1998 International Utilimaster RV Conversion Review

1998 International Utilimaster RV Conversion Review - How To Live Off Grid!

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My thoughts on a 1998 International Utilimaster Step-van with a 7.3L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel V8 and 4 speed Allison Automatic transmission!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Engine / Transmission
2:14 - Interior (Cab)
4:27 - BFB Test
4:35 - Driver's Seat
5:07 - Exterior Tour
11:34 - Front Cab Tour
16:21 - Living Space Tour
22:57 - Final Thoughts
26:10 - Outro

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@sk8klown88 2 жыл бұрын

DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE GONNA MAKE ME CRY. Love you ZP, so happy we made it work to meet up :) we’ll be back, don’t worry! Or we’ll see you out west ❤️

@Chrissy_Onye 2 жыл бұрын

Yea hey can you post the link to your water intake, and your water heater

@sk8klown88 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chrissy_Onye it’s a dometic dual water heater (propane&electric). And what do you mean water intake?

@amyvillalobos9118 2 жыл бұрын

I work at utilimaster, which is the company the made the truck, and it’s awesome seeing someone rebuilding one as a home!!

@Chrissy_Onye 2 жыл бұрын

Amy i need your contact for insight on parts

@Airmanmx1 Жыл бұрын

Do y’all get employee discounts? I’m not fixing to beg for you to help me just curious.

@heresthething4586 Жыл бұрын

Where is the cigarette lighter fuse on a 2021 ford e450 p1000

@thederperone4653 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is so underrated. Super professional editing. I feel like also the way you talk is like very professional sounding.

@pinut187 2 жыл бұрын

Underrated by whom? You mean unknown?

@largemarge1603 2 жыл бұрын

Based on this example, the channel is over-rated...

@Liamtff 2 жыл бұрын

I built a 4x4 house truck at 17 and have traveled for 5 years all over the west and Canada. It's been a money pit but I wouldn't trade it for the world. You really put it well at the end, it's far less about the vehicle than it is about the journey: experiences > money

@THEHORSELOVER235 2 жыл бұрын

Howd you make money?

@BobVan 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Stepvan build! I wanted the recreational capability with mine but went ahead and just built it for doing side work. I love Stepvans though. They’re so underrated. Thanks for sharing!

@drivinglessons5813 2 жыл бұрын

I so wish that I could live this way, I lived in a 22ft Class C RV for 3 years, almost 20 years ago, now I'm intrigued by these van conversions. Great tour. Thanks.

@mikebeckham55 Жыл бұрын

Nice build. There is so much freedom in being able to travel almost anywhere with your rolling "home." This is the way to enjoy life. Thanks for the video, and safe travels to you.

@wideawaketotruth5301 2 жыл бұрын

Well done dude. The mechanical setup is superb! Like we used to say back in the day, KEEP ON TRUCKING!!!

@steveschmidt5574 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing dude! So cool sharing the personal side with your friends.

@user-pg9ie2hg9v 4 ай бұрын

so cool seeing the old video of you

@thederperone4653 2 жыл бұрын

I want to do this with a short bus and make my own cozy camper thing.

@richardflaherty2373 2 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are always fun.

@lifehunter6426 Жыл бұрын

Excellent build, Excellent video. I'm 59 and still stay in touch with a buddy I met when I was nine.

@MegaOzzy28 Ай бұрын

Your 59? Im 5’9’ lol 😂

@bwofficial1776 2 жыл бұрын

What a well-thought out and well-done build! If he painted that thing plain white and laid the bikes down on the roof, he could really park anywhere. Or some people have even made fake but official looking company logos.

@sk8klown88 2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I want to do! The black stripe was already on the truck, but I’d love to make it as stealth as possible eventually.

@darrellbroomhall7020 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not the sentimental type but the outro brought a tear to my eye. Happy journey.

@anthonyrosa4388 Жыл бұрын

I love the videos of you guys as kids man that is so cool to keep his memories awesome job great friendship love everything

@leahlockettharris4579 2 жыл бұрын

Toilet and shower are separate, I absolutely love this. They look so happy. ❤

@williamfurlan9176 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job on the conversion!

@mumishr 6 ай бұрын

One of the best I have watched so far

@pringlized 7 ай бұрын

Well done on the VWT. The bumper art is spot on. Great build man.

@Julie-gc3mk 7 ай бұрын

I love the layout. Quite ingenious.

@theghettotraveler347 2 жыл бұрын

My top is also filthy. Thats real nomad life bro. Love it. Love the build.

@SuperClare 11 ай бұрын

Awe!!! Cute video of you and your ‘ol homeboy. Rad rig too!!❤❤❤

@source5729 2 жыл бұрын

The precious video at the end 💕

@b.s.adventures9421 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing your friendship. I’m converting a box van right now. I’m a car guy first, so it’s a gonna be a little different than the norm.

@nakiawright42 2 жыл бұрын

And I love the color money green yall keep enjoying life and be safe and may God continue to bless the both of you

@geoall2710 Жыл бұрын

I love how you get to smell the bathroom being it’s the only thing sealed to the cab

@thewannabepolyglot 2 жыл бұрын

My homie is youtube famous now 😩🔥🤰

@Locd4life707 Жыл бұрын

They have an awesome Step Van! 👍❤️

@darthdarthbinkss 2 жыл бұрын

Damn that's a freaking sick setup.

@regginaldwilliams9381 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice build. Wonderful toilet space.

@nakiawright42 2 жыл бұрын

Yall did that I love

@lindamarie6574 Жыл бұрын

Very cozy!

@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314 2 жыл бұрын

This build is awesome.

@robisinhehouse 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@eduardonieto4693 2 жыл бұрын

That is cool my friend.

@gregoriovargas6241 2 жыл бұрын

Good friend for ever

@ericyoung1478 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh, I would totally drive one of these!

@bobbyswampfox 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and very thought out build on the step van. I enjoyed the throw back clips too haha. I'm subscribed. I noticed you had some JDM reviews too looking forward to checking them out. I have a JDM Isuzu Elf camper that I'm rebuilding at the moment so this build was some good inspiration to get back at it.

@ShootingCars 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! If you'd be interested in doing a similar video with your camper when it's done, shoot me an email! PradelReviews@Gmail.com !

@bobbyswampfox 2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootingCars hell yeah I would love too! Will do. As soon as it warms up a little more I'm going to finish up. Hoping late spring..

@eskieguy9355 Жыл бұрын

What spoke to me about the build, was the care that went into wiring the charging system in the back. So many of these look like a rat's nest, I assume because 'no one's going to see it'. That suggests that other hidden parts are also carefully constructed, so I expect that the back end of the truck should be trouble free. Or at least, easy to fix.

@Jerseylance1 Жыл бұрын

Nice bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@4twowildkittycats 2 жыл бұрын

Wow way way cool 😎 just watched a 400k sprinter build video that I wouldn't trade my diy old Ford van build that I did myself for. Yours compared to this is way nicer I think. Too much metal in theres . I wouldn't doubt thier toilet seat isent aluminun also. I'd love to come across one of these baby's. You got lucky. I've never seen one like yours. Doesn't look all top heavy like thiers and it has nice clearance like my van. Way nice 👌 Yes van building is way excitingly fun I agree .

@outoftime788 Жыл бұрын

thats how id feel. cuz its so big id b scred to drive it. but i do want/need one. its my dream....

@davrulesdawurld 2 жыл бұрын

Very very cool truck

@ApteraEV2024 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤👏 🙌 👌 Awesome, work, Happy Travels! Thanks for Sharing! Subbed 😉

@arjanschild3552 2 жыл бұрын

NICE!

@andrethompson8203 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vehicle

@colzaidikari 2 жыл бұрын

flank the sides of the solor panels with the thick PVC pipe and you can store stud in it.

@boosted_john 2 жыл бұрын

Friggin epic

@dave11686 2 жыл бұрын

So cool

@johna.a.9829 2 жыл бұрын

Driving with just a pinky, on a road with other cars - brilliant. One of the problems with a turning knob attached to the steering wheel is that nothing good happens to you if you're thrown forward for any reason, like braking hard because some ( ) driving with a pinky swerved into your lane. A cup holder test? Was a hot water heater mentioned?

@toddaron 4 ай бұрын

Seems there was one thing in the back that was exciting.

@chocolatewheelchair 2 жыл бұрын

That was mad funny when he shut the back doors while his girl was talking and locked them with the padlock.

@eyderreb2680 Жыл бұрын

Trying to start my 1969 step van

@Snailmailtrucker Жыл бұрын

You showed that a second fuel tank was installed.. I was hoping to hear what kind of MPGs you get with that Step Van !

@marzzb3784 Жыл бұрын

CuTe Ending

@xxfxezr 9 ай бұрын

Insulation. Are there fumes when they are heated?

@razor3003 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build! Any trouble getting insurance?

@K31011 Жыл бұрын

The 7.3 is not a rocket ship but it runs forever with plenty of power if taken care of properly. Have 200k on mine only issue has been a new water pump. Spinner on the wheel is a game changer most people have no idea why.

@dansmith6508 11 ай бұрын

I'm curious what kind of fuel mileage you get with the 7.3???

@AmericanPrepper1998 2 жыл бұрын

How cool I was born in 1998 September 7th

@BigFoot-158 6 ай бұрын

Sags in the rear. Might to think upgrading the suspension.

@mumishr 6 ай бұрын

Is it safe to leave propane tank exposed on the back of the truck?

@CanadianDreamer Жыл бұрын

More knobs in hand? 😀

@billhamilton2366 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you route the vent?

@anotherm2722 Жыл бұрын

Cool truck! Do you still have it?

@Rav3nclaw43 7 ай бұрын

Does bro have the H stache??!

@jehree9850 8 ай бұрын

Oh man that back door being locked by solely a master lock is sketchy! Those things are very easy to get open.

@jackdaicole7595 Жыл бұрын

Just bought one for 1800.00 has a bad head gasket it's a 1993 idi. I bought a f350 same year 7.3idi with 60,000 miles going to swap the motor in it and rebuild the original. It's a 18ft box? Not sure but was told that.

@StumpyVanLife Жыл бұрын

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think it's a powerstroke engine. International helped Ford design and build the 7.3 Powerstroke , however International does not use that exact same engine in it's vehicles like School Buses and medium duty trucks like this one. They use a 7.3 Liter Diesel engine, and it's very similar in design to a powerstroke but it's not exactly a powerstroke. It's technically a DT 466.

@14mtaylor 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! My favorite part is when his girlfriend pops out the back and they he shuts the door and locks her up!

@luulke 7 ай бұрын

TEN HUN!!!!!!!!!

@johnharden6343 4 ай бұрын

Your steering knob is mounted inside out. Put the bolt on the interior of the wheel.

@dave11686 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not crying you’re crying

@surplusdoctor 4 ай бұрын

the van will handle better if you replace the rear springs, and have heavy duty installed

@rollinronin8125 2 жыл бұрын

Curious, the dashboard indicated a Duramax. Which is also good diesel. And frequently paired with an Allison. Just curious. Did they do a diesel swap?That would better explain the premium price tag.

@StumpyVanLife Жыл бұрын

In medium and heavy duty trucks you can find just about any combination of engine and transmission. He says it has a powerstroke but more than likely it's the same engine International used in their School buses and medium duty trucks which is a 7.3 L DT 466. Once you get beyond pickup trucks diesel engines you get into the SAE bellhousing , you have different numbers of SAE bell housing like #1 , #2 etc etc. This common design makes it very easy to bolt up virtually any commercial type transmission to any engine with an SAE bellhousing.

@briancc2100 Жыл бұрын

Im impressed that you have a girlfriend, their is someone for everyone

@Touchdown67 Жыл бұрын

Star Wars 👍

@mr.tomraypaz6085 Жыл бұрын

Allison was owned by GM, until 2007.

@commonyetrare 2 жыл бұрын

bro sad he wants more knobs in his hand

@turbo_alice 2 жыл бұрын

makes me want to leave even more... but i don't have any money saved, nor van to build a RV camper from :( the only thing I have for now is my tiny car, and i'm already kinda building it to be a week-end home for when i want to leave home

@japanesemickeymouse6694 9 ай бұрын

I wish I had a drivers license :)

@MegaOzzy28 Ай бұрын

Are you that actor from the movie The Whale???

@MrEbrahim019 2 жыл бұрын

What are you doing Step-Van? lol

@royboy605 2 жыл бұрын

Knob looks polished (͠≖ ͜ʖ͠≖)

@kennethshew1681 Жыл бұрын

Those suicide wheel knobs are illegal hope you miss dot inspections

@PureBloodTexaNN 11 ай бұрын

Doesnt need a dot inspection

@crashercrasher9696 2 жыл бұрын

Just put 4bd1 isuzu diesel engine and put , 4bE1 Isuzu transmission for power and torque

@largemarge1603 2 жыл бұрын

"...and this is our utensils drawer where we keep all our utensils when we are not using our utensils..." Suggestions: * work from a script * rehearse * edit ruthlessly.

@adjieadjah Жыл бұрын

Diesel consumption 10 mpg...maybe...

@ckhloiekent4772 2 жыл бұрын

9:50

@makeitorloseit9844 26 күн бұрын

i found one foe 1000

@cowboy122490 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a “Power Stroke” lol it’s an international T444E lol!!!! Yes it’s the same 98.99% but “Power Stroker” is a Ford name

@MauiMikeHI 2 жыл бұрын

Your not off grid. You buy food, fuel etc. a t stores. You also power your camper with desiel.

@williamfurlan9176 2 жыл бұрын

I love these but I cannot recommend enough to people, stick with a freightliner!

@williamfurlan9176 2 жыл бұрын

*intertrashinal

@aladdine4web 2 жыл бұрын

aoswem

@bethtucker1810 11 ай бұрын

The humanuer can be used in a garden but not veg, use on tree and shrub.

@Airmanmx1 Жыл бұрын

This msg is for the owner who I hope someone here knows personally. Please move your automative chemicals outside your van. Those vapors WILL give you cancer at worst case and at the minimum give your pulmonary issues. Please pass this along to him. I say move them to the roof

@billhamilton2366 2 жыл бұрын

Crappy use of space.

@buzzzkill9183 2 жыл бұрын

very wierd dude

@SolHersh 2 жыл бұрын

Sad for a car channel guy doesn't know about commercial vehicles... Not a power stroke it's a t444e same engine block with slightly different cooling... The hours on that are super high and about 50percent of commercial vehicles have a hour counter no you don't want a Allison in everything that's a at545 which is a shit transmission lol doesn't have a locking converter and that's not what you want..and no it's not a box truck...