Stealth Nissan NV200 Camper Van Build on a Budget
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- Опубліковано 17 лют 2021
- Pagurus now belongs to an adventurous new owner and her pup. We wish them many happy miles.
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I turned this old 2014 Nissan NV200 into a complete stealth camper for about $1500! Her name is "Pagurus," and she's been all over the US and much of Canada.
Complete with:
• Refrigerator
• Toilet
• Sink (Ikea Dogbowl)
• Shower - LINK* amzn.to/2PF9Vir
• Faucet - LINK* amzn.to/31L0kJo
• Heat
• Folding Bed VALLENTUNA www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vallentu...
• Table FLOTTEBO www.ikea.com/us/en/p/flottebo...
Using Ikea cabinets and furniture with four-way stretch carpet kept the the building to a minimum.
•••LOTS of comments on the bed. It's an Ikea Vallentuna sleeper from their sectional. Just the sleeper part, nothing else. www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vallentu...
Leave a comment below if you have any questions.
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The reflective vest is a good idea, but having a bunch of sun faded paperwork all over the dash really makes it look like a work van.
I often leave a fast food bag on the dash or passenger seat. :)
That back vent is pure genius!
Thanks - it’s a bit risky though, as exhaust could come through, but I’m careful to keep it covered when I’m driving.
@@jeffwagg thank you for this detail :)
Dont vehicles already have vents for circulation?
The Uni-Strut or whatever that metal rail is on top…
I put a Thule roof rack on my NV200 and then installed that rail on the cross bars. I did that bc the roof on my 2020 model is curved. Did you just crank down on those bolts and flatten it out? I put 3 solar panels on top of mine and laid width-wise that was 2.2m of roof space, the entire roof so that curvature prevented me from doing this.
Yeah, you should have skipped your electrical system.
That vent license is genius ❤
Added 'Velcro Wall' to my van build must-haves. I might be biased as someone who just bought an e-NV200, but small van builds are the most satisfying to watch as they're often so inventive and smart with how space is used. Thanks for sharing.
This is one of the smartest small van stealth build I have seen! So simple but functional!
Best bed... It's keep it clean for bed time... Open it only when ready to sleep & all door is locked 😂
I love this build! Especially cuz it used the Nissan.
Nice job, always good to see how others have converted a NV200 "on the cheap", nothing wrong with using bits and pieces from Ikea :)
Thanks! 👍 Ikea has some good bits - I think custom cabinets would be better, but poorly done custom cabinets would not be. For my next build, I'll give custom a shot, but it's definitely out of my comfort zone.
@@jeffwagg I built my cabinets using Ikea kitchen doors, good and cheap and no major joinery skills needed. When you come to do your next build maybe rope in a friend to give you a hand? Anyway, enjoy your van, safe travels (Y)
@@nv200camper4 This is a GREAT way to go. I redid a home with an Ikea kitchen and it's much better quality than the furniture. Not an allen wrench in sight!
Also, you can find bits and pieces in the As Is section for really cheap. All my bamboo counter top came from there and it was like $15.
I like the vent behind license plate idea!
I like it. I'm also in an NV200 camper. Let's enjoy each other!
Orangey red lights are more conducive to a human's eye sight as it allows more to be seen than a glaring white/yellowish lighting effect, so good on you for choosing it.
Having the red light option is great. Easier on the eyes, and if you’re stealth camping, much less noticeable to people on the outside.
I attend astronomy events sometimes, so it’s a must.
The great part of using IKEA is the amount of spare parts and when there’s smaller changes you want to do through time in the van it’s is affordable and easy to do. It looks like home.
In the UK, Nissan used to sell electric version eNV200. About £26K for 40 kWh battery. No more. Factory moved from Spain to France.
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First of all, this is the funniest camper van tour I have seen. The fruit doesn't stick. haha. But secondly, some amazingly clever ideas I have definitely not seen elsewhere. I am gaga for the vanity with mirror, and would love the showerhead on a hook vs handheld so I can wash my hair easily. But also impressed by something as simple but important as a security peephole. And, I can not believe how you hid that toilet in such a small space! Thanks so much for this. Major props to a fellow Chicagoan!
Thanks for the very kind words, Mary! Hoping to do some sort of Chicagoland van meetup after we're done with this pandemic.
A great van build--with stealth.
Great all over! Have a good time in your little home!
It looks like Ikea has what smaller campers need. The cabinet and bed system look like they work GREAT with the size.
Steeling the back vent idea. So incredibly smart 🤩
Just be sure it seals well and that you have a CO detector. I’ve had no problems, but Caution is warranted.
She's pretty darn nice!
beautiful and functional NV200 van build
i absolutely love the chair/bed combo
Like the hidden loo...& backdoor peep hole...& swivel tap u can attach shower hose. This is well designed - & u've thought of everything.
Right? All those things! Plus a budget dog bowl sink.
Yeah, the hidden toilet is lux!
You are living the dream! NV200 is probably something I'd buy if I did van life. Your setup is very similar to what I would consider doing, but I'd do composting toilet probably. It would be nice to be able to run of just solar power and live on BLM land or something like it for an extended period, keeping cost lower (in theory).
Tough to fit a composting toilet in a small van as they're so large, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. :)
@@jeffwagg Ah, thanks for the info.
That's a fantastic build. I love the fact that you used readily available IKEA stuff and that all was so well thought through.
im a trucker and the make a strainer for coffee you put it right over your cup with grounds and pour hot water on top and you have your drink! it is a reusable strainer and very small. better than carrying a coffee maker and gas stations usally have free hot water if you dont want to boil
One of my favorite builds! Thanks for sharing
The concern over such aspects as, for example, using IKEA cabinets & such, is thoroughly tempered by the savings of perhaps over $150,000.00 dollars from those Corp.-produced numbers.. I like it..
What an awesome build. I've watched a hundred build videos, but this has everything, and well organized. Great video- Thank you!
I really like it. I'm hoping to get a nissan van & convert it as well for 2 people.
They're great vans. For two folks, you'll want fewer cabinets, and maybe some roof storage. :) My wife can actually sleep across the front seats of mine.
So many things I love about this build. Hot hands brings back memories, that's how I stayed warm in a tent.
Hot Hands are like little packets of comfort. There are nights I just have one in the sleeping bag with me, kind of like a tiny little kitten.
Watched HUNDREDS and this is the BEST build!
I like that you used ikea cabinets because I can’t customize my sienna as I’m a disabled 67 year old. Great ideas and organization. Love all of it. Your emergency food ideas too.
they have the cruise control kit for the S model, just have to unscrew and pull back the steering while along the air bag (carefull not to pull that too hard/off otherwise it will set off), there should be a small PCB already installed with the correct pinout and connections to install that kit, the way you can tell vehicles have this feature is the check for small right behind the while attached to the steering column right where you would think the cruise control would be on most vehicles
Excellent . Clever . Lots of common sense !
Love the build
. Some great and clever ideas. Thank you. the wobbly camera is giving me vertigo though😂
Sorry about that - it was originally a Facebook Live.
My favorite conversion so far. Great job. You've got many (fans) right here also. Thanks for sharing.
This is my most like setup van
Someone did actually copy this build with some improvements. :) I thought it was my van at a quick glance.
Nice thoughtful build! I believe the Ikea brand materials are very appropriate for this type of build due to lighter weight materials and flexible sizes. Easier hauling weight on the vehicle as well. So I don't think that apologies are necessary. Thanks for sharing!
this is a really nice build,,he has everything in there.
Hi you, it’s MJ! I like your #vanconversion and your channel so much, I’m now a subscriber! Awesome!!!!🌺
I have the same bed in my van. Mine is a Renault Kangoo so even smaller than the NV200 but the bed is fantastic at giving me space back and so easy to set up and put away. I also find it really comfy compared to a lot of the camping beds I’ve tried in the past. IKEA stuff is great for inexpensive van builds.
Is this sofa bed still available at IKEA?
you have the most efficient awesome made van I have ever seen and I have watched for 2 years
Excellent space planning. Love this stealthy build!
Your vans conversion is amazing! I hope your doing great... i can really hear a man heavily breathing.. enjoy your travel and keep safe =) ciao!
Thanks, and yep, I'm a heavy breather. Pulse Ox is good though. :)
i gotta nv200 too - i'm gonna copy a loooootta your stuff - thanks dude !
That bed is just genius-level ingenuity!
Love that bed and they don’t sell it anymore. Genius
Looks. GREST. YOU SEEM TO HAVE IT ALL.
Nice to finally see you and your van build! Your podcast has been inspirational. I might just go out and buy a fire extinguisher as a symbolic token of my future van.
Do! And I hope you never need it. Thanks for the kind words.
That's why I'm gonna do this weekend! Buy a cute red fire extinguisher for the van I will hopefully get in ,2021!
I am just being busy to get mine built out. Thanks for all your clever ideas. You did a great Job. Well done. It’s the best, what I have found at the internet .
Man, the BEST NISSAN NV200 I ve ever seen!!!!! Congrats! The most beautiful minicamper! I love your hooks, the details and you are very practical. Exactly like I am. You've done this wonderfully, really. I bought one in red and soon I go in tour. Still in progress, 😄
Thank you for your inspiration! 🍀 🍄 🌈
Creative and organized. Nice look.
Thanks for the tour!
Noticed the connection to Pembina ND. The homestead of my father's family the Monettes.
Awesome build! Very well planned out. Have a great time camping and traveling.
That build and van tour was wonderful!! Enjoy and happy travels!
Awesome rig!! I love the plant lever (and a whole bunch of other features).
Loved the setup but Loved your sense of humor even more. So Great! 🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼💜 Nice job and Happy Travels!! 😁🙏🏼💜💖🎶🌞🌈🚙💨
Excellent job top to bottom. Great ideas everywhere in this little van. Safe travels.
Super clever and thorough fit out. Thanks for sharing all those ideas
I love your build ... great ideas, great tour!
What a terrific build and an even better video! I love all the products that you used being put up on the screen! Ty
I think your camper is amazing! Thanks for sharing your ingenious plans & gadgets.
this couch ikea pull out thing is brilliant ! its a great use of space in my opinion well done
Thanks Louis! Every inch counts!
@@jeffwagg yeah thats right which is why the double use of space you did is so smart
Beautiful van! I’m going to borrow from your design :) A few questions: those Ikea cubes. How to they handle the shaking nd climate variations in a hot or cold van? Also, did you insulate the van? And finally, that vent. I realized i couldn’t install a MaxxAir because the structure beams are too close for the 14 inch standard opening. I guess it was the only option?
@@grandmeaulne The cubes have done fine - they move a bit, but when attached to each other as a unit and to the side of the van in one place, they're pretty solid. The doors are the weak point - the magnetic catches do NOT hold the doors shut, hence the other things I used.
The vent is a Vanair Ventline, and it's fine, but not as a good as Maxair. The folks who put a full sized 14x14 fan in these simply cut through one of though roof ribs. It's fine. The roof can only hold 100lbs anyway, so you really shouldn't be putting much up there. Solar is fine.
As for insulation, yes, I did. Felt on the floor and walls, poly iso on the ceiling, rock wool in the crevices and closed cell spray foam in the ribs, back doors, etc.
@@jeffwagg thats what she said🤣😂 couldnt help myself🤐 love the van man, imma get one of these nv200 aswell, they look great!
Your van is amazing. I'm looking into NV200s to convert and yours is just what I was looking for.
Thanks for sharing! Cool build! Love the bed
I've got to say your build has got to be the best I've seen in a nissan nv200 well done. You've thought of everything.
I'm amazed! I just bought the same van in Cayenne Red 3 days ago, and didn't know how much stuff would be possible to get in there.
I love the bed and the sink/shower deal especially. Great job!
This is the van I want to travel in and build out. Fantastic build
one of the best small van designs I've seen. congrats!
Beautiful! Can't believe there is an ideal system that will fit this 200 nv
You are AMAZING! I've never seen a license plate vent or PEEPHOLE!
Pure genius! Thank you for sharing! xoxo
great job, what a beautiful tiny home! Love it!
The peep hole you have on the back door is a great idea! thanks for sharing!
I'm inspired by your build. Thanks for sharing.
Nice build. I really like the way you have set her up. Plus you have everything you need inside. Now you have me checking out the IKEA beds.
Very clever!
The peep hole and the license plate vent ideas are great... nice work!
Great job you kept it simple .
Great van build with only two things I would change , leaving a hi viz vest on show would think maybe tools in the back and the wiring under the sink, if you have a leak then you’re also going to have electrical trouble.
Both fair comments! The electrical under the sink was not what I wanted, but in the end, it made the most sense given space restrictions (The MPPT controller is huge). I never had a problem, but I'd always advise folks not to do that.
Wow this is a very well done wan, everything in there built is very functional. Well done my friend. U r hell of a smart man.
This is exactly what I want
It looks amazing. You have thought of everything, it looks really comfy too x
Awesome! Thanks for sharing man. I’m looking to convert a NV200 myself come spring, and being Swedish a soft spot for IKEA kinda comes with the birth certificate.. 😊 This video was loads of inspiration for my build. 👍🏼👍🏼 Tanks again!
WOW! Great share, video and build! Yes I love the slide out Ikea BEd, and thank you for sharin the link! Hope to get another Van soon.... CHeers! :)
Beautiful job
Love the van..so comfortable
Brilliant, what a great build. I got so many ideas and inspiration. Would like to see videos on your build itself, the walls and carpeted compartments are so well done. Great job 👍
Sadly, I did not record as I built. :(
Come on let’s face it there is absolutely nothing wrong with IKEA stuff you have done an amazing job I would be very proud to own this Van BIG thumbs up from the 🇬🇧 uk 👍🏼 & the sneaky toilet is genius!
IKEA stuff is what it is. It can absolutely be used in vans if you know its limitations. I love the UK! Cheers....
this is the best stealth van build i'have seen thus far
Love the build. So much inspo to get my 04 sienna van build going. Thanks!!!
I'm surprise with back vent , nice 👍
I love this build. Great use and stealthy
Excellent van build ! with some very unique ideas. 👍
Build to go :: this is great when ur working away from home, will save a bit on hotels. Wow u have a toilet, ace plus a cold shower, till u get home. Great van tour....thanq
Great video, I’ve got a different layout in mind for my van but I’ve picked up some great Ideas from yours! Thanks!
Great! If anyone was going to copy mine, I'd want to talk them - I'm planning on a more detailed video in the future that will discuss some of the problems with this design. They all have pluses and minuses of course. Good luck with your build!
DANKE = THANK YOU for a such a interesting & informativ video.
Best regards from Southern Germany, Stuttgart - the city of Mercedes 🙂
Well done!
Nice job! I really like the hidden compartment and the rear vent.
Loved!
I have a 2019 NV200. No build build for now, but want to do something more like you in the some day