SUPER Affordable Camper Van BUILD OUT | Conversion Van With Bed Shower Kitchen & Toilet 

WOW!! This is the most interesting video I’ve seen!! I LOVE the fact that he left everything original in case he wanted to change it back! I especially love that it was so simple to do without a lot of money & looks so nice & not tacky at all!! Thanks so much as I’ve been looking for something similar for myself & my dog to do some traveling when we wanted!! This is absolutely amazing & I can’t Thant thank you enough !! LOVE everything you did with this van!!!😍 Great job!!!

This has brought me hope again, 99% of van conversions vans in youtube are made by experienced carpenters/engineers, wealthy people or lucky individuals that have families to help them. Thank you so much.

It is a perfect weekender arrangement. I love to take photographs and to visit Parks or go to the desert or a mountain and take images can be just perfect.

that is similar to how my 1998 ford e150 is, i don't like to cook or clean so my looks more like a master bed and bath, with just a queen memory foam bed and a porta potty with a 3 basket rolling unit to hold personal hygiene items and a solar shower. I do have a 500 W jackery box but besides that the inside is very minimalistic. In the back i carry a folding chair, table, and portable Coleman grill (which I've never used) and tool box. thats it. Thanks for sharing.

thank you, Isaac .. I have been watching youtube videos re: many types of vans and builds for several years now and I must say yours is, perhaps, the best, so I shall be checking it out more closely for my own use .. so, again, thank you so very much, Isaac, for what you offer and your excellent explanations ..

some great ideas here for ppl to try out van life before going through several months of tearing down and building

In Canada it’s hard to find a decent camper van or conversion van in decent shape without extreme high mileage. And if you do find one with lower mileage the price is ridiculous. Then you mist check it out and see what kind of shape it is because many people are not clean and the vehicle will show that. High mileage vehicles bring other mechanical issues. Nobody wants to replace a motor or a transmission. If you can pay cash for one of these, thenit won’t matter about the gas mileage because you don’t have a vehicle payment. Great video!

i have a 97 ford conversion, love it. been visualizing my build out. you brought it to life,. especially the fan ideas. and the floor your energy source simple and effecient

This is like my van design (e250 eclipse conversion from ford) and so far I have found putting a full size mattress ontop of the foldable seat works great and I plan on removing the two passanger capt chairs in the back to open up the unit it bit more.. cant really do much more than that other than ripping everything out. Its totally stealth btw

I like the little table

Super super

This is great, what is the sink pump you have called?

What size mattress did you put in van?Thanks

Incredible that he could do this for less than 10K, plus labor (his). It's beautiful, and perfectly thought out.

He makes a good point, for weekend warriors and newbies wanting to get out quick, this is a good idea. Thx Patrick. Have a great day. 🚲

I like how he is so excited to show everyone his van and how he did it so cheaply:) Happy travels to you.

This is perfect for so many who won’t go full time and don’t want to spend RV cost to get on the road!

I greatly appreciate Isaac and how thorough he is in explaining everything he uses for his van! I learned a lot from this video. Great van and video! 👏💖

What a nice man. Love how he talks about his van. I can see that he loves hitting the road in her.

I'm so happy I found this. I never find any good ones for conversion vans without major construction. I'm flowing this foot print.

This is one of the best low build vans I’ve seen. Some great ideas

Add me to the long list of folks who LOVE this video, fantastic and down-to-earth ideas. I am refreshed and hopeful that my van can be a camper.

Excellent interview! I have a Ford conversion van and the way he built his bed is genius and I’m going to get my husband to copy it! Loved all his modular ideas along with the fans as we have a fiberglass uneven roof too! Thanks for sharing this video!

Out of the hundreds of videos I’ve watched on van builds over 2020, this is got to be one of my favorites. Isaac you did an amazing job! I might try to contact you and ask you some of the details of your build.

This van is a great idea, well done.

Wait. WAIT! We need to talk about his cable net Fishermen Hoodie Sweater! Loooove it!

We have an older van too! I built the bed in the back with scrap wood. And converted an old cabinet into a kitchen. We did purchase a toilet and we do find ourselves in places where we need it. I made an interior shower with a foldable swimming pool and a pump sprayer that i found on a hunters website just for taking showers away from home. We loooooove our little cozy home. There is always new little gadgets and solar stuff to add. Oh yes! We have a jackery which covers all our power needs so far. It recharges while driving, which is nice. We have only lived in it when we go on long vacations, but these have been our most memorable vacations. We take four small dogs and a cat. It all started with out wedding anniversary, all i wanted was to eat a pizza on the beach in a van with the doors open. It has led us through so many places, and to fish right out of your bed is awesome when you can back right ip to the water. Now we just start the van and the dogs start crying to get in. I wish I had discovered a van much earlier in my life. Its amazing to have coziness and just walk up to the cab and drive to another location without getting out of pjs. Or sleep on a cliff overlooking the ocean. I could go on and on. We love our van. 😊❤

What a wonderful video! I like this option--that a conversion van is a way to go for insulation/build out already done. So it's much easier to add to this, instead of starting from scratch. Thanks so much!

Next month I'm going to buy a 20 foot moving truck. I want to create a small 10 x 7 living space near the cab, and then I'll wall off the back half. It'll have 2 uses: during the day it'll be used for making short/local hauls in town for people for things like furniture; that will be an easy source of income each day; $100/Load. In the evening as a ministry option, the back area will easily get turned into a nice space to sleep in, so that a homeless person can stay warm and safe. I can either make them a meal, and provide them with a food, water, clothes, hygiene products, a Bible, the hammock & sleeping bag that they slept in, and $100 cash. I need to give a huge shout out to Josh who has a YT channel called: "ACTS INITIATIVE. This week I was really inspired by his amazing 24 part series called "Dead Church", that talks about the importance of not living above and beyond, but living to constantly help others who desperately in need. So this is why I'm excited to be moving out of a stick & brick next month.

I have an Explorer Conversion van, they do make a great camper van.. Good on fuel economy... Absolutely not.. not sure why he said that.. they get if you are lucky around 12 MPG and most often less...

Great video production. Clear, concise, no waffle, good ideas, excellent audio, no music. One of the best I've seen in a long time. And I've produced and edited tons of videos. I'll be looking for some of the products, be nice if you could put links to the products, affiliate links will be supported. Thank you again :)

Those "nails" are called T-pins if anyone needs them

fantastic low budget build. Going to copy many of his ideas in my own build this spring.

Really great job and explanation but you wasted a lot of storage space by leaving that fold down couch in the back. You built framing anyway so you should have just built the full bed frame.

I love his enthusiasm! His van is perfect

I really like this, it's something that I could actually do myself!

I looking for a conversation van for weekend trips too. This is exactly what I want to do.

Isaac, You are adorable and have one of the best personalities of anyone on YT. Just subbed to both your YT & IG accounts. Totally love your simple practical build; gives me hope I can do this given the price you named. Btw, Happy Belated Birthday!🎂 PS Do you have a carbon monoxide detector & fire extinguisher in there. Hope so. Safe & happy travels!!✌🏼

Smart and economical design. If you used repurposed sink etc you could bring the build cost down even cheaper. I really like this it shows you don’t have to spend a lot to get started. Good job.

Isaac- thank you! Any chance you could put a link to the specific fans you’re using and your battery/ power center for Amazon?

Love this guy! Such a simple build made me feel like I can do this! I like the modular/ removable /back to original- ness of it all!

Just purchased a 1995 Ford Camper van 150 and this conversion is exactly what I needed. I want to keep my costs low. The flooring is genius. I was dreading pulling up the old carpet. While it definitely needs a thorough cleaning, just covering it makes perfect sense. The fan system is so cool. Going to check out the charging system, as well.

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Wow. I’m not a carpenter or mechanically inclined. This is a camper van even I could build! Thanks for sharing, Isaac! I love it! 🎄✌️🤙🤘🎄

This is exactly what I needed. I love that you thought about resale. This is the first build I have seen keeping the original fold down rear seat as a base for your bed; brilliant! I too am not looking to live in it, just long trips.

I love this van conversion. I want to purchase a van. The bed is my favorite. I don't want a twin. I want full. His bed build is perfect.

That is so true my friend these type of ants are basically ready to just turn into homes or camper van.. because of that you save yourself some money.

I like it I would like to buy one let me know where I can find one awesome

Like I said stop worrying about being stealth.. you see my van you know someone lives in it or don't big deal if you love what you doing enjoy it don't worry about fear of people knowing what you're doing.. like I said stealth is bullcrap..

That would be an easy thing to fix up for a single woman with little skills, it's basic and seems to work.. thank you for sharing this..

You are a very practical person Isaac, repurposing a family van into a simple stealth RV is simple, cheap and having a concealed base for a 3rd seat is brilliant 😎

If you live a simple lifestyle, (less is more) this is easily a full time mobile home. Awesome job with the creativity and build. God Bless.

I was hoping to get some names of the brands or links :/

Fantastic example of a minimal build out van using existing structure and equipment. Most build-outs would have you believe you need a high-end Sprinter or Transit and start from scratch and spend months and hours and hours of Labor and money

I did the same thing, bought my conversion van for $900.00, 137k miles on it . All in expense $7000. I have it 3 yrs now and I use it for a jump in and go van. LOVE IT....best thing I ever did

Isaac and Patrick - thank you so much for sharing this concept. I know what leisure vans are but had never considered one for weekends or vacations. Great ideas Isaac!

Thanks, great information on different options to travel when you are on a limited budget, especially the last three DIY Van Conversions on your channel.

Fantastic video...especially because I just bought the same van and I'm working on outfitting it! Great, simple ideas. Thanks for all the info.

Very nice - he makes a nice conversion by an amateur look possible. Yup, once again, watching an NJOA video is motivating - thanks! I do wish there were a list of the brands/names/models of the items he "just got from" somewhere. After all, knowing specifics avoids the "close but not quite" syndrome.

Love this! Makes me feel that our dream could be a reality!!

I can attest to those Opolars. Kept me alive for 3 summers now in my van.

I have a conversion van just like this and he has given me several good ideas. Thanks.

This is awesone--thank you! Do you have a list of the items on board, such as your power bank and the fans? I couldn't catch it all...

Love this channel Patrick. I wish i could do the #VanLife thing. All these people are really creative. Thanks for posting another great van and or camper Patrick 😊 another very cool video

My kind of “build!” Great video. Thanks, Patrick!

Oo this thing is amazing its small and nice

Hey....I have one like this, extended. Exactly right! Me ,beginner and no time to do all the build.. everything put-in..Took out four captain chairs and bench seat in back for two kids convert to bed, two front seats turn into bed with air mattress and a fold up cottage for my kids.

I've been letting my fear get in the way for too long. This is so inspiring ❤️. I'm doing it!!!! Thank you for sharing this very doable non build, build lol.

Ditto.We love our 96 GMC Savanna

This is a wonderfully inventive and economical. I've slept in conversion vans back in the 90s and often thought they'd be cool to live in or camp in. The versatility of this build is brilliant! Just watching this gave me ideas of what I could do with my little SUV and what I have on hand...

Wow, you really put a lot of thought and work into your conversion. I’ve been looking at the gmc savanna 2500 to make for a place to sleep. All I really want is the tv/blue ray hook up. That’s all I really need. I plan on working and being out more than being in the van. Screw paying half of my paycheck going towards rent.

Hey nice work. Wondering if you have recommendation for altering the lid above cab in my 04 Savana. For more headroom avoiding hitting my head getting in/out of drivers seat I cut it back approx 8” running into a support brace running across. (Btw Also had cut back the whole portion in the far back involving cutting out the brace.) now I want cut a horse shoe config to where the console lights are creating much more headroom space which will involve cutting through the support brace. Would appreciate any thoughts you may have. Thx

I have seen some full-time van lifers that did not do it this well where they could change it up or even looked as well with half the cost.

I’m doing this Spring. Renting a place is completely crazy high.

So nice. I love it. But definitely i can't afford. I am from the Philippines. I just love watching camper van style. Godbless

😊 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 what a nice man .Good luck 🍀. Please don’t ever leave your doors open if your sleeping.

Vanners are often concerned about total vehicle weight. I have this same van basically and that back seat was super heavy when taking it out. Then you add plywood and thick mattress on top - just wondering about the affect of that added weight in the back on handling and efficiency. I'm a newbie still working on my no build layout. I replaced the back seat with a light but sturdy metal frame and 3" mattress which weighs much less than the original seat giving me the allowance to carry more cargo. I guess it evens out. I love the Chevy Express high top so far on short trips. Wanna get her out there on the road soon. Thanks for sharing yours. That back netting is great.

Think it's perfect for weekends and travel for extended periods. Great job 👍. Very smart!! Enjoy your travels ☺️

This is what I want to do with a van when I find one as a bug out vehicle and or if I ever have to live in it and for camping

This is excellent for people wanting or needing to "hit the road" and want to know how to get started, and don't have much or little money. THANK YOU!🤗👍👏

Simple but effective. Nice & neat.😊

OMG so helpful and inspirational:). Thank you Isaac and safe travels 👍🏼

Do you have information on the little rechargeable water pump they are using at the kitchen sink? Thank you for the video!

Thank you for sharing this very affordable van option!!!

Genius and hope for the low budget and non mechanical person! Thanks So much!👍❤️💕

This is the best $$ saving video I've seen yet

Very nice. Its inspiration for me because I am a beginner who wants to do a simple build.

Happy Holidays from Texas, Issac. Great job on the conversion. Enjoy your time on the road and remember to 😷.

The good thing without Vans even though you don't live active it like I live in mine.. you will still save a ton of money if you go out and camping you don't have to pay Hotel fees.. so what do you live in your van or not the point is the Sabaton of money either way.. hell yeah.😃

nice video nice van I had a 02 just like it. how long can I run a small 500 watt electric heater on the ecoflowdelta?

I like the sink deal from Lowes ....

I would rather about those type of toilets with that blue stuff.. just carry a bag of sawdust that's what I do or cat litter sawdust is better when you do your number to I trust you trust me my friend you don't smell nothing you do not smell nothing notable toilets are the best.. I have one from Walmart are you saw dust when I do my number to no smell I guarantee you it compost toilets are the best..

Thanks for this, newbie here and trying to get all the information I can get before I start my weekend vacations

double bag the crapper--- seal and toss-- much cleaner- much faaster-- 5 gallon bucket is all u need

I like this only other to consider is ambulance. Has lots of space and storage. This would be ok too.

Greetings from Germany. I think we both love Amazon. We have the same toilet, the same water pump and the same or very similar fans, the shower and the tent. Merry Christmas.

Just got a 95 chubby Chevy van to get away from rents insane prices so excited

This guy is great, love his van.

7:08 I don't know if you'll be able to see this, so I'll hold it in the only beam of sunlight in the entire van.. I'm surrounded by shade.. so I'll make sure the screen is right in the sunlight.

I love this! I’m interested in buying one for FT living and I love the fact that you point out so much is already base built in for you so you need less upgrading and work put into a cheaper simpler build thank you for sharing‼️👍