the stove. Oh and also excited to see the deck and solar build too.

🎉 exciting. Invest in a electric sander for sanding the van. Your arms will thank you. I love the 70's vibe color. Lars needs a cat walk made for him in the van. Maybe a long shelf that goes around. Love the max fan. 🎉🎉🎉

👋 Hello Winterisblu I am so happy for you things are coming together my favorite part is the solar panels, Air Max fan and also the 70's look paint job that your thinking about doing is Great👍May GOD Keep Blessing You Always😘💕.

Can’t wait to watch you paint ur van!!! 😍😍

I love everything you got! I think my favorite thing though is probably the stove and oven combo, yay!! It'd be cool if you got a little mini disco ball, lol! The possibilities are endless of what you can do with your van... Somebody attached some sort of bars on the outside of their van and put hanging chairs on there when they were parked. Those macrame hanging chairs. It was super cool! Glad you're showing us what you're going to do this is so freaking exciting 😁🪄✨

Me being from that 70’s era I think the 70’s vibe is groovy 😊

Currently watching! I was early today 🌞 Excited to see your journey with the new van

Stove and fan. You will do great. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

The ladder was fs my fav part! It put a picture in perspective of how the vibe of the new van is going to be and I look forward to seeing the rooftop moments!

Sooo happy for you! I can't wait to watch your build! I think you're starting out great and making smart choices 😊 Make sure you insulate REALLY GOOD!! That will help with cooling in the summer and warming in the winter 😉 ❤

Mateo I hope to meet u one day! I watch all your videos!

Like 100. I'm at work. Will watch on my lunch break. 😃

VHS! Yasssss. I can't see wait to see the final build. My favorite items were the definitely the oven and the panel on top of your deck for power. The deck gives you additional space.

I'm so happy for you about the new van, the fan you've been wanting, the new power, AND THAT AWESOME CAMPING OVEN/STOVE THING

I just love hearing the excitement in your voice It going to be fun watching the process of making this van your home. The stove oven is definitely going to be a game changer for you. Be safe 😊

Thank you for sharing your videos, I enjoy watching them and learning about van life 🥰

Add a small A/C in the back window, kinda like Dave's RV Life in his van...then you might see if you can buy a fabricated rack for your van to add a bicycle and maybe even weld in a 2000watt generator so it can be used to charge up your stuff on rainy/cloudy days. I think the colors for the van you picked is awesome! You might consider a very small wood stove, check out Foresty Forest build on his van! Anywho, that is great having people out there donate stuff they are not using for a great cause!

Quite the collection of great ideas for the build. That my fan has to be mounted ,sealed perfectly or "water will find a way" to leak in, and pool water, mold all over your van,wiring,walls,storage items,even pool on floor under mats and rust your floorboards thru. etc.That might get the one thing you'd want professionally installed.If a problem arises you have some recourse for repair or replacement.They could also suggest the best path for wiring your van as they know what has worked best. I have great confidence in your ability to learn, install and do everything you have,will Blessings, energy and many angels for you and Lars in the "new home"

Soft mount that oven. One of the best features of your new heat is that it isn't a built in. Use it inside, sure, but the option to work outdoors will make that the perfect range on hot days. That piece is the keystone for Foresty's built-in crossed with a full function pull out kitchen. Don't be afraid of the propane. It really is the same as what you have been using. You can install a built in system with an out side tank. I stuck with 1 pounders, refillable Flame King. The extras ride in a tube tied onto a shelf on the left frame rail. Anybody who has a POL tank and can do math will let you refill off their tank for $2 per can. Cheapest way is your own POL tank, with an adapter hose... but then you have to carry it.