ANOTHER DIY CAMPER VAN BUILD? | Dodge Ram Adventure Van 1997 B2500 High Roof Conversion (90K MILES!)

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ANOTHER DIY CAMPER VAN BUILD? | Dodge Ram Adventure Van 1997 B2500 High Roof Conversion (90K MILES!)

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Күн бұрын

In this episode we introduce the new camper van build on the channel. This is a 1997 Dodge Ram B2500 Vintage Conversion Van. We picked this up for an absolute steal with only 90k original miles on the odometer. The high roof allows us to almost stand up which is a huge upgrade from the mini-van. Stay tuned for this in depth build content coming soon to the channel.
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Have any more questions about the build? Feel free to email me, or leave a comment down below.

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@WaffleFaceRVA 2 жыл бұрын

This is my van! Didn't catch if it's a 318 or slant 6 but the 318 is bulletproof! mine's the shorty with a low top but it is an absolute BEAST. Built the slat bed from your previous video in it and a shelf/ sink/ trash storage combo, I'll post pics when I have a minute. Keep up the good work, and GOOD CHOICE!

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s the 318 is what I was told from a gentleman who was totally geeking out about the van!! He said he owns 2 of them and they are absolutely incredible. I’m really happy to hear all the positive feedback. It makes my decision feel justified, and gets me excited for the future. It was a hard deal to pass up with such little mileage and the high roof. That’s awesome you have found my bed video to be useful and implemented the design into your build. Would definitely really like to see pictures of it!! I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching!

@andrewdoesre 10 ай бұрын

⁠@@SeizeTheAdventurelet’s talk about the hi top roof lol. I have this van but just without the hi top 🙃. Honestly is it worth building out without the hi top.. I know I hate having to be slouched when I stand. I have no money invested at all into the van, have taken it on a couple 300 mile adventures and would love to build it out to make it more suitable, hi roof is just holding me back..

@lardism3211 Жыл бұрын

I have this exact van (except it's 1994). 124k miles on it. Glad I found this channel, might steal a few things from you!

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, and I’m really glad you found my channel as well. So far it’s been a really awesome vehicle and can’t wait to transform it to a solar cabin on wheels. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching

@wildtodd 9 ай бұрын

BRO!!! I just picked up an 03 ram van 1500 with conversion roof that I'm starting my build on now. Want to do it pretty much exactly like you did with fan/solar/etc so this playlist is going to be a MASSIVE resource. Absolute legend, thank you!

@SeizeTheAdventure 9 ай бұрын

Comments like this one really make all the work of recording and editing the process worth it. Really enjoy when someone finds my videos useful. Thanks for watching, and good luck! 🚐

@uhlyssa17h Жыл бұрын

I just bought this exact van and I'm feeling way in over my head. Thanks for your content!

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

It’s overwhelming at first, but you got this!! Thanks for commenting

@infernaldaedra Жыл бұрын

Same 97 dodge van squad rise up 😂

@wahinepaddler4 5 ай бұрын

Same.. bought this same van last June (2023) and am only now getting it back from the mechanic (March 2024-long story) Im excited to get it started and taking some trips this summer 🥰

@gerlandkent6377 Жыл бұрын

thank, you for you're video. Random vanners east coast VA. 2%

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you stopping by, thanks for commenting! 🏔🚐💨

@gerlandkent6377 Жыл бұрын

You're, always welcome.

@stevebrown1997 Ай бұрын

Just bought an 03 that's pretty close to the same setup, I'm super excited to build it up!

@SeizeTheAdventure Ай бұрын

It was such a cost effective plaform with plenty of room!

@stevebrown1997 26 күн бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure oh yeah for sure, I got a great deal on it. It has some pretty gnarly rust spots under the running boards but nothing a little sanding and bondo can't fix

@rickdejean4649 11 ай бұрын

Save that trim when you sell it may help

@SeizeTheAdventure 11 ай бұрын

That is great advice rick!

@ImChrisDeDecker 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah buddy, I am a bit jealous

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for watching friend!! Found it for a steal with such little miles all I could think about was incredible camper van!!

@ImChrisDeDecker 2 жыл бұрын

I think tan would be a sweet color, with black on the lower Third*

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImChrisDeDecker that’s exactly what I was thinking. It needs tires so some aggressive all terrains with a tan and black two tone is going to really change the entire look. Maybe I can get some pointers from you when the time comes.

@sandeedobberstine5591 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto 🤣

@nothintoit1497 2 жыл бұрын

loving the content! keep up the amazing work! can’t wait to see where this van build goes! love the astro van too i got one myself

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the support! The Astro is a fantastic little van. Stay tuned for some awesome build content on this one 😄 thanks for watching

@stevegee7220 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Can’t wait to watch this next build!!

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

It’s gonna be fun! Thanks for watching

@rileylevine7631 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Converted the same one w/o the high roof! Started w 120k!

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Really enjoying this platform! Thanks for commenting

@Drunken_Hamster Жыл бұрын

You picked a good one going with the 2500 of that gen. The 3500 has a 25" extension off the back that makes it look ugly, IMO, not to mention it tanks the departure angle when you're trailing. On the flipside, the 1500 isn't any longer than an Astrovan despite being taller and wider. One more thing. This is the third video of yours I've watched, and all 3 have had different frame rates and shutter speeds. Please for the love of OCD pick one setup and lock it down. IMO 30fps with a 1/50th shutter speed is ideal, but if you WANT or NEED to be low frame rate, go 25fps with a 1/40th shutter speed. And like I said in the other comment, set your camera's auto-exposure to only affect ISO, that way your motion blur (which is what shutter speed affects and has a huge impact on how natural your footage looks) won't get messed with. One more thing; When you edit, if you're editing 24, 30, or 60, be sure to check if your camera is shooting true or decimal. If it's shooting decimal (and it may not tell you in the settings what it's doing, so you'll have to look it up) then you need to match the editing timeline to that and export it as that, also. Otherwise, you get a judder artifact where moving objects will randomly skip forwards in motion. 25fps and 50fps avoid this entirely because PAL never used decimal framerates, so 25 and 50 will always shoot true framerate regardless of the camera. And you know, if you aren't afraid of using the storage space, experiment with 50fps, too, if you want some REALLY primo smooth footage. The ideal shutter speed for that is a locked 1/60th, and that's for two reasons. 1. to prevent interior lighting in the US from flickering on camera, and 2. Because it's as close to the natural motion blur range as you can get with 50fps while still doing the first thing. Oh yeah, the 1/40th is the only one (besides 1/60th, which is too high for 25fps IMO) that'll work with 25fps in USA, for the same reason of interior light flickering. 24, 30, and 60 will work with any shutter in the US, but in, say, Australia they will flicker unless you use a 1/50th shutter (or 1/100th with 60fps since you can't have a shutter less than the frame rate) Long story short, "universal" setups while remaining as close to natural motion blur as possible are: 24p 1/50th, 25p 1/40th(superior in every way to the 24p option), 30p 1/50th, and 50p 1/60th. If you camera supports 40fps, then 40p 1/50th, but I doubt it does. Plus neither YT nor editing software supports 40p uploads, so... ((They really should though, cuz 40fps looks great and saves a bit on storage compared to true high frame rate 50, 60, and beyond))

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

I am definitely happy with the overall size and look of the B2500. Feels like a big upgrade on space from an Astro. Especially with the higher roof. I appreciate your camera knowledge and hope to learn more myself. I just switched to a new editing software and have been getting used to the presets and settings, so bare with me! I use a GoPro Hero 9 which could probably be adjusted to produce a higher quality video. I’ll look into that. Thanks for watching.

@Drunken_Hamster Жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure Cool, man. One more thing since you're shooting on a gopro is when you get the auto-exposure set so it doesn't mess with shutter speed you wanna do two more things. Make it bias 0.5 to 1 step darker than normal, and also set a max ISO of like 600 or so. Usually on action cams anything past 400-800 ISO (depending on the cam) will get REALLY grainy/noisy, so if you have to crank it higher, just break out some lights and light your scene more. And for the making it bias lower, that's for two reasons: 1. IMO slightly darker looks better (way better than blown out), and 2. Slightly darker is much easier to fix in post where you can bring up the highlights and un-crush the blacks, whereas you can't do anything about blown out footage in post. But above all, once you search and read up on the controls, EXPERIMENT. You might be okay with a little higher ISO than I rec and could live with the grain/noise in the picture. Oh, almost forgot, look into ND filters. You won't need them all the time, but on the BRIGHTEST of days when even the lowest ISO (I think either 50 or 100 on a gopro) is still blown out, you'll be grateful for that little lens that can darken things up for your camera's sensor.

@theresamgee 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I can't wait to see the finished product!!

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

It’s going to be a fun time!! Thanks for watching 😁

@brenryan6019 2 жыл бұрын

Been busy! Can't wait to see what you do with this one

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

It’s gonna be a fun time! We need you back in Oregon! Thanks for watching

@lyptis 2 жыл бұрын

Excited to see how it comes out 🔥

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

I have many different ideas brewing for this one!! Thanks for watching

@thomasitsasecretlol1988 Жыл бұрын

I guess it de “ pens “ on what ur looking for in glove boxes lol

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

Nice one Thomas! Thanks for commenting

@fr3847 2 жыл бұрын

im converting the same van :D

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! What step of the process are you at? Hopefully my future videos can help you with your build (and reach other owners of this van to help me learn some tips, tricks, and inspiration!) thanks for watching

@fr3847 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure I have 2 100w solar panels and a max fan on the roof, inside is all gutted and has a subfloor Now I'm working on removing the rear AC unit so I can lay some vinyl planks down. Next would be the ceiling to finish up my lighting needs built out and set me up nicely to finish up the electrical You're vids are super thorough, only found u today! Amazing that you're doing my exact model van! They're so rare to find on youtube lol Are you gonna go for a full bed window to window layout or your usual sideways / pullout bed with the hallway in the middle? I'm gonna go for the latter!

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

@@fr3847 I’d like to have the same set up on my roof. Seems like the perfect size for that set up. Nice sounds like you are moving right along!! I’m glad this build is going to be a more unique one on KZfaq! I think it’s a really great platform for what my plans are. I’m not set on a layout yet, but I’m leaning more towards a bed window to window. Id like to have that extra “garage” space to set up my battery system, and allow tons of storage. Although I like this idea I want a pretty functional sitting area because my current set up allows for that. Maybe one of those bench style U-shape beds with a drop down table in the center. Not set on anything and open to suggestions. Thanks for commenting, and stay tuned for more content on this build.

@fr3847 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure you should check out dualex's build for a similar model mid top conversion van kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrh1itie0NWddWw.html he does some interesting things and does incorporate that U shape you mentioned, but with a twist haha I'm very interested to see how you plan on framing the van! good luck!

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

@@fr3847 I appreciate the info and I’ll check out the video. DualEx is an incredible craftsman. It would be sweet to collab with him one day 🤔 I appreciate your comments and stay tuned for the build!

@wadebarnes6720 25 күн бұрын

I got mine it don't have the top like yours but I got mine for $100 and it runs great everything works but two interior lights

@SeizeTheAdventure 25 күн бұрын

@@wadebarnes6720 wow great deal! It was an awesome van. Congratulations!

@lindaperez3761 Жыл бұрын

Just bought 96 dodge ram my husband took it home and im excited but i live in apt so i cant do any build 😢

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I built my first van in a parking lot with minimal tools. Anything is possible 🙂 thanks for watching

@mehling80 Жыл бұрын

Hey man I'm located in roseburg oregon! and I'm about to build out a e150 your videos are very helpful

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

Nice man, not too far from me. Stay tuned for this build! Thanks for watching

@carolinehannah3283 Жыл бұрын

Great I almost bought one last week

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

Awesome! What made you change your mind? Thanks for watching

@carolinehannah3283 Жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure because I was also looking at another van in another city

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

@@carolinehannah3283 awesome!! I hope you find the perfect one for you which can be the hard part. The rest will all start to fall into place. Good luck and have fun!