Modular Camper Sink Cooking Counter. Maybe Update For 82 Yr Old Nomad Van?
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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So, I had more time to think about a stand-alone sink unit. More time to build too. This unit is nice but bigger, heavier and more complicated than the sink I built for Teresa. But if she wants this one instead, I will give it to her. This setup is great for people who need to quickly convert their SUV or van for the weekend camping trip. Then convert it back to a daily driver.
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I like to build personal campers from ordinary cars. My videos try to help you build your own. I don't build for others, but my videos have a walk through steps that I took for my diy builds. Maybe you are interested in a nomadic vanlife and can't afford a nice sprinter van? Homeless and want to live in a van? I try to keep the cost of all my camper builds low but functional. I re use things I can get for free or really cheap from offerup or craigslist. Your camper car build can be functional without costing a fortune.
Use a small tension rod on the inside; then hang a small curtain or some tea towels to hide the water jugs/ drain bucket. Easy access, simple and pretty to look at! ❤
This is fantastic! 👏👏👏We're thrilled to see our TORVA Sink integrated into such a versatile unit. For those looking to quickly convert their SUV or van for weekend camping trips, our sink combined with your modular cabinetry is the perfect solution. 😎
If I squint I can see the wings on Pascal’s back. 🥰
i love the SMALL water bottles. carrying your empty to dump into an available toilet should be easy (and easy to be stealth). many systems don't consider the weight of FIVE gallons of water. if you make it EASY (as YOU have); you can carry it in a small pouch/bag and empty it EVERY time you are near facilities. you REALLY combined artistic carpentry, engineering, KINDNESS and a GREAT and instructive vid.
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you
You're so creative!
Pascal another fine addition to Teresa`s home on wheels. Nice job !
What a Kind Man you are
You are such a kind person pascal, the world needs more pascal's ☺️. And of course your super great at building camper vans 👌.
You are a beautiful soul Pascal.
I used extruded aluminum to build a frame, used the bar sink, plywood counter top and fabric for around the sides. It has a wood cutting board to cover the sink.
It would be cool if you could permanently mount that gas stove top to the table. Then use the storage for everything related to the stove top. Good job.
Thanks for all that you're doing for Teresa! Your kindness is truly heartwarming.
Fantastic, she is going to have a better place
Very cool, I have one suggestion ,on the fold out table,drill out some indentations for the legs on the stove to fit into so the stove doesn't slide around on accident or while you're cooking on it. I'm doing a cargo trailer conversion and you gave me some good ideas, thanks.😊
Wow, what a beautiful and useful sink! You are so talented and kind!
God bless you a thousand times over for your kindness.
Outstanding video once again. The sink cabinet is quite nice looking and extremely functional, plus, I loved the MacGyver solution to keeping the faucet stabilized. One note, as an older person myself (65+) with hand/grip issues, I’d have trouble taking the lid off the bucket to check the water level. I think instead I would use a gallon water cube with low profile and a wide footprint, yet is semi-clear so the level can be quickly viewed. But then again, like you, I use what I have first and see if it works before I go buy anything.
I am doing a no build on my sienna van with many of your ideas, so, thank you! You are my favorite UA-cam minivan camper builder. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the kind words.
So cool to see you built that sink from scratch. Your carpentry skills are amazing. I love the folding table and cutting board 👏👏
An idea to cover the front of the cabinet is to install a thin metal towel bar. You can hang a cool towel for drying dishes etc or just to cover the opening. Probably come in quite handy just in case of spillages 😊👍. It looksvry cute. I love love love the drain cover. I've never seen acovr like that. Awesome ❤
Great idea!
Such a cute and clever cabinet.
you are such a blessing to do this for others.
Nice project. Your stove morphed from a Coleman to a Gas One. The Coleman wouldn't fit with the slide stop, I'm guessing? That faucet mounting is jenky as hell. That can't be how it's supposed to mount. We've all had speed bumps like these in projects. It's best to talk about them as they pop up. Each new project is a learning experience. YT creators earn big point for showing their issues. Nothing ever goes smooth like Bob Vila on TV. I'm sure they edit the crap out his stuff too. Haha!
Anyway, this should serve you well. I would recommend adding a couple more pocket screws on the water jug shelf at least, and adding glue or some PL Premium on those joints for durability. Bouncing around in a camper can loosen things up in a short time. I have lots of tools for joinery, but pocket screws are a game changer for little projects like this little utility cabinet. You can really do a lot with very little investment in tools. Nice work.
If she doesn’t want it. I’ll buy it ❤😂
Haha. You are the second person to ask. I am not opposed to giving it away is she does not want it. But I will not ship it.
Looks great but I'm going to try and use mostly plastic in my "new to me very used 2011 Sienna". I'm elderly and disabled so can't do much carpentry although I used to own a construction company. It's too hot already here in Louisiana for my COPD so I'll have to wait to start my build. Getting a lot of good advice on here. Thank you and have a great week 🙏
Need to keep traveling light, especially in older vehicles.
use this hot Louisiana summer time to start "uncluttering". your "new" sienna is great for carting all of your unneeded things to ANY donation centers. as i have gotten older, i realize that "if the house burned down" how little i would repurchase. also less to CLEAN hahahha {stopped in the park to admire all the magnolias yesterday, and thought how silly not to have water with me! stay hydrated....}
This is a terrific channel for great ideas! I’m not handy either & bought an older cargo van partially built out but still have a lot to do.
I haven’t started uploading my travel videos yet but hope to soon!
@@dagnolia6004 I can't even get outside right now but started cleaning out my mustang and putting it in my van the first day I got it. I'm also getting all my bedding, essentials, stove, fuel, little stuff ready to put in it but since it's already been 102 a few days ago, it's hard. I'm making all my Dr appts at 7:30 before it gets soooo terribly hot in August. I leave my home around 6:30-7:00. Y'all have a great week. 🙏
@@southerngal7899 WOW! you are so organized. what a great idea to ask for appts first thing in the morning, before it gets hot--and before they start getting behind.
I really love this station.
You need an S pipe to prevent stench from seeping up your drain.
You are a very kind handyman!
Hello genius👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Some edge banding would be a nice finishing touch for such a good design.
Would definitely be nicer!
That sink and cutting board is BEAUTIFUL!
The build came out GREAT!
Thanks for liking our TORVA sinks!😀
OK now I totally want to make this! Not that I needed a new project, lol.
Haha. Sorry!
You are the second builder of tiny caper van builds who has mentioned to use the tool. I think ascsetically the end result is fantastic. Kudos young man.❤😊😊😊
Beautiful and functional.
This is the best video I have seen about how to build something like this. This fall I am planning to build out a truck canopy to go camping with horse. I will definitely be using your video as my template. Thank you!
U r amazing Pascal. 👍🏽👏🏽That looks very nice. When I have my property, U can drive to my place & do so fishing. Test out ur traveling vehicle build mods. 😉
can't wait to do some fishing!
You are an amazing and generous man and a very good builder of any kind 😊of materials
Wow that’s amazing! Thanks for sharing.
You are a wonderful human❤
Nicely done.😊
Nice work!
This is why I subscribe!
Beautiful build! Now, if only we could figure out a way to make the sink an optional oven...insulation completely surrounding the sink & a drop in heating element...(yes, I want it ALL)
Put a crock pot in the sink. It will run off low power.
You gave me so many so many ideas 💡 on so many levels. Thanks ❤
You can also store your wood in the Maverick 🍋🤣
Accordion hoses trap too much gunk. Best to switch to a straight dump. Looked like one of the jugs would fit perfectly.
Will end up chopping it down. haha
Love all your designs! I'm in the midst of converting my Sienna into your couple's camper. I'm doing a similar sink but mine sits on a Lagon table mount and the cover is an upside down tray which then becomes a desk. I also figured out how to utilize all of the below floor storage and tweaked the cabnets a bit. It's bitchin". Thanks for inspiring me with your ingenuity . ❤ from MB
Happy to help!
Man I sure could use your help in my van lol wish you were in central Oregon!!!
Amazing hikes eagle cap looks sweet
I wish you were my neighbor to help me build one for my H2.
Very well done!
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Your ideas are fun to watch! The oil pan sink is a really creative re-use; however, I really love this elegant sink and cabinet with the flip up workspace; have been waiting for such an idea to spark the continued layout planning on my leveled floor minivan for all its needs. The 1-3 gallon jugs are quite portable (vs. 5). For myself, I'd like an adapter to a grey container after building such a nice enclosure. Link for those corner clamps?
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Great job on the build! I'd love to have that stainless sink system in my overland rig, but when i finish the drawer system for the slide-out kitchen, I'll probably need a collapsible sink. I've looked at thise faucets, so wonder how hard it would be to make a base to slide it onto once the drawer is pulled out. BTW, I'm still waiting for you to let me know when you want to come out here to the Ozarks 😂
Haha. Yes, ozarks in still on my list after retirement!
It’s ok
You could always just put a small curtain over the front of your worried about it looking cleaner
Yes, great idea!
I thought of a hinged panel instead the lip which would hide everything& hold it in!
great job. i hope whoever gets this sink thinks it is terrific.
Great build. What are the dimensions, height/width and length? Looks like a perfect fit for a mini van. Hmm. I can picture it in mine. 😂 you were concerned about weight … how much do you think it weighs? Could have probably gotten away with a much thinner plywood but it was a great deal on all the wood. Price of wood is crazy these days I just went looking for a small remnant to make a portable craft ironing platform and it was priced at 30. For that I could buy a full size ironing board.
Love it!!! You are so talented! I have been trying to figure out a design to put out of my van from either the sliding van door or one of the front windows so that my cat would have an area to go outside but not run free. It would have to fold and have a pretty strong screen or something. Any ideas?
Sorry, I don't have any experience with trying to keep cats in.
That's a pretty dope sink station! 🔥🔥🔥
Love it. Lifetime of acquired skills and experience to make it happen
Thanks for sharing 🍂🐓🌿
Just brilliant! Blessings!
Thank you! You too!
Love your channel. I am thinking of building out a van but thought I couldn't do it. You have inspired me.
This is beautiful. Can you put another flip up counter on the other side of sink ?
definitely
@@Tiny-Campers you are a kind talented man
Well done!
So creative thanks 👍
Great build
I would love that with my 3 gallons bottle that got from store. How would it work. I'm going to solar as well. Trying to keep gas out of can. Live your engineering as always.
Will fit if you build around your container :)
Very helpful do it yourself! 🙏🏽
I could put some of that wood! Daughter & I are finally on the road. I’ve got about 5-6 needed build projects & one is a sink!
Also I have your sticker on my cabinet. I’ll post it on my channel soon.
You can have some wood if you like. I have too much. haha
So when the gray bucket is emptied that long wet hose goes where?
dangles out the sliding door.
TL 5.40, what is name of the tool you are using and where do you get it? Does it allow you to correctly sink screws into prefabricated wood without splitting it?
The twin pocket hole jig?
Corner clamp?
links are in the video description
How does the pump work ? Electric or charge ?
USB rechargeable. Link in description
Do you have a link to the sink?
Links are in the video description.
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