I Built a Luxurious TRUCK TREEHOUSE!
Published 2023-07-15
We build a massive wrap around deck, outfit it with emergency fire pole, and slide, full BBQ, outdoor seating, and so much more.
the van camper meets it's final resting spot - high up in the trees! We convert a high mileage van into the perfect tree top truck redneck treehouse. This thing has everything!
We convert a high mileage Dodge Caravan into a wood stove heated stealth minivan camp and boondock. This stock dodge caravan is the perfect car to convert into a stealth camper because it looks completely ordinary from the outside and will not raise any suspicion at all.
We tear out all the original seats except for the drivers seat, install some unique and completely free custom wood floors, add a table, bed, shelves, and battery to power all the lights and appliances to keep us comfortable while camping out wherever the road takes us.
We tear out the engine, and all the excess weight, and lift the van way up high into the trees to enjoy and overnight in the woods.
I start the adventure with bringing everyone up to speed on the van build and show you how I put the entire stealth van together. I'll show you how to build a bed, install the fireplace, and rig up the solar panels. I then take the van on a test drive around the city and pick up overnight supplies from Walmart, and hit the fast food joints for some coffee and snacks. I then find a nice quiet spot down by the river to camp out overnight to get the full van life experience!
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"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This channel will approach self reliance from a modern perspective. and will focus on various build projects using modern amenities, and tools to build a completely self reliant lifestyle.
Many people ask me where I am from and where I film my projects. I am from Northern Ontario, Canada, and live in an area where off-grinding is easy because I have lots of land to build on and experiment with different buildings and materials. Everything I do is to try to be more self reliant, and to depend less on others. But that doesn't mean I don't like working together with other people on projects. Knowing people who have skills is part of being self reliant, and trading skills is a great way to get more things done!
All Comments (21)
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20,000 LIKES, OR// 1 Million views, and we do Part 3 - and take all of your suggestions - post below! Did we use your idea/comment to help us build the best van treehouse!?!
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I have to admit, I thought the entire concept of a "van tree house" was ridiculous. But the more it comes along I find myself increasingly liking just how unique the aesthetic is.
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Another idea. Zip line escape. Or to another tree house/platform.
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This whole build was hilarious and ingenious. I mean, who would've thought to store firewood in the engine compartment...lol 😂😅 Love what ya'll are doing 😊
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This is so cool. At first I was unsure about the tree van but the addition of decks makes it so nice. Good job guys! Hoping for part 3.
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Now you need a pulley system to haul your wood up to your storage area under hood, I know you’ve got some old treasures somewhere around to do that. I’m sharing with all my friends. Or use a wench to move a platform up and down to get all your stuff up and down.
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Stripper pole...perfect for an AIRBNB for batchelor parties🎉
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I would add a quick pin to the passenger window. In a big storm that thing will drop and you will have a soggy interior if you're not there to put it back up
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all the kids you and your friend circle have will LOVE this!
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Made me happy to see you dudes have a nice time!
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With the decking, the van is not so out of place in the trees. This video, with all the guys, has been good fun!
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Not sure I’ve ever been so excited to see a part 2 of a MSR vid, then I saw my comment pop up 😆 This is a great clubhouse, treehouse, adult playground (that sounds iffy doesn’t it) and tree stand all in one. I knew Chris would want to use it, and I’d be amazed if he doesn’t have 3 video ideas brewing. I feel like even now, there are still so many possibilities for expansion, the moment you said EWOK VILLAGE… I’m certain I’m not the only adult who would love to have their own Ewok village, so let’s go! I really should have seen the skylight coming, but I was thrilled by it. I’m betting you can build something above it for Chris’ idea to snipe there. Also can’t wait to see the kids play on it! Oh - zip line! My brain is mashing up my fantasy of Swiss Family Robinson, Lost Boys hideout (Pan not vampire), and Ewok village… I’m seeing suspension bridges, pulleys of various kinds, and different levels of platforms between other structures. Zach Fowler made a bear-safe platform with a ladder that used a weighted pulley system to allow it to flip up and down as needed. That would be interesting to see something similar in your village!
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Everybody needs a friend like Don
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Really liking how the Caravan treehouse was not just a once and done video and it is improved on. Thought for sure it was gonna be a tried it and never see it again thing. Good work!
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You guys are sooooo entertaining. Can't wait for part 3
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I shared, I gave a thumbs up, and I'm commenting because I REALLY want to see the ewok village expand! This is awesome!
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I’d like to see the massive recycling lay down yard you must have for all of the things you’ve acquired over the years haha. I have one myself but it’s mostly just the area under my deck.
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Made me laugh a lot. Loved this video. Thanks Kevin. Great entertainment. Cheers from Australia 👏🏻🇦🇺🦘
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I really enjoyed this. Was hoping you’d end up adding the deck onto it. Love you added the grill up there also. The birds nest is really cool. Now that you’ve cleaned out the whole front part on the inside you’ve got everything you need to stay in there except for a big screen to watch movies or tv on. You can put it up in the front now to pull up and down when needed. I can’t wait to see a 3rd part.
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You need to hit up Princess Auto for a sponsorship. You've certainly gave them plenty of business! Great addition to the van. What about a toilet/mini outhouse on the deck?
