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Living full-time in my rolling tiny home has been the best decision of my life. Off-Grid living offers a peace and connection to life that you just can't explain. When i first started van life i build a stealth camper van with the mindset the you had to live a stealth van life and i soon discovered that you can just live the city van life and boondock in the countryside and as long as you are respectful of the backcountry and cities you live in. Stealth van life in not necessary. Be proud of the life you choose to live, Share this van life journey with everyone. Remember Tiny Homes and The whole tiny house lifestyle is very popular and #vanlife is no different. When you don't hide it people will come say hi and ask you questions. The world is more curious than hateful. Well......Welcome to my everyday van life adventures. My name is Chrome Valdez and i travel full-time with Cruz the bulldog. Stay weird everyone and thank you for being here.

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@strykerhalo 2 года назад

I agree, Im about to move into my truck. Work your whole life, and by the time you have hopes of a home its twice as much. Better off going, and enjoying your life cheaply.

@summerstardust2064 2 года назад

Yep, and even if you get the home the upkeep, taxes, insurance and utilities are prohibitive.

@mustangandfrankenstein 2 года назад

Amen brother..your dang right .were not here long so enjoy life

@caroljones1262 2 года назад

Beautiful van. Where are you at right now. This is the first time I have watched.

@mustangandfrankenstein 2 года назад

I live in my minivan with my dog and we love it ..freedom and nobody controls us .like a landlord .and I like for now it works and it's nice .so kickass and rock on .

@edrios7020 2 года назад

Dude loves his cabinets .

@robertkinney9224 2 года назад

By my estimation one of the top three minivan builds on the Tube.

@tillygirl7450 2 года назад

Ditto!

@michelfortier9563 2 года назад

This guy needs to be doing this for a living. Well thought-out and very well executed. I'm very impressed!

@annanirathsi1111 2 года назад

The way he talks is so calm and mellow and he makes it sound like he just threw this together, no big deal and yet, OMG it is so epic! He is obviously some kind of building genius.

@5DNRG 2 года назад

He is a big magnesium guy, apparently...with an engineering mind.

@eld2349 2 года назад

Housing and rent prices are the exact reason I moved into my 2019 Ram Promaster City cargo van. It's a shame the world has gotten this bad off, but at the same time I'm grateful to be able to have a place to lay my head at night.

@billjoe39 2 года назад

the greed and selfishness ( of some property owners/landlords) has unintended consequences.......it encourages other people to leave bad situations, like unaffordable housing, and strike out on their own

@Supernovaautographs 2 года назад

Van companies need to hire this guy to design future vans absolute genius

@NewEarthAwakening 2 года назад

This is hands down the most incredibly well-done minivan camper I’ve seen - and I’ve been checking them out for years, as well as designing & living in multiple converted vehicles. Big props to this guy!!

@thisis.michelletorres444 2 года назад

Wow! I think this is an example of how even the most responsible person can find themselves in a hard situation. He turned this into a beautiful home and a really smart solution. All the best to this gentleman and his child!

@Ohiogirl419 2 года назад

Joseph is genius and in a class all his own. Ty for posting his journey.

@stephwillson7161 2 года назад

Ditto that!! His mind is as beautiful as he is.

@katc7765 2 года назад

Absolutely!

@toddbridges8186 2 года назад

Joseph is chrom's lover

@johnevans9463 2 года назад

@@stephwillson7161 2

@CenturionSilver 2 года назад

DUDE..Give this guy a frikin sprinter van, imagine what he could do. Serious!

@rmedal4594 2 года назад

The part about your daughter really hit me. I see my 9-yo son on weekends only. I still have the passenger’s seat just for him. I’m living in my 4 door wrangler (3 months). My build is coming along nicely.

@kimberlydavis5034 2 года назад

I completely understand Sir. I completely love what you did with your minivan. I'm disabled and have many limitations. I became homeless because of my disabilities and the cost of living being so high and not being able to work anymore. I give thanks to my Creator of the Whole Universe and give my Creator all the glory and victory. I finally just got a used minivan for myself and my emotional support dog. I'm slowly getting my minivan together to be my small campervan to live in full-time. It's definitely not as nice as yours of course. I absolutely love how you setup your minivan and how well you designed it. I'm just a beginner and just starting with short day trips here and there with my emotional support dog. I have so much respect for both of you men. I really appreciate you sharing ideas and personal style.

@kristalthompson8574 2 года назад

Hope you're doing well. I know what it's like to be disabled and not having your own home. I went through it for about two years. Be blessed

@kimberlydavis5034 2 года назад

@@kristalthompson8574 It's very hard being homeless and bouncing around here and there. It's been a little over two years of being homeless and bouncing around here and there. I'm completely disabled with limitations and many medical conditions. I can't work at all anymore. I haven't been able to walk long distance in almost 10 years. Now on top of everything else. I'm slowly loosing my ability to walk short distances now. I'm basically losing my ability to walk completely. I definitely need a motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair I have now I can't go anywhere with. I've been very depressed, stressed, frustrated and overwhelmed with everything. I'm trying my hardest to keep a positive attitude even though I'm homeless and losing my ability to walk completely. I just need my own little place and space for myself and my emotional support dog. I don't want to live with anyone else after everything I've been through in my lifetime.

@ThatBronxgirl7 2 года назад

Hi Kimberly, praying for you and hope you and your dog are doing well.

@livinginthenow 2 года назад

Incredible design. He's got a real talent for it. I'm think people would be willing to pay him to do van builds. If that's something he's interested in, he should give serious thought to pursuing it.

@tonyochoa7097 2 года назад

Yeah they would-hes got talent

@NewEarthAwakening 2 года назад

Absolutely!! With sprinter conversions going for tens of thousands and vehicles like that being on huge waiting lists for huge budgets, there are so many people who would spring for something like this!

@lowengkok1201 2 года назад

Awesome

@siouxsiesiouxwilson7247 2 года назад

@@NewEarthAwakening Yup

@tonyatehranie3029 2 года назад

I have a Dodge Caravan that I’d like to like to have converted. Does anyone know next steps?

@edwinsantos3137 2 года назад

You’re a genius and quite handy. I’m extremely impressed with your skill set. You can actually start your own buildout company. Chrome is fortunate to have you as a friend. The very best to you and your daughter. It’s nice to see you tubers as nice as you.

@gratefulgram 2 года назад

I was watching and thinking the same thing, he would be amazing at his own buildout company.

@GregDinAZ 2 года назад

Totally amazing…and such a nice guy and calm demeanor! 🙂❤️

@ChrisW228 2 года назад

This is what I want but don’t have the talent or tools to build. I was wondering how much it would cost to pay someone to create something like this for me.

@OrthodoxAtheist 2 года назад

He might be a genius, but what struck me more is... this is where you end up if, whenever you have a little idea, and the next week another idea, and then another idea... instead of doing nothing about it each time, you actually follow it through, design it, and implement it. Over time you end up with a rig with so many extra bits and ideas and tools and.... give him another few years and he'll probably have a button to turn the vehicle into a boat. :D Very impressive. Makes you wonder what his videos are like. Guess we're all gonna have to subscribe (if we weren't already). :D

@RunRun458 2 года назад

What if someone steals your " HOUSE" or your " HOUSE " needs repairs and has to be in the shop for weeks then what? I tell you what you're going to have to move in a hotel or real house because the van life it's not practical or sustainable and it's not safe.

@jeffreysampson4529 2 года назад

I have seen a lot of van builds on RU-vid and I have to say this is the most ingenious builds I have ever seen. I wish you much happiness and success with it. Great job and thanks for sharing your home with us!

@monicarau4534 2 года назад

I appreciate his calm presence and his build to include his daughter.

@sand3882 2 года назад

First time hearing of Joseph. What a build! He has the brain of a engineer/designer. He could do this for a living. Well done!

@MissCharliechop 2 года назад

Watch Chrome's early vids. Joseph and jeffy bear are in a few

@JasmineThanai 2 года назад

Yeah they’re actually friends, or so I thought. Joseph is pretty cool

@margoburns9085 2 года назад

Joseph should sell a plan of his rig. The best micro camper build I have ever seen! Incredible attention to detail! Amazing!

@jasonmeador7861 2 года назад

I don't know many people that could build this!! And I have been in construction for years.. he is awesome

@deborahharvey6484 2 года назад

Chrome I love the way you let him talk and you don’t talk over people when you do your interviews✌🏼🤗

@tanveerahmed5951 2 года назад

Amazing how he's done all the work so professionally. Looks like built in a factory and not by a layman!

@stevedaniels6050 2 года назад

I’ve been waiting a long time for you to do a tour of Joseph’s van. He’s such a gentle soul and so talented.

@lifechanges557 2 года назад

Yes, Love Joseph.. Such a nice caring man..

@nildaroman8505 2 года назад

He’s done a great ! Now is he “” Married !

@joelfrombethlehem 2 года назад

Wow! That's the neatest well-organized minivan conversion I have seen. With all the cabinets closed, it looks almost like a $2.2 million dollar Newell Coach.

@RobertJLessard 2 года назад

Hands down the best mini van build ever! Next level efficient use of space.

@jacksoncarr1264 2 года назад

A little date-rapey no?

@claricejones9329 Год назад

The best I have ever seen. Wow😊

@jessebaldwin2661 2 года назад

Very impressive! I've seen professionally built campers that didn't have this build quality. Every inch of space is utilized. An extremely well-thought-out camper.

@angelagill7735 2 года назад

SO, glad to finally see Joseph’s van tour. I have been waiting to see it all. The bed/couch conversation and the layout of the cabinets. Amazing work. LOVE it!!!!!

@BrooklynAlien 2 года назад

Yes I've always wondered if you could do a foldout bed from a couch that could face the front and/or the back. Perfect.

@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 2 года назад

Joseph have you considered turning your privacy screen across the front of your van into a video screen with a small projector. I agree with what Chrome stated. “It’s genius dude“

@tamihixx9285 Год назад

I need a man like this in my life. So chilled, creative and smart

@Nothing-e3e 2 года назад

Chrome, you are right. This Caravan has the most integrated storage spaces I’ve ever seen. He added a few grands into the net worth of this van with all the customization. Truly awesome. 😊 👏

@jesterkat2864 2 года назад

Keeping that stow and go seat integrated like that is genius!

@1954shadow 2 года назад

The interior is like that of an executive jet!

@TheRemulosEpsolonProgramme 2 года назад

This may be my favorite van build I've seen. It's so strategic and well thought out. Looks cozy too.

@jimk457 2 года назад

Joseph is the man! It is incredible how far his minivan has come along. This guy can do more than sew stuff! Go Joseph!

@sammienorvill990 2 года назад

What an incredibly well thought out build... Just when you think you've seen it all there's another draw or cubbyhole... You've made yourself a great home...💗💗💗

@twinkiscpost5717 2 года назад

“Holy Moly Batman man… that’s some Batmobile “…😲 Love it Joseph 👍🏼

@susanyates4233 2 года назад

What an amazing design. Taking the front passenger seat out is genius, and storing a passenger seat under the floor, so well thought out. Such clean lines altogether.

@majestic-skies 2 года назад

Incredible build. I honestly find it a bit sad though when you see how far people go with these vanlife builds.. It shows that they are fully expecting to have to spend the rest of their life living in a van full time :(

@vanessaruiz4705 2 года назад

well, that's sad for you but not for everybody. I know people who live like this very happily and completely by choice.

@spiritwolf7 2 года назад

7 years in sweden in a bus..best thing I've ever done..dont regret a second of it

@jmb1666 2 года назад

I got that vibe too. He seems a bit sad. Although van life seems like a lot of fun to do for a little while, I cannot imagine spending the rest of my life like that. I have lived in my small townhouse for 25 years and it is finally paid off. It's the best feeling ever to own a home that no one can kick you out of. Sleeping in random places is not safe, and would seem very stressful.

@Lolaandcassidyadventures 2 года назад

Join his channel support him and chrome!

@lauriemcewen7156 2 года назад

I always think of the inside of a sailboat when I see Joseph's home. what a great job he did on it

@carolynmerritt7100 2 года назад

Love his energy, so low-key, smooth, peaceful and calm. Loving the eyebrows too, thick 😊

@dudewhathappenedtomycountr9099 Год назад

Are You KIDDING Me?? WOW!!! Beyond impressive. Thanks for the tour, Joseph!

@frh-freerangehuman 2 года назад

Joseph did an amazing job building this out. His electrical prowess is tight

@bren_artstudio54 2 года назад

Watched Joseph's videos as he was making his conversion. It was amazing to watch his creative mind at work. Wonderful ❣️ ❣️✌️✌️❣️

@Lilliancooks 2 года назад

Wow...such an amazing use of every centimeter of space! He is a logistics master👍I love how neat and clean everything is in this van. Great job!

@TwistedLi401 2 года назад

I've watched a few of Joseph's build videos (among many others in his channel) but this really shows off his craftsmanship and the design is incredible, one of the two best I've seen in a minivan.

@kaiembada 2 года назад

What is his youtube channel?

@heatherangellight8558 2 года назад

What?? This is amazing!!! His build is genius and is so professional! People are charging $80k plus to build out vans and many people have vans like his or even bigger cars like Sierra’s they’re living in. He is so needed in the world of build outs if he ever wants to do it. Just amazing!!!!

@moabisno1 2 года назад

I admire and have great respect for people like Chrome and Joseph and the many people who don’t have a RU-vid channel that live this way because they beat the status quo by choosing to live free. Hopefully someday i have the strength to make the first step and follow in their footsteps. Cheers guys

@elenadolenc8168 2 года назад

I live in Austria and I admire people like you! I love the way you build your home Van. Compact and very well done using all spaces within. 👍🏼👏🏻

@BethGrantDeRoos 2 года назад

WOW! The design and lay out is amazing and I so appreciate how clean everything is, which is important to me! Great job Joseph!!

@rudfil 2 года назад

This van build reminds me of some spaceship. Its so cleverly thought out.

@raveninavaniam9438 2 года назад

BIG DRUM ROLL !!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS !!! :) 👍👍👍❤ Never, have I seen such an incredible Dodge Caravan build-out ...no other can even come close. Looks ' Space Age ' .....absolutely amazingly creatively detailed......just, WOW !!

@acandy7 2 года назад

My goodness is this beautiful. I had to remind myself that it is a small mini van! Can you imagine what a sprinter etc would look like by this gentleman?! Just beautiful work!

@karensawyer3639 2 года назад

Wow! So true, cost of living is a great motivator. Such a well thought out build! Obviously bc of what he said, he lived in it "raw" gutted & unglamorous @ first. Bravo to him, his patience & careful planning resulted in this incredibly practical & esthetically pleasing build!

@VancityvanlifeMYFAV 2 года назад

AMAZING I bet chrome was so happy

@nancydenmark1614 2 года назад

I’m pretty sure Joseph was a rocket designer / engineer because of how much storage he has managed to get into this small space. Watching the build come together on his channel was very interesting. It was nice to see the complete tour. Definitely a best build for a minivan.

@tillygirl7450 2 года назад

I agree with you. NASA should be signing up this guy to design and build the next "spaceship" into space.

@mariagonzalestexas 2 года назад

My late husband and I lived in a van for 2 years. Parked anywhere we wanted, but mostly near the ocean. We did a lot of crabbing and fishing.

@leninha5549 2 года назад

Here you see a fantastic man, reorganazing his life into a quality life!! Love you without knowing you!! Wish you all the luck in the world for your future! You deserve it!! Greetings with a big kiss, from Portugal 🙋‍♀️💋🍀

@LowLightMike 2 года назад

I like the choice of Hatley Castle parking lot for this video. A "castle on wheels" near a castle of stone (now a university). ...and the van's owner is such a humble and interesting person to follow on RU-vid.

@cat3crazy 2 года назад

I've watched some of Joseph's videos and seen some of the van build. I knew it would be practical but... it's incredible! Congratulations Joseph! You could make a business helping with others with their van builds. Take care and safe travels.

@kaiembada 2 года назад

Can you tell me where to find his his youtube ? Thanks.

@kaysmith6297 2 года назад

Joseph, You, Sir, are a genius! Thank you for sharing your home on wheels. And to learn you built this van out for yourself and absolutely made arrangements for your little daughter just melts this Grandmother's heart! The universe is a better place because of you & I'm sure there are wonderful days ahead for you & your daughter. Keep your heart soft for what is surely your wonderful future.

@lindatheodorou9827 2 года назад

OMG that is an AMAZING build!!!! I have never seen anything so perfect and functional in a car!!

@chasinpaper8223 2 года назад

I can't imagine what he would have been able to do with a full size cargo van. Probably three bedroom two bath with a hot tub

@ewakraft5770 2 года назад

🤩

@jacktracyvandolah9530 2 года назад

Oh Joseph, I’m so excited to actually get the tour of your van. We’ve seen lots of bits and pieces. You’ve helped so many people to get their projects done. We’ve so enjoyed your channel too. 💙 I’m so excited to see yours done! 💙 Our daughter is doing the same thing for same reasons. She has a 1999 GMC Savanah van. We’ve removed all of her seats besides the driver’s seat. We’ve self built it for her. Not the craftsmanship you’ve had. But it’s comfortable and functional.

@FloridaYalta 2 года назад

WOW amazing car 👏👏👏 and wonderful man and now I am his subscriber. Thank you

@samyboy9767 2 года назад

Now I am his subscriber too… 👍

@rachelcarlsonnotesfromthenomad 2 года назад

DAMMMMNNNN!! I’m already a follower of Joseph since he started his channel but never saw an in-depth tour of his BLOODY BRILLIANT vessel of adventure. Sign me up for the jump seat in the back! Chrome, thank you for simply allowing Joseph to share his space and tell his story. Cheers to living your best lives. Safe adventures ahead! 🚐💨‼️💯❤️💃🏻

@kimjones1848 2 года назад

Love the van tour finally. Joseph you are so much more comfortable talking to the camera

@ericcomp7032 2 года назад

"It's genius dude" - Joe Yes it is bro...

@leomik5193 2 года назад

What a man. I hope your daughter knows what a great dad she has. I hope you find your peace and new love.

@beverlyhowe5680 2 года назад

Definitely one of my favourite builds for a smaller van.

@makalapuamegs1056 2 года назад

Joseph the most impressive part of your van is the cleanliness. It makes me feel a sense of zen. So perfect for your persona! Hope everyone who sees this will follow you in your travels through life.

@Asheenify 2 года назад

Joseph is a savant with what he put together. I like his fishing videos.

@grettayolanda 2 года назад

Genius Dude! Love what you have done to your Van, pretty cool. Life is a tricky thing and the damage people can do to each other sometimes is unreal. We always make choice to please others and worry about what others think of us, i admire that you make such a big choice to break away from this sick society and to make it on your own instead of filling the pockets of rich corporations. In my case, i always felt i have to take care of others, while others took care of themselves, biggest mistake of my life.

@michaeloneill6134 2 года назад

Astonishing is the correct word. This guy has a great deal of ability and a great deal of knowledge. I wonder if there is one other person in Canada who could do the same thing? He may be the only one. Wow!

@theastable4375 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this! I did not realise, from the glimpses we had before, that Joseph's 'house' is so thoughtfully designed. Clean lines, clever design and very neat and pleasant to look at. Well done, Chrome, for shooting this, and Joseph for designing this. You appear to be as thoughtful as your van design. Wishing you well.

@Bargawd 2 года назад

Joseph, I thought Foresty's van build was the best small van build on youtube, but he's been dethroned. Yours feels like a small apartment despite being much smaller than Chrome's, your creativity and skill is on full display.

@tenadavis3090 2 года назад

Love how you built out your van. Truly amazing how you configured everything. You will over come life's challenges. Never give up never surrender I say.

@aspudkicker 2 года назад

Lol. A video of Joseph in his vehicle and Chrome missed the chance of videoing Joseph taking a Pee. I like the build, functionality has beauty in it.

@paulchapman565 2 года назад

One of the best small builds I have seen. The wood work is amazing. Congratulations

@bevtrue6937 2 года назад

Wow, Joseph, i saw you building this but now it is MUCH more complex and elaborate now that it is done. Gorgeous.

@carolyncostello7701 2 года назад

Where is your toilet and shower

@vickydempster7548 2 года назад

Very impressive build and it looks clean and tidy too. Reasonable mileage, easy to park and very practical. This might be the best use of space I've ever seen by a van dweller.

@lisabailon1010 2 года назад

I have the same van without the store and go seating. Did a non build. Used a cot and plastic drawers from Walmart. Use solar panels and a small battery. Have storage under bed I use bins. Love my van. My dog and I are very happy. I too got tired of paying high rent and utilities. I was working to have a place to sleep and take a shower was never home. Best of luck to you.

@LowLightMike 2 года назад

Hopefully the passenger doesn't reach for the "water bottle" beside the passenger seat....

@rudivandoornegat2371 2 года назад

Genius design; Incredible execution

@nomadicyoutube 2 года назад

BRILLIANT design and absolutely REMARKABLE construction - THANK YOU for taking us on a tour of your home.

@kathmatsushita 2 года назад

This is just about the BEST van conversion I've ever seen....such great craftsmanship, efficiency, and ingenuity.

@Loruca 2 года назад

I kept watching to see where he keeps his sewing machine.

@momof2n8993 2 года назад

Your home looks great Joseph you did a wonderful job.

@miked674 2 года назад

Rain man genius level engineering. I’m amazed.

@my3suns568 2 года назад

Great build. Hope that he can have a home in the future for his daughter. Thank you for sharing.

@11silver-bullets 2 года назад

It's like the Millennium Falcon inside 👌

@edwinsantos3137 2 года назад

Incredible, genius very nicely done!

@patriciamuskevitsch8359 2 года назад

Best caravan build hands down. My favorite is that he managed to build an unbelievable space and not kill his windows. You have serious skills.

@rebeccabee6615 2 года назад

Wow. You weren’t kidding! Mind blown!! I love that he removed all the fabric surfaces and carpet. Well done!!

@claramullen 2 года назад

Wow this guy did a fantastic job of building out this van.

@douglassantiago5349 2 года назад

Finally.... you've been after him for a van tour since the day I first found your channel Chrome, 3 years ago 🤣. Love Joseph and yes he is a genius! A skilled craftsman and oh so cerebral. Chrome, you did an excellent tour of his home on wheels. Thanks for giving us a van tour that. I and I'm sure a lot of us Weirdos have been waiting for this particular van for Y E A R S.... 😁👍👍👍 Epic!!! Thanks again from Texas

@reginapolo3357 2 года назад

Doc!!!

@pippadot679 2 года назад

This is definitely one of the more concise designs. Whatever works for each individual but this is well thought out. I think 🤔 it’s “Cruz” approved.

@ranjanty 2 года назад

Simply amazing how he used every inch of space. Not to mention the woodworking skills and ingenuity.

@DesertAdventuresinArizona 2 года назад

Wow - What an AWESOME VAN! He set the bar pretty high on this one!

@RUSKIEPRIDE 2 года назад

I for one can say, that Joseph and his channel are amazing. I have been watching him since the day Chrome introduced us to him. When you put our Vibes like Chrome does he tend to pull in fellas like Joseph. Much love to the both of you dudes. Clear mind full heart can't lose