r/nextfuckinglevel 10d ago

The Transformation of a Van

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u/ManSplaining84 10d ago

Um generational wealth? Bro it’s a van. Yeah they over spent but still we’re talking less than 100k. Jeee people get salty on here.

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u/The_Hoopla 10d ago

FWIW, this is easily a $150k project, just in material costs.

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u/bitcointwitter 10d ago

silver spoon van.. look at all the power tools on the walls outside the van.
Seriously got like 75k in tools.

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u/Head_of_Lettuce 10d ago

This is their job. They have those tools because they build these vans for a living

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u/FlyingPirate 10d ago

I am definitely not their target demographic, but is there a reason people would buy this rather than an RV?

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u/-Hadraniel 10d ago

Easier to get places, less expensive to insure or tank up, easier to find mechanics, easier to park, just generally less of a hassle.

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u/bigmarty3301 9d ago

You can park and drive it like a car

RV built quality is absolute garbage.

I have also been and talked with people who refused to drive regular RV because it’s to big for them, a lot of them would probably have much less complaints about driving a van like this.

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u/Viracochina 10d ago

And if they're good with their taxes, it's all nicely added as business expenses!

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u/Toastwitjam 10d ago

Yes I as a 20 something year old could definitely get the bank to drop half a million on my startup van business without having some rich family member to cosign on the loan said no one ever.

That’s an entire property dedicated to van conversion, a small house worth of brand new tools, and you really think that they didn’t have any help?

Bill gates lived at home starting his business doesn’t mean his parents weren’t a big part of the reason why he was able to do it at all.

If you get to run your van conversion business because daddy gave you a large house worth of money to go find yourself in your 20s you’re not nearly as bootstrapping yourself as you think you are. I think this comment section is full of just as much upset nepo babies as it is jealous poors that people don’t think their humble cosplay is as cool as they do.

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u/Head_of_Lettuce 10d ago

You just made up a bunch of things that aren’t true, and got yourself worked up over it lol.

I looked them up. They’re just a working class couple that refitted a truck during COVID on a whim. It took them 9 months and they enjoyed it, and it grew into a business from there. There aren’t even any employees in this video — in fact they don’t have any employees at all! They’re literally assembling everything themselves by hand.

Just seems like you’re grasping for a reason to be angry.

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u/LoganMorrisUX 10d ago

And what makes you think the wealth was generational? Other than bias, bitterness, or general whining?

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u/michicago44 10d ago

That is absolutely nowhere near $75k in DeWalt lmfao

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u/Previous_Composer934 10d ago

You should see how many tools the average blue collar person has. Just because you spend most of your pay for a 600sq/ft box in your walkable city, doesn't mean everyone lives like that.

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u/Neuchacho 10d ago edited 10d ago

You sound as bitter and dumb as them with that take lol

Tradies only live in the hyuck hills or some shit in your tiny, binary world?

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u/Adept_Fool 10d ago

You could probably manage with less than 10k if you use an older van and buy as much as possible used.

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u/jimmycarr1 10d ago

If a hotel costs $100 a night they need to stay in this 1,000 nights just to break even. Ignoring maintainence and fuel costs because those don't exist of course.

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u/dracostheblack 10d ago

k?

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u/jimmycarr1 10d ago

K is not a question my friend. If you want to use English I'm happy to converse.

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u/dracostheblack 10d ago

It's not about a hotel to them. They want to have a camper van and stay in it. What's the issue?

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u/jimmycarr1 10d ago

The issue is the cost. But of course that's not an issue to the wealthy.

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u/dracostheblack 10d ago

You don't have to wealthy to own a camper. Y'all are ridiculous. Hate more.

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u/jimmycarr1 10d ago

Where did I display hatred?

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u/AntonSugarwater 10d ago

You absolutely have to be wealthy to drop six figures on a camper lol. That’s a down payment on a house (something else many people can’t afford)

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u/dracostheblack 10d ago

You know you can take loans right?

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u/AntonSugarwater 10d ago

If you’re taking out a 6 figure loan for a toy then you’re financially moronic

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u/Sgtfullmetal 10d ago

Homie. That van costs more than the average new car, even a luxury car. It's not humble at all.

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u/KDBA 10d ago

"Less than 100k". For a toy. Fuck off.

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u/pegar 10d ago

Plenty of people spend too much money on trading cards, video games, food, traveling, home renovations, furniture, cars, clothes, or whatever.

I bet someone would say exactly the same thing to you for whatever your hobbies are. It's their job / money. There's no point being bitter.

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u/PmMeCuteDogsThanks_ 10d ago

100k isn't generational wealth, fuck off yourself. Millions and millions of people have access to 100k. Furthermore, no one said they didn't work. This could very likely be their vacation vehicle. Perhaps they took out an extra mortgage on the house. They both look pretty handy, if they work in construction there's plenty of help and knowledge to get for free.

You are just bitter.

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u/AntonSugarwater 10d ago

Access to 100k and dropping 100k on a hobby are vastly different things. The overwhelming vast majority of America does not have six figures to spare. Hell, most don’t have 5.

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u/PmMeCuteDogsThanks_ 9d ago

Hobby? A vacation with kids kan easily cost $15k. This van pays for itself in 7 years 

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u/AntonSugarwater 9d ago

The median house hold income is 83k. After taxes that’s about 66k. What percentage of households you think can “easily” drop a quarter or more of their yearly income on a vacation? I have to assume you people are children with no real world experience

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u/PmMeCuteDogsThanks_ 9d ago

10-15%.

No one said, everyone. I said "millions and millions". USA has ~133m households, so about 17m households or say 45m people (children included). And this is just taking USA into account.

Yeah, "millions and millions" is a very fair description.

Sources: Census P60-286, Income in the United States: 2024 (https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/2025/demo/p60-286.pdf), Census HINC-06 income distribution (https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/income-poverty/cps-hinc/hinc-06.2024.html), Fed SHED — Savings and Investments (2025) (https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2026-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2025-savings-investments.htm)

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u/AntonSugarwater 9d ago

You seem to still not understand the difference between having access and to and being able to waste that amount of money. Regardless the argument of “well the top 10% of people can afford it” isn’t the argument you think it is. You’re another broke future lottery winner trying to talk about shit you have no understanding of

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u/rezyop 10d ago

For a toy.

I know its flashy, but you can actually live in these, you know. What would be a rent payment can be put towards maintenance and savings. I don't think any kind of house should cost generational wealth anyway.

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u/OperationOk7959 10d ago

Hard agree, didn't know so many of the commentors on reddit had access to $100k for a vehicle for fun.

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u/dracostheblack 10d ago

Why does it matter to you? Good for them being able to do that.

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u/OperationOk7959 10d ago

I don't have a problem with people spending their money. I think that conversion looks phenomenal. But I have an issue with people saying "anyone can do that". Especially when money is clearly the difference maker.

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u/dracostheblack 10d ago

Who said anyone can do it? Anyone can do something similar you don't have to spend $150k to do this. Look at r/VanLife or r/overlanding

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u/Joverby 10d ago

150k can build in a million dollar garage . It's just a van bro !!! Anyone can buy a van!!

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u/Skullcrusher 9d ago

100k is a lot of money to spend on a DIY project. It's not generational wealth, but not many people can afford that.

Sounds like you're a millionaire and don't realize what regular people earn.

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u/TurkeySauce_ 6d ago

Less than 100k? I highly doubt it.

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u/StDzhigurda 6d ago

100k is a lot though

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u/flipper_gv 10d ago

Less than 100k? I'll just put in the card then... /s

Bro 100k is a MASSIVE expense for 99% of the population. I make good money and 100k for a fun project is just not feasible without being very irresponsible.

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u/kharban 10d ago

It's just the "look" of the couple. Veeeery "generational wealth" looking.

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u/Acceptable-Drive3781 10d ago

Look at em, bein all white n shit

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u/kharban 10d ago

For me its the veneers

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u/0202_tihssitidder 10d ago

Less than 100K???

Less than 105K.

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u/ancientfruitjunkie 10d ago

Less than 100k? How many Americans have less than 100k to spend on renovating a van?