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I want to give major props to the skateboarding community. This fine young man here with his authenticity and his openness and his sweetness of spirit has surely been supported and nurtured by his fellow skateboarders, and it’s a beautiful thing to witness. As a dad watching my own 23-year-old son skateboard his way from childhood into becoming a young man, I am extremely proud of him for his maturity, his level of awareness, how he cares about other people, how centered and grounded he is, and overall what a beautiful human being he is. And I can see those same qualities in this young man here. As a parent you can only do so much for your child to instill good values and so on, and then you hope they continue learning to be “fully human“ on their own. The friends they choose to associate with is a significant factor, and the skateboarding community has been there for my son and obviously for this young guy as well. I’m very grateful for that. The world is a better place because of skateboarding!

This interview is just putting a smile on my face.

Love the end of the video how grateful and appreciative he was/is💛

“A SICK ASS FLANNEL THATS ALL FLOWERS” I love his energy

Great Job. Great Dad who taught you. Happy Trails

he seems to be a very nice guy, and he is grateful for everything people gave him ....that is rare and really awesome. Josh you are always around great people. congrats

Nice job on that screen solution.

Thanks Josh and Carter you have a great van! Have fun!

Nice intro. His van is so great! That counter design is amazing. Definitely the conversion van is the way to go.

Awesome Carter! Your so lucky to have such a cool dad...do him proud and have a grand adventure!

Love Carter's van. Beautiful set-up! What a great family and neat that he gives them credit. A credit to them also for raising such a fine young man. Glory comes to mind for the name.

You did good Carter, van looks great!

Sweetie I lived in a campervan for two and a half years and I'm now 66 years old , so anyone can do it! I loved it , I hope to go back to it soon! You have the sweetest build and set up! It is totally amazing! The way you have your stove and sink concealed is a woman's dream! I hate clutter, the only thing I would add is some pink! Thank you for making this video, it really had me smiling, reminiscing and hoping! Be safe sweetie!

Carter--that is a terrific van build! What a nice young man you are! Safe travels to you!

Cool, healthy dude on top of his shit, very happy for him, good job mom and dad!

Carter seems like such a sweet down to earth young man! 🤗

Vented windows are at the top of my list of priorities (along with the amenities already built in, like you said, in a conversion van). My dream windows are the T-slide windows on the 90’s c-vans - the ones with the little screened vent windows at the bottom. Those vans are getting older & more miles on them so I was happy to discover that some of the newer models (2000’s) have the vented windows like yours .... and your screen idea is GENIUS!!! So sharp looking and sturdy! Bet you could make bigger ones to go on the push-out windows on the side & rear doors too! Maybe even the cab windows too if there was ever a need for maximum air flow! Your genuine enthusiasm and easy laughter will make it fun to watch you on your journey! Subscribed!

Really love this van conversion, simple, clean lines and design. Perfect. You could call it CC Colorful Colorado

Young man you will absolutely go far in life you have the main ingredient gratitude!! thanking your father and your friend for encouraging you your dad for helping you and your love for people in general! God-bless you wherever HE takes you 🤗

Your dad sounds like a super chill dude...happy for you man!

Carter you will go far in life and make a huge impact on many people. I just know your parents are as proud of you as possible. God Bless you . Great job!

Carter, live the life. Great build, and van. Your dad is the greatest.

What a lovely young man, with a great van. Thanks for the video.

Oh wow !!! What a great van , good for you!!! Your going to have the time of your life with that palace on wheels

Congratulations my dear. This is such an awesome van & an AWESOME way to start out. There's so much freedom vanning.....God bless. Take care

Awesome! Congratulations. Love the bed and the kitchen. You are going to live the adventure of a lifetime

Awesome. You have a beautiful van, cozy and comfortable. Your dad is very kind. Please drive safe and God bless.

Nice! I love how uncluttered and open it is.

He has a super cool and simple van. Ive thought about getting into van life for a while now. Ive been brain storming the kind of van to get and what I really need. His would be the ideal kinda van Id make. Others have all the fancy perks like full shower, full oven etc..his is simple and effective. However, I would have a compost toilet in mines just in case lol

Beautiful home young man I'm sure you will enjoy

I love how simple the design is. It looks great!

What a neat young fella. His van is awesome - love the big floor space - no clutter.

Great job. Happy Trails.

Very nice. Have some wonderful adventures while you’re young. Stay safe.

Great personality and you're super creative. Love the mosquito screens!

Fantastic conversion. Very clever having a cover over the counter. Enjoy yourself, you are only young once..

Josh was right. Your video is a hit, and love the color combination too!

Nice setup. I think you already have a name for your van right there on the front door "Go Cart"

I like how you called your van " my baby". Looks like you already named it without realizing ! 😁👍🏼

Hey man! We're from WI too. We've been saving up to quit work and working on building a Dodge ram b250 van for the last year and finally I found a solution for bug proofing our popout windows!!! Thank you so so so much for your idea!

Enjoy your life young man. The world is yours ❤

What a great, positive guy! It warms me up inside to think that your dad inspired and helped you out. :) My dad was from Colorado as well. All the best, Carter! And thanks Josh for sharing this with us.

Love your van,I like the colors too,the cooking and sink area is awesome gives me Ideas for my van,you're so cool thanks for the video.

What a nice simple van, the young lad is so humble and grateful ❤️

Awesome! Young, adventurous and fearless! Enjoy life!

He's so thankful :)

Awesome van conversion!!! I’m looking for a conversion van to makeover myself. I have family and friends in all parts of the country that I want to visit and spend time with. Of course visiting interesting places on the way is part of the plan as well. Glad you are doing this now while you are young when you get older it is far more difficult. I am a 67 yr old woman determined to do life my way but it’s difficult to convince family that I’m not crazy. I want to see some of this beautiful country before my time on this earth comes to a close. Follow your dreams now while you can before you have to many responsibilities, enjoy your life and your travels!!!

Call it "The Snug Bug" ✔️🇨🇦

Dude, awesome van! You and your Dad did a great job on the build!

what an impressive young man. well done

Well done van conversion. You thought of everything.

Good for you! Have a wonderful life!

Sweet van,love the windows & blinds. Inexpensive with style. Thanks for posting

That was awesome- great young dude livin' the dream, and comes across as very humble and a good soul. Three cheers!

Have fun Adventuring and Stay Safe out there !!!

Love your clip....I see your passion and love to see a young man enjoy life as ypu are to the fullest.

You look like a young Neil Patrick Harris. Nice build. Clean and simple.

Nicely done!!! Glad to see your doing well after Malcom in the Middle!

Love your van! Happy travelling and a wonderful life. Thx 4 sharing.

so nice that you got inspired by your dad!

I agree! I love that idea of using a BBQ island side stove!! Thanks! Nice video thanks for sharing

Dude, you are rad! Super humble dude. I, too, have a conversion van, and the existing pouch storage, window shades, and insulation is convenient. Love your simple yet functional home! Great job!

Love this young man and his van. Absolutely lovely.

Very awesome van!!! Nice kid too!! I loved all the gratitude at the end!!👍 have fun out there!! YOLO!!

You have SUCH a great dad ! Very loving family ! You have a great personality ! Very likable ! Can't wait to start mine ! Subscribed

Nice build! Enjoy your travels. Loved the shoutout to your dad and family

I'm so proud of you! I just bought a 1999 GMC Savana Conversion van and I'm about to start my van life June 22, 2018. I'm so excited to have one and thanks for sharing such a wonderful tour of your baby. Safe travels!

I skated with this dude in Denver a bit ago - inspiring AF plus SUPER good skater!

Of all the van conversion i saw in youtube this van is awesome. Totally love it because of the size of the window. Ive been wishing to have a van but cant afford, too sad only wishing for it.

Nice rig! Look into reflectex window covers they really help keep the heat out and in when you need it. Just use a dark fabric and some spray glue to cover the panels they store away pretty easily and won't let light, heat or cold in like plain glass does.

Name for your van: "The Old Man", in honor of your father, who taught Right. Like father, like son.

What a sweetheart.

God bless you coeflin, please don't change for any one your young and intelligente, but what makes you special is your live, greatfullness to your family and friends. I'm proud of you, theirs a lot of grown ups that need to be this way. Never change yes we all grow up. But the way you are is special.

That platform is a great idea. Very strong and practical.

I needed this video. I’m a senior in high school and plan on moving into a van (maybe bus) and I needed to get ideas.

Good job !! Second generation banner !! Way to go !

Good job kid! I just ordered my new Chevy Express. I’m excited to start my van life.

You personality is on 1000! I like what you guys did with this conversion van. SMART! 🖤

Cool van! I never would have thought to do the stove from a BBQ grill...GREAT IDEA!!! Good job!

Really great job on the van. So glad it was a family thing, and especially that you did so much with your dad!

Great Van! You and your Dad did a fine job.

Call her Onyx....a beautiful black Gem

what a awesome guy such grace at his age is awesome and a compliment to his parents

That is an awesome build would I ever love one like that!!

Thanks to your dad! Very cool build. 👍🐧

Great job, in the process of doing mine now that's why I watch to get ideals. Like your dad I did it when I was 20, 60 now and on my way for one last adventures.

Such a great video, well done, many genius ideas, thank you for sharing! Stay safe, happy travels!

Great build. Way to go

Man, i was undecided in getting a cargo van or conversion van...after watching your rig i am convinced..also, cool you thank family and friends

Super nice! Love the velcro idea for the screens. :)

Nice to see you back again, and thank you for sharing your friend, Carter's wonderful vanhome! G-d bless all y'all and keep on sk8ing! ;)

So far, this looks like the type build I’m going to pursue. Good video.

Thanks for the tour! Very cool

Continue to stay grateful and life will continue to reward you. I know your parents are very proud of you. We'd like to see more videos of your travels.

That’s awesome! So cool and you did a super job!!! Safe travels

Nice van!.. I like conversion vans too. & U get a van with alot of extras already in it. I love the barn doors.

Thank you Josh!

thank you for the your... nice setup! Be safe.

Stoked for another video dude! Great as always.