A fridge in arms reach of the driver seat and a bed in the back to pass out in? This van is an alcoholics dream

My mom had one when I was a kid. There was nothing cooler than watching “Tommy Boy” while going on vacation. We felt so spoiled!

Explorer van company makes quality products. As a dealer I sold a lot of them in the 80's and 90's. The fact they are still around, and the good experience I had with their customer service and product says a lot. My customers enjoyed and gave positive reviews of their van conversions too.

Conversion vans are grossly underrated.😎👍

I have 5 sisters. My father and I would convert vans in the early 80’s for us all to go on trips in. I still love conversations.

Other Automotive KZfaqrs: "Today we got the 488 Spyder and Aventador SVJ!" Hoovie: "THIS CONVERSION VAN THO"

Mom had 3 when I was growing up. It was so cool having my N64 plugged in and able to have my own space on road trips.

An apartment that size in L.A. would cost 40,000 a year to rent.

People don’t really buy Escalades and Yukon’s for luxury anymore... People just buy those suvs for the image they get at the school pickup line.

I worked at a gas station many years ago and there was a family that had one of these that came by regularly (that gas mileage lol). They had 7 kids, so I guess it was kinda necessary haha. Usually it was just mom and the van after dropping off the kiddos wherever, but every Sunday it was the whole lot, in their Sunday best.

A dealership i worked at a few years ago had one of these. I discovered it by accident and was so amazed. Next thing you know, me and a few coworkers would hide out in there for hours watching TV and drinking for about a week before we got busted. Been in love with this van ever since

The Chevy Express 2500 that you are driving also has a Detroit Locker in the rear end, meaning that both tires will spin when you burn out, like you did on the grass back at 11:36. That is probably why it won't burn rubber on dry pavement because both tires would have to spin, instead of one. Less likely to get stuck when off the road. Big advantage over an open differential.

Can we call you Tyler VanHoover now? 😂😂😂

Tyler’s intros are becoming the physical manifestation of a “dad joke”

I own a 2006 9 passenger Explorer conversion van and we love it. All 4 of my kids played "travel" sports and we've taken this van all over the country. Now that my kids are in college, I take all the seats out and I can haul an "apartment" load of stuff in it.

The reason more people don't get these is because they're a little hard to find. Cadillac and Chevy/GMC dealers on the other hand are everywhere. I know some people who had to buy a plane ticket to go test drive/review a conversion van they were interested in. Most people aren't going to do that. They're just going to settle for whatever is close and convenient. Now, what would be interesting is a comparison between Hoovie's new Chevy Explorer Conversion Van and one of the Ford Transit Explorer Conversion vans.

I don’t think you’re ever more genuinely excited than when you buy a conversion van, Hoover. The heart wants what it wants. 😂

I grew up in the 80's and Dad always had at least one custom, trophy winning van. Usually they had amazing painted art on the side panels or just amazing paint jobs. They were often "sleepers" and had a minibar with a tiny sink and fresh cold water. The back seat was usually a custom couch that folded out and made a bed. These full-size vans drive awesome. Dad still always has a class b camper-van and they still drive like its floating on air. That's my 2 cents,, thanks for listening.

My grandmother in 2005 bought one that was a GMC. It had a TV and VCR! Back folded to a bed and I just loved it! Spent many days in it. I want to own another one one day!

No lie you could get old early 90s Chevy suburbans decked out with TVs and ambient limo lighting with a third row fully reclining bench seat and curtains just like this . Minus the standing room it was just like a limo . I really think these are severely underrated for going on mini road trips . If I had the money I’d add one of these to my super car collection LOL .

I'm afraid if I got one of those, I'd just quit everything and go live down by the river.

I believe they start with a passenger van which already has the windows not a cargo version. I take one of these over an Escalade any day

I had a 9 passenger conversion van very similar to that, we had it 4wd converted and it was absolutely awesome.

There’s just not enough of these conversation vans out there that are AWD or 4WD…. Would love one to be built out for hunting trips.

Hoovie, wifey, 2 kiddos. Tyler: I need 9 passenger van! Wife: you want more kids?

Talks about all the vans he's had... and left out the Pimped One. :(

Bet I've watched 100 of these custom van presentations. This is the best one by far that I've seen. Good job man thank you. Yeah they grow on you especially when your traveling cross country. On my second looking for third.

Next video: "Weeeezard! I broke my van trying to do a burnout"

Next week: “everything that’s wrong with my 2016 Conversion Van” 👏👏👏

I saw one of these with an Escalade front grill, light, back lights, rims and was actually nice

This was in my suggested feed. Interestingly enough, Ive been thinking about a conversion van. Your enthusiasm while presenting this van is reminicent of Jim Cantori's response to Thunder Snow during Snowtober. 😂 Now I want this van!

Tyler's wife probably thinking, *"How many kids does this man want me to have?!"* 😂

The front license plate folds down for a step up into the engine bay.

ive always said i would take one of these over an Escalade any day of the week, I love these things.

In my day, people loved sweet vans to haul around friends in style. Everyone chipped in for gas.

no way Hoovie wasnt conceived in the back of a conversion van in some corn field in Kansas

“If you got the short wheelbase van, it would probably be a bit shorter” - Hoovie

Dude, I really like this van 😬👍.. A while back I had a GMC conversion van that I wish I never ever sold.. I paid A Lot of money for it, but it was set up and had absolutely everything you could ever want.. It was like a mini house lol.. It was way extra long, and had a raised roof that was custom made and noticeably taller/ higher than like the ones installed on vans like the one in this video.. It had 4wd, fridge, microwave, huge comfortable bed, cabinets for food, came with attachments for an outdoor shower that kept you completely hidden / not exposed whatsoever, Hot water heater, Huge fold down flat screen tv, incredible lighting, just soooo much that I could aggravate everyone even more by listing more and making this post even longer lol!! Sorry, but if you’re watching this video, you would have absolutely loved this van.. I traveled for like 5mos straight with it, and went everywhere!!… I got kinda close to what I paid for it on a trade in for a loaded HD pickup truck with a brand new awesome snow plow.. I should’ve kept that van and just lived in it for a few years.. It was great seeing the country with it though lol.. The van I had today would definitely be over 100k & that’s if I could get all the stuff that my other one had.. The new ones are very nice, but you pay so much and don’t gain any more special options really.. I haven’t looked, but also, I haven’t even seen a HD van with 4wd in a while.. Do they even make them anymore? lol… Though they are more money, and there is definitely quite a difference, I feel that GMC makes the best conversion vans … They have more options that are of better quality, last longer, more robust, more detailed and well thought out, but again you are paying for all of that lol… Dammit I want another van so bad now!! Hahaha… I have to stop watching YT before I fall asleep at night.. It puts more stupid thoughts in my head that I literally cannot afford to linger there hahaha !!!.. I know whoever is reading this knows exactly what I’m talking about.. You’re doing the same thing lol 😬👍🇺🇸

many years ago 6 of my friends and I took one of these to an outdoor festival. it was cold and raining so we hung out in the van and closed all the window shades. we partied in the back of that thing for 12 hours and had a great time.

Next Week: My wife kicked me out of the house and I am living in my new conversion van!

Everyone: sun roof Hoovie: sun wruff

My uncle used to have one and we would drive down to Mexico growing up. It made the 50+ hour drive go by much faster with all my cousins/siblings 🤣.

The whole video I was wondering why you wouldn't buy it yourself since it seems amazing! And you did! Congrats, it looks like a lot of fun

Salesman Hoovie came through HUGE in this video 😂

Hoovie doing the Lords work out here helping me convince my wife that these are indeed what we need and not at all creepy.

These are the absolute BEST for traveling. Had an Astro van with raised roof but switched to an Expedition. Thinking of getting a full sized for the grandkids.

You waxed that honda odyssey van at the light in the right lane and he was peeping you out with that side glance looking envious

My grandpa’s favorite hobby is driving around town smoking a cigarette with a dachshund in his lap in one of these vans.

Man I really want to own one of those and go on a super long road trip

I remember we had an 86 or 87 GMC conversion van growing up, it was awesome for long trips . It had the folding seat into a bed in the back as well.

Damn I wish I had that in high school. Party on wheels plus a place to rock in the back lol

I remember having an Explorer conversion van back in the 90s. My parents bought it used. It was super nice.

Holy crap, is that a METAL seat belt buckle?? Haven't seen those in 20 years

"Its like going back in time" ... still newer than anything I own haha

My dad has one similar to this but more of a two tone silver. Beautiful inside and out and really comfortable when we took trips. Good old days!!

Ahh, the joys of criss-crossing the United States every summer in the 80s in my dad's Choo-Choo Custom Dodge conversion van. Never underestimate the utility and comfort of those things!

He sounds like Jeff Goldbum😂 in Jurassic Park ... all breathless.

This is awesome as hell, i went in a I think escalade limo when I turned 16 and this reminds me of it the luxury, the lights. The tv etc. I'd buy 1 if I could. Upgrade a couple things to more modern but definitely mainly stay the way it is.

I recently bought a 1986 Ford E-150 getaway van. Pretty much everything works, I just took it on a 350+ mile trip with the only issue being slowing down going up sharp hills. Awesome van for sure

"Brown is wonderful" *Regular Car Reviews has entered the chat*

I’m convinced. I’d rather have a custom van than an overpriced GM whale that doesn’t have any of the same creature comforts.

Excellent Jeff Goldblum impersonation. 😎

I'm a van guy also, I've had several including an '89 3/4 ton Chevy Beauville with the 6.2 diesel. That thing was a terrific freeway cruiser and I could get 20+ mpg on the highway. In the early '90s I could get diesel on sale for 99 cents a gallon. I put a queen-size air mattress on a platform across the rear, added a chemical toilet and a cooler and my wife and I would go from Orlando to Philadelphia in 20 hours with only one stop half-way for fuel. Kept that thing for over 20 years and never had a major mechanical issue.

I love those van conversions. They don't get all the love and attention they deserve.

He says "it's slow" as he takes the Odyssey beside him to Gapplebee's.

Here I am still rocking my dad's 1997 Dodge B2500 Coachmen. BTW, doesn't matter how many kids you have, even just one. The more distance between you and your spawn on a long road trip, the more relaxing the road trip.

I got to ride around in one of these bad boys my entire childhood (a family friend owned it) and watched so many movies in complete comfort in the back. These things are the definition of bang for your buck

Hoovie's collection is just evolving into a van fleet... and I love it!

I love it that they still build them! I used to have a conversion van...and probably would return to it!

Much respect for this review. Like a private jet on wheels.

my dad had one and i had a nice one my first years in millitary. miss it.. going to have get another one

The 1500 awd, has the best performance & handling, & awesome in snow!

New drinking game. Every time Tyler says "In house." drink.

Almost a million views! I love this video, can’t wait for an update!!

Tyler is such a good salesman ... I almost want to run out and buy this.

These types of vans are going to go up in price after this year... if they haven’t already

I have a 1993 Ford E150 conversion with only 123500 miles on it Still has a great ride.

Loved your video! We had a Chevy van 20 swb high top (fire engine red) and a Ram lwb low top (hunter green) back in the day! We really enjoyed them.

Sun-ruff 🐶

My grandfather used to exclusively buy and drive these Chevy conversion vans, so consequently i spent a lot of time in them. He also used to daily drive them, which i always found hilariously strange. Thanks for this video! It takes me back to when I was a kid

I asked my husband to buy me a Chevy Classic Conversion Van with the full-on EXPLOYER COMPANY PACKAGE for our anniversary several years back. He came through and I absolutely 💯 LOVE it! Road trips, Weekenders, Fishing trips, Van camping, it's PERFECT for all of those times. Better yet, I love taking it and not having to move our Motorcoach around everywhere we want to go! Set up the Motorcoach for Wintering in Florida and then get out and experience Florida in my Chevy Classic Conversion Van with the EXPLOYER COMPANY PACKAGE. Differently the WAY-TO-GO !! Oh, and the built in Inverter SWEET!

We want more videos with that van:D Interior looks very good.

I used to own a 2004 hightop conversion van very similar to this one and I loved it! We drove from FL to Wyoming and back pulling a loaded enclosed trailer and 6 people. It still did 90 on the highway no problem

That van is such a looker. I've seen one in person and this thing puts lots of luxurious rides to shame.

Man I absolutely love Van's. I'll take one over any SUV any day. I've owned 4 in my life. 3 high tops and one low.

I have the exact same van, but in silver... soon to send it to advanced 4x4 for a 4wheel conversion.. it is super comfortable to ride in and camping...

Doug:I reviewed an $8 million Hypercar. Hoovie:I reviewed a vanity van.

I’m really digging this van me and my wife are actually considering one we never knew and for a van it has some power

This is a great van. Thanks for sharing it with us.

I've owned 2 ASTRO high top conversion vans when my kids where younger and it was the best times of family vacation we had,

"You could live in here... mostly... because of this back seat. That ill show you in a minute." Totally thought the back seat would turn into a toilet.

My uncle had a 6 wheel custom chevy van in the 80's; all eyes on us when getting dropped off at the skating rink. Great times all around.

I used to have a Chevy van conversion, not as new as this one but newer, I miss that thing! Want another one

I'm here because I've been reading/watching all I can about the GMC Conversion vans. I saw one in person and it was incredible and now I'm looking for just the right match for me. (aka PRICE). Glad to see someone with the enthusiasm that I displayed when I drove one.

Honey, I’m in a bad mood. Going to the van for a cooler beverage, mood lighting and some Dio.

This is exactly what I was talking about on another video I just watched,conversion vans are hard asf,love the interior on this one

I have a 2019 GMC 2500 Explorer Limited SE it has been in the shop for: 1) new heavy duty tires 2) blown Body Control Module #5 (4 times) 3) Vista Roof window leak, headliner replacement 4) front end grill alignment 5) rear quarter panel window replacement 6) HDMI input not working (x2) 7) charging pad replacement/hardwired 8) front door inner panels missing clear coat 9) rear sensors replacement/reinstall and new rear bumper 10) center latch door replacement 11) passenger seat recliner not functioning 12) drivers seat heat warmer not working 13) rear A/C vent cap broke 14) Front A/C vent cover replacement 15) rear cargo door panel window not properly installed 16) rear cargo door panel clip not properly installed 17) replacement under mirror flood light 18) replace metal seat buckle x3 19) replace squeaking rear seat catch x2 20) replace defective 1/4 panel clearance light (causing 2nd blown Body Cintrol Module) 21) replace defective Blu-ray player 22) now being told by Explorer that I have an electric draw somewhere causing my battery to drain while GMC is telling me I need a new battery 23) and now flickering overhead light... UPDATE: 24) GMC told me I had to buy a new battery and i did, they installed. 25) Battery replacement caused head unit to short, GMC replaced (also lost CD) 26) Van left me stranded again due to bad battery, replaced battery again and ey reimbursed from my not needed previous battery purchase. 27) 40,000 miles later my Fuse #5 blew AGAIN, told by all there is an electric short somewhere. Explorer Van Co. sent flatbed to Houston, Texas and picked up van and sent to Indiana to do an in depth investigation. STILL cannot find where the draw is, love the van but we are so torn. So disappointed with my first conversion van, but EVERYTHING has been taken care of under Explorer warranty (thanks Deb). Wife is tired of it, but I told I refuse to get an overpriced Tahoe/Suburban!!!

Love conversion vans! Totally agree with his statement comparing them to suburbans and escalades. We frequently go to Houston and the ride comfort and amenities along with the space....awesome if you have kids!!!!

My cousin had one of these and we’d use it on our road trips. It was always a blast!

This is Literally the exact build that I want to do pretty much, maybe in a sprinter and maybe a row shorter. Also, I missed if the bucket seats are removable (Obviously there's always some way to remove them), or at least have a few of them easily removable for more stuff lol.