The Best Budget Van To Build Into A Camper!

I get 24 to 26 mpg in a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.. it does have a base price much more than the 5,000 you spent. I wish I could say that I'm not done paying for mine.... However even without a construct with all my seats down and some pillows and blankets and make some cozy freebie sleeping during travel at rest stops and such.

I've always admired the Ford Transit smaller ones... I liked this video. TY.

Are are currently building one ! Too!

Put some fuel injector cleaner into your gas tank on your next fill up. You should be doing a little better on your gas mileage and definitely going up hills faster. Best wishes

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Your van is excellent!

I've got one the same size
Fiat scudo xx
My conversion I did myself xx
She is called vanessa xxx

Exactly what I was thinking about when looking at the Connect - why put a kitchenette in such a small van? I was planning on slide out drawers on the rear and making the back as a kitchen\worktop area with the doors open. The cabin is just a nice dry secure place to sleep or chill out in. As you say, a weekender\day van sort of set up.

Something definitely wrong- your mpg and speed should be better- I’ve done coast to coast two times in mine and never gotten that low mpg or speed never a factor… mine has over 200,000 miles on it

I am also a Ford transit van fan. I built mine out without any permanent attachments to the van since it also serves as my day driver. Enjoyed your video.

That's the same exact van I'm saving for I luv them . can't wait to see what you do next . thnx DEE. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR...🎉🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🐿🐾🌻🌼💝🎄🎅

What year is this van?

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Thanks

Nice 👌🚐🏞

Hi, I am new to van ownership - how many miles would you reasonably expect to get out of a van?

The ceiling height is awesome

Build looks nice. It's a fun van for camping. I've got one I'm considering selling. The build inside isn't fancy, but it's insulated some. It has an extra set of winter wheels, tow hitch, fan, power supply with solar option, and roof basket. The sleeping platform isn't fancy. It would be great for someone that wants to do a re-build of their own. I love it but it doesn't do great in the snow. Anyway, if anyone is seriously interested, I am in the Portland area and will know if I am selling it in a week or so if I finalize a sale on another vehicle.

24 mpg! That thing is broke! Should realistically be around 40 mpg (Bad air intake, or clogged dpf 😉)

If your under 5'9"

Good price on the van. I would be nervous that it’s on its last leg

What about one of those tent extensions on the back or the side? Might give you a space to set up a small table and stove, and maybe a small port-a-pottty when camping.

Over here in the UK, these vans will get between 30 and 60 mpg and don't struggle with hills, even when fully loaded. They look exactly the same too. They do have turbo diesel engines though.

Doesn't anybody "downshift" an automatic while going uphill when veh is slugging?

We used to do a lot of tent camping, and your reasons are the same as our to why we got a van too. Definitely want to be warm and dry 🚐👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏼❤️

What can u do to make this van stronger n faster?

What year is it.

Love what you did to this! We just bought a Chevy City Express (pretty much the same van lol) and want to do a very similar build!

Great video. Thanks for sharing all the info

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Pro tip: if you want to refresh the plastic trim, go over it with a 1# propane torch flame. I did mine and it’s amazing how well it looks afterwards. Check out the videos on here.

Even the Promaster I had didn't have a bathroom, nor do they need it. Once you do a bucket method, you will think regular flush toilets are such a waste. Any how, where did you buy for 5k? Can't find any used vans for under 5 digits thats are going to run decent for the next few years.

I have a 2012 Transit Connect and love it. I kept my build somewhat simple also. Though, I have installed a diesel heater, solar panel/battery, a string of lights and a compressor fridge.
Btw, if you find you need more storage you can build a shelf above the front passenger/driver area. At the back of the seats look up at the ceiling, you should see some round things. Those pop off and there are bolt holes there that you can mount stuff to. They are there in case you put a metal cage up to separate the front from the back, so they can definitely handle the weight of a shelf. For the front end of the shelf I just used metal "L" brackets on the end of 2x2s to go over the lip of that existing shelf.

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I knew you had a van channel! Glad I found it. Half the lighting in my transit are from your recommendations! Affiliate links of course 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Not gunna lie this is so much more comfy looking than having a van with kitchen bedroom and eating area

Dang, ive been thinking about doing this exact same thing just for short trips etc.

Yesss!!! Stoked that you started this channel, Nigel!!

Very cool. I'd be good with one of these vans I think. 897th subscriber 🙂

did this dude just call 24mpg on the motorway "pretty good" !?!?!?

It's very nice what you did with the van , I've been looking for one for a while , you gave me some ideas 💡, enjoy the outdoors and keep doing what you love to do

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Far too low on the ground. Horror show in the event of an accident on the road.

These connectors have a lot to offer. Thank you for the tips. Take care and Happy New Year 💐

Love this! I've been looking at getting my hands on a van and have realised, for my budget, then a micro camper may be the way foward.

is this the lwb or swb?

Looks fun!

How do I find you’re building process?

I recently got the van bug again, and this is forsureee on the radar haha

I love mine! Baby the transmission, they're hard to come by! ❤