3 Years Experienced VanLifer Shows How To Build A Camper Car FROM SCRATCH! (East Coast Van Life) 

Omg you are very intelligent.. As a Nurse, you can do anything.. Genius. I'm looking forward for more developments and see the finished project of your new camper van. Your home where you feel comfortable.. It's been so long that we haven't seen you. We misses you. But I am very happy that you are working now... I really love your video. See you on your next episode.. Take care ♥️

Welcome back Arslan! Congratulations on your new nursing job and your new home/car build! Looking forward to seeing it all come together. 🙂👍🏼✌🏼

Dont forget a carbon monoxide alarm, and if the fumes from the diesel are at all noticeable or apparent id even consider finding a way of mounting it outside of the vehicle. Long term exposure to diesel/gasoline and it’s fumes is not good at all. Great to have you back and appreciate what you do!

Arsalan, You have such determination to make life go for you. As they say when Life throws lemons at you, make lemonade... That's what I see in you. You are amazing & inspiring. You are showing people it can be done... some sit down & have a pity party & look for a hand out. Grant you some, especially women with children certainly need the help but you are showing if one has the will power.... you can make it... don't forget to give God all the Glory though bc His Word says "We live and move and have our being in Him." I am retired & love watching your channel.❤.... The progress is amazing!!👍

Enjoying your resourcefulness and handyman skills. Looking forward to seeing the finished build! Good luck to you.

Just the other day I was wondering where you have been, glad to see you back!

Glad you're back and enjoying life!!!❤

Amazing transformation! More than I could ever do !

I think you made great progress! I’m looking forward to the finished project!

Oh! When I was homeless I used cans of STERNO to keep warm during a blizzard that hit NC around 9 years ago! It got down to 4-degrees and I was in a two-person tent. Worked wonders and probably kept me alive! Try it out! Find them in camping isles and portable cooking areas at stores! Cheap and they burn super hot for hours!

Heyyyyy we missed U!!!! God bless you ❤

Thank you for showing all this. This video is so helpful

welcome back!! are you planning to apply for travel nursing? sounds like it would fit your lifestyle 😊

Missing your videos thanks for uploading this. Can you plz do a video about how you protect yourself in this environment? About security or a plan in case if some tried to break into the car.

missed your videos! ❤

Hell of a job👍

The last 10 seconds 🤣🤣

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Yoo arslan! welcome back king, great to have you! Your build is toetally cool!

You are so talented! You're creative, handy, funny, and positive. I'm so glad you're back! You're seriously my FAVORITE RU-vidr. I love you, Arslan!!! ❤

New Sub here, just loving your videos. I'm so jealous, you are living the life! I am also an RN. I work in Cardiac OR in Canada 🇨🇦. I do lots of on call for emergency surgery and have slept in my van many times post call instead of driving 1/2 home when I'm exhausted. I actually just slept in my van in my hospital parking lot this past Friday after an emergency left main CABG. I have a super comfy air mattress and a -30C sleeping bag with my favorite pillow. So cozy!!!My van is a Ford Freestar 2004!!! Yes you heard that right, 20 years old...her name is Ginger 😅. I bought her off a friend for car camping and a road trip to Baja California. My goal is to get licensed in USA and do some travel nursing through the states 🇺🇸 Keep the videos coming, very refreshing and distracting from these crazy days in Canada 🇨🇦 Cheers!

Missed your videos buddy! Hope you're doing well!

Don’t know why im hooked on your videos 🤗perhaps am too is fascinated with simple living/lifestyle. We really have to go back to basic. If only homeless people be given a chance to own even a small camper van so they don’t need to lie down on the streets. Wishful thinking here. Be blessed.

my favorite content creator is back ❤ I got a couple suggestions, let me know what you think 1. I think you should paint the back of the suction cups. around 16:52 it looks like there are spots that light can easily pass through. so someone could look in, or if you’re hanging out in there at night with the lights on, there would be “light spots” on your window. 2. at 22:41 do you see the open space between the pipe and hole? that would let a lot of cold air in. it might be good to put some caulk, or some insulator in there

Aslan where have you been my Turkish buddy! I have missed you so much, I am so proud of you my brother sending you love from Istanbul

💡For those who don’t know, you can find a public park during normal park hours to do whatever work you need to do in or on your vehicle and literally no one will bother you. 👍🤩💝

Welcome back, it’s great to have your positive energy on the screen again 👍 Going to a diesel heater is a massive win, great heat output and most importantly it means you don’t need to sit there idling your main engine to create heat - you don’t want to do that really, it’s not good for it. So it’s good that you won’t need to! Those units are generally a long black rectangle shape, it looks like they’ve built it into a welding machine housing, with the tank on top. If you needed, you might be able to take the heater and tank out of the housing and fit them into the car in a way that took up less space, perhaps putting the fuel tank on the end to make it easier to fill through the boot, or for example you could relocate the control panel as I presume you’re going to build some sort of unit over this, so the panel could be accessible on the outside of the unit. I would cut a bigger hole in the wood floor around the exhaust - they get VERY hot. I know you already use a carbon monoxide alarm, please make sure you always have it working when the heater is running as I have seen these kill people in their sleep. Otherwise I look forward to seeing how your build goes, the last build in that car was great!

So glad to see you back in the suburban! I was sort of surprised you didn’t just use the build you had in it before, but looks like your new plans will be really neat. I’m amazed you can do all this while working as a new-ish nurse. And how did you learn all those building skills…self taught, or do you have someone in your life who knows that stuff? Looking forward to future videos.

The more I watch the more I wanna live in a vehicle. 🤘🏼😁

I am learning so much from your show and tell. I work in a hospital too and would love to get out of the high rent situation. You encourage me…still saving to get the van.

💡💝Regarding the suction cups, I discovered that it’s easier to install, and place them on the window covering piece and to put on the window by putting the suction cups in the corners instead of in the middle of the window covering. For me, I think they’re less visible and it’s easier to use my fingers to remove them from the window. Well that’s my 2¢ worth of information. 👍🤩💝

Bro Will Never Stop Fighting you have my support❤

I admire your patience and creativeness. I'll probably give up after cutting out the window covers. You made everything look simple and easy. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

So good to see you improving your life, great job on the build. God Bless

I dont get what did you do? Did u strip everything out and take it to the shop

I'm so happy to see you again! I look forward to your new build and adventures.

I don't know why you won't buy a van where you can stand up. For your health, your knees, your back.

"I'm not gonna have a crib in here." 😂 Arslan, I missed you.

It’s awesome to see ya again man. That diesel heater was a big upgrade and I like your layout that you showed us. How are your tires for the winter? Looks like you really take care of your suv. Don’t forget to have a CO2 detector. 🚙 🫡

Engineer here. Painting Reflectix negates its heat reflection capabilities. Insulating foam board would work better to insulate the windows and other surfaces.

Very funny in the ending there. It's good to see you. This video is so full of great ideas and you're doing an awesome job. It's a good idea right now, I'm sure you know what the housing market looks like. Glad you have a good place to park, the northeast is terrible for that.

Why did you take everything out? Why didn’t you leave it in there?

Get one or two tiles to put under your heater. They get hot, but tiles will prevent the wood from smouldering.

Great to see you again, the new SUV design looks well thought out. I have one question, the air intake and the exhaust, are they designed so that you are not taking in air tainted with exhaust? Also keeping the fuel inside the vehicle, how will you avoid breathing the fumes while you sleep? You got so much done in this video, I can’t wait for the next installment. Changing subjects: how is the nursing job going? What kind of unit are you working in? Have you told people about the van? What climate (state) are you in?…. It’s obvious you truly enjoy what you are doing.

Wow, this is cool! We have a 2005 Suburban that we've built into a camper. It's only for occasional use, but we sleep 2 adults and 2 dogs, and have gone out camping up to 4 days (we plan longer trips next year). Our layout is similar to yours (kitchen behind the front seats, fold-up mattresses in the back with platform extensions to get full length at night, solar panels). We added wall storage on one side of the back, similar to Suboverland's side storage. We permanently blocked one door so we could add another kitchen cabinet (and we've found there's a lot of storage for flatter things just inside that door, hanging off the back of that cabinet). We don't have adequate heat, for winter camping so I'm interested to see how the diesel heater works out for you.

You would love camping on Pismo Beach California. It is absolutely beautiful❤❤❤❤

Hey bro, I am so confused, is this a second, rebuild, of the interior? Like, did you gut it completely, all your work, to redo it? And this is post engine failure? Also is there a video of the creation of the Camaro camper?

I just graduated from nursing school and saving up for an rv. I’m excited and nervous but I learn a lot from your videos and get motivated to keep saving! I’m typing this while I’m watching this video but I know I will boondock a lot. I’m curious to know how the battery and solar works as well as the way you use your water.

Sure missed your videos. I'm so glad you are back. Can't wait to see your next video. This is going to be your best build yet. Thanks for taking us along with you.

Hey buddy also I am a nurse been for 27 yrs but basically burned out now , starting Culinary’s school !!!! ❤

So great to see you again! Relieved you got a job and a safe parking place for the foreseeable future. Really cool to see your floor plan and VERY happy you got a space for your portable toilet! Hope the heater set up will work great and safe for you!

Glad to see you back. ❤ the progress and THANK YOU for showing how it's done!!

So happy to see you back, love the idea of rebuilding your camper. Looks like a great plan, looking forward to seeing the progress. You’re such an inspiration, thanks for sharing with us.

So good to see you back bud, what a great philosophy and attitude, you never gave up on your truck so pleased, you are an inspiration. With good wishes from Scotland. Harry

Man, get a sleeping bag, cot and a comforter! Charge your battery!

Bravo, Bravo, Arslan!!! You're on the right track, dude, that's gonna be an awesome build when you get done!! So glad to see you again, and that outro was fricken hilarious!!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Can't wait for your next episode.

In cold weather, wear socks and a boggin on your head to hold your body heat in. Will make a huge difference. Stay safe!

Happy your back… missed U!! Glad to see you rebuilding your home & that your doing well 👏🏻 YAY❗️

Congrats, Arslan! It is nice to see you back and to learn that you have gotten the nursing position also. The build looks great but wondering what happened to the previous units? This one will be better than ever I'm sure.

Please, start wearing your PPE(Personal Protective Equipment i.e,gloves, mask,Safety glasses, ear/hearing protection).Occupational Health R.N.

Happy to see you are back in your GM SUV. Always liked this vehicle and your build-out is going to be great. Also love seeing the DIY challenges that you overcome with grace. Your positive can do attitude and creative solutions are fun to watch.

going through rough times especially financially and i’m watching your videos to give me hope with my clear fate. thank you bro you do more than you realize

YAY!!!🎉 glad you're back. Nurses are the BEST innovators❤ #WeAreNurses #NursesRock

Aren't ur windows the same in back? The 1u thought you painted black inside .. and the opposite side can't u swap them? Maybe u put the driver side, side on passenger side... Hence the black?

I love that you show how you do the builds. And the little tips and tricks that go along with it. Nothing too fancy, or that require a shop, in case newbies like me want to start. [edit] . . . . that is until you started connecting the diesel wires to the fuse box, lol. I'm just not an electrical girl.

I've had stoves with ovens in campers, trailers, Vans etc & in decades I only used it once. It usually ended up full of pots & pans for storage. They're a waste of space & expense. How much baking do you actually do?? There's also stove top ovens. It's just a box heated from the bottom.

Adhesive spray & black flannel would work vs paint. No chipping and moisture wicking.

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You r amazing, and thanks for sharing all your skills and ideas🎉. Been following you since the beginning. Can u kindly share the link of your diesel heater ? Thanks so much

amazon has a better fuel pump that makes no noise $45 that tic noise would drive me crazy or buy some ear plugs :-)

The big questions in the room... How do you shower? Date?

Hey buddy! You need to ask a coworker to see if anyone has a workshop or cover garage you can remodel your car in? But I’m excited to see your progress, I live an alternative life too but I’m not a ‘car camper’ but I’m close to it I guess?😅❤

Hello im haiken from Philippines im your avidFan here take care...😊

Why heater when you can use stove oven to heat that small space. Send it back or sell it.. SilLy

I’m a travel nurse. I have a Chevy Tahoe. I need to know how to set it up like this.

I am Glad to see you Back in the RU-vid World 🌎 Again, And, I am Glad to see your Big Van Again To.

Thank you for showing us the times you had mixups. I sure love this video!! Windsor, Ontario 🇨🇦

So glad to see you back! Your videos are always such good context. I really look forward to seeing your vehicle completed. Stay well and safe!

🤗🥰 New follower and Subscriber here from the Philippines. Now you are my Favorite ❤️❤️❤️ Stay Safe always.Bennie

I am impressed with what you have done in just one week. You got this down. Can not wait to see the next steps

I liked your videos before, but this one is just SUPERB. Honestly, you've kept me on my toes the entire video. Excitement is a good word to describe how I'm feeling about your upcoming videos. Best youtuber ever. Congratulations!

Can’t wait to show you my build somehow, My wife left me and took everything Thank you home boy I live great because of you!

Good idea to rebuild the engine....how much did that cost?

Looking good. Lots of hard work, but so worthwhile.

There is a small AC unit person one fill whit water keep you cool in summer time check it out.. nice to see you 👍

EXCELLENT!! Your new camper is going great. Can't wait to see more. So cool.

Wb arslan. Missed watching your vids. Glad you came back

Glad to see you back! Was a little worried about you!

Great to see you back. We’ve missed you too. Looking forward to see the new SUV build. It looks good and well thought (although what about the fuel inside? Won’t it smell and will you not risk of breathing it in?). Will you be able to reach the drivers seat with the kitchen and fridge located behind the drivers seat from the inside or will you have to step outside in the (cold/hot) nights and/or if there’s danger outside? Can’t wait to see the finished build

I enjoy these videos of various people converting their vehicles into living space. One thought, tho, would it not be easier to buy a camper van?

You are an Inspiration!!!💞 Thank you Arslan!!

Keep on saving. That's very good of you, you make sure the place is secure for you.

👍🤩💝Glad you’re okay. We missed you. You look different. I didn’t recognize you in the thumbnail photo. 🤩💝

It's great to see you back and to know you're doing well. I glas you were able to get your engine fixed. As for the design, you might want to rethink the location of the toilet. It should go at the foot of the bed and away from cabinets. It's like you are pooping in your kitchen. Of course you do what works for you. I can't wait to see the end results.

Hey! It's good to see your up and about. Just curious as to why you mounted the heater width-wise. I would've mounted it lengthwise to heat up the space faster.

Welcome back! This is so interesting to watch ... look forward to the next video!

Your installation of the diesel heater was very useful and interesting, showing how to drill holes (awesome camera placement) through your vehicle for intake air and exhaust pipes. For anyone unaware, be sure to inspect the exterior exhaust pipe opening for blockages (ice, dirt, debris). Especially camping in a snow or ice storm, the exhaust pipe can form icicles blocking the output. I'd inspect the exterior pipes frequently and keep the openings clear, when it's an imminent risk of getting blocked and backing up deadly exhaust into the interior.

I’m so happy you are back! Question:why didn’t you just use the window coverings from before when you used this van?

Oh I'm so happy you're back! I love all your videos, you are very talented in what you do, so smart & you work quick! I'm so glad you fixed your suburban & this build is going to look awesome, can't wait for the outcome! Thank you for always sharing your videos! 👍🤗❤️

Yo bro you look like toby from spiderman