1990 VW Vanagon - Rebuilt w/ High Top

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1990 VW Vanagon - Rebuilt w/ High Top

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William has lived in Ruby, the 1990 Volkwagon Vanagon, for over six years! Only in the past two years has it been remolded to accommodate his 6'4" frame with a raised hightop. With the new space, he installed upper shelving and added baskets, wooden boxes, and creative bags to organize personal items. There's a self-contained kitchen setup with a sink, a two-burner stove, and fold down cover.
As a professional outdoor photographer, William thrives when taking his tiny home on wheels to new places, extreme locations, and anywhere his job leads him! The tires are upgraded, and there's a two-inch lift with customized bumpers. The exterior holds a box that stores outdoor gear, an extra fuel tank, and a bag with a tow rope. This rig has so much character with its personal touches and unique design.
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@Soxandnicole Жыл бұрын

I love this guy's voice. I could have listened to him for a lot longer. Oh ya, nice van

@MBMCincy63 Жыл бұрын

That's what I said: voice acting go for it! Gravelly deep like a few well known actors!

@Brigand231 Жыл бұрын

At the risk of derailing the video, this all reminds me of my Grandma Dot. She was a van nomad starting in the late 70's in her mustard yellow pop top Vanagon that she named "Marigold". Marigold was the coolest thing ever for for a kid and my clearest memory of Marigold was when she took me to see Peter Pan on Broadway with Sandy Duncan - we had to take an alternate route because we couldn't take propane through the tunnel. She was always an advocate for nomad life (though I don't think it was called that in the day) and even started several nomad communities. The only one I remember by name was "WIN" which stood for "What I Need" that was sort of like a senior singles group or something. We lost Grandma Dot to pancreatic cancer in.... 2013? One thing that always makes me think of her is seeing old VW vans and old camper vans. She was my hero.

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

I LOVE that nickname! And well done Grandma Dot for being an OG nomad

@jeanninebilland5708 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing lady!Im sure you are so very proud of her- complete free spirit

@Good-DaySunshine Жыл бұрын

Brig, what a cool story- thanks for sharing! You need to convert into a kids book. What year was your gran born? Just wondered if she might have been from the hippie era?

@Brigand231 Жыл бұрын

@@Good-DaySunshine Honestly, I don't know when she was born or how old she was. I'm fairly positive she survived the Great Depression and it showed in her mindset for not wasting anything - my favorite spoon at her house was a teaspoon that had gotten chewed up a little by a garbage disposal (and she refused to get rid of it) that I used for a grapefruit spoon - I only ever ate grapefruit at her house. I also remember my parents telling me she had eyes in the back of her head, so the next time I was visiting her, she was woken up by me going through her hair to look for them. My parents were more of the hippie-type. I remember when I was a kid they had a large water pipe in their bedroom and when I asked about it, they told me it was a water cannon, but they never let me play with it; it only came out when they had friends over and I was in bed. I got to play with punching balloons though, when their friends brought over whippets. Sorry, oversharing as usual, just recalling things I hadn't thought of in decades.

@imapisces1 Жыл бұрын

What an efficient build for such a small space. Now I know where to find tall, handsome, blue-eyed men - in a Vanagon! 😍🥰

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

Honestly you're better off with any man in a Vanagon than in one of those big white rigs ;)

@ofearthseasky Жыл бұрын

That stove/sink combo is amazing! Oh and he is so cute and I love his jewelry! Ruby is pretty rad too! 😬💎❤

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

The sink stove combo is a move for sure! Ruby is the star lets be honest ;)

@eleanoraquitaine2966 Жыл бұрын

If your eyes are senstitive to light, you may very well have glaucoma which will eventually lead to blindness UNLESS you get it diagnosed ASAP and start taking the right meds. They can stop its progress but not reverse it. Please get your eyes checked right away and get on the right meds to slow it down or stop it ASAP. IF you have it. I have it, got it diagnosed in time, and have lost only a little vision. Reply if you have questions.

@raysun2be Жыл бұрын

Great build. I like how you were intentional about getting started with Ruby version 1.0, seeing if it would work, noting things you wanted to change, then doing Ruby 2.0. I love how the van and your career fit your love of being outdoors and building such an expanded family all over the country. Excellent example of living your best life!

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

Technically this is Ruby 3.0 haha I had another build in between! It's definitely a progression and as you change it's great to be able to change your space!

@BlissfulDee Жыл бұрын

Great rig, but... OMG what a gorgeous, intelligent, and creative guy. 😍

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

Hahaha but Ruby is all of those things too

@jeroberts7228 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your tour, William - you are so easy to listen to and to relate to. I love your Ruby, and I also loved the way you referred to her by name so often. It's obvious that you feel a good deal of affection for the old girl. I also have a Ruby, although she's not anywhere near van size. She's a little wine-colored 2002 Chevy Tracker, and she fits me perfectly - I truly do love her. Her full name is Ruby Tuesday. I'd started calling her Ruby Two when I first got her (she's my second beloved Tracker of that name, both were used when I got them), and a good friend suggested the second part of her name. ANYway... I love your Ruby and everything you've done with her to make her your home, to be able to pursue your photography career. I wish you well, always. 😊

@batmansk6 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. So much storage. Can't believe all that fits in there.

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

Honestly whenever I take everything out to clean and organize I amaze myself

@annapacatang5079 Жыл бұрын

I love this build. Willie is so personable and a joy to listen to. Very ingenious with the use of space. Blessings on your travels. Oh, great photography!!! BTW, I joined your Instagram & you have some great photos on there! How fortunate you are to be a world traveler!👍🤩🙏🏻

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

Well thank you Anna!! Much appreciated :)

@annapacatang5079 Жыл бұрын

@@WilliamWoodward you are so welcome!👍

@wrightontheroad Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your build, your Ruby and your story! You have an amazing voice! Voice overs, audiobooks, podcasts...could see any/all in your future! Godspeed on your travels!

@sharonvickery6155 Жыл бұрын

You should do voice overs, you have an amazing voice. Love your build😊🇨🇮

@Chereese0808 Жыл бұрын

Amazing use of space. The pan lid holder is genius. Very cool build. Very cool guy.

@MBMCincy63 Жыл бұрын

Good on the sunglasses, and visual art. Also, in my opinion, if you ever wanted to do voice acting: WOW you have some depth for it. Great tour of Ruby 🙂.

@karenbrown921 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful home!

@bonnies9861 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! I'm going to keep this video just to listen to your voice!!!! If you want another source of income, why not give your voice that job?? Your van is very cool ~ what a great build you did on it! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

@MBMCincy63 Жыл бұрын

I agree 👍💯!

@Kitpu917 Жыл бұрын

Wow I want to transform my vanagon like this guy did , love everything he did !! Ty for the tour Ruby is a gem!!

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

There's a great shop up in Oregon who has all the details! Check out Crooked Finger Designs!

@Kitpu917 Жыл бұрын

@@WilliamWoodward Thank you. I’ll check it out.

@SSL0707Star 6 ай бұрын

I love every little piece of things you collected, home sweet home! Also you have the best job in the world! ❤

@merlin0215 Жыл бұрын

Cowboy hat gets my vote!

@robinwilson8435 Жыл бұрын

Loved the tour. Having a Wolfie Westy, isn't your engine, like mine, in the rear? How do you access it? At only 5'5" I can stand under my skylight barefoot, so don't have to pop my tent, but it sure gives me a lot of room up top for all my crap when I do!! Hopefully you'll join some of the VW groups here in the PNW so we can meet and see your masterpiece in person. You have done a great job! 🚐☮️

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

I guess I didn't mention that! The storage under the bed is lifted about 2ft off the height of the engine bay, so that you can pull the engine cover off and out to work on her. I do have to pull out the gear that is in that space though, so that all lives in a couple containers.

@Ruthie888 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Creative for small space. I like that you can invite people to hang out.

@Hope-bn9xz Жыл бұрын

Nice van build 👍

@martynvanlancker2364 Жыл бұрын

Just about to buy my first Vanagon which has been my dream for many years. Thanks for your awesome video which inspires me further.

@TinyHomeTours Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! 🎉

@hopehamby9287 Жыл бұрын

Love all the storage!!! Wishing you many happy journeys!!!

@ynafuentes3448 Жыл бұрын

Ilove your being simple, artistic and being organized 🥰

@gabventure2039 Жыл бұрын

one of the coolest van I have seen on youtube, so cozy!

@chimesplayer Жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome van!

@pyronitro Жыл бұрын

very very cool build. Ruby is his partner in his journey.

@Ms19741979 Жыл бұрын

He has such a chill personality!

@mjremy2605 Жыл бұрын

8:27 - the console mods in wood, love it! I need something like that myself. So handy and cute. fyi - When your eyes are sensitive to light, you need more Lutein in your diet. Raw kale and blueberries have lutein. Costco also sells Lutein + Zeaxanthin - take 1 daily every morning. Carrots and Squash will help with retinal health. You need both. Rinse your feathers in diluted bleach and don't put them so close to your face in the van. Birds have zoonotic diseases. fyi - Social MEDIA, not MEDIAS. Media is plural. Medium is singular. Lovely van build, very simple and functional man cave. You can see he is living his best life, doing all the great things one can do outdoors. Well done! Keep it up and see as much as you can see before you acquire house, spouse, and trimmings. This is the way to live.

@Kathy-zx5bu Жыл бұрын

You should patent that cutting board! I want one! Great van. Happy travels!

@sneaks01 Жыл бұрын

Such a cool van!! Great job!! ❤😊

@GenGenChilling Жыл бұрын

Beautiful photography

@tammycruz8189 Жыл бұрын

Love your build it's awesome 👍

@debbienye6002 Жыл бұрын

I love Volkswagens, and I love Oregon! I drive Volkswagens, and I live in Oregon!

@rickdejean4649 Жыл бұрын

Nice relaxed life

@junebixby7041 Жыл бұрын

He has a great voice...

@peterinfante6187 Жыл бұрын

Great build! I'd pulley that mattress, have seen a few builds with it. Safe travels...

@WilliamWoodward Жыл бұрын

I have thought about the pulley! If I was any shorter I would need that setup, right now my long arms act as a good enough pulley haha

@keithbosch37 4 ай бұрын

Very nice setup!

@sheriboberry28 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVED this van tour!! Very inspiring. ~Sheri Bo Berry 🍓

@elainelipscomb1476 Жыл бұрын

Wow great build.🎉🎉

@Una... Жыл бұрын

What a lovely human!

@kimberlylburkhardt Жыл бұрын

You have given me so many ideas thank you love what you did to your van beautiful

@stephaniesmith5974 Жыл бұрын

U love cups! Very cute van-nice build out.

@carart713 Жыл бұрын

Wow so cool campervan

@schmittsebastien2598 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ruby 💖💖💖

@janetslicer3637 Жыл бұрын

Like Blue said, wear your sunglasses always!

@tremendousfaws Жыл бұрын

Sick van bud!

@CBAmakingAusername Жыл бұрын

I love this van

@truckerwife1980 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely in love!!💞

@mariamoshogianni7008 Жыл бұрын

Very cozy thanks for sharing god bless stay safe 🙏 ❤️

@Jaxismom Жыл бұрын

Great set-up 👍

@merlin0215 Жыл бұрын

Have you looked into modeling? Or voice-overs, or building high top vans like yours?

@TheSimaralynn Жыл бұрын

He has a really nice voice.

@MBMCincy63 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think several of us agree, he could do well with voice acting.

@mariestrella.orquideasartecamp Жыл бұрын

Gracias por tu bonito video

@bidyutmondal317 Жыл бұрын

This 1990 version looks more bigger than today's VK cars. I am not sure but it looks to me atleast.

@missunightsmissunights3184 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking that feather is from a magpie!

@danshartliff3506 Жыл бұрын

It ok

@Katiedid1975 Жыл бұрын

Sweet.

@alexanderblanco1757 Жыл бұрын

Did you have any problem with cutting the roof . Roof collapsing for removing the two crossbars?

@brettL1029 5 ай бұрын

Being a tin roof before the roof mod, did the van have the center ceiling a/c set up? If so was it hard to remove for the high top. Thanks.

@adriancaldwell Жыл бұрын

Tremendous 👏

@MrTarrasque Жыл бұрын

Cool van! But you are going to hate yourself when you get engine troubles

@behzodtabesh9278 Жыл бұрын

Sick bro, i bought my hobie cat vanagon tin top transporter but decided to go with a pop top when i did my custom camper conversion. it must be nice having all the extra storage. Why did you decide high top over pop top?