Mini Van Camper Conversion | How to build a Mini Van Step by Step to classy Tiny Home

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  • @MicheleODonnell-
    @MicheleODonnell- Рік тому +29

    OMG I want this so much! I got my van and for 6 weeks have been watching videos. I have no tools or experience. So very frustrating. This is so beautiful ❤️ Thank you for sharing

    • @5thdimension625
      @5thdimension625 Рік тому

      How’s the build coming along?

    • @reginacedeno9598
      @reginacedeno9598 Рік тому +1

      lol.
      Me too.

    • @user-vk9dd9ow6k
      @user-vk9dd9ow6k 4 місяці тому +1

      I have a 04 Tahoe z71. I’m doing this exact build , adding a tv and mini fridge to it. Will post full build when I’m done !

  • @utube4jc
    @utube4jc Рік тому +35

    Omgosh! Thank you so much! I have the same van. I'm going to follow your step by step and do the same. I soo appreciate you taking the time to do this video!😊

    • @krystalwhite675
      @krystalwhite675 Рік тому +1

      Hey did you end up building your van out like this one yet? I’m thinking of doing the same thing 😊

  • @vildvin1
    @vildvin1 Рік тому +5

    I really like your van. It is both easy and smart. It has tons of charm. I think I’m in love with your car because I use to go back and look at it again… I’m probably a “only one van fan “ .

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf Рік тому +21

    What an incredible job! So impressed & I have watched a ton of builds. Bravo 👏👏

  • @patrickrobertson7290
    @patrickrobertson7290 Рік тому +8

    Love it. You are very talented and I appreciate the assistance to those of us who aren’t as handy.

  • @bicyclerider8218
    @bicyclerider8218 Рік тому +9

    Nicely done, you are quite the craftsman.

  • @OzgurY-it3rl
    @OzgurY-it3rl 8 годин тому

    Looks fantastic ♡
    Thank you very much for this perfect video ♡

  • @ragtoprenee2437
    @ragtoprenee2437 Рік тому +18

    This is the most beautiful, functional minivan build I've seen yet. Did it really go as smoothly as it looks o. The video?🙃Great job.

  • @enriquesosa9926
    @enriquesosa9926 Рік тому +4

    that's beautiful, I was looking at minivans and this one is the one to build, great job

  • @josetorres1019
    @josetorres1019 Рік тому +2

    WOW, you are a true Craftsman. I wish I had half your skills. Great Job and.you don't realize how much encouragement you give us earthlings

  • @shockawha9
    @shockawha9 Рік тому +1

    I love the wood/red floral combo!!!!! Sooooo pretty!

  • @maggiequinones3573
    @maggiequinones3573 10 місяців тому +1

    A mini van? It looks HUGE inside!!👍✌️🙂

  • @pasveritas1872
    @pasveritas1872 Рік тому +2

    Great build there. Would love a follow-up vid on how this technique is faring. Looks so do-able too.
    Thank you 😊

  • @stephenmosher7678
    @stephenmosher7678 Рік тому +3

    I wish you would have shown how you attached the 2 x 4s above the windows the length of the roof on the sides

  • @adamdunn5520
    @adamdunn5520 Рік тому +3

    your build has inspired me to do my van like this kind of so thanks so much x

  • @teogo
    @teogo Рік тому +3

    Some day in the future, I can see people building campers instead of tiny homes on wheels.

  • @aprilbaxter2578
    @aprilbaxter2578 10 місяців тому +1

    You're very talented, and the finished set up looks very nice.

  • @isabelcreado7016
    @isabelcreado7016 Рік тому +2

    I love your van that’s great you should consider doing that for a great business

  • @sheilaren123
    @sheilaren123 Рік тому +2

    Awesome build! I loved it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @juliava605
    @juliava605 8 місяців тому +3

    Your work is amazing. Would you be willing to share how you attach wood pieces such as the one in the front (immediately behind the driver's and passenger's seats) to the headliner area? I've watched literally hundreds of builds but I'm not a builder or carpenter and can't understand for the life of me how people are attaching the custom-designed pieces to the van itself. Thank you so much in advance. 🙏🏼

  • @janvan4424
    @janvan4424 Рік тому +3

    Wow, you are very talented! You did a beautiful job 😁 👍

  • @philippelitzler9168
    @philippelitzler9168 Рік тому +1

    Thanks. I had been wondering how to hide the cealing headliner in my minivan project. You gave me something to think about. Great video.

  • @ryoukyoungpark6118
    @ryoukyoungpark6118 Рік тому

    제가본것중 최고예요 . 다른 큰차량은 비싸고 집을 옮겨 놓은것같은 진짜 자유롭게 간단히 즐기려는것과 뜻이 맞지 않앗어요. 공간도 많이 차지하지않고 실용적이고 더구나 자체 에너지를 생성할수잇어서 무엇보다 좋앗읍니다.

  • @lighthunter61
    @lighthunter61 Рік тому

    Love how you & what you chose!

  • @noragodley1270
    @noragodley1270 Рік тому +2

    I love this! All of it!

  • @twohats
    @twohats Рік тому +3

    Amazing indeed! I held my breath and didn’t want to blink my eyes in order to see clearly. I still could not follow the details. Just wonder where you learnt all these skills. The tools are amazingly good in your hands.

    • @joyoflife2020
      @joyoflife2020  Рік тому +2

      I have done other builds over the years.

  • @bdmenne
    @bdmenne 2 місяці тому

    Really nice. You made a minivan feel like a cozy kitchen/home.

  • @LiftOperator52
    @LiftOperator52 Рік тому +1

    Simple , functional. Love it.

  • @onlyinparadise4613
    @onlyinparadise4613 Рік тому

    Nice build! Great job 👏

  • @barbaralavoie2642
    @barbaralavoie2642 Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous!

  • @chessmaster685
    @chessmaster685 Рік тому +1

    Very nice job. I suggest to have an access to the back cargo under the back floor.

  • @batangisip89
    @batangisip89 Рік тому +1

    finish work is amazing!

  • @juliebaxter1740
    @juliebaxter1740 Рік тому

    Awesome build!!!!

  • @rouseyournicholls
    @rouseyournicholls 3 місяці тому

    Very nice. I really want to install solar panels in top of my van. I am currently building out my minivan and documenting it on my youtube channel❤❤

  • @Debrajoy
    @Debrajoy Рік тому +1

    Awesome! I have the floor in my Honda Odyssey so far and that's as far as I've gotten! I need to speed it up 🤣

  • @tomholbrook2948
    @tomholbrook2948 Рік тому +1

    The joy of life, awesome.
    I can see the care put in.
    This is a great build and an inspiration.
    I wish I had the ability to do such a build.
    I believe this is the new way, to live "out" of a van.
    Very nice

  • @marysiniawa5371
    @marysiniawa5371 Рік тому

    I love this build. He should do this for a living.

  • @cag1763
    @cag1763 3 місяці тому

    This one looks like it will hold fishing tackle!!!

  • @vegasvampire66648
    @vegasvampire66648 5 місяців тому +1

    That's a work of art.

  • @wolfgangLuciano1
    @wolfgangLuciano1 Рік тому +1

    Wauuu ...I have learned a lot of your video today !!!

  • @emartin851
    @emartin851 Рік тому

    Very nice! Wish I was talented enough to do that.

  • @callieduval3000
    @callieduval3000 Рік тому +1

    This is spectacular really nice build

  • @dfros1957
    @dfros1957 Рік тому +1

    This is so nice. I love it.😊

  • @ravena3253
    @ravena3253 3 місяці тому +1

    I love the aesthetic of this. But isn't it dangerous in terms of car accidents to have all this wood in the car. I can just imagine broken wood flying everywhere.

  • @yiyao5576
    @yiyao5576 Рік тому

    谢谢分享!很有创意,我也受到启发。

  • @knitsbycynt
    @knitsbycynt Рік тому +1

    BEST MINI VAN BUILD EVER!!!!!!

  • @thriftylady662
    @thriftylady662 Рік тому +1

    Excellent!!!

  • @susanstrickland6774
    @susanstrickland6774 6 місяців тому

    Very well made.

  • @HarryfollowGod
    @HarryfollowGod 7 місяців тому

    beautiful build

  • @goddoeszoca369
    @goddoeszoca369 Рік тому +1

    God bless you thankful 🙌🏾

  • @maryanndrella6296
    @maryanndrella6296 11 місяців тому

    Wowzers!!!!

  • @geraldblunt9022
    @geraldblunt9022 2 місяці тому

    BEAUTIFUL WIEK LOVE IT THANK YOU

  • @CharlesDowiot-qv7pp
    @CharlesDowiot-qv7pp 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow home on wheels build awesome 😎

  • @nancystrickland1623
    @nancystrickland1623 Рік тому +1

    That is a awesome build.

  • @ethereal_real
    @ethereal_real Рік тому +2

    Your work is amazing!! How wide is the inside space of your van? You hv comfortably placed a kitchen top with the sink and there is still good space for a bed. Wonderful!

  • @nodinlluveres4887
    @nodinlluveres4887 Рік тому +1

    You are a Genius!

  • @valkelly3054
    @valkelly3054 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful van conversion, Just wondering why you didn’t cut around the a/c heating vents?

  • @syedjavedahmad9719
    @syedjavedahmad9719 Рік тому +1

    Excellent plan.

  • @leonhue722
    @leonhue722 10 місяців тому

    Nice, future van builders use the lightest timber that you can source for your build as unnecessary mass will affect fuel consumption, road handling, suspension and your budget.

  • @paulosaviotti
    @paulosaviotti 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you... Good job Sir.

  • @billysun1059
    @billysun1059 2 місяці тому

    I wish you would do some insulation in the van bc we have long winter season here

  • @MyFriendlyPup
    @MyFriendlyPup Рік тому +1

    Wow bro.

  • @lesliehunter1823
    @lesliehunter1823 Рік тому +1

    Very innovative approach. Classy finishes.

  • @blank7921
    @blank7921 Рік тому

    I hate to say but this is the most impractical minvan build I have ever seen.

  • @michajakubowski3951
    @michajakubowski3951 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful! I have a question though. Did you put in any insulation?

  • @deniseliles7481
    @deniseliles7481 11 місяців тому +1

    Love it! 😊 Can I ask you about how much weight this adds to the van?

  • @Missiesbeat
    @Missiesbeat Рік тому +1

    Out of all the builds I've seen, and trust me, I'm in the rabbit hole watching video after video, this is the one I'd choose. I could try to build myself. If I brought it to you with the materials, would you build it and for how much?

  • @YellowBlackSheep
    @YellowBlackSheep Рік тому +2

    Great video. Thank you. Do you take on minivan build project?

  • @nathanielpickerign4780
    @nathanielpickerign4780 11 місяців тому

    I've officially come to the conclusion my initial van build will be a regular minivan while I continue to work but live way cheaper saving up until eventually I afford the pro masters build

  • @Ournomadicjourney
    @Ournomadicjourney Рік тому +1

    I love this setup, it looks great but you have no videos of ya'll living in it. Is it functional for two adults and a furbaby to live in? How do you manage everyday life when you're not exploring? I'd really be interested to see how you cook and get around on a rainy/windy day.

  • @lalimom
    @lalimom Рік тому +2

    I donʻt know much at all except for a few videos that Iʻve watched, so please excuse my dumb questions-1) what were your thoughts about adding insulation ? and 2) although I didnʻt see entry points for water entry, any concern about potential moisture (and mold) accumulating behind the wood panels? Thanks so much for sharing…beautiful build.

  • @tinaboyce2435
    @tinaboyce2435 Рік тому +6

    You build and created a super fantastic and very impressive van.
    I just got myself a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
    I did a very simple no-build build, which I’m very happy with.
    I’ll hire someone, to build me a flat floor & kitchen like yours 👍🏼👍🏼
    In the meantime I’m wondering, how you attached to cross panel for your curtains ?
    Thank you for sharing your ideas, it’s a great inspiration.
    Wishing you safe, happy & adventures travels, to you and your wife.

  • @renaes5262
    @renaes5262 9 місяців тому

    This is the best example I've seen.. Hoping to build a Photo Van for taking wild life photography day trips. Enabling me to process and set us as well and take bio breaks in the wild.... How much weight did your buildout add to the van and how does that effect your fuel usage and ride and shocks?

  • @jerrycarter1928
    @jerrycarter1928 Рік тому

    great craftsmanship. How much weight do you think it added?

  • @poweroflove5306
    @poweroflove5306 Рік тому +1

    So nice inspirational. Awesome! Please be safe, not sure if we'll nomads should give out our travel plan. If l to paranoid so sorry! Have joy be safer

  • @tybrady4598
    @tybrady4598 6 місяців тому

    The new Toyota Sienna’s have a curtain airbag that runs the length of the side coming out of the top. So it would be very dangerous to build up any sidewalls. Too bad, it sure is pretty and functional.

  • @pringles8462
    @pringles8462 Рік тому +1

    WOW.

  • @terricouglewerley6682
    @terricouglewerley6682 Рік тому +1

    Can you tell me where ypu purchased the cushions for bed.Thank you! Love your van!

  • @gonnadanceagain
    @gonnadanceagain Рік тому +1

    Saw this one after I watched the other one, you did get the solar panels from Amazon 👍

  • @sk29
    @sk29 7 місяців тому

    best

  • @blank7921
    @blank7921 Рік тому

    What rails are these for the solar? They fit perfectly. Want

  • @microgreensgrower3946
    @microgreensgrower3946 9 місяців тому

    1Do you have a video that shows how you attached the doweling for your curtains? Want to do this on my Sienna! Thanks

  • @ravenm.
    @ravenm. Місяць тому

    Beautiful work but thats got to be heavy af.

  • @mamawlife7852
    @mamawlife7852 3 місяці тому

    You are very nifty. That saves a lot of money.

  • @totorishop
    @totorishop 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video! How come you decided not to demo the inside to the metal? How did you remove the passenger seats? Do they come out easily?

  • @JohnJohn-fx4ps
    @JohnJohn-fx4ps Рік тому +1

    It would be very thankful to have the parts list of mounting the solar panel. 谢谢。

  • @greycaribou
    @greycaribou 8 місяців тому

    This looks very nice, did it affect your gas mileage? I was just thinking about the weight added-esp the wood.

  • @serenityjewel
    @serenityjewel Рік тому +2

    The build is beautiful but y'all have a lot of space behind the side walls. I need all the space I can get. I saw a build like this and she was able to reach into the side space from outside of the vehicle so she kept emergency stuff behind the walls.

  • @donmattern4560
    @donmattern4560 Рік тому +1

    What did you do with the ceiling vents for heat and ac? I assume you decided you wouldn't be needing them and blocked them off.

  • @marionsutcliffe1119
    @marionsutcliffe1119 10 місяців тому

    How do you get to the rear strut mounts? Might need to be replaced more often given the weight.

  • @kath1313
    @kath1313 5 місяців тому

  • @wheretonext7577
    @wheretonext7577 Рік тому

    Does anyone know if these guys do this for a living and can be contracted to do this???/ They're amazing.

  • @GaryYoung-eq1ph
    @GaryYoung-eq1ph Рік тому

    What's the best battery saw 4 customizing?

  • @SrithanReddySavela
    @SrithanReddySavela 11 місяців тому

    How did you attach the side panels to your car walls?

  • @enriquebenhumea9339
    @enriquebenhumea9339 Рік тому

    Do you have the link for the solar panels and/or a detailed video for this build?

  • @thextopic1811
    @thextopic1811 Рік тому

    wowowowoowowowo this is super cool I ma going troght so much confusinng n frastruation I ma try to do avan convertion i no longer can affor to rent a house how much would it cost me to just do the interior??? Would you do my van if i pay you ???? where are you located????? or do you do any cros state tour are you in teh US?????

  • @cherelynelision3385
    @cherelynelision3385 Рік тому

    OK, so when is dodge caravan/Honda going to actually start building their own fully furnished minivans?

  • @leovaldez6139
    @leovaldez6139 Рік тому

    What do the plywood sides attatch to so it can stay up?

  • @burgundyjayde
    @burgundyjayde 5 місяців тому

    Does the extra weight of the wood etc cause issues ?

  • @craigcustard4752
    @craigcustard4752 3 місяці тому

    How did you run the wires from the solar panels to the battery bank