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Minivan Camper Chapter 3: 35,000 mile update
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
- This is the third video about converting a Honda Odyssey minivan into a camper. Check out the first two videos of my van build series at: • Simple, Sturdy Minivan...
• Minivan Camper Build C...
Supplies links:
Shower pump: www.amazon.com...
Privacy tent: www.amazon.com...
Sink pump: www.amazon.com...
Tubing: www.amazon.com...
Sink: www.amazon.com...
Faucet: www.amazon.com...
Drain: www.amazon.com...
Water jugs: www.amazon.com...
Pump battery box: www.amazon.com...
Locking hinge: www.amazon.com...
Piano hinge: www.amazon.com...
Table edge support: www.amazon.com...
Table leg: www.amazon.com...
Mattress: www.amazon.com...
Fan: www.amazon.com...
Battery: ecoflow.com/pr...
2 WATER SAVING TIPS FOR YOU. 1. Get a spray bottle and fill it 1/3 shampoo and 2/3 water. You will eliminate having to pre wet yourself. Just spray your hair and body with the mix then use the water to rinse off soap. 2. Attach the kitchen sprayer that came with your shower kit or add one if it didn't. By cutting off the water flow in between lathering will save even more water rather than a continuous flow from the shower head attachment. Bonus tip: Make another bottle with blue Dawn dish soap. Same formula. Pre spray dishes and pans after cooking then rinse. Use it to degrease and clean everything else in the van as well. Great set-up Rob. I am planning out my 04' Sienna build and will probably copy yours. Take care.
I have a not so fun fact about your tips. Shampoo and dishwashing liquid generates bacteria when mixed with water and not used immediately. 😊
This is amazing! For someone on my way to being forced to live in a vehicle because my company shut down, this is how I want to live. I'm not a bum and don't want to live like one. If I have to live in a vehicle I want to do so with integrity and my head up. Thank you for sharing!
Hopefully things worked out successfully for you 👍
I'm in the same boat. I'll one day be there. Cheers 🍻
I'm in the same boat too....picking up a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Monday morning....just in case.
Safe travels and God speed 😊
I, although am lucky to have access 24/7 to amenities. Will be "full time" as my build sustains. Tis still cold here in Michigan. Disabled & limited income, s l o w l y I get my items. Power source I THOUGHT, I purchased off FB marketplace. Was a total scam got me for 300$. It sets me back a month. As a power source is the biggest cost & NEED. IM LOOKING forward to minimalism, to the extreme. Being in the last chapter of life. I just ordered a sticker for my rig. "ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA"🙃😁 Safe travels everyone
Best van build I've ever seen, modeling mine after this! You are so calm and intelligent and easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing all of your well thought out plans! Ontario Canada
You had me at an "exhilarating" shower experience 😅. Love the quiet humour at yourself.
Ditto! This moment had me chuckling. So good 😂
This style of "glamping" is so do-able. Thanks for sharing. Also noticed some comments mentioning that this build would be enough for living full-time, I agree. If ever needed, this would be my go-to basics. Actually quite grateful for you and your ideas.
You should go into business making and selling the inside camper builds. I love it!!
I agree
Second this. I'd purchase it.
Watching your videos is refreshing. I appreciate your ability to explain in a clear and understandable manner how you have created a camper that is not only simple, but touches everything a person would need to imitate it. Good job. Well thought out and explained. What a guide to enjoying van living.
Very clever. It’s all very impressive, but I was most impressed that you cook fresh food from scratch in your camp kitchen! 👍
Genius...between yourself, Eric loves Earth, and Bruce Parks, I have a plethora of great ideas for my build this year. Thank you. Cheers from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Greetings from Nanaimo!
Bruce Parks' build is indeed fine!
I love this build! It's minimalist, but you have everything you need.
You and eric are the best..
Both of u explain it so details.
Im about to make my bed the same way as u and eric.
Amazing!
Thank you kindly for your kind thought and the way you explain things.🎉
Best camper Van seup I've ever seen.Thank you
That is the best bed I've ever seen built. You have everything.
love the neatness of your van.. it's perfect for weekend camping.
Great build I converted my Chrysler Pacifica minivan 16 months ago and have travelled up to 2 months in it but always looking for new ideas. I put screening across my van door windows and attached it with magnets on the outside as I like to feel a breeze flowing thru even though I also have a usb fan. I also have lots of storage under the floor where I removed my 2nd row seats and although I have a Jackery 1000 watt pro power station , I am also contemplating putting a 100 watt solar panel on roof as long as there is still room to carry my kayak so it was nice to see your set up.
Great video. Your camper is so pleasant and organized, and your presentation style is similarly clear and pleasant. Much appreciated!
Wow what a man! Loves to travel, Creative, smart and keeps his motor clean.
Such a nice, uncluttered set up!
posible the best mini van build I have seen!
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Love the Lake Michigan nod!
I finished my build the only change I made was instead of 18’ I had to go to 16’ I’m only 5 ft. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Wishing you safe travels and looking forward to more videos.
Super cool video. I like your style and van. 🌷Thank You for sharing.
I like your tips on van living. I have an idea to make a bedsheet frame. So you don't have to make your bed every night, because that kind of looks like it takes too long.
So you make a few layer, hollow square, out of vinyl flooring, that has strips that outlines the perimeter of your bed. That's your bed sheet frame. You might have to have some joints in the middle, so you can fold it. You pre sew show some bed sheets, that hug that frame front and back. Basically like a big pillow case, and you put it over the frame. And maybe fold over top and on the back sheet you can put some velcro fasteners.
When you wake up in the morning, you just fold it up into a few pieces, and store it somewhere. And reverse it and unfold it to make your bed at night. Maybe you could put snaps on the four corners, attached to bottom fitted sheet, to hold in place. To wash it, take it out of frame. A lot quicker than making the bed. Y'all feel free to steal my idea.
I can't imagine this, I wish you could show us drawings to explain it better. ❤
@@Get__StuffDone okay I will try to explain it better.
Cut a large square out of vinyl sheet flooring, the same size as your bed surface. Then cut out the middle of it. You only want the outside portion as a frame. It's basically a big vinyl frame. You cut out the middle, so that you don't have to lay on the vinyl, in the middle of it. You just want the outside as a frame, for structure.
Then you're probably also going to have to make some kind of hinges in the middle of the frame, so that you can fold it.
Then sew your bed sheets together, the same size as the vinyl frame. You're basically making like a big bedsheet pillow case.
Then you slip the bed sheet pillowcase, over the vinyl frame. Like you're putting a pillowcase over a pillow. You can probably fasten and close it at the top with some Velcro.
Then you put this bed sheet frame on top of your bed, to sleep. At night, you take it up, fold it in half, and maybe hide it behind the couch cushions. And then reverse that, take it out from the couch cushions unfold it, and lay it on the bed, to sleep.
You might need to put some velcro at the corners of this bed sheet frame, to hold it in place.
But I think this will be a lot faster than making the bed every day.
Enjoyed your video. I am using an '09 Odyssey that I rebuilt the engine on.
Since I travel with my wife, My bed is full width, and my kitchen extends out the rear which works well, especially if it rains.
Hard to beat the Odyssey camper!
Conserving hair washing water by effectively recycling the clean water rather than switching on/off is innovative.
Very nice build for sure. I would do a van like this but no standing up is unfortunately a deal breaker for me. I would think about a 1.5 or 2 in lift and some good AT tires and you would be surprised where the van could go with front wheel drive.
Honestly, for adventuring, traveling, and most non full-time, this build is perfect.
Well thought through and well presented. Thank you
A pump-less version for your shower could be a modified garden sprayer... Just replace the spray wand with a inexpensive sink sprayer... Sweet build
4-19-23(5:10 A.M.). Thoroughly enjoyed the tour...nice, neat and organized 😂🎉...thank you!
Well done!! I have the same shower set up but hadn't thought of washing my hair separately. Good idea.
Great video's Rob. You are easy to watch and great flow in your instructions. Looking forward to your next installment
The most brilliant build in a minivan I've ever seen. Everything is simply lux, from the type and tone of the wood used, to how thoughtful and precise the engineering of each component. This is an accessible layout and it's gorgeous! Well-done, sir.
Please give your brother, Billy Bob Thornton, a big howdy. Big fan.
I've just watched all 3 chapters... beautiful build, beautifully presented.
Great build and first class presentation in the video. Extremely clear and concise!
This is the best and simplest version that anyone can do. Looks neat and tidy and extremely functional. Well done and thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Rob for sharing and the continued updates. I am about to build my bed and between you and Eric I feel confident I'll get it right. It's very exciting!!
Fantastic build and presentation. It is always good to see demonstrations of things. Brilliant. May all your journeys be happy ones.
Thanks for adding the shampooing, showering, and cooking tips. Great stuff as usual!
Enjoyed the video, had watched the previous two some time back, I can think of three little tweeks that you could look into, 1) boiling the kettle for hot water for your shower set up ( if you haven't already), 2) trading that stove you've cooked on for a flat cp250 stove, much safer and less accident prone, and 3) hinges under your sink so that your extra work space simply folds out with a swing out under arm support, just some thoughts, happy trails, 👍🚙👌🇨🇮
Thanks for your suggestions!
@@travelswithrob4970 your welcome, ☺️
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Great build, my friend. Cheers. Btw watching you prepare your bed was quite soothing as well… super strange to say that haha
You are quite the innovator sir. I love to put eggplant in my pasta sauce. I don't ever put meat in there.
You have an awesome set up in your van! 👍 😃
Love this clean design
Brilliant yet simple. Well done Sir
Wow! Awesome build! Great video! Stay safe and happy travels!!
I wish Honda and Toyota made higher roofs an option! Also, that Toyota made their hybrid with a bit more power for acceleration even if it affected milage somewhat. The size and manuverability of these vans is perfect for one or two if only there were headroom.
Yes, I agree! My next van will definitely be a hybrid with a higher roof, possibly some sort of pop-top.
@@travelswithrob4970 The question is: Will you dare to build a DIY pop top?!
loved your reference to "full monty"... made me giggle!! One of my favorite movies.
Took a really cool bed and improved on it. Very nice I like the modifications.
I love that bed design. Brilliant!
Great video, love the setup 🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼
Wow. Impressive build, details and love your modifications!
Really excellent, comfortable build. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the open road!🚙🌅👍
You're a funny guy, a definite out loud chuckle...first time full monty 🤣
When I camp and I'm going to shower I use a bug sprayer with a kitchen sprayer added to the end of the connection the tube there and I can do a complete shower with a gallon and a half of water
The shower set up does work
A real great job you did here.Respect.Greetings from Grermany.
Just Got my very first van , and I love your setup. Your cool , I like you 🚐👌
Well spoken. Great technically. Sensible build. I am envious. !
Hi just found your channel love your build. I have a 1999 Ford E150. I am only 5ft so I can stand up and bed is across the back window sills. Happy travels.
I really like how quiet and variable your sink faucet is. I want the same one because of your video. Thanks!
Your shower segment made me laugh out loud😂
Subbed! Great video I’m planning on doing vanlife in 5 years thanks for the video!
Great video, love your set up
Rob you have some brilliant ideas! I plan on using many of them in my build.
New subscriber here. Excellent video and presentation. I'll be checking the first two parts. Thank you.
I have watched a few builds. I really like yours. Have you thought of manufacturing the bed and cabinet portions for sale or showing a construction video on the bed build? Thanks for posting. It was a good video. 😊
Nice job
I've seen simple suggestion ....
Put water n drop of shampoo in spray bottle to wet and lather up to wash hair then rinse with your bucket water pump shower device ....less water use
Idea too use flannel n water n body wash to clean ....then rinse with your bucket pump shower device .
Happy travels 👋
In total refreshed and saving more water.
Really enjoyed your van conversion series, thank you for taking the time to share your experiences.
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed them!
Love this. May be homeless shortly but have enough to buy a used Dodge Caravan. Just wish I could do this but terrible with building things.
That was very cool watching out huh? Makes you want to live in a van and I may have to not too far down the road.
Really enjoyed seeing your build. Great job!
It's very cool, but one very important thing is that you must have a fan to exhaust air when you sleep. You should do more for your health
I always sleep with the front windows open at least a little bit, which is plenty of fresh air. I also have an exhaust fan for the rear side window which provides cross ventilation
Excellent! Thank you for sharing.
Well done! Some great ideas, though I want to start with a larger van. I want more of a kitchen, and more storage etc.
I'm with ya, I've got all kinds of plans for my T.&C. But, l still wont be able to stand up or take it down rough roads. I'm so looking forward to being able to travel.
Got some of my ideas from you.THANX.
Hey! You are awesome! Who cuts your hair, it looks fabulous!❤
Thanks! My wife cuts my hair, she's got many special talents!
I love your van. I need a bed like yhay
Sitting by the side door and feeling a slow breeze on the sides and back of your head
Thank you for showing some of the "nuts and bolts" of minivan travel and daily chores. I just got a Sienna and I'm starting to plan my build. I'm more looking at a no-build build, and your setup is excellent. I don't have the tools to be able to do any woodworking. Do you of any resources where I could buy already made pieces that are similar to what you have built yourself?
Also, I love your shirt! Hello from Holland, MIchigan!
Thanks for your comments, I got the shirt in Petoskey (such a cool town!). Unfortunately, I don't know of any ready-made pieces similar to mine. Each van model is different in critical dimensions, so it's difficult to find off-the-shelf components that fit properly without wobbling. And for something like the convertible bed, I've only seen those as custom-made. Good luck with your project.
We bought a ready made set up from a company named Roadloft. We love it!
Enjoyed your video.... content, your easy going presentation.... just everything! thank you
I'm impressed with your build. I'd like to have seen your refridge and potty but I'm sure its somewhere on your videos.
I describe the fridge starting at about 6:35 of the Chapter 2 video. I haven't discussed my bathroom system yet, but it's in two parts: for liquids I use a hospital-style bottle, and for solids I use my 5-gallon bucket double-lined with a plastic bag. Fortunately, the bucket is rarely used for that purpose!
Nice build
Suggest you try a micro fibre towel. They are full size but take up little space. Great for drying you when you realise a slightly different technique (pad don’t rub) is needed. And they themselves dry in a FRACTION of the time it takes a cotton or linen towel to dry. For camping I’ll never go back to a regular towel.
finely someone with sence.brilliantly done
You are one smart guy. You could start your own conversion van company.
Wow, I love your build, I want to bring my van to you so you van build it for me 😊
What a great build, I am no build build on my Ford Transit connect, Are you here / from the mitten? Livingston county here. Pure Michigan born & bred. My maiden voyage come April😁 safe travels
I’m originally from Wisconsin and my wife is from Farmington, so we get to the area often. Love the UP!
dude you make excellent videos you have a unique style that is forthright that I appreciate and I have an Odessey thanks
ROB ,thanks for your video.ROB, do you find that you do not need ten pillows, twenty pair of shoes, twenty towels, fifteen different SHAMPOOS!
FOUR bedrooms three bathrooms, a massive granite bench to, and a two door fridge.And two exspensive cars.
ROB! Aman does not need much, it is the WOMEN that needs ALL these things.
What a great setup!
I've learned so much from your videos! Thanks
Es usted un genio, esta súper su van❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I really like your build.
Thanks for the update!
Near perfect! Need an awning :P
Dare I ask about the final facility - the toilet? I thought maybe you use a combination of that 5 lb bucket with a seat, plastic liners for it, and the privacy tent.
Great question, but you’ve already nailed the answer! The bucket is very helpful. In actual practice, I rarely need the bucket or privacy tent, because I’m usually close enough to at least an outhouse, and usually better
@@travelswithrob4970 ☺I _love_ what you made, and I really like that you took so much time to show it and to explain your work. My future holds some sort of camp-able vehicle. The pandemic, a busted shoulder, and Ford's decision to make what I wanted to buy extinct (I wanted a gas-powered 130" WB MR Transit Cargo van, now only electric) has made me re-think. Now I'm considering buying a hybrid SUV or a minivan - really more practical - when I finally get out of this sling, that is!
I've always put my shampoo into my hair first Rob. And THEN wet it demand wash it!
Please tell us you sell the building plans for the setup. I would buy it in a second. Also I loved everything about it except the direction you sleep LOL. I would have to sleep with the pillow against the back door because it's like a head board. The way I sleep I would be picking the pillow up off the floor all night.
Unfortunately, I have no written plans for this build; so much of it was designed as I went along. Regarding direction of sleeping, I have used it both ways, sometimes depending on which end of the van is pointing uphill.