2007 Ford E350 Econoline Camper Van

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The Great Outdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Van Tour of an Econoline E350 low roof Camper Van. Spoiler alert IKEA Bed in the rear!

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@keithbrookshire Жыл бұрын

I'm encouraged to see you made the IKEA rail work in an Econoline. I bought the rails but pretty much gave up on using then in my Econoline. Now, I'm going baack to the drawing board.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Honestly it was not hard. The mounting brackets were the hardest thing to get. 2nd hardest thing was to get the brackets to comfort to the shape of inner wall. Let me know if you got questions

@keithbrookshire Жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Thanks, I'll be revisiting this. Mine is a conversion van and some of the inner wall was cut during the conversion. You are right about the brackets being hard to get. Even with the SKU I couldn't find them on the IKEA site and phoning customer service got me nowhere. I finally bough them from e-bay.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeah I had issues good luck with your project

@snoopysails3131 3 ай бұрын

Nice van, good man and thank you for the video. Change whatever suits your taste but keep the percolator. 57 here and have been using mine over 40 years at home and camping. No special tools, ingredients, electricity or language needed. Lol.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thank you for watching!

@WizzRacing Жыл бұрын

You can move that Air Bag module.. Just disconnect the battery. Then make sure you mount it on top of the Pedestal somewhere else. And don't delete the Rear AC\Heat.. As you can buy so many different air vent combinations for them from Conversion vans. I see them in Salvage yards all the time.... Just get some AC foil tape to seal the ducts off good..

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about doing that. Eveworked out. Thank yiu for watching

@valkyriesride129 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Mike! You're always gonna think of stuff you wanna add. But you got a nice build and you're getting out there and enjoying our beautiful country! Nothing better than that!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated..thanks for watching!

@TravelingGranny 2 жыл бұрын

Happy I found you! I love your van & build! I just purchased a E150! Thank you for sharing! ~Tracey & Miska~👍🤗🐾🐾

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. It was so much fun to buld!! Enjoy!

@WoodyWillisIII 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice build. Simple yet elegant. Thanks for sharing.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Work in progress!

@LucysVanAndale Жыл бұрын

Just watched your video and i love your fancy basic build. I have an econoline 150 and really love my van. It has a basic build as well, similar to yours and the bench and cabinet as well. I chose to have my cabinet near the doors for cooking and the sink to be a shower as well. I also love the bench there so i can look at the ocean, lake etc as im sitting relaxing. Thanks for sharing. I know it was last year but i really enjoyed it.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! It was a blast to build. I love simple. Do you have a video of it?

@LucysVanAndale Жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors I didn't film but i have pictures. I didn't do the work myself. But the first van builder did not do what was contracted, finally my handyman finished it for me so I could do some traveling. I'm ready again to make some changes/upgrades.

@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314 2 жыл бұрын

The old fashion perk pots that you put on the stove make a much better robust pot of coffee.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks for watching!

@snoopysails3131 3 ай бұрын

Dang right!

@travelinggypsie2085 2 жыл бұрын

Howdie, neighbor!....I don't live too far from you...just up the road in Va Beach. I turned my 2013 Transit Connect (small van) into a camper van and I love it! Lived in it for a year and then covid struck so it grounded me a bit, now-a-days I've just been using it to camp until the shenanigans calm down. I like your build and I think as you use it more, you will figure out how it will best work for you. I made small changes along the way as I understood what worked for me and what didn't. Happy camping and see ya down the road!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there. I took the van out last weekend to newport news park for 2 days, all systems good. I met two other KZfaqrs there. Lots of fun, and thank you. My build is pretty simple. Maybe see you around!

@pamtilsonrodgers2825 11 ай бұрын

Neat build. Love the sink area and bench across from it with the cedar. The bed is a great idea! Tfs

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Thank you for watching !!

@karenr67 Жыл бұрын

Like the bed set up. Glad you have windows, so many don't. I'm closterphobic.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Capronice 2 жыл бұрын

That cabinet looks beautiful .

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks built out of cedar

@arnitacanas5958 Жыл бұрын

Nice van. Love the layout. Good job. I'm new subscriber. Thanks for sharing. Be safe.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for watching! Be safe also!!

@vinago100 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video. You gave me a few good ideas for my 07 E350. Thanks!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vick. I have a few videos on it. Just posted one about a porta Potty. Please,subscribe!

@vinago100 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors New subscriber here.

@skunkedagain 6 ай бұрын

Great intro. I just got one just like yours except extended version. Laying out now. Looking for the right IKEA bed to do the same great idea bed! Thanks for sharing

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Hope it helps! Thank you for watching

@OggyGTA 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Love the IKEA bed idea. Here in the UK there is so much IKEA stuff available, even on the second hand market, so this is a neat idea with the variable width etc. Subscribed :)

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you so much!

@riversandcoffee 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool.... Always wanted to do something like that...thanks for sharing ✌️

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@gearhead4013 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice build!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, still work in progress. Just added a porta potty

@roblesarmando4 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build 👍

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CodeResp Жыл бұрын

The sounds and sights of a wild highway

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

So true!

@thomasmalone6654 Жыл бұрын

my dream is to get my patch , doing The Application trail, I love your rig.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@nubiasilva2449 Жыл бұрын

Súper lindo, me encantó tu van❤❤❤

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kennethwilson8633 2 жыл бұрын

Nice van have fun stay safe.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Staring a Sprinter conversion now

@Wheeets Жыл бұрын

Great build 👍🏼

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@kenhoyer8601 Жыл бұрын

I didn't see a toilet. You can build a composting toilet for next to nothing and they DON'T smell.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thats a great Idea. Thank you for watching!

@gloriasilva4518 Жыл бұрын

I’m planning a build and I got a Chevy express that looks pretty much like yours because of the windows I didn’t get a cargo van because I wanted the windows but because of the windows I do lose a lot of space on the sides so I did like to see how you did your build and gave me some ideas ,

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome! It was a fun simple build and worked out well. Check out the IKEA bed video! Thanks for watching!

@marthajmm6244 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour! I’m in the planning stage of converting a ‘97 E350 Superduty, a former ambulance (somewhat raised roof but not a box). Your use of an IKEA bed looks like a good solution! What’s the approximate width of that part of the van? It looks like you sleep diagonally. Also, was that a specific IKEA bed, or rails that are used for several beds? Looking forward to updates!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I have a video on how I built the bed. Here is a link for the bed rail www.ikea.com/us/en/p/skorva-center-support-beam-galvanized-90124534/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzaSLBhBJEiwAJSRokgjah3l_jn9jO4QoykSvmOcr6ZubUKC3fGyL6bTTdLZNcYbLkHTyYRoC1o0QAvD_BwE You need to go to customer service for the brackets, they can be hard to get. Width is 72", I'm 5'9 so I fit length wize. I use a "full" matress which fits snug. Just installed a microwave in the van. Share updates on your build!

@heiz1962 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the bed rail idea

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

@richardweinberger2756 Жыл бұрын

Good information here, I am looking at Ford van with rear AC also.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The rear A/c was tricky but worth the work

@marisolsantiago 2 жыл бұрын

It’s very nice. I so wish I knew someone who could help me get my van looking livable. I’ve only gotten my floor done and max fan.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

You got two big parts done! KZfaq was my savor. You will get it done. Btw thanks!

@ubioubiestveritas 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Using the materials that you had on hand worked quite well. It seems that you addressed airflow and cooling of the space very nicely.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It did work out well. Thank you for watching!

@thomasmalone6654 Жыл бұрын

love Virginia , camping is wonderful

@nightvan4427 Жыл бұрын

I have it in 2008 with 170,000💙💜🧡 like new. You can see it. Bravoooo

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you for warning

@hermanraulsedano1564 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I want to camp in our van, not live in it. Your van looks great. Your Bed is smart and that first meal of your looked delicious... Congrats, have fun, take care.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you very much. I have had all types of RV's, to be honest the van is my favorite thank you for watching!

@hermanraulsedano1564 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors likewise, I just sold my 30' RV, after owning it for 20 yrs. I had a 15" trailer before that. My sons are gone now, so our E-150 will be just fine for my wife and I. Best of wishes.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

We are in the same boat my friend. Enjoy camping I have a couple. Mor videos you might be in. Take care.

@slackdaddy1912 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Job!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@donemong Ай бұрын

New subscriber here... I'm looking for inspiration how to convert Ford van. I am working on getting our Hotel van Econoline 2010 passenger type... Thanks for your layout of the bed. I'm 5''7" and I can position my bed like the way you did...👍

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. The bed was my favorite part. Solid, good storage under bed, and easy to remove if needed! Good luck with your build!

@tomv4876 2 жыл бұрын

amazing, love it.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@popatop75 2 жыл бұрын

nice video and great job on the work.. can you tell me how tall you are (use you to scale) and do you sleep front to back or side to thanks

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm 5'8, my wife and I sleep wheel to wheel and I have a couple inches to spare. I have another video on just the bed if you want more details.

@kimberlyrappo5846 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been wondering if you can install Skorva rails in an E series. Thanks. Velcro was a great idea.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Not sure. If they are adjustable in length, I would say yes. Also would look how you would mount it to the side walls

@cocacolafiesta 2 жыл бұрын

I like your van build. I have a Ford E150 higher top 1998 van with all windows. My husband can’t understand my need to have my glamping stuff, lol! I want to do a side seat like you have but to put some of my longer items like my Clam Outdoor shelter, my aerobed and my tent if we decide to sleep outdoors. I do a lot of Mexican cooking so that bin may be able to hold all my pots and pans. Thank you for your ideas! You’re a great dad to help your son out for his hike too!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you.. i love my van. I have changed a few things since I did the video. Added a microwave, bigger inverter. Thanks for watching!!

@cocacolafiesta 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors I’m deciding between the jackery 2000 or Bluetti 2000 for now as I don’t want to deal with installed solar panels, batteries, charge controller, etc, etc cause it’s too complicated!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I was doing the same thing… with what I was doing with the van I wanted two to three days of power. I run a 12 volt freezer, and the microwave. Working on a better shower now. Keep me posted on your build, would love to see the progress!

@cocacolafiesta 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Definitely!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@cocacolafiesta have you guys started your build?

@randymccormack4259 Жыл бұрын

If you still have the plastic panel cut it to fit behind the bench.

@justicedevine9552 2 жыл бұрын

Nice set up. How do you keep from running your battery down with the doors open for so long?

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!. Fords have a timer, that if the door is open for more that 3 minutes, its shuts power off to the dome lights

@m4bolicious Жыл бұрын

I was so excited to finally start building something in my van and herd you say “who wants a 200k mile van” my 02 E-350 has 205k 🥺

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hey! Dont remember saying that. Sorry if I did. Any build is exciting!! Good luck with the build!

@reidcrosby6241 11 ай бұрын

E Series are long lived. . Fresh transmissions every so often and keep driving

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I'm a mechanic by trade. A properly maintained vehicle can last forever. Problem is not many properly maintain them.

@pcox5386 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel! New subscriber! Great content! Can’t wait to see your next video!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mrs c!

@havefunbesafe Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Is the e350 any wider than the e150?

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. No, they are the same.

@alexanderlou4244 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any problems with bugs like mosquitos and flies specially when you sleep at night?

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t yet. I am careful with having limited light at night. I make sure all foods are closed tight and dish’s cleaned. I am working on some screens. Thanks for watching!

@janetwhitmore3993 2 жыл бұрын

A few adjustments and you'll be happy. I would have offset the sink for more space. You'll be thinking about things as you use it, the changes are usually ongoing, great job. I have a window van, looking to do something like this. Happy trails!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I ha e the flip up shelf on the left side of the sink. Dont do a lot of cooking inside. Ive since added a 2000 watt pure sinwave inverter and two lithium ion batteries and a microwave lol. Good luck on your build, would love to see it.

@Viajero69 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Cool. Can I ask how many AH the batteries are and what kind of longevity you're getting out of them while using your microwave and any other appliances? Also, is that the Bouge RV 30L fridge? I'm looking at getting one of those. Great build!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@Viajero69 thank you again, the chest is a refrigerator/freezer. Can not do both at the same time. Got a video on still working great. Usinf 2 100 Ah LifePO4 lithium phospate battries. Ihave not run the batteries down yet. I also upgraded to a 200 watt inverter. I have not run the microwave more than 30 mins at a time. If the do run low I can start the van to charge the house batteries.

@louismadrigal5718 2 жыл бұрын

So where did you get the swivel seat base?

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Www.discountvantruck.com. If your doing the econoline, I would recommend getting the heavy duty model they offer. The owner Is direct and to the point when you talk with him. Thanks for watching

@victornaja7927 Жыл бұрын

hi i have a e-350 high top i want to add a bed. so where did you order this bed frame from . thank you

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. All parts of the bed are from IKEA. Check my channel. I have a bed installed video.

@nancyeberlein7357 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the faucet and pump?

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Both on Amazon. The faucet is actually a hot water dispenser. Thanks for watching!

@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk Жыл бұрын

Where did you order your swivel seat from? I have a 2004 ford econoline

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Shopforseats.com Thanks for watching!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@juanjrodriguezdiaz225 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed almost all van lifers have floor instead of carpet,is there a specific reason?

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Main reason ont to have carpet, is it's easier to keep clean. Lots of traffic in a d out of the van.dust pand snall broom, makes for sasy clean up.

@leecrump1921 2 жыл бұрын

❤❤

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@halcollins4293 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 E350 15 passenger window van. I'm wondering how much trouble you had putting a fan through the rear a/c ducting.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Hal. So not totally sure how the 2000’s are set up. Mine had the rear a/c, it had a vent tube that went from the top of the rear a/c, up the drivers side rear corner, and connected to the roof vents. I wanted my be at or below the windows. The vent tube on the rear a/c was two tall for me to put my bed that low. So there is a pretty big chamber where the fan is on the rear a/c. I used a hole saw, I believe it was 3”, and cut a hole down towards the fan unit. I then cut the top part down to below the bed. I cut a piece of wood that fit tightly in the original vent, and left some room to put spray foam. I found a piece of pvc at lows that fit the hole I cut. I epoxied the pvc pipe into the a/c unit. I attached a dryer hose to the pvc pipe and ran that forward from under the bed. Works great hope this helps,

@halcollins4293 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors I was asking about installing your aftermarket fan in the ceiling and cutting through the a/c duct up there. Sorry I wasn't more clear. Yours looks like mine.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Oh sorry, well as I described above, I rerouted the A/C under the brd, so the roof a/c ventes are not used. I had removed the headliner from the van. Mesured like 12 million times before I started my cut. I originally had not planned on putting the headliner back in. Changed my plan snd decided to use it. The underside of the headliner is thin fiberglass, the port the are flows through is also fiberglass. The roof vent went in the middle. I'm pretty sure if you could get creative and route some flexible hose around the vent. Good luck!!

@halcollins4293 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors That tells me more than I've found on a hundred videos! Thank you.

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@bigtomsvan4817 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice van!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Thanks for watching!

@fishface6247 2 жыл бұрын

link to bed?

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, no link all parts bought at ikea. Thanks for watching

@lornaz1975 Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean about getting a good van!!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@flowrob6861 2 жыл бұрын

The extended E350 have even more weird angles .

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I can imagine. A lot of trial and error. Thanks for watching

@francisdamassa4000 Жыл бұрын

Parts

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Parts?

@taxslave5766 Жыл бұрын

Why does the water over your left shoulder look puke green/brown, and the water over your right shoulder looks tropical blue? FJB!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you're referring too

@taxslave5766 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors View the beginning of your video and look over your left and right shoulder, the water colour is drastically different. Just curious as to why? Sorry, I forgot, FJB!

@MikeAndTheGreatOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Think it's just lighting, shadows, etc.