Welcome to Wacky Wednesday's, where everyone has a chance to show off their car mods and modifications. This week's winner is Scotty, who proudly presents his 2014 Chevy Express. At first glance, the van may seem like just another cargo van with standard features, but that's where the excitement begins.

The engine of Scotty's van is no exception - it's a standard Chevy 4.8 V8 engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, producing 285 horsepower and front and rear disc brakes. The suspension system includes front independent suspension and two-stage multi-leaf rear spring, with a front stabilizer bar for added stability control and traction control system. Airbags are also present, including dual front airbags, running lights, and a theft deterrent system.

What sets Scotty's van apart from the rest is not its high-performance engine or advanced technology features - but rather the thoughtful modifications he has made to create his dream home on wheels. One of the first things you'll notice when walking around the van is the solar panel on top of the roof, which not only provides power for the house batteries and allows Scotty to charge them while driving, but also brings a touch of elegance to the overall design.

But it's what lies beneath that really makes this van special. Inside, Scotty has crafted an efficient and comfortable living space with a surprisingly small usable area - just under 50 square feet. The bed is cozy and inviting, complete with a TV for entertainment and two refrigerators, one of which can be set to function as either a refrigerator or freezer. Roof vents provide natural ventilation, while cabinets and tables offer ample storage space.

Another key feature Scotty has incorporated into his van is an inverter, allowing him to plug multiple devices at once without the need for separate power sources. The 325-watt solar panel powers everything from lights to fans, which are cleverly integrated into the design. And for those chilly nights, Scotty has installed a Wabatsto heater, similar to those used in European trucks - it's roughly the size of a loaf of bread and maintains a consistent temperature all night long.

Scotty purchased two 25-quart refrigerators from Dometic, allowing him to set them to function as either refrigerators or freezers at will. The solar panel is connected to an AGM battery system with a Morningstar MPPT charge controller, providing ample power for the various components of his home on wheels.

Scotty is meticulous about maintenance and has taken on many tasks himself, including oil changes and minor repairs. He's also invested in upgrading certain features, such as a 12-volt air conditioner that can function on either 12-volt or 110-volt power.

Throughout the van, you'll find Scotty's personal touches, from clever storage solutions to thoughtful design choices. The addition of security cameras around the roof provides an extra layer of safety and peace of mind for the driver. One notable modification is a converted desk that now serves as a cabinet for storing essential items - no longer needed, but still useful nonetheless.

One feature Scotty has been meaning to add in the future is a standing-up area, which he acknowledges would greatly improve his overall comfort while driving long distances. Until then, his van remains a testament to the power of DIY ingenuity and creativity.

Scotty's passion for exploration and adventure is palpable as he takes viewers on a tour of his home on wheels. From the Badlands and Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Florida, and even the Grand Canyon - this cargo van has taken Scotty across the country, offering him a sense of freedom and adventure that few can match.

When asked about his experience with Wacky Wednesday's, Scotty expressed his gratitude for the platform, which allows him to share his passion with like-minded individuals. He wishes everyone well in their own car mod projects and encourages viewers to continue following his channel for more updates on his journey across America.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwelcome to wacky Wednesday's whereeveryone has a chance to show off theircar mods and here's this week's winnerhi Scotty I know it's it's a ChevyExpress and the engine is nothingspecial is just standard Chevy engineand the tires are nothing special eitherthey're just semi off roaders nothingspecial about the exhaust either itssmoke comes out of itjust a little it's got regular Chevylights same thing in the front nothingspecial about the grill no highperformance wiper blades just standardcargo van mirrors nothing special aboutthe dash now on top of the roof that'swhat it begins to get interesting I notonly have a roof vent I also have asolid panel and security cameras all theway around they were very nice whilethey worked unfortunately they'regarbage and they don't work anymore thisis a 2014 chevy express its a 4.8 v8engine it's a six-speed automatictransmission285 horsepower front and rear discbrakes with front disc brake wear sensorfront independent suspension two-stagemulti-leaf rear spring front stabilizerbar stability control traction controlsystem airbags dual front daytimerunning lights theft deterrent systemtire pressure monitor 16-inch steelwheels front air conditioner powerwindows and door locks I also installedan alarm system and I can go on my phoneturn the van on unlock the doors turnoff the alarm see exactly where my vanis at all times from the outside the vanlooks completely like any other vanalmost except for the solar panel andthe roof vent and all that but insidethis is where the van shines it doesn'thave a fancy engine it doesn't gotremendously fast it just works when I'mnot working I'm traveling across thecountry in this homemade camper I gotless than 50 square feet of usable spacebut I got everything I need I have anice comfortable bedI got a TV I have two refrigerators oneI can turn into a freezer if I want to Ihave roof vents I have lightsI have cabinets I have tables I have aninverter plenty of plugs I haveeverything I need in here I can eventake a shower in here if I want toseriously look one of the first things Idid was installed a rain guard on thetwo front windows I connected a devicecalled the Stirling power it bringspower to my house batteries and allowsme to charge them while I Drive in 2015and I installed this device called a WAbatsto heater it's very common in otherplaces like in Europe they use them tokeep the trucks heated it's about thesize of a loaf of bread whatevertemperature I set the heater at it staysat that temperature all night long untillast year I only had one thirty fivequart refrigerator from Dometic it'seither a refrigerator or a freezer I canset it for either or bus winter when Iwas in Florida I purchased a twenty fivequart refrigerator the settings allowthe refrigerator to go all the way downto zero Fahrenheit of course I couldn'thave the refrigerators if it wasn't formy solar panel 325 watts I did all thewiring myself installed all these lightsI have four different lights I havethree vents to smaller vents that fitunder my solar panel my bigger one is afantastic vent so far I don't have anair conditioner but that's about tochange because I just ordered a 12-voltair conditioner it's actually an aircondition that works on either 12 voltor 110 I have a Morningstar MPPT chargecontroller I have two AGM batteries fromlifeline 255 amps each everything yousee in here I've done myself all thewiring all the fans delights thecabinets everything that's seen here Idid it myself I started building the vanin spring and summer of 2014 I continuedthrough the winter continue thefollowing summer and then off and onI've done some minor changes here andthere or add-ons like thishere used to be a desk and theneventually I never used a desk so I turnthis into into a cabinet for stuff thatI need more than a desk and I do all theoil changes what I have to do I do allthe maintenance for the future though Iintend on getting something that I canstand up in because that makes makes awhole lot of difference you can comparewhen you can stand up versus sittingdown all the time so yes that's for thefuture maybe near futureit's not fancy it's just a cargo van butit has taken me all across the countryto the Badlands and Mount Rushmore toYellowstone and to the high plains ofMontana to Idaho to the Painted Hills ofOregon to the Pacific Ocean and to theredwoods to the Golden Gate Bridge andto Reno NevadaDeath Valley Las Vegas to the GrandCanyon and to Monument Valley themountains of Colorado Kansas MissouriIllinois all across the country to thenice sandy beaches of Florida on thewest coast and to the Atlantic coastthis is not just a van this is my homeon wheels my van doesn't go very fastdoesn't have fancy stuff but when I comeback here no matter where I'm at in thiscountry whenever I come back here I amhome my name is Luis and I Chronicle myjourney across this country and Scottykeep on revving those engineswell that was this week's video and tohave your car mod shown on my channelhere check this out,so if you never want to miss another oneof my new car repair videos, remember toring that Bell\n"