Off Road Off Grid Van Built for Van Life

Off Road Off Grid Van Built for Van Life | Overland Van Tour

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Off road and off grid van life is a dream come true for us, but it comes with that relentless quest for the perfect van setup. It means continuously searching for overlanding innovations and upgrades that really make a difference. We’ve been on that quest for years already. Two major gut-it-and-start-over rebuilds and 6 months into build #3, we've figured out a lot of what works and what doesn't ... and we’re still innovating!
In this video, we’re hoping we can speed you to your perfect build, save you some time and trouble, or maybe just spark the imagination for what you can do in your dream vehicle. As you watch this overland van tour, be on the lookout for ...
- globetrotting features for the overlander in you;
- comfort features for the human in you;
- productivity features for the digital nomad in you;
- must-have features for the off-grid life;
- still-to-do features for the road ahead.
Need to check back on something specific? See a list of "chapters" below.
#vanlife #offroadadventure #overlanding #diyvanconversion #diyvanbuild #slowroamers #globetrotterlife #digitalnomad #chevyexpress #2wd #travelvlog #youtubers #slowroamers #travelcouplevlogs
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Vehicle Basics
01:06 - Front Bumper
01:55 - Auxiliary Lights
02:58 - Headlights
03:20 - Front Suspension
04:14 -Tires
05:03 - Paint
06:07 - Rear Suspension
07:07 - Rear Bumper
09:03 - Surfboard Rack
09:23 - Solar Shower
09:56 - Tilting Solar Panels
11:23 - Starlink Flatmount
11:48 - Chimney
12:11 - Hightop
13:25 - Interior
13:38 - Entryway
14:45 - Lagun Table
15:12 - Pee Funnel
15:50 - Kitchen/ Food Storage
17:09 - Fridge
17:54 - Stove
20:28 - Wood Accents
20:50 - Water Unit
22:15 - Water Storage
22:52 - Water Filtration
23:27 - Garbage Stool
24:00 - Bed Area
24:30 - Food Storage
25:24 - Wood Stove
26:58 - Clothing Storage
27:11 - Locking Dish Storage
28:00 - Folding Bed
29:57 - Desk
30:40 - Interior details
31:36 - BOXIO Toilet
33:18 - Electrical System
36:11 - Cab Details
37:14 - Viofo Dashcam
38:58 - Underbed Storage
39:35 - Upgrades
40:00 - Wrap Up
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@arturoleorigins 3 ай бұрын

Great and serene tour I must say you should feel proud of your build. I hope you and Meg enjoy Betty 2.0 for many future adventures cheers and also thank you for inspiration

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! This is actually Betty 3.0, Meg did the initial build in the van. Thanks for following along on the adventures!😁🙌🏻

@ruthjackson5378 3 ай бұрын

Always learn something new. You are an encyclopedia of van living. Very proud of you.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks mom, I’m doing my best.😁♥️

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

Indeed you are, Laddie. Somehow "your best" keeps getting better and better!

@tikienvy4814 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the thorough tour! I really liked the pee funnel idea and anyone who’s ever lived in a van for even a little while knows how important laundry storage is. You said a couple of times you are proud of your designs and you should be. Earthroamer has got nothin’ on you with that dish storage!

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Oooof, BIG compliment!🤣 Earthroamer…did you read that?!🤣🤣 Thanks for watching, as always. I have to attribute the pee funnel idea to our friends Max and Rachel, they were the one who gave us the idea.

@Adventuredriven 3 ай бұрын

Great video, well done.We stopped making videos for a few years now, but we sure love your style. Inspires us to maybe start up again and make a few videos. Have fun.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. So stoked you’re enjoying the videos and inspiring you to get out and shoot your own!🙌🏻🙌🏻

@mitchellbarnow1709 3 ай бұрын

Alex and Megan, what an excellent video! I’m still working my way through it.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mitchell! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@mitchellbarnow1709 3 ай бұрын

@@SlowRoamersYou are most welcome!

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

@@mitchellbarnow1709 🙌🙌🙌

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

Mitchell, you must be the guy who's made this video blow up all previous performance records!! 😂 Thanks, keep watching ... over and over, please! 9K subs tomorrow, I think.

@brettferguson6954 3 ай бұрын

I have a water saving tip for you….i use biodegradable, kitchen safe, wipes for my dishes and utensils. Eliminating the need for a sink.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

We have certainly done this, however finding that kind of thing is Mexico is a little challenging. 🫤

@brettferguson6954 3 ай бұрын

I believe you can make the solution pretty easily with a touch of water, vinegar, and some lemon/lime juice. Mix it up and keep it in a spray bottle…then just wipe it off with a paper towel? Then just dispose of the towel …🤞

@leechavarie4675 3 ай бұрын

Wow it really is a home on wheels ! Nice job ! Weather looks way better there than here in Nanaimo .

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Haha, you bet! Gotta live in this thing for the next two years! 😁 We come down to Baja, JUST so we can avoid B.C. weather. 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

Hey, another Islander! Hello from Quadra. (Yup, the parents!) 🤣

@HD.Adventuring 3 ай бұрын

Garbage stool- GENIUS. Might be stealing that one.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Bahaha, that was Meg’s idea!

@brownworld2605 3 ай бұрын

Very well thought out!! I know endless hours thinking, planning, building , tweaking and refining goes into this. Very well appointed for a van. Bravo!!!

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

You got it. So true. He's a master now.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, it’s taken a number of different van builds and iterations of this van to get it right and I think we’ve packed this van with almost all of our ideas. Thanks for watching!🙌🏻

@sylvainlaforest4393 3 ай бұрын

Hi guys. I love the use of all the nooks and crannies. I’m using 1/2 inch Baltic birch ply from Windsor plywood on my build and it’s plenty strong. Did you put any kind of protective coating on it? The pressurized shower is a great idea.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

When I went to purchase plywood for the build I had intended to do 1/2” but they had a lift of 5/8 prefinished on sale for least than 5/8, so I opted to save time and money. Whatever I build next will be with higher quality 1/2”. I don’t think the 5/8 was a mistake, but I have found the prefinished veneer pretty thin and peels easily and it’s just extra weight that I’d otherwise not want.

@AceRph 3 ай бұрын

Thoughtful build, A&M. Plus another 100 subs this week! Awesome! Keep up the good work. I'm always happy to see a new upload.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m excited to get the next one posted! 😁

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

9K subs comin' right up! 😅

@JackMac 3 ай бұрын

Great tour. Lots of very cool features!

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s taken a few builds, but we’ve manage to pack in most our good ideas.😁

@wahlet 3 ай бұрын

Best way I’ve found to clean my Raptor lining at a carwash is wet everything down, scrub with the foaming brush, and rinse. But yeah, good luck getting a good wash in Mexico! My raptor tore up a few hombres’ hand scrub rags!

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Daaaang. Man, I’m so stoked to wash the van again. Pretty sure ol’Betty is caked is salt.

@noxtwilight_ 3 ай бұрын

Awesome van, thanks for the tour 🤙

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@buscampers 3 ай бұрын

Great video. That rack on the back has me thinking now lol

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Hehe, good, let the inspiration thrive. 😁😁

@mitchellbarnow1709 3 ай бұрын

Hey Bro, your tires are all going flat! What did you run over, a bunch of nail guns? 😂

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

ABAD: Always Be Airing Down. 😁😁 It’s our motto.

@mitchellbarnow1709 3 ай бұрын

I love that about you!

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS on this great tour video that got you to 9K subs! 💥💥💥

@TheWanderingWelder 3 ай бұрын

Definitely my favorite build and couple to keep up with 🤘you guys are awesome!

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

Hey, nice van man. I wanna see it in a year! A Betty look-alike? Glad Alex has been able to inspire you. You've seen the DIY Build Series playlist, right?

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Awww man, thank you. So stoked you’re enjoying the journey. We won’t disappoint, go some big plans ahead.😉

@TheWanderingWelder 3 ай бұрын

@@alistairjackson7658 thank you! I sure have I’ve been following them almost since the beginning love these guys ❤️

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

@@TheWanderingWelder so good to hear. Thanks for being one of the faithful!

@birdden4x4ambulanceoverland 3 ай бұрын

Another great video guys. Awesomeness

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks guys!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

@antigroundhogday 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for going over your van in detail! Could you address the following for your next Q&A video (or here in the comments, I selfishly won't mind!)? - What is the interior standing height of your van now that it is finished inside? - What is your opinion on the minimum tire/suspension mods, and recovery gear, general tools (u have carpentry and mechanics tools I see) for overlanding in Baja on a budget (your mods are super nice, but cost a bit)? - What has been your avg. monthly budget while on the road in various places? - What was your unmolested MPG and current MPG with mods? - What would you change at this point if you could? - If you started over and you didn't already have the Chevy, would you go with the same make/model van while considering reliability, purchase price, upgrade costs, and parts availability outside the US? Heck, what are your thoughts on a truck camper for your adventures vs. a van?

@SlowRoamers 2 ай бұрын

Whew, ok, that is a lot of questions! I think it might be best to do a Q&A video for all the viewers. Keep an eye out for that in the coming weeks and thank you for watching!

@antigroundhogday 2 ай бұрын

@@SlowRoamers currently in Santiago, Chile with my wife longing to return to the US and start a build. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and GL with the channel and your travels! 🤙

@mysticfishinglens 3 ай бұрын

following from Vancouver Island - I have a GMC 3500 extended and am stoked to head for Baja this coming winter. We have enjoyed the island, California, and midwest but can't wait to enjoy Baja and am tracking your journeys there with pencil in hand :) enjoying your story and channel.

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

Hello from Quadra!

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Radical! Thanks for following along. We’re on our way, slowly, back to the island now. Very much looking forward to seeing green again. You’re gonna love Baja!

@mysticfishinglens 3 ай бұрын

@@alistairjackson7658 howdy - had some great camps on quadra, one at -5 during that cold snap 2 yrs or so back. Beauty place!

@mysticfishinglens 3 ай бұрын

@@SlowRoamers especially with a fishing rod and kayak :) next step raptor in army green, very tempted to high top (saw your link to friends in WA) and diff lock. If I win lottery go 4x4 😁

@mysticfishinglens 3 ай бұрын

@@SlowRoamers “slowly is the way” drive safe and enjoy

@JOHN_COSMO 3 ай бұрын

Nice truck!!! I have Chevy Express 1500 LS AWD high top conversion I've been building it up slowly over the years. wish I had the skills you have ...enjoy God bless and get to South America!!! Any idea when you plan on going to South America or Alaska ? Really look forward to that hope you do a lot more filming show the area and such!!!

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

We’re heading north this summer. We’ll spend most of our time in Northern Canada but will do a short stay in AK, then we head all the way to Argentina at the end of the summer.😁

@luisramirez2263 3 ай бұрын

Sexiest paint job around.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

You know it.😉

@diegoarmijo1426 3 ай бұрын

Have you had to rebuild or tweek your engine at all? How many miles do you have on it, if its the original engine? I've learned a lot from the short time Ive been following your channel. Thanks

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Hey Diego, glad you’re learning stuff from the channel! We haven’t really touched the engine whatsoever other than regular maintenance. The 4.8L is the “economy” V8 from Chevy, or so I’ve read, which to me means reliable. Thus far it’s been a great engine. I think we’re at around 240,000km’s.

@themadnomad5361 3 ай бұрын

I have the Propex 2000 and if anything it blows to hot so you might have a problem with your unit?

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the input! I chose the 1Kw setting I think, I just haven’t taken the time to tinker with it.

@themadnomad5361 3 ай бұрын

@@SlowRoamers I just finished watching your video and see you want a extra Fuel Tank, Titan Fuel Tanks make the Trail Trekker a 12 gallon Tank that fits behind your rear spare Wheel Mount, that’s what I plan on buying once I am finished saving up for a 5” lift, a re Gear, and Locker for my 98 E350.

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

@@themadnomad5361 Interesting! I'll have to check them out. We don't actually have a spare between the frame, so I was intending to put an aluminum cell back there, but if there's something ready-made, that would be perfect. I'm mostly concerned about how the heck I'm going to do the transfer pump. Thanks for the input and for watching!

@themadnomad5361 3 ай бұрын

@@SlowRoamersWeldtech has a Video on it.

@jameshummel7349 3 ай бұрын

Awesome build.. but we need to talk about how you pronounce “lagun” lol

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

It’s “La-gooon” right…?🤔

@ChristonBirge 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the in depth videos man! Do you happen to have any time line on when you're going to have the extended fuel range complete? Also, what current mpg have you been averaging with this set up? Just subscribed!

@alistairjackson7658 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Welcome to the channel. Lots of build vids to check out. You'll find a DIY Build Series playlist, including several Build tour videos. Alex will confirm the timeline for the extended fuel range but I'm gonna guess this summer before they head out on the next big trip. Thanks for subscribing and commenting. Hey, share the channel with your friends - only 9 to go to hit 9K subs! 😀

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Hey Christon, thanks subscribing! We’re aiming to have the auxiliary tank in by end of May prior to heading up North for the summer. We’ve got a few things to figure out there, but I’m hoping I can piece together a setup. Currently we’re doing about 15mpg on the highway, but it drops pretty quickly as soon as we jump into a gravel route. Currently we’re getting 500-600km to a tank on gravel and pavement respectively. Hopeing for a range of 800-1000km, but we shall see, with added weight comes lessened fuel efficiency.

@patm5483 3 ай бұрын

Thx for sharing. Very difficult to make all the pieces come together, suspension to kitchen and you have done an excellent job. I think you are based pretty close Pat Victoria BC

@brianshaw2914 Ай бұрын

only criticism i have is the weight......my goal is too reduce weight everywhere possible.....you have beautiful van, well done....

@SlowRoamers Ай бұрын

I can’t disagree with you one bit. After this I was keenly aware of the negative effects the vans weight had on our ability to pull through stuff. I’ll be shedding as much as I can in the near future.

@mythicalnomadadventure969 3 ай бұрын

You left out the first and most important thing in an overnight camper van friend ? Where's your privacy ? Every vehicle needs fast deployable, bullet proof privacy !

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

lol, our privacy comes in the form of mud terrain tires, upgraded suspension and a locker so we can be so far away from everyone that we don’t need privacy. 🤣🤣🤣

@mythicalnomadadventure969 3 ай бұрын

@@SlowRoamers Very funny 🙁.

@reidcrosby6241 Ай бұрын

Very true SR

@malazkm 2 ай бұрын

Where did you get your mattress from?

@SlowRoamers 2 ай бұрын

It was a used latex mattress that we cut into four pieces then my mom made th covering.

@touristiqueducanada346 3 ай бұрын

🐾👣🌮🍺✌️🏴‍☠️

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😁

@craighusted1511 3 ай бұрын

who makes the fridge?

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

It’s a SetPower fridge.

@wahlet 3 ай бұрын

The only reason I watched this video was to see the pee funnel again. 😍

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Bahahaha, I get that.🤣

@mh5858 3 ай бұрын

I am wondering what kind of insurance you have for your van?

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

We’re using Baja Bound insurance while in Mexico.

@mh5858 3 ай бұрын

Sorry, what I meant is do you have normal auto insurance or RV insurance or ??

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Just normal insurance. We probably my quality for RV insurance but haven’t been inspected yet.

@reidcrosby6241 Ай бұрын

Not all companies will insure "camper vans" domestically. Erie won't, State Farm will.

@quigglychildree5495 Ай бұрын

🤪 *Promo SM*

@cwetfeet 3 ай бұрын

How is the propane tank connected to the stove and heater?

@SlowRoamers 3 ай бұрын

Copper hardline run underneath the body, T’d off before it enters the cab.