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Today we meet James who has converted a 2017 Ford hightop Transit into a beautiful camper van! With over 500 watts of solar, he has all the power he needs to do everything he wants in his cozy little Tiny House on Wheels, including air conditioning and a microwave! His craftsmanship with the conversion is a thing of beauty everyone should see!
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@rebeccatreeseed410 6 лет назад

Bob, I saw an 82 year old man living in his van interviewed on another channel. The interviewer injected so much negativity, it shriveled my heart. The guy talked about how he solved his problems, but it hit a blank wall called the interviewer’s cruel agenda. I have to double acknowledge your interviewing skills, bringing out the excellence and problem solving that each person applies to their home. Thank you.

@garyabc 6 лет назад

Love the way the boxes on the upper shelf can't fall out when the van is in motion, the microwave attachment to the shelf and of course the air conditioner mounting. James is a very inventive man. Well done!

@jenmidwest8026 6 лет назад

My husband (age 71) and I really enjoyed this video, Bob. James is a good guy; you can just tell by looking in his eyes. He did a great job with the van. We like him a lot. Best wishes, James.

@canoefor-one1102 6 лет назад

James'Ford Transit conversion is absolutely stunning. His superb workmanship is beautiful. It looks so homey and comfortable for his little companion and him.

@radicalpeace9644 6 лет назад

A sweetheart of a man and so very skilled and resourceful

@Vera-dc7my 6 лет назад

You made him feel so proud of his work and built. Bob, you are just a nice person and a good listener I noticed. Nice video

@LoriCor- 5 лет назад

@henree simp Absolutely! James, too. :)

@georgiemiller3506 5 лет назад

Exactly.... Well said!

@woodsmn8047 6 лет назад

doesn't anyone know about soda bathing...heat a quart of water to a comfortable temp...add 3 or 4 heaping table spoons of baking soda stir to dissolve ...sponge down and dry... no need for a rinse...leaves you feeling nice and clean ...no stickiness or anything like that...wash your hair too... no shampoo needed...works great I learned this from an Alaskan off-grid cabin dweller...liquid water is scarce there in winter TRY it you'll like it....beats alcohol all over the place...doesn't irritate the skin like alcohol does sometimes

@gilbertchcs 6 лет назад

What an incredible build. The ingenuity, creativity and functionality is extraordinary! What an inspiration to us all. Well , as they say, “71 and he ain’t done”, thank you Mr. James and God Bless CheapRVliving!

@LuvCharliegmailcom 6 лет назад

Great idea for the AC slide out, I like it. Another idea is to flip the door the other way with the hinges on top, this will shade the AC unit from rain and sun.

@jodiemarieelectrolys 6 лет назад

Great idea for a great idea.

@LuvCharliegmailcom 6 лет назад

James, thank you for sharing your original great idea ! Take good care of yourself ! Happy traveling !

@colleenkaralee2280 4 года назад

There are also the a/c units that vent out only in the back and have a sleeve that covers the sides.

@pats5796 6 лет назад

This goes to prove you can be any age to enjoy the Van Dwelling lifestyle. James did a fabulous job on the Transit, especially the kitchen area. I wish him safe travels and all the best. Bob you should do more videos about senior citizens and the Van life. It would be interesting and inspiring to us retirees.

@georgiemiller3506 5 лет назад

BRAVO!

@bellesparks4374 6 лет назад

I love that fold out box. This man has thought of everything!!!

@jessicawells3379 3 года назад

I loved all of his little special innovations and ways of fitting things into his van. Especially the air conditioner! Thank you! Really cool gentleman. He reminds me so much of my grandfather, who was extremely inventive man. He would have gotten a kick out of James' ideas!

@smullis7 6 лет назад

James is an impressive fella! He’s very creative and just shows you are never too old to roam! Kudos to you, James!

@thisbettieluvsflower 6 лет назад

The A/C idea is brilliant James!!! Such a great inventive way to repurpose items. Bob, thanks so much for sharing this and for showing such respect to your elder. Best to you both!

@nmr6988 6 лет назад

I wish everyone could learn woodworking and carpentry. James has done a truly beautiful job. I hope he enjoys it for many years to come!

@nomadicbydesign0 4 года назад

Just brilliant. It's so great to learn from our elders. So much respect for you both.

@jaimhaas5170 6 лет назад

Surrounding yourself with natural wood...pretty close to heaven if you ask me.

@christinehuff1036 6 лет назад

James has one of the best van builds I have seen. The AC design is brilliant. Happy travels 🚐🚐🚐

@allisonwerth8848 6 лет назад

That air conditioner idea is genius! I've been racking my brain on the best creative way to do this and here it is.

@joycebarnett5813 6 лет назад

James is an inspiration for any one to just get out there. Thanks for sharing his wonderful rig.

@maureenthefirst1 6 лет назад

As I understand it Cedar is also great for keeping away lots of insects and moths. Beautiful job.

@kathleendittmer2447 6 лет назад

It's like he's living in a giant cedar chest! I wear washable merino wool from featherweight to heavy weight year round. Moths be gone!!

@MrFergusferret 6 лет назад

Great for bee hives !!

@marymarmande8446 3 года назад

Hopefully termites I see so many rvs in this area louisiana & texas if you look closely termites in the wood it's disgusting

@michaelstorm7552 6 лет назад

You show all these vandwellers on here and I am very impressed with the Ingenuity of them all not so much of the prefab RVs but the vandwellers that convert a regular van into a living space Ingenuity man ingenuity.

@sahuaritasteve 6 лет назад

A real craftsman.

@robinbrown7953 6 лет назад

Many times you see people using many of the same ideas when converting their vehicles, but this guy was thinking outside the box. He had many great original ideas. Loved the air conditioner hatch and also his use of the boxes and how he made the shelf to keep them secure. His cabinetry was very well done. Nice job!!

@Angel12199 6 лет назад

Dinnkkkky!!! 😄 Oh my goodness! Darling baby girl! I admit it. Once Dinky was in the screen her cuteness stole the show! 🤣 Great build and charming gentleman. Well done as always Bob

@equallywrong 6 лет назад

The air conditioner setup is by far the best idea I've seen in the DIY realm.

@hurricanealley8602 5 лет назад

Got to love those repurposed Windows as well ! Nessity the mother of invention

@randy7879 5 лет назад

Ya his AC setup is super slick, he managed to get all that space with minimal insulation. Also he put the fantastic fan exactly where you want to have it if you only have 1, right above the sleeping quarters, in a dual fan system right above the sleeping area and over where u cook.

@georgiemiller3506 5 лет назад

Ditto!

@mbd6054 3 года назад

@@randy7879 Yes. This man is so clever and skilled.

@sweetpea1322 6 лет назад

I love how he made his sink with a metal salad bowl,great idea!

@SandraNelson063 6 лет назад

As someone who worked in customer service, I am APPALLED at how James was treated by Ford. They should have had a new part shipped in immediately. At no cost to James. Let's do this! 😂

@lilymcmillan7004 6 лет назад

Sandra Nelson, I agree. Everybody should get together and badger Ford making them feel shameful until they refund this man his money! "WITH PERSONAL DAMAGES PAY !!" Shame on Ford

@Milesco 6 лет назад

Yeah, this doesn't make Ford look too good.

@Hollywhite1 6 лет назад

Sandra Nelson me too

@MasterChief-sl9ro 6 лет назад

Mine has 190k miles. Is 20 years old runs like new. But I take care of it. Use factory parts when needed... Best van I had so far.

@jaimhaas5170 6 лет назад

Master Chief have you had to deal with any service issues??

@LittleRecluse 2 года назад

I love how you can tell that he was flabbergasted at how the deal blew at 1200 miles, without directly complaining. His excitement about being able to haul 6 jugs of tea > Made me miss my grandpas. ❤️

@hermitld 6 лет назад

James is a man of a few but meaningful words. His build out is simply well thought out. Nice job.

@kittentude 6 лет назад

Beautiful build!! Gorgeous work James. I Love that your out traveling. A roll model for many of us.

@haroldgatlin1332 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video when you see the engineering an knowledge that an older person has you need to pay attention an learn. Best van built ive seen yet bar none

@DeepfriedGlitter 6 лет назад

LOVE that air conditioner idea! Another great build, simple and beautiful.

@12sisters1bride7 6 лет назад

The elders,male and female,never fail me,they have the best planned builds.great looking diy.hope he enjoys life to the fullest for many years to come.such a sweetie,and your little doggie too 😄

@davidprince1923 6 лет назад

Very good conversion. Hope he makes 99

@randy7879 5 лет назад

MAN this guy has got it together for his age, I hope to be as kept together as he is. Slide out AC awesome.

@barbarametzler7534 6 лет назад

James has an impressive build that would suit almost anyone's needs - great job! Thanks for sharing, Bob.

@lucianchildress4035 6 лет назад

Great video Bob. James has a beautiful set up. It is inspiring that he did it him self. It is really inspiring to me to see an older gentleman as myself doing this.

@beckycollett917 6 лет назад

Love the organization and efficient use of space. Minimal living at its best. Thanks Bob

@hongshi8251 6 лет назад

This guy is one cool cat. He did a great job on his transit! Everything is suitable for him so it's a perfect build. Thank you so much for hosting this channel. I sincerely appreciate your great interview and show personality.

@mistycunningham6772 6 лет назад

One of the best homemade rv you ever showed

@davetate2932 6 лет назад

Beautiful rig love the AC Idea and how well everything fits in it own place so well

@beautifuldream108 5 лет назад

I find this guy so practical. Especially the air conditioning.

@911dips5 4 года назад

James, has a nice van. Such good craftsmanship

@TSARMOTAF 6 лет назад

That shelf with the wood boxes on it is amazing. Love the whole setup.

@georgiemiller3506 5 лет назад

ME TOO!

@christineritchie8289 6 лет назад

I met him at RTR and I think his build was genius and the best I’d ever seen💙

@cynforrest 6 лет назад

Amazing buildout! Clever. Pure genius. Congrats, James. Safe travels to you. Thanks, Bob, for sharing James with us.

@a.swifty1081 6 лет назад

What a great place to live created by a very interesting, enjoyable gentleman. Thanks Bob and James.

@Pack.Leader 6 лет назад

Allot of thought and work went into that. Right on, James! Bless you on your travels.

@JudyG745 6 лет назад

One of the best I've ever seen this guy is smart kudos to him

@estherjamack7717 6 лет назад

James has some great ideas.

@mbd6054 3 года назад

This man is such a craftsman. Beautiful work, and a lovely comfortable van. Well done Sir, and thank you Bob.

@mcomeslast 6 лет назад

Love the build and Dinky is adorable! Easily the cutest pet on the channel. What a sweetie.

@realeyesrealizereallies6828 6 лет назад

Nice build, really like the cedar. James is a rock star.Awesome travelling companion.

@bonniepwtf 6 лет назад

What a fantastic job James did. So we'll thought out & organized. One of the best that I gave seen on here!👍

@halliadams5987 6 лет назад

James did an awesome job! So many great ideas. Love the slide out a.c. and microwave. I bet the cedar smells wonderful!😊

@Sweetwildflower 4 года назад

I thought I saw it all😃...Imagination, creativity, and ambition IS a state of mind. Beautiful interview and guest. Thank you 🌺

@CF_in_SoCal 4 года назад

Dude! This guy has it all! Micro, AC, induction stove, wow. I would have finished the cabinets but otherwise cedar looks great!

@beckilovesmex 5 лет назад

Aw this guy is so lovely, seems like such a nice, genuine person

@johnspurling1269 6 лет назад

I must say I"m really impressed with James"s work and ideas!!! He has done a fantastic build with great ideas, It goes to show you if you use your head. You can come up with good inexpensive ways to do things as well. Plus they all work great as well, for him! GREAT JOB James. I'm 70 years old and in the process of converting a cargo trailer to come out there and join you guys. I hope I can do half as good of a job in my conversion! I hope I meet James and see his van in my travels next fall and winter when I plan to be out there. I also hope to meet you too, Bob. YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME to get out there and do it. Now James has added even more to that inspiration. Good travels to you both,

@jimbross4586 6 лет назад

JOHN SPURLING will be at the rtr 2019 hope to see you there.

@jannwebb 6 лет назад

Wow, cedar pickets! Ingenious!

@catherinebeckwith1017 6 лет назад

A great build. He needs to patent his air conditioner idea. It is very useful and clever.

@mantriccaravan8228 6 лет назад

A piece of art inside that van. Amazing carpentry!

@saturninc3786 6 месяцев назад

What a great man James is! He certainly is very skilled and made a very practical and nice Van. Love it! Many great ideas for storage - that was great! The slide-out AC was truely a fantastic invention too. Must be so comfortable to have that for the hot days! Fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing, greetz Jason

@fancysfolly554 5 лет назад

This is just lovely! Good for u James! I love the woodwork...and very well plannedu can tell he’s a carpenter.

@carolannrompca5495 5 лет назад

SIR you have built yourself a beautiful home ,I hope you spend many happy years together with your cute little pup in your amazing home....

@jannwebb 6 лет назад

I am thrilled beyond explaining about his a/c unit and the boat hatch!! I must do that! I was worried about not having a/c when visiting grandkids in hot-as-hell-almost Texas!

@bettysha3154 3 года назад

James is so talented. I would love to have have a van like his. Thank you so much for sharing your van with us James.

@dianacryder7523 6 лет назад

Thanks James. Nice job.

@shamrockgirl2075 6 лет назад

ALWAYS enjoy your interviews & tours, Bob. A skilled interviewer allows the interviewed 2B the star of the video. Love the cedar, James! Ingenious A/C set up.

@nanaflowerpower 6 лет назад

Just love this guy!

@1jackvalley580 4 года назад

James did a great job on his Ford Transit. I hope for him and his 🐕 dog to have a lot of fun and safe adventures🌟

@sarahjackson6714 6 лет назад

Thanks James for showing us you're van, i really like how you setup your air conditioner! And always thanks to you Bob for the videos 😊

@mamaeli8101 5 лет назад

That van is BEAUTIFUL and cozy! The man has skills!

@dianegaddis6350 6 лет назад

Very well planned out James has a good memory to be 70 years of age his van is is awesome

@marymills5060 4 года назад

Not the first time I've heard negatives about the Ford Transit and bad customer service. What a shame. James is ahead of his time. What a wonderful creative person.

@LoriCor- 4 года назад

What a lovely man. Thanks, Bob! I wish him every happiness!

@annon5569 3 года назад

This is a fantastically well designed, with simplicity, functionality, and practicality honed in from years of experience and great wisdom! Thank you for sharing with us James....really love this; and the very best for your very abundant life!

@livilou6165 6 лет назад

I like this man, praying for his safety on the road!

@derekplus 3 года назад

I love that he just has 1 microwave and takes it from home on the road!

@jennhill8708 6 лет назад

What a lovely van conversion! If I ever need help on one, I'll have to get all of the guys together! You are all great! Look at those skills!

@elisafrye2115 5 лет назад

💛👍. Yet another great interview Bob! This is a delightful van-created by a delightfully creative man! There’s obviously a lot of thought and hard work which went into that van! Thanks to James for sharing his home-and his traveling companion-with us! 😋

@susanpetersen8877 6 лет назад

Nice job, James. This is truly a home away from home.

@jessieindc9980 6 лет назад

inspiring! Thanks Bob and James!!

@sandraruppert3093 6 лет назад

Really love how he installed the air conditioner !!!

@sandydouglas3799 6 лет назад

Clever van build - practical and homely. I hope James enjoys many many more years of van travelling.

@mauricepowers3804 6 лет назад

Really great video he did do a fabulous job And a sweet little puppy

@quinnkdjs 6 лет назад

What a great guy with a sweet build out.

@aprilbaxter2578 Год назад

Always amazed by the a/c in a van. My little dog would need it. Very nice van.

@belindasalinas 3 года назад

I am in awe of your van build out you do not lack for anything. Everything has a home and you are very organized. Congratulation Sir, I know you said you were retired but if you ever wanted to you definitively could start a business customizing vans for others such as myself who are not so talented. Great interview Bob.

@dianekeedy9764 4 года назад

Thanks for the interview. It brought sweet memories of my dad. He and James would have understood each other very well.❤️💕

@eve2099 4 года назад

Beautiful wood work 💕 I love it 😍 who needs more then that gorgeous 🙋‍♀️

@MonicaLeader 6 лет назад

James great job on that build out on the van! Great to see you out and enjoying your life! Thanks Bob!

@Japhill75 6 лет назад

James..... that air-con.... genius. I think we will be seeing that replicated 👍👍👍

@DOGakaDefenderOfGems 6 лет назад

Wow, some really great original ideas...wonderful build indeed James...and thank you Bob for the tour...as always it was interesting and something to be learned by all...Travel safe my friend, because of course, "It's A Wander-FULL Life" indeed!

@allincamo 6 лет назад

James is sure living, and at first I was like wow new rear door windows, then I see what he did.....great job, then that AC unit, man another great job. Boy all one needs to do is think things out and bam' new ideas . Great work on that build.

@pamalapeterson5352 6 лет назад

Dinky was a delight! Thank you for this tour! This man is to be admired and I personally am jealous of this setup!

@jojober1980 6 лет назад

Wow 74, James you are amazing, and what a fantastic job you did with this conversion touche' happy travels

@judyjudyjudy9593 6 лет назад

Each RVer you show has the most unique ideas for RVing! It is so enjoyable to see. If we take a little of this one and a little of that one we will end up with a camper van that has all our needs! Thank you Bob...LOL Judie

@dianacryder7523 6 лет назад

Cedar is a good idea!

@KG5RK 6 лет назад

UNLESS you are allergic to Cedar ! :-{

@dianacryder7523 6 лет назад

John Mulhall Well, yeah. That would be really awful! I was thinking cedar would be good for keeping the bugs out. That's a nice moustache you got there! :-{