AC in THIS ASTRO MINIVAN Living Cheap in a Astro Minivan
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5 жыл бұрынToday we meet Richard who is living a great full-time vanlife in a very nice Astro minivan he has converted into a wonderful little tiny home on wheels! The Chevy Astro/GMC Safari minivans are very popular to live in because of their size and durability--over the years I've seen a lot of them converted in different ways, some wonderful and complex, some simple, cheap and practical.
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@hoboonwheels9289 4 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who uses the rear door for shower stall🌝
@gsansoucie 5 жыл бұрын
What I am liking about your channel is that you let your guests tell their story and explain their setups. While I’m not interested in full timing in a van, I found this video very helpful and very entertaining to watch. Thanks for taking the time to make these.
@BrewerCooker 2 ай бұрын
He is better than ‘so called’ professional talk show or tv show interviewer. A true interview is to get information, not to give it. Kudos for noticing and for the doing.
@felixcat9318 5 жыл бұрын
A 100% custom built travel cabin, incorporating everything the owner wants, where and how he wants it. The rear door vents and the ac system is a neat, clever combination of practicality, efficiency and subtlety. Richard is clearly loving every mile and every day of his new found freedom, and looks great for it, radiating a peaceful and happy personality. The Astro is a neat and compact package, roomy enough to live in, yet highly manoeuvrable and light enough for unmade roads. Thank you for highlighting this happy man in his happy van!
@martywilsonlife 5 жыл бұрын
I saw this guy's rig at the RTR in 2018. It's really sweet. He's put a lot of loving care into making it not only stealth but comfortable and just like a mini Man Cave. Kudos to all his great work and attention to detail.
@wallystewart1979 4 жыл бұрын
do you do the van life as well
@HaoNguyen-fz7no Жыл бұрын
Piii
@geoknee 5 жыл бұрын
I love how he made a separate wall in the back. That is so cool.
@georgiemiller3506 5 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@e.Kennedy246 5 жыл бұрын
Bob is funny, "no job's done until the paperwork is done!"
@Radnally 5 жыл бұрын
I like the backup camera as a "rear view" while driving. Clever
@jeanwest1058 4 жыл бұрын
Toilet/nightstand/ottoman/storage....my, my, my.....genius, just genius!!
@ceeceety2320 5 жыл бұрын
"Keep getting happier and happier" is what I love hearing. That speaks volumes! Nice guy and nice home.
@joebob978 5 жыл бұрын
Those back window vents are genius. Solves all three problems of venting ac, venting batteries, and venting generator.
@duncdunc76 5 жыл бұрын
Dang another Great Fella with a Great Rig livin the dream!! Watchin Bob's review vids of all these happy nomads makes it harder and harder to live the daily grind.
@Nemo_IRL 5 жыл бұрын
I'm planning to retire early to. I'm sick of working 12-14hr days.
@kelliethorne1200 5 жыл бұрын
I'm tired of working 8 hour days, so can't imagine 12-14!
@MarsNapada555 5 жыл бұрын
I am totally obsessed with this channel. Thank you for sharing their stories. I'm very intrigued by everyone and I love seeing what they come up with. This channel is really cool. Keep it up!!!
@Rocky_the_cat_sitter 3 жыл бұрын
i am completely obsessed too! lol
@SoulfulVeg 4 жыл бұрын
I'm always impressed by the ingenuity of vanlifers! This is so perfect!
@winterseyes 4 жыл бұрын
His skill set is phenomenal and very useful to the community
@libbykline3049 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of my all-time favorite van builds. I love the functionality, the color scheme, and how everything has multiple uses. I love the toilet under the table, that is fantastic. Incredible!
@rositagarcia805 5 жыл бұрын
Like his hide away toilet😂.
@tumbleweed1976 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you gentlemen for sharing your time and ideas. 🙏
@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042 5 жыл бұрын
I really like this guy; personality, and attidude! Wish i had his building skils ... And his van
@happyviewer4872 4 жыл бұрын
He seems pretty nice too. ;-)🖒
@DavidDrivesElectric 3 жыл бұрын
He loves his life and it shows!
@tybrady4598 10 ай бұрын
Ahhh, solar panels attached with hinges with easy to remove hinge pins so you can tilt the panels. Excellent idea!
@nextpagepj9058 5 жыл бұрын
Very, very nice! And I appreciate that he said where he bought items and what they cost. Great interview Bob, great build! -PJ
@anitavaughn1968 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this setup! Especially the toilet/foot rest/end table.
@Alcoy1 5 жыл бұрын
Bob I've watched your channel for years. Your message is very inspiring. Its wonderful here in our country there are so many millions of acres of public lands to live the freedom of a lifestyle you promote. I'm so thankful as an American that we all have these public lands to enjoy no matter what path we chose. It truly is what makes America great ! I'm especially thankful to our predecessors who fought tooth and nail to preserve all that land from private interests. I've researched alot about the history of who were the people and organizations that made all of that possible. It's really amazing and made me feel so proud and lucky there are so many places a person can go to nature in the United States unlike many other countrys. I encourage your viewers to explore this topic. Maybe just maybe if our generation can be inspired by the actions and dedication that created public lands it could translate into many other solutions to problems facing people and the world today. I think it's far too easy to look for the bad in people now days when we should be looking for the good that benefits us as a whole. Bob your doing a great job on that front. I understand you sometimes have to walk a fine line. As per say what is truly helpful or what could possibly create conflict on what people see clicking onto your videos. I admire your hard work and devotion to what you do.
@cindychurch925 11 ай бұрын
I really love his build. Seems very roomy and not claustrophobic. Very classy.
@coyotegraysr 5 жыл бұрын
I remember that van at the RTR, it was a landmark in the sea of white vans. Looks great.
@ladeene06 4 жыл бұрын
That color scheme really makes it work! I love it! I'm a die-hard window fiend too and i Still like it. The stealth, the air/conditioner, the throne, 😉the swivel chair and the color roll together and make this perfect! ♥
@Slushey51 5 жыл бұрын
This looks like me in the future. Cool shirt. Never been so enthralled by a toilet before lol.
@thebestisyettocome4114 5 жыл бұрын
Always an interesting video from Mr Bob Wells. Congratulations to the build with this gentleman very nicely done. 👍
@jant7061 5 жыл бұрын
I love these videos (thank you Bob). I'm never going to be able to live like this, but I really admire the people that do. As a UK viewer I'm blown away by the cacti !!
@LifeBetweenTheDash 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Yes it's surprising. Love the color scheme. Serene. Comfortable.
@terriemariehoy-recio1716 5 жыл бұрын
I want mine a dark gray I'm hoping to be able and make mine Gothic sense I'm a Elder Goth
@merlin1477024 5 жыл бұрын
I sure like the charger idea. Cheapie HF gennie takes care of the batteries.
@vantripper 5 жыл бұрын
A well planned small space. I like the electricity and electronics.
@jonnyprojects9875 5 жыл бұрын
Love the astro videos cant believe how long theyve been around and yet theres hardly any decent content featuring them on youtube
@realbcbudz8332 5 жыл бұрын
One of the cooler astros I ve seen I wish I was short enough to run my bed across like that
@Russellbeta Жыл бұрын
This was one of the most innovative conversions on the channel Bob. The garage with airco and venting are great and solar panel tilt is great too. There was another one which I can't seem to find with an older guy in a sprinter van who transported pallets in it for a living so everything had to be tied to the walls when the van was used for transport, there was a window airconditioner in the roof there IIRC. Not sure if it got taken down.
@tinlizzy39 5 жыл бұрын
Richard this is a great build. It is so neat and tidy, organized. Very impressive! Thanks Bob!
@dennismurray6798 3 жыл бұрын
Living my dream
@natewrites7803 5 жыл бұрын
Best and most attractive van build yet. I really like how he combined an aesthetic into this, making both form and function equally important. Having something look cute is very important to me.
@KellsSmith1244 5 жыл бұрын
My neighbor started weed-eating and mowing at 8:30 Saturday morning. When I live in my van it'll be in nice, quiet area. In the meantime I'll keep watching your great interviews and dream. On to the video..
@lissablue176 Жыл бұрын
Great build. Simple yet covers it all.💙
@vanwhalen3719 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome van build . I have been inspired to improve mine after seeing this one !
@FayeCalder 5 жыл бұрын
Love the Van, Love his tee shirt! Thank you for sharing it all Bob! Faye
@tdhawk167 3 жыл бұрын
Love this guy, and his build! Hope to meet him when I get out on the road!💕 Somebody please have him move that carbon monoxide detector lower💕 Safe travels💕
@keithkarlac3473 3 жыл бұрын
Really nice yellow van awesome. Design i could def live in that. Great. Job
@scottlavoie5405 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice build, great ideas, very compact but practical as well and a comfy bed by the looks of it!
@RedFlip64 5 жыл бұрын
His van is my favorite Astro and my second favorite yellow van! My first favorite yellow van is mine :) great build, great guy. Thank you Bob!
@joshuaescamilla 5 жыл бұрын
Hola
@robthetindog8218 Жыл бұрын
Really do like this old boy. He has got it 𝕋𝕆𝔾𝔼𝕋ℍ𝔼ℝ! Really enjoyed his sanitary arrangements!🤭
@LivnintheLight 5 жыл бұрын
Coolest Male designed van I've seen yet! I'd love to live in that! Even the grey looks great! I think you even topped the vans designed by women.! Great job!
@justmona9647 5 жыл бұрын
Richard has been very inventive with what he's done! Kudos
@dougbuswell2689 4 жыл бұрын
I have watched this channel for years and I must say, By far the best build I've ever seen. Cool cat too
@Kenite 3 жыл бұрын
Richard I like you’re set upAnd especially the easy and simple in which you explained things and the Professional look for your Van
@TheMonolake 4 жыл бұрын
Astros are the perfect size .wish they still made em.
@bronxwarrior2499 Жыл бұрын
Man ohh man what a smart built I've gotta say the TV antenna is so old school cheap but it really does work pulling in all types of channels. The rearview camera/tv is a super smart idea. What a very creative hombre he is just ❤❤❤❤ his rig/home awesome.😊😊.😊
@tradmanmike3360 2 жыл бұрын
THAT IS A NICE ASTRO!!! REALLY LIKE THAT FAKE BACK WALL FOR AIRCONDITIONER IDEA. YOU CAN TELL HE PUT ALOT OF THOUGHT INTO IT!
@kittty55 5 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed! Love the shirt! I would love to be a handy-gal...but I'm not. I envy people with skills to do these conversions. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
@happyviewer4872 4 жыл бұрын
I love his shirt too. :-) Tells me a lot about him.
@salavaoevans9850 3 жыл бұрын
WOW such a nice cargo van built. HE is so neat and organized. I want one just like that Thank you BOB for SHARING his story. He's brilliant. 👍❤❤❤
@lisaward3983 3 жыл бұрын
Nice build for sure thank you for sharing your home
@VINYLandSTUFF 5 жыл бұрын
Cool van very organized and cool shirt design.
@dianaj3139 4 күн бұрын
My dad used his Astro for camping and traveling from coast to coast. It really has a decent amount of interior space, and it turned out to be pretty perfect for him. when he was solo traveling or if he took a couple grandkids along they just took extra sleeping bags.
@katbrown5084 5 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏻 sun = vitamin D= happiness 😎Love the back storage area.👍🏻👍🏻
@jm4672 4 жыл бұрын
Richard I want to tell you something I love the fact that you are who you are. And that you live comfortable without spending $20,000 on your van awesome just awesome
@maryk790 5 ай бұрын
All I can say is GREAT BUILD
@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe 3 жыл бұрын
so i got a windowless astro too and i've not been liking not being able to see out the back. having what would be in your rear view mirror on a monitor is amazing!
@SILVERBACK69 5 жыл бұрын
COOL LOOKING VAN !! THANKS FOR SHARING.
@Angora573 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice looking interior and very comfortable I'm sure. The extra wall so his tools and A/C fit is amazing. This is a van I could happily live and travel in x
@postersm7141 4 жыл бұрын
9:50 “no jobs done till the PaperWorks done” that’s great
@alexandrastevens8892 3 жыл бұрын
What can I say, brilliant safe van that I would feel really happy living in it. Happy 🏡 in it
@russellpottenger8584 5 жыл бұрын
Love the interview style of your channel Bob. Keep up the good work!
@kellykirkpatrick806 4 жыл бұрын
I totally cracked up when Bob was introducing Richard and instead of saying Richard and call them ratchet LOL that was cute
@lillygardens1 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂🤣🤣 I had to giggle at that too.
@mitzimerek1720 5 жыл бұрын
This dude is a genius would love to have a van build out like this
@lass-inangeles7564 4 жыл бұрын
Love the antenna and the garage,wow! Nice van and thanks for the tour!
@grayeagleswolves 5 жыл бұрын
He's done really well Love the van build
@jaoquelinebell784 5 жыл бұрын
Yellow being my favorite color, I’d keep it yellow myself. Great build.
@chriswitmer7001 5 жыл бұрын
That is such a cool, well-organized van, love it! Great job!! Wanted to see the cat, lol. One of my favorite vids.
@mariahcook6471 5 жыл бұрын
Bob is always so encouraging
@sharb7320 5 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thank you both for the share!
@bingsballyhoo711 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent use of space. And lots of good ideas! Very nice.
@markeast1574 5 жыл бұрын
I have a 98' Astro with 200000 miles and love the room. This video gave me some great ideas
@cathymiller3086 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Thank you for sharing!!!
@Jeremy-yr8yg 4 жыл бұрын
Love this one!! I could live good in that!!
@helenreyes6132 5 жыл бұрын
Really a great video. Completely enjoyed watching this one. Great ideas.
@rickrivera2734 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great van build! I'm getting ready to buy a van I can sleep and work in. I like this Astro van and want to buy something roomy. I just have to really figure out what I need and what I have to give up and where will I go first. I would love meeting other van dwellers to help me ease into this lifestyle. I think my biggest hang up will be where to go, what to do, how will I know who to talk to. But that won't stop me once the van is done. I like having nice people to talk with. I have been selling things I won't need, making dump runs, trips to Goodwill. I'm an experienced wood worker and can build cabinets and furniture, I was an electrician for 8 years so I'm excited to get my van and get going. Thank you people for sharing your builds.
@cynforrest 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! TFS this gentleman and his clever build, Bob.
@inmyopinion651 4 жыл бұрын
Just a FYI.. you can boondock in Marathon which is the largest Key. Don't know for sure you can get away with it in Key West. Get to Marathon and park in the same lot as the Brass Monkey bar for a few days. Freddie Bye plays a mean guitar to as a side note. Friendly folks in the Keys for sure. THIS van build is incredible. Its one of the best builds I have saw.
@johncook1885 5 жыл бұрын
Cool. The best van built I've ever seen.
@lanahallock1118 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful build. Thanks Bob.
@tranquilitytravels2994 5 жыл бұрын
These are some awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing. Love the small garage.
@ExploringTheWestCoast 7 ай бұрын
I'm in a 2004 Astro also. What a cool layout! I'm blown away! Very cool rig! 🤙
@wandacraig8286 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best van builds I've seen.
@happyviewer4872 4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous and cozy! I love it!
@Goodgrief7811 5 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed!! well thought out design.nice👍looks very clean and neat! Love the sun too!
@danihannah4493 5 жыл бұрын
What a great home. Thank you for sharing Bob. Be safe my friend.
@PsyFiEye 5 жыл бұрын
Several clever, practical and useful ideas in this van build. Very well done!
@deadwood7673 5 жыл бұрын
Cool van. Nice Job.. Thanks for Sharing.
@pagewhite8177 5 жыл бұрын
Nice van! Thanks Bob.
@teresaweaver6609 Ай бұрын
I love you Rig ❤❤❤ I'm on my way out soon, First time, any suggestions? Its people like you who inspire me. 💯🙏👏😇
@kathyg.8960 3 жыл бұрын
He made an amazing little home. Great job.
@TJ-mc8uh 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, super nice van. Thanks for sharing.
@mariaangeleshernandez5075 3 жыл бұрын
Mr Wells nice video! Richard is a very clever Peace and love guy!✌️nice van Mr. Richard!!😃
@yoursugabumps 5 жыл бұрын
This is a great freaking van and i am so jelly! This is what inwould want. Simple, functional, great
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