SELF CONVERTED CAMPER VAN DIY | CHEVY EXPRESS VAN TOUR | FULL TIME VANLIFE 

adore these non-fancy diy builds they look so much more realistic and intimate with all the personal touches 😌

I love the green color. Adding thin wood trim around the edges of the cabinets makes it look homely and professional. Buy a long strip and cut it up and stain it to match the counter top. You'll love it. You'll see.❤

These are my favorite van builds. It's perfect!

I love now functional and not refined your van is. It's the essence of experiences over things.

Simple but so charming and well thought out. Congrats on your build out. Safe travels

First time seeing the sink put in that spot.....makes perfect sense! I like it! =)

great build. looks super affordable and authentic.

That table is very cool! Yes, people often overlook the space that is available in the doors. I watched your build video then watched this one. You did a great job!

thats a nice simple build,I dig it

You are a breath of fresh air and an inspiration !!! Great job on your van build !!!

Your van is amazing! Great job - beautiful floor & ceiling & you obviously gave it a lot of thought before you plunged into the build. I hope you continue to have fabulous journeys!

Nice build on your home. Just amazed that is all the "closet" space you have though. Just goes to show how personal each build is to the person/people living in them.

I have watched far to many videos on van builds. This girl.hit the jackpot for me. The sink at the entrance is and was the best position. Never thought of a sink in this position but it makes a lot of sensd. Good girl...you get.a A+ from me for your creativity.

Looking in to van life this is perfect

Lots of ideas from your build. Thank you! Well done and Happy Trails.

Hello :)- I am going into van life and trying to get some ideas. Your build is basic yes functional. Great work done!!! :)-

This is just so cool. Thanks Emily for sharing your great ideas!

Nice set up . You know your side doors open wider if reach into the hinge are and move the bar.

Kid you did a good job!

Awesome build

I have the same puck lights and sink pump..i love it!

"This is my SECRET safe area" not a secret anymore. Seriously though, good job on a DIY van, I'm hoping to still be healthy enough to do "van life " in a few years when I retire, I'm kinda looking for the right van nowadays, if I run across the right one, I'll get it and start the build in my spare time. Stay safe.

Awesome ideas you came up with & I really like that water pump...look so cozy inside...Take care and be safe out there ✨

You are living my absolute dream. I need more people with your kind of free spirit vibes in my life. Also big fan of the word “jenkie” 😉

Great build.

vanlife4ever!

Good job on your build.

Nice to see an express! Cool build.

Love your salad bowl sink! Great idea.

This is definitely an affordable build that I could do... nothing fancy, but simple and nice!! This is a great build

Love the van! I'm working on somewhat the same van, just a little newer and a GMC. Awesome use of space in your set up... 👍👍

I, just bought from a friend a 97, Dodge Ram 2500 conversion high top van I'm going to be geting rid of some of the factory look and do some self builds

very cool! thanks for sharing!

Yeah I wouldn't tell your safe area. Oh if you start traveling a lot in cold weather your going to want to get a diesel heater for better comfort. It's a dryer heat plus it's vented. 25 degree weather and up 5 gallons a week plus depends on insulation too. Cool starting setup you both have there.😎🚐🍾

love the build and the way you can see through all the way back when driving. thanks for the inspiration.. and ideas.. :) very well thought out..

That's so cool as I upload my own videos RU-vid is showing all these awesome van builds I've never seen before! You are awesome, Aloha 🌈🇺🇸🚐✨🐾

You did a great job, congrats! Have Fun!

Frugal. Functional. Not breaking the bank. I imagined later in high school traveling with my them girlfriend in our Chevy Van ("My Chevy Van"). That was about 1975/6. I just retired last July. Tina no longer is my gf (!She married my best friend and I'm God Father to one of her 3 boys!) But, your van build gives me ideas for my own and setting out on the road. While I've seen parts of overseas during 2 tours in active military service (with my them wife, Sue), I haven't seen much of the good ol US of Eh. Expenses being limited now, you concepts and adventures dovetail into my need to travel in, My Chevy Van. Subd.

Neatly organized shelf.. for me if I can find it...it's organized 😂👍

Hi Emily I think I had the same issue with the smaller side door If it's what I had that plastic end of the rod broke off and rod sill has a hook on it, this hook will still go through a hole up there and about quarter inch of it will come out on the other side What I did is I filed this end of the rod a little so it's flat on one side and drilled small hole in it Drill bit danced a little but I managed to finish drilling right through the center of the side of a hook Now when it came out on the other side I simply put a proper size key wring through hole that I drilled and it worked like a charm ever since I really hope I'm explaining it good enough and it helps

Thanks for the tour, currently researching van build options and noticed you worked in Yellowstone. You Yellowstone employees sure do spend a lot of time in the Tetons ;) I worked at Colter Bay 2016-18. Ashton at at the front desk of Lake Hotel is pretty cool ;)Stay safe out there and keep up with the content creation, its rough starting out but it gets easier and more enjoyable. Cheers!

I love your name - Jet Lagged Dirtbag - and I love your van. Happy and Safe Trails!

Gorgeous!! The van too!

Great job quick and functional and you didnt spend $40,000 👍

Tidbit of advice here, you have too many keys on your keyring. It will destroy the internal ignition switch and you will be stranded or towed to a garage. I have had it happen to me twice and once to my wife, just trying to help. BTW love the build ideas in your van....

Nice van

You should take advantage of Amazon Affiliate links! Looking to scoop up those lights and faucet and would love to be able to support you in the process

Thanks for the tour, I was anxious to see the results. Nicely done....be safe and have fun. I’ll be out there soon.

Nice job Emily. Lots of Good ideas. Safe Travels.

Hello, you are the only one I with a chargeable faucet that does not seem fragile! Love it! Where did you get it?

I wish you would put links to your gadgets in your description.

Cute kid... nice little van young lady ..your mom was cool to help you . I'll be watching

Reminds me of the gypsy caravans

Love the video and the van 😍 you did an awesome job with your van fosure😍✌ keep it up😊

Lots of excellent ideas! Have fun! Be Safe!

Nice, looking van

Happy, vanning

Very functional and homey. Nice job! 😊👍

Nice build :)

Haha I have to do the same thing with my side door I have to open it up from the top then pull the handle on the I got a 2010 Express

Can I hire you & your Mom to come do mine, seriously great job. I didn't breath the whole time you were installing the fan. New Subscribe. Thank you & love the simplicity.

On ur doors hang those closet door shoe organizers, cut to size

great job!

I just stumbled on a 2008 GMC Savana for 3500. It has a lot of miles but it’s super tempting to buy to get rid of my rent at least temporarily.

Awesome Build 👍

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

Good van..🙏👍

Nice van

Amazing job, kudos to you young lady! Such a lovely tiny home... Just saw both your van build videos and was wondering, is this the extended Chevy Express? I've been debating on which wheel base to get for my build... looks like you were able to make great use of the space you have. Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it but I couldn't tell because there weren't any side views of the outer part of the van. Please do tell, it would be of great help...

Love, love your van build!!!!! Can you please tell me what is the name of the cool faucet that you installed and where can I purchase one. Thanks and stay safe. Cheers.

Nice build! Can I get a link to that faucet? How did you attach it to your sink? Wonderful job.

8:20 of the second video of these two van build videos: boyfriend gets first name drop.

thanks for the tour.

Safe travels ✌️

I noticed your lack of insulation , Every little bit helps , A van is a solar oven in the summer and a freezer in the winter . Good insulation is one of the best investments you can ever make no matter where you live

i absolutely LOVE your van! super nice and functional build! do you mind saying where you got that water pump?!

Luv it

i have a gmc savana. did you know the barn side doors can open wider. just release the hinge

Love your van. It's "jinky." Stock wheels and tires and 2 WD, yes? Have you had any issues getting stuck on sandy or gravelly roads? Liked and subscribed!

Great functional build. How do you all afford this lifestyle?

❤️

Nice design, thanks

cute van girl, Janney and functional, works for me. lol

Super Linda tu van

I love the pee funnel! so many good ideas.

Just subscribed to your channel

Cool video! Love the build! Do you have a link to the Bluetooth music thing?

People make videos that they have converted this van or diy that van. But the question is Do they really live in such tiny cramped space. For 2-3 days it's fine, I agree. But I can't believe, if someone say 1 year or may be three months. There are so many problems linked with van life. So many people posted videos about why they quit van life, and how long they lived in van and later on left this life style. Every human has different mind set. But living like this is like punishing yourself by your own will and own consent.

great job 👏 I just build a van out also.

Nice job

how much did everything cost?

How much noise/rattling does all that stuff make when driving?

Very cool, thank you for sharing! What kind of water storage tanks did you go with/ where did you buy them? Thanks!

Well done on the build. Any issue with the camping gear in the Thule boxes getting baked in the hot summer sun?

I love your van! And the fact you did yourself is even better!! I am looking to can a van like yours and do my one build, how many miles did you have on you van when you got it?

Nice build!! What are you using for the mice?

Nice.

That mattress is at least 8-10 inches..

What did you use for the interior siding? It looks nice

I think the secret hidden safe area is not secret anymore...