Now we know where the spare tire is in our Sienna, but too late, the floor is installed and we will have to cut a hole in the floor. Thank you a million for helping us know where that access point is to the spare tire and showing us how you built your floor (we copied your idea and we love it)
Thank you Kathy! I am glade to be of any help! Yes it is better to cut a hole to have access to the spare tire. Someday, you may need it. But this day may never come hopefully! ✌️
I used to live in the camper van and for a while in my minivan. I have a friend who can do almost anything but he is not really keen on me fixing up my minivan to live in again. If I can convince him then yours is the only channel that he really needs to watch! Thank you for your amazing videos, I may have to do it myself 🤣💜
Thank you for your awesome comment Debra! If you can not have help from your friend, trust you to DIY. You already have experiences! Just have to follow those steps: th-cam.com/video/p6J4s3nQ_Os/w-d-xo.html ✌️
Hi Eric! Thank you soooo much for all your inspiration! I've watched all your vids multiple times. I recently bought a 2015 Sienna to convert, and just finished the flooring project. It turned out great, and never could have done it without all your detail. Working on the bed frame now! Thanks again!
I always enjoy your videos. Could you do a video on some of the meals you cook in the van? I feel your very authentic and I value your opinion. Thank you for all your tips!
Thank you Jenny and Hannah from Australia for your appreciation! I am dreaming to see those kangourous in their natural habitat! Enjoy your project my friends! 😃✌️
Missed you Eric! I am probably your number one fan in England and I recommend your videos to everyone. I bought a 2014 Citroen Berlingo mpv last year and am slowly building it out according to your instructions. Everything is spot on and so useful.
And to add, using your sequence of what to do first I was able to use the van for many overnight trips with my two little dogs last summer. I am a middle aged woman with very limited diy skills and I really cannot thank you enough
Thank you Miow! This is an awesome comment! I can not be more glade to help someone realizing her project. You can certainly diy. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask! Enjoy your project my friend!😃✌️
You have helped me so much with how to handle the difficult irregular shapes, and with solutions for securing everything safely. I am planning a build for the 2008 Odyssey my son gave me. It came already stripped down to the metal. I'm an artist in in Maine, USA and travel around to paint en plein air.
Congratulation for your lucky gift! I think that your concerted minivan will be perfect for your intentions! Thank you for your appreciation. It is much appreciated 😃✌️
Absolutely extraordinary content - I am hooked on you and your channel. You have inspired me and with you mentorship to help me every step I believe I can do it also. It has been a dream to do this for many years. I purchased an older Sienna AWD van a few years ago, and it has proved reliable. I have been hunting for good advice - and now I know I have found it. I am Allan J from Alberta, originally from Nova Scotia and I am excited about my van build and what that will make possible. Thank you Sir - your wealth of knowledge and experience is a huge gift to others. Thank You Eric !
It’s a pleasure to read your comment. I really appreciate helping people realize their dreams of van life, travel, simplicity as a life style,… I am glad to be part of you project. Enjoy doing your van conversion! You are building your dream! ✌️
Your solution for the 2nd row seat trolleys is brilliant. No sacrifice of height. I was planning to build on top of the trolleys, but your design is far better. Thank you!
No music, oh joy!!!! Merci Eric! That was so soothing on the ears. Loved it. You are such a good teacher, excellent video and instruction! Thank you!! This is an excellent floor. I never knew they made this type of click lock vinyl. I should have used this instead of the bamboo wood floors I installed which are not water resistant at all. I have to redo them all over again. Let me share some of my own DIY findings: There is this tile backer board made by Schluter, a German company. It is called Ditra. It is a floating backer board meant to 'float' tiles wherever there is some movement so tiles don't crack. Ditra is like compressed foam but much more resilient and has a bit of cushioning to it. If you used Ditra as the base, then put a thinner sheet of wood on it, you might not need shimming. Ditra is pricey, as all Schluter products but one of the best. Another very nice product I found on Amazon, is Silent Silver (aka Silent Blue). It is a thin 1/8" thick closed cell neoprene pad with a polyester silver foil film on one side. This is an excellent thermal, sound, and moisture barrier layer and best as an underlayment for a wood floor. I used it over a plywood substrate, and laid clicklock wood flooring on top. It cushions any gaps. It is cheap and low profile. You can also use it in ceiling for added thermal break and noise reduction. Use it inside door panels for noise reduction, over wheel wells, and in window coverings. It acts like Reflectix, but thinner. Use both for added insulation. You can also use this around your fridge to insulate it, along with a cloth cover. Put some inside the lid and all around it. Great stuff.
Wow!! You may have convinced me that EVEN I could do a simple van conversion! I have watched HUNDREDS of videos because I am not talented and I don’t have a lot of money. I am sure it is not as easy as you make it seem, but by breaking it down, it does look at least possible. Thank you for sharing.
Hello Cyndi! You will be surprised how good you can be if you take your time and go step by step. Lots of people have proudly written me about there success and had no previous experiences. You can do this my friend 👍✌️
I find myself trying to refine what you have done. For instance I tried to move the trolleys more forward by removing the screws in the front of the assemblies. I was able to move 2 of them, the one closest to the passenger door and the middle one closest to the middle console, forward 2 inches. I removed the screw at the front of the assemply to allow the front pin to move up under the carpeting, but was unable to remove the screw in the one to the right of the center trolley. So in the end, I decided it was easier to leave them where they are and give up the 2 inches! It just makes it easier to make and cut the template for the flooring. So even though it is fun to try, I have learned to just trust your tried and true methods. I keep saying to myself, "trust Eric, he knows!" :) Thank you again for all of your very helpful videos and your ingenuity!!
I mostly watch your videos with my husband on his device. We are in the process of planning to fit out our first camper van. Our vehicle is a Toyota estima and we live in New Zealand. We have both been finding your videos so very helpful, thank you.
Thank you for sharing these videos. They are greatly assisting me in my, “getting the van ready for adventures” attempts. I’m new at this so thanks again.
Thanks from Northern Ireland, another very well made video. I enjoy your building tips and am inspired by them; I would also like to see some more videos on tips for vanlife - travel videos are already abundant on youtube.
Thank you so much for your detailed explanations on van conversion. Im in the middle to completion with my Sienna 2013 LE. With all your info, im trying a lighter version and will send you my feeback. Have a nice day! Regards from Calgary.
Eric, I had no idea my spare tire was located underneath the van, and I was the one who installed the wiring harness for my cargo box, snaking the wires down fro the engine, and along the underside all the way to the back, on the driver side of the van. Not very observant! 🤦🏻♀️ Thank you so much for all your help with my van conversion. I almost have my template complete for my second attempt at the floor. 😊
I am glade that you now know where it is. It is going to be more helpful! You now have to learn how to lower it...😉 Don’t forget to learn this in the user manual! I am very glade of your feedback. Thank you my friend! Enjoy every steps of your project Allyson 😃✌️
Hi Eric I all way like to watch you videos you show is sampled and thank you for your showing me the flor you do a good 👍 show so people include me understand because you show step by step I like it thank you again god bless you and your family I live in Minnesota
I am in Vancouver and will keep checking your video for all your program special for how to produce the necessary thing and the best thing you sharing your experience for what is necessary for good and bed ,
Eric, a note--the video about "steps and cost" is not placed in any of the three playlists as far as i see and only available by viewing the menu of all your videos. I think it's a wonderful video and you should consider putting it in either the "technics" or "concepts" playlists. Thank you for your invaluable videos! I just bought a 2005 Sienna and am starting my building, bit by bit. Cheers.
Thank you for this observation. I will add it to one of the playlist. Thank you for your appreciation and congratulations for your vehicle! Enjoy your project 😃✌️
Salut Éric! Bon vidéo avec des bonnes idées. Ton approche est logique et simple. Je serai prochainement propriétaire d’un Kia Sedona que je vais convertir un coup l’hiver terminé. J’ai regardé plusieurs clips sur des « van conversion » mais la majorité sont des solo van life. J’veux pas vivre à l’année dans mon minivan. On veut seulement faire des petits roads trip moi et ma copine. Beaucoup d’aventures nous attends.
Salut Éric! Merçi pour une autre fantastique vidéo. Ma GC est prêt pour mes 1ere voyages. J’ai suivi tes conseils et les résultats son la. Pour ceux que j’aimerais voir dans vos prochains vidéos ou commentaires sera 1) Comment être en sécurité les nuits et 2) Les ‘must see’ en Californie et entre le Grand Canyon et Nouvelles Orléans. Pour finir Éric, j’ai seulement des super commentaires sur la conversion de ma Grand Caravan. 100% grâce à tes vidéos. Merçi Éric!
Je suis très content de ton succès Frank! Félicitation! Tu vas te faire plein de beaux voyages! Merci pour ton appréciation et tes suggestions de vidéos. Je vais y donner suite... à+ ✌️
Thanks Eric! About to start the conversion of my Chrysler Pacifica. I'll be using a lot of your designs and suggestions. I also plan to travel around north America to surf, SUP, cycle and explore. Your videos have been a big inspiration. Merci beaucoup 🙂😎
@@ericenjoysearth2756 I travel a lot of rough gravel roads. I would like the van set up not sure how it would handle with your securing. Also suspension and ride quality with the weight of conversion. What are your thoughts? I am in Alberta Canada
Eric, thank you for your videos. I'm planning to do a conversion of my old Ford Galaxy in the near future, so I've watched quite a lot of the videos about it and, I must say, I find yours one of the best. I especially like the aesthetic, neat look of your ideas, as well as their "doability", without special knowledge and equipment. I especially like the idea for the sofa-bed, but the flooring is also brilliant and I'll consider implementing it in my own project. Greetings from Warsaw, Poland.
Awesome video Eric! So helpful and simple. Love your channel man. I would say a video describing the solar system and specs of your panel, battery, etc. would be the next best one. Also maybe some advice for how to do interesting things like surfing, diving, hiking, while maintaining a clean living space. A video like that could be a mix of adventure and advice (ex: a video covering a cool surf spot you visited and how you kept your van clean while surfing there!)
Thank you from Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA! I am going to follow your ideas and advice for my Sienna build. This flooring video is great - all of your videos are so helpful. It is impressive that you have done this all yourself with a jigsaw! I would love to see a video about how your electric system is set up. Safe travels, and thank you for making these inspiring videos!
Philadelphia! Strangely not that much often comments... Thank you Erika! You can effectively do this with only a jigsaw and a drill! The use of a third hand to hold things while you work is also always welcome! Enjoy planning your project and do not hesitate if you have any questions 😃✌️
I have just purchased a 2008 KIA Sedona that I want to convert without altering the original van. Having installed a floor in my condo, I have considered installing a vinyl floor in the van without pulling up the carpeted floor. This video has made me believe this can be done and I will still have a van that I can resell if needed. I am watching and writing from Concord, NC. Thank you for this video and the knowledge that you share.
salut! tu m'inspire vraiment beaucoup! je me suis acheté une kia sedona pour la convertir et en cherchant je suis tombé sur tes vidéos, c'est sérieusement moins compliqué que je le croyais et en plus tu explique bien le comment du pourquoi! je te remerci pour tout! ca me donne le courage de commencer la conversion et si ca te dérange pas je panse meme copier un peu sur tes designs, ils sont bien pensé.
Hi eric , im from australia and fitting out a ford transit, LWB , high roof, my partner is 6'4 and iv been racking my brain for the right suze bed for him. Now we have found it..... thankyou so much eric, you are amazing🎉🎉🎉🎉
I wish you would come to San Diego and help me convert my 2012 Honda Odyssey! I just bought it and I am in the process of watching ALL your videos, to try to economize and avoid unnecessary mistakes! I especially like your tips about staying inside and having access to what you need - even in bad weather, or when you need to be discreet!
Thanks for the video - I love how everything is extremely well thought out. I'm contemplating the idea of putting down some hard flooring in my SUV conversion, but it's much "lumpier" than a minivan once I removed my middle-row seats. I have to keep the 3rd row because in my non-traveling days, I need to accommodate two kids, one in a carseat lol, so everything has to be very modular. But protecting my poor Santa Fe's carpet is really needed!
Excellent and easy to follow video Eric. I'd like to see all of your suggestions for new videos but I'd like to see your travel videos combined with van life tips during the trip. Thanks Nate
Eric, my wife and I love your videos!! We just returned from Thailand, but for many years we went down to the south of the USA and loved it. We just have a Rav4 now, but we can sleep in it we figure. But we will also look for a used Sienna Van, but definitely hit the road down South this winter no matter what vehicle we have!!!
Love the content and the hype man, thank you. Building a sienna out now for the rest of summer snow season and then will make a mexico surf trip. Ive been referring to your vids constantly, ur a champion!
Hello from Massachusetts 01010. Love your problem solving solutions. Would love for a video(s ) on traveling solo with a four legged companion when they must be left behind. Happy travels!
Hi Eric from the UK I would appreciate a video on the electrical installation for battery, switches, lights etc. I have used your bed ideas with a few modifications to fit my van and have nearly finished the installation. Thank you for such informative work. Regards Geoff
Seeing how you converted your van has inspired me to do my van in similar fashion. This video of the floor answered many questions. Your level of ingenuity and craftsmanship is impressive. Thanks Eric for sharing with us.
Bonjour Éric, tes vidéos sont super bien expliqués. Merci pour tous ces conseils. Je commence la vanlife avec ma Dodge Grand Caravan. J'ai hâte de faire sa conversion. Encore une fois, merci.
Félicitation pour ton achat! C’est un très bon véhicule pour une conversion! 👍 Merci beaucoup pour ce beau commentaire! N’hésite pas si tu as des questions Marie-Denise ✌️
Thanks for another great video. I'm from Rock Hill South Carolina, and I'm glad to hear that you're doing well. I'm in the process of building my Honda Odyssey, and you've provided me with such great advice and ideas. Please take care.
This is a very nice comment Michael. Thank you! You have a great minivan for a conversion! Enjoy your project my friend! ✌️ I love South Carolina! It’s an awesome place!
I’m kind of confused what steps go between the plywood with the track cut outs to the layer on top? The metal seems to be poking out above it so would seem wouldn’t be flat for the planks? Thanks so much for these videos. Very very kind of you to share your experiences
Thank you! I asked for a video on how you did your floor, it’s excellent. My van is finished with phase 1. Completely functional, thank you for you inspiration!
Update my van burned to the ground 😭, I’m starting over. And reliability is my number1 consideration so I think I’m going with a Toyota this time. I really wanted to be able to stand up but not any vans I can afford considering reliability gas etc. thank you so much for your videos, I’ll be binging on them again!
Thank you for another great video. I love all your content. Thank you for taking the time to create them. I'm from the middle off the lower 48 United States of America. Safe travels.
Thank you Eric for all the work to upload these videos. I think for most people it's a daunting task to convert your vehicle, and you have made it so simple and easy for us with your thorough explanations, especially the visual aids you do from time to time. I am guessing you have an engineering background, you account for so many potential material and fatigue problems in your design. Cheers from Vancouver!
Thank you Eric, I'm enjoying the conversion series. I have a 2014 Sienna, and gathering ideas for a future conversion, and your work is a great start for me. Greetings from Prince Rupert BC.
thanks for video. I gave up vinyl flooring, its so heavy. I put light floor mat on the board, it's ok for several camping in a year. If I will go long trip oneday , I will put a water proof carpet on mat , like Ruggable.
Thank you for another fantastic video, Eric. I love how you teach with an emphasis on making this possible for the broadest possible audience. I've been watching your videos since the beginning, so it's time to watch again to review the details, but am interested in anything you want to teach us. Greetings from Riverside, RI USA (Still mulling over storage needed in design for our Ford Transit Connect wagon, but your methods are our inspiration.)
I know you have always said how important it is not to screw anything in the walls so that you can return everything back to the original way it was for resale, but I think you could sell the vehicle for a lot more if you left it as a mini camper. I know I would buy it this way. Save me a lot of work to buy something like what you have created. Thank you and Merry Xmas 2022.
Hi Eric! When you laid the floor over and around the 2nd row trolleys, did you add multiple layers of plywood until the trolleys are hidden beneath the surface of the floor? Or did you leave them poking up through the floor?
Hi, Eric, Thank you for your videos. It is vey helpful for minivan conversion and van life. I am trying to convert my minivan but ther is no idea for electrical system. It would be the best if you explain about it. You are very persuasive, understandable immediately and very easy to follow. Thanks from Montgomery, Alabama.
Hi. Great videos. Thanks very much. I'd be interested in videos about your electrics, how you fit so much on your roof rack (roof box, solar panel, shower, canoe?), and how you organize your storage under your bed. Thanks.
Thank you Ray! I love to surf in Florida! I much enjoy Cocoa Beach, home of Jeannie and Kelly Skater!😉 I am looking forward to go back. Enjoy planning your project my friend 😃✌️
je suis impressionné par chacun de tes vidéos, j'en ai vu beaucoup d'autres , mais jusqu'à présent ce sont ceux que je préfère.
Tu viens de faire ma journée Réjean! Merci beaucoup pour ce beau commentaire 😃👍
I see lots of mini van conversions all over TH-cam that copy you! And alot of them do give you credit for the inspiration. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Angelina for this awesome comment! I really appreciate 😃✌️
Now we know where the spare tire is in our Sienna, but too late, the floor is installed and we will have to cut a hole in the floor. Thank you a million for helping us know where that access point is to the spare tire and showing us how you built your floor (we copied your idea and we love it)
Thank you Kathy! I am glade to be of any help!
Yes it is better to cut a hole to have access to the spare tire. Someday, you may need it. But this day may never come hopefully! ✌️
i just found you!!!! Oh my Lord you are brilliant! I am going to binge watch all your videos!!!! Thank you so much!
Thank you for this awesome feedback! You made my day! 😃✌️
I used to live in the camper van and for a while in my minivan. I have a friend who can do almost anything but he is not really keen on me fixing up my minivan to live in again. If I can convince him then yours is the only channel that he really needs to watch! Thank you for your amazing videos, I may have to do it myself 🤣💜
Thank you for your awesome comment Debra! If you can not have help from your friend, trust you to DIY. You already have experiences! Just have to follow those steps:
th-cam.com/video/p6J4s3nQ_Os/w-d-xo.html
✌️
Any luck with your handy friend?
Hi Eric! Thank you soooo much for all your inspiration! I've watched all your vids multiple times. I recently bought a 2015 Sienna to convert, and just finished the flooring project. It turned out great, and never could have done it without all your detail. Working on the bed frame now! Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing Frank! I am glade to be part of your project with my videos! Enjoy realizing your project 😃✌️
Hey, Eric! Good to see you again! Thanks for the video! :)
Thank you Alex! It’s a pleasure 😃👍
I always enjoy your videos. Could you do a video on some of the meals you cook in the van? I feel your very authentic and I value your opinion. Thank you for all your tips!
Thank you Barbara for your appreciation and for your video suggestion! It is going to be an interesting video to produce! 😃👍
Thanks for helping us to convert ours vans
I really appreciate you
I’m Long Beach California
Thank you Jose! I am glade to be of any help! Enjoy your project 👍
Eric posts the BEST conversion videos!
Thank you! Such a nice comment! 😃✌️
Hello from Western North Carolina. I vote for including both van life and travel tip videos. Thank you for another very informative and useful video.
Thank you for your suggestions and appreciation Cucak. It is much appreciated! I love the Hurricane Alley! 👍
Thank you Eric, love your window covers videos and now this floor one. These will be a great help. Hugs fro AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺🐨🦘🚐🙋🏼♀️Jenny and 🐕Hannah
Thank you Jenny and Hannah from Australia for your appreciation!
I am dreaming to see those kangourous in their natural habitat!
Enjoy your project my friends! 😃✌️
Another super informative video about one of the best van conversions on you tube. Many thanks Eric.
Thank you for this awesome feedback 😃✌️
Missed you Eric! I am probably your number one fan in England and I recommend your videos to everyone. I bought a 2014 Citroen Berlingo mpv last year and am slowly building it out according to your instructions. Everything is spot on and so useful.
And to add, using your sequence of what to do first I was able to use the van for many overnight trips with my two little dogs last summer. I am a middle aged woman with very limited diy skills and I really cannot thank you enough
Thank you Miow! This is an awesome comment! I can not be more glade to help someone realizing her project. You can certainly diy. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask! Enjoy your project my friend!😃✌️
Your concept makes sense, is useful and avoids the unnecessary things. You give good reasoning, why to do, or not to do something. Thanks
Thank you! Your feedback is very much appreciated 😃✌️
Comme d'habitude Éric précise ses étapes pour que le plus commun d'entre nous comprenne facilement! Bravo Éric Bisous et câlins de Montréal xxxooo
Merci Suzanne pour ce beau commentaire! C’est très apprécié 😃✌️
Your conversion videos are far and away the best I've found on youtube, and I am binging them all. So helpful, thank you!
Thank you! What an awesome comment! I am glade that you enjoy them! 😃✌️
I also enjoy your videos. I would appreciate both van life tips and travel tips, interspersed among van conversion videos.
I really like that suggestion! Alternating will be also more fun for me! Thank you for your comment 😃✌️
Love the video, very practical and high quality techniques. It looks good too!
Thank you Chris! 👍😃
Great to see you back. I’m really pleased how my sienna turned out. I thank you for that.
It’s a pleasure! Congratulation for your build. It’s always fun to have comments of people happy of their results! 😃👍
You have helped me so much with how to handle the difficult irregular shapes, and with solutions for securing everything safely. I am planning a build for the 2008 Odyssey my son gave me. It came already stripped down to the metal. I'm an artist in in Maine, USA and travel around to paint en plein air.
Congratulation for your lucky gift! I think that your concerted minivan will be perfect for your intentions! Thank you for your appreciation. It is much appreciated 😃✌️
Hope your build is going great!! I have a sprinter van for conversion (200), but if I didn’t, I’d be shopping used mini vans hard!
I would appreciate van life tips and DIY project stuff - great series BTW.
Noted! Thank you for your video suggestion 👍😃
Absolutely extraordinary content - I am hooked on you and your channel. You have inspired me and with you mentorship to help me every step I believe I can do it also. It has been a dream to do this for many years. I purchased an older Sienna AWD van a few years ago, and it has proved reliable. I have been hunting for good advice - and now I know I have found it. I am Allan J from Alberta, originally from Nova Scotia and I am excited about my van build and what that will make possible. Thank you Sir - your wealth of knowledge and experience is a huge gift to others. Thank You Eric !
It’s a pleasure to read your comment. I really appreciate helping people realize their dreams of van life, travel, simplicity as a life style,…
I am glad to be part of you project. Enjoy doing your van conversion! You are building your dream! ✌️
Hi Allan, Indeed, Eric's videos are awesome. I am also in Alberta (Calgary) and am planning to convert my Honda Odyssey van following Eric's design.
I’m floored by the quality of your videos.
😂 thank you my friend! 😃✌️
Your solution for the 2nd row seat trolleys is brilliant. No sacrifice of height. I was planning to build on top of the trolleys, but your design is far better. Thank you!
It’s a pleasure Jane! Thank you for your comment.✌️
No music, oh joy!!!! Merci Eric! That was so soothing on the ears. Loved it.
You are such a good teacher, excellent video and instruction! Thank you!!
This is an excellent floor. I never knew they made this type of click lock vinyl. I should have used this instead of the bamboo wood floors I installed which are not water resistant at all. I have to redo them all over again.
Let me share some of my own DIY findings:
There is this tile backer board made by Schluter, a German company. It is called Ditra. It is a floating backer board meant to 'float' tiles wherever there is some movement so tiles don't crack. Ditra is like compressed foam but much more resilient and has a bit of cushioning to it. If you used Ditra as the base, then put a thinner sheet of wood on it, you might not need shimming. Ditra is pricey, as all Schluter products but one of the best.
Another very nice product I found on Amazon, is Silent Silver (aka Silent Blue). It is a thin 1/8" thick closed cell neoprene pad with a polyester silver foil film on one side. This is an excellent thermal, sound, and moisture barrier layer and best as an underlayment for a wood floor. I used it over a plywood substrate, and laid clicklock wood flooring on top. It cushions any gaps. It is cheap and low profile. You can also use it in ceiling for added thermal break and noise reduction. Use it inside door panels for noise reduction, over wheel wells, and in window coverings. It acts like Reflectix, but thinner. Use both for added insulation. You can also use this around your fridge to insulate it, along with a cloth cover. Put some inside the lid and all around it. Great stuff.
Your vids are always clear, concise, and informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Have a beautiful day! 😊
Thank you for this awesome comment! 😃✌️
Wow!! You may have convinced me that EVEN I could do a simple van conversion! I have watched HUNDREDS of videos because I am not talented and I don’t have a lot of money. I am sure it is not as easy as you make it seem, but by breaking it down, it does look at least possible. Thank you for sharing.
Hello Cyndi! You will be surprised how good you can be if you take your time and go step by step. Lots of people have proudly written me about there success and had no previous experiences. You can do this my friend 👍✌️
@@ericenjoysearth2756 thank you for your encouragement! Your life is an inspiration for the rest of us.
It is always a pleasure to watch your videos Erik . You have the clearest explanation in the DIY van conversion community. Greetings from Smithers BC
Thank you Agnes for this nice comment! I am really proud to read this! 😃✌️
I find myself trying to refine what you have done. For instance I tried to move the trolleys more forward by removing the screws in the front of the assemblies. I was able to move 2 of them, the one closest to the passenger door and the middle one closest to the middle console, forward 2 inches. I removed the screw at the front of the assemply to allow the front pin to move up under the carpeting, but was unable to remove the screw in the one to the right of the center trolley. So in the end, I decided it was easier to leave them where they are and give up the 2 inches! It just makes it easier to make and cut the template for the flooring. So even though it is fun to try, I have learned to just trust your tried and true methods. I keep saying to myself, "trust Eric, he knows!" :) Thank you again for all of your very helpful videos and your ingenuity!!
Thank you Carolyn! So cool to read! Happy travel my friend ✌️😃
I mostly watch your videos with my husband on his device. We are in the process of planning to fit out our first camper van. Our vehicle is a Toyota estima and we live in New Zealand. We have both been finding your videos so very helpful, thank you.
Thank you Margaret Anne for you nice feedback!
New Zealand! So cool! 😃
Enjoy your project ✌️
Thank you for sharing these videos.
They are greatly assisting me in my, “getting the van ready for adventures” attempts.
I’m new at this so thanks again.
Thank you for your feedback. Enjoy your project. So fun to realize a dream! 😃✌️
Thanks from Northern Ireland, another very well made video. I enjoy your building tips and am inspired by them; I would also like to see some more videos on tips for vanlife - travel videos are already abundant on youtube.
Thank you Errol for your appreciation and for your suggestion. This is a good point 👍
Thank you so much for your detailed explanations on van conversion. Im in the middle to completion with my Sienna 2013 LE. With all your info, im trying a lighter version and will send you my feeback. Have a nice day! Regards from Calgary.
It’s a pleasure Ed. Of course send me done feedback...✌️
Great video and easy to follow. I'm from Prescott Valley, Arizona. Be well Eric!
Thank you Randall. I love Arizona ✌️
Another great video! I value and appreciate all of them, no matter the topic!
Thank you Karen! I am proud of your comment! 😃✌️
Thanks a million, your videos are by far the best on van conversion. I love your simple and straight to point approach. West Yorkshire, England.
Thank you my friend! I really appreciate your comment 😃✌️
Eric, I had no idea my spare tire was located underneath the van, and I was the one who installed the wiring harness for my cargo box, snaking the wires down fro the engine, and along the underside all the way to the back, on the driver side of the van. Not very observant! 🤦🏻♀️
Thank you so much for all your help with my van conversion. I almost have my template complete for my second attempt at the floor. 😊
I am glade that you now know where it is. It is going to be more helpful! You now have to learn how to lower it...😉 Don’t forget to learn this in the user manual!
I am very glade of your feedback. Thank you my friend! Enjoy every steps of your project Allyson 😃✌️
Merci, vos vidéos m'aide et m'inspire à faire l'achat et convertir la van. Félicitation et merci Cheersp
(Basse Laurentides)
C’est un plaisir! Vous ne regretterez jamais ce projet! Merci pour le feedback 👍
Hi Eric I all way like to watch you videos you show is sampled and thank you for your showing me the flor you do a good 👍 show so people include me understand because you show step by step I like it thank you again god bless you and your family I live in Minnesota
Thank you Dat for your nice comment. I really appreciate. 😃✌️
I am in Vancouver and will keep checking your video for all your program special for how to produce the necessary thing and the best thing you sharing your experience for what is necessary for good and bed ,
Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate 😃✌️
Hi Eric, from Oregon USA.
Yes travel and van life tips would be great.
Cool! I like that! Thank you for your suggestion 👍
Eric, a note--the video about "steps and cost" is not placed in any of the three playlists as far as i see and only available by viewing the menu of all your videos. I think it's a wonderful video and you should consider putting it in either the "technics" or "concepts" playlists. Thank you for your invaluable videos! I just bought a 2005 Sienna and am starting my building, bit by bit. Cheers.
Thank you for this observation. I will add it to one of the playlist. Thank you for your appreciation and congratulations for your vehicle! Enjoy your project 😃✌️
Hi Eric, as usual love to watch your great videos. Thanks for uploading. 👍
Thank you Simon! This is a great comment for me! 😃✌️
@@ericenjoysearth2756 You're welcome Eric.
Hi Eric. Thank you for all these inspiring videos. I'm writing you from Southeast Brazil.
Brazil! Cool! 😃👍
Thank you for your appreciation ✌️
Salut Éric! Bon vidéo avec des bonnes idées. Ton approche est logique et simple. Je serai prochainement propriétaire d’un Kia Sedona que je vais convertir un coup l’hiver terminé. J’ai regardé plusieurs clips sur des « van conversion » mais la majorité sont des solo van life. J’veux pas vivre à l’année dans mon minivan. On veut seulement faire des petits roads trip moi et ma copine. Beaucoup d’aventures nous attends.
Très belle approche! Vous allez avoir du plaisir à réaliser ce projet et à l’utiliser! ✌️
Salut Éric! Merçi pour une autre fantastique vidéo. Ma GC est prêt pour mes 1ere voyages. J’ai suivi tes conseils et les résultats son la. Pour ceux que j’aimerais voir dans vos prochains vidéos ou commentaires sera 1) Comment être en sécurité les nuits et 2) Les ‘must see’ en Californie et entre le Grand Canyon et Nouvelles Orléans. Pour finir Éric, j’ai seulement des super commentaires sur la conversion de ma Grand Caravan. 100% grâce à tes vidéos. Merçi Éric!
Je suis très content de ton succès Frank! Félicitation! Tu vas te faire plein de beaux voyages! Merci pour ton appréciation et tes suggestions de vidéos. Je vais y donner suite... à+ ✌️
Thanks Eric! About to start the conversion of my Chrysler Pacifica. I'll be using a lot of your designs and suggestions. I also plan to travel around north America to surf, SUP, cycle and explore. Your videos have been a big inspiration. Merci beaucoup 🙂😎
Hey Ali! We may cross our path! Same playground and activities! Enjoy your project my friend 😃✌️
Thanks Eric from a Canadian living in NorCal. Cheers! Love your info. I'll build out my Sienna one day!
Thanks! Enjoy planning your conversion 😃✌️
Smart van conversion, I like travel videos of were people go.
Thank you for your suggestion and for your appreciation 😃✌️
@@ericenjoysearth2756 I travel a lot of rough gravel roads. I would like the van set up not sure how it would handle with your securing. Also suspension and ride quality with the weight of conversion. What are your thoughts? I am in Alberta Canada
Your logic is very sound. Great install Sir.
Thank you! 😃✌️
You are so helpful and kind. Your van build info is GREAT but I would enjoy your adventures as well. Thank you so much!
Eric, thank you for your videos. I'm planning to do a conversion of my old Ford Galaxy in the near future, so I've watched quite a lot of the videos about it and, I must say, I find yours one of the best. I especially like the aesthetic, neat look of your ideas, as well as their "doability", without special knowledge and equipment. I especially like the idea for the sofa-bed, but the flooring is also brilliant and I'll consider implementing it in my own project. Greetings from Warsaw, Poland.
Poland! This is cool!👍
Thank you Krzysztof for your nice feedback! It is much appreciated. Enjoy planning your project 😃✌️
Awesome video Eric! So helpful and simple. Love your channel man. I would say a video describing the solar system and specs of your panel, battery, etc. would be the next best one. Also maybe some advice for how to do interesting things like surfing, diving, hiking, while maintaining a clean living space. A video like that could be a mix of adventure and advice (ex: a video covering a cool surf spot you visited and how you kept your van clean while surfing there!)
Thank Zeke for those video suggestions! I will definitely keep them! Thank you also for your appreciation! 👍😃
Thank you from Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA! I am going to follow your ideas and advice for my Sienna build. This flooring video is great - all of your videos are so helpful. It is impressive that you have done this all yourself with a jigsaw! I would love to see a video about how your electric system is set up. Safe travels, and thank you for making these inspiring videos!
Philadelphia! Strangely not that much often comments... Thank you Erika!
You can effectively do this with only a jigsaw and a drill! The use of a third hand to hold things while you work is also always welcome! Enjoy planning your project and do not hesitate if you have any questions 😃✌️
I have just purchased a 2008 KIA Sedona that I want to convert without altering the original van. Having installed a floor in my condo, I have considered installing a vinyl floor in the van without pulling up the carpeted floor. This video has made me believe this can be done and I will still have a van that I can resell if needed. I am watching and writing from Concord, NC. Thank you for this video and the knowledge that you share.
Perfect plan Bud! I am glade to be helpful in your project! Thank you for your comment 😃✌️
Thank you for the suggestion on the build 👍😎
Thank you for your comment ✌️
salut! tu m'inspire vraiment beaucoup! je me suis acheté une kia sedona pour la convertir et en cherchant je suis tombé sur tes vidéos, c'est sérieusement moins compliqué que je le croyais et en plus tu explique bien le comment du pourquoi! je te remerci pour tout! ca me donne le courage de commencer la conversion et si ca te dérange pas je panse meme copier un peu sur tes designs, ils sont bien pensé.
Brilliant! You gave me great reasons to go for that hard f?lot instead of carpet!
Thank you Mary! You will enjoy this so much! ✌️
Hi eric , im from australia and fitting out a ford transit, LWB , high roof, my partner is 6'4 and iv been racking my brain for the right suze bed for him. Now we have found it..... thankyou so much eric, you are amazing🎉🎉🎉🎉
I wish you would come to San Diego and help me convert my 2012 Honda Odyssey! I just bought it and I am in the process of watching ALL your videos, to try to economize and avoid unnecessary mistakes! I especially like your tips about staying inside and having access to what you need - even in bad weather, or when you need to be discreet!
Nice. I'm in NE Tennessee. Arrived boondocking in my motorhome and settled in for awhile with my dog in an apartment.
Thank you Dan for your comment ✌️
Thanks for the video - I love how everything is extremely well thought out. I'm contemplating the idea of putting down some hard flooring in my SUV conversion, but it's much "lumpier" than a minivan once I removed my middle-row seats. I have to keep the 3rd row because in my non-traveling days, I need to accommodate two kids, one in a carseat lol, so everything has to be very modular. But protecting my poor Santa Fe's carpet is really needed!
You have a cool project Lora! This is fun to realize. You will enjoy your travels! 👍😃
great video Eric from Canada , Niagara Falls
Thank you my friend 😃✌️
As always you have produced a very fine video. Thank you for your hard work; greetings from Hamilton, ON!
Thank you my friend ✌️😃
I am looking for a Sienna to do the conversion on. Thanks for sharing and doing such a great job.
You comment is much appreciated 😃✌️
Excellent and easy to follow video Eric. I'd like to see all of your suggestions for new videos but I'd like to see your travel videos combined with van life tips during the trip.
Thanks
Nate
Thank you Nate for your suggestions and for you appreciation. 😃👍
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed to get started on my minivan floor.
Great! Thank you Rhonda for you gratitude 😃✌️
Eric, my wife and I love your videos!! We just returned from Thailand, but for many years we went down to the south of the USA and loved it. We just have a Rav4 now, but we can sleep in it we figure. But we will also look for a used Sienna Van, but definitely hit the road down South this winter no matter what vehicle we have!!!
Love the content and the hype man, thank you. Building a sienna out now for the rest of summer snow season and then will make a mexico surf trip. Ive been referring to your vids constantly, ur a champion!
Thank you! Your comment is very much appreciated 😃
Enjoy your trip! Currently on a surf trip also 😃✌️
Hello from Massachusetts 01010. Love your problem solving solutions. Would love for a video(s ) on traveling solo with a four legged companion when they must be left behind. Happy travels!
Thank you for your feedback and for your video suggestion 😃👍
Mass 👍
Hi Eric from the UK I would appreciate a video on the electrical installation for battery, switches, lights etc. I have used your bed ideas with a few modifications to fit my van and have nearly finished the installation. Thank you for such informative work.
Regards Geoff
It’s a pleasure Geoff! Thank you for sharing about your project. Yes I will do a video series about all the electric installations👍
Seeing how you converted your van has inspired me to do my van in similar fashion. This video of the floor answered many questions. Your level of ingenuity and craftsmanship is impressive. Thanks Eric for sharing with us.
This is an awesome comment Rico! You made my day! Enjoy planning your van conversion. Do not hesitate if you have questions ✌️
Great video 👍. Really miss my 2011 Sienna.
Thanks 😃✌️
Bonjour Éric, tes vidéos sont super bien expliqués. Merci pour tous ces conseils. Je commence la vanlife avec ma Dodge Grand Caravan. J'ai hâte de faire sa conversion. Encore une fois, merci.
Félicitation pour ton achat! C’est un très bon véhicule pour une conversion! 👍
Merci beaucoup pour ce beau commentaire! N’hésite pas si tu as des questions Marie-Denise ✌️
Thanks for another great video. I'm from Rock Hill South Carolina, and I'm glad to hear that you're doing well. I'm in the process of building my Honda Odyssey, and you've provided me with such great advice and ideas. Please take care.
This is a very nice comment Michael. Thank you!
You have a great minivan for a conversion! Enjoy your project my friend! ✌️
I love South Carolina! It’s an awesome place!
Great video! Thanks from the mountains of north Georgia
Thank you for your feedback 😃👍
Getting ready to fix up my Honda Odyssey Van. Great videos!!
I’m kind of confused what steps go between the plywood with the track cut outs to the layer on top? The metal seems to be poking out above it so would seem wouldn’t be flat for the planks? Thanks so much for these videos. Very very kind of you to share your experiences
Oh maybe the metal is poking through the floor too? Just in areas that aren’t walked?
Yes, I’m wondering the same thing. It looks like the tracks are covered by the vinyl on the left side, but how?
Thank you! I asked for a video on how you did your floor, it’s excellent. My van is finished with phase 1. Completely functional, thank you for you inspiration!
Great! Congratulation Audrey! 👍😃 Thank you for your appreciation ✌️
Update my van burned to the ground 😭, I’m starting over. And reliability is my number1 consideration so I think I’m going with a Toyota this time. I really wanted to be able to stand up but not any vans I can afford considering reliability gas etc. thank you so much for your videos, I’ll be binging on them again!
Thank you for another great video. I love all your content. Thank you for taking the time to create them. I'm from the middle off the lower 48 United States of America. Safe travels.
Thank you Anita for your comment! You just made me learn what is the lower 48 United States. Thank you also for that 😃✌️
@@ericenjoysearth2756 Yes, I did not name my City because that is even more confusing. Kansas City, Missouri...😉😷
LOL! I like humour! 😂✌️
Merci tres bien. I love your videos. We plan to purchase a Sienna and modify it for camping. Your videos are the best.
Thank you Mark and Nancy! I am glade to be useful in your project. Enjoy planning your project 😃✌️
Excellent video as always! Be safe and blessed!
Thank you Michael! It is really appreciated ✌️
Thank you for posting this floor video! Your videos are so helpful!!
Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated😃✌️
Thank you Eric for all the work to upload these videos. I think for most people it's a daunting task to convert your vehicle, and you have made it so simple and easy for us with your thorough explanations, especially the visual aids you do from time to time. I am guessing you have an engineering background, you account for so many potential material and fatigue problems in your design.
Cheers from Vancouver!
Thank you Molly for this great comment! It is much appreciated ✌️😃
Thank you Eric, I'm enjoying the conversion series. I have a 2014 Sienna, and gathering ideas for a future conversion, and your work is a great start for me. Greetings from Prince Rupert BC.
Thank you Paul for your feedback. Enjoy planning your project 😃✌️
thanks for video. I gave up vinyl flooring, its so heavy. I put light floor mat on the board, it's ok for several camping in a year. If I will go long trip oneday , I will put a water proof carpet on mat , like Ruggable.
There’s many ways to go. The important is to go! Thank you for sharing your thinking! 👍😃
Thank you for another fantastic video, Eric. I love how you teach with an emphasis on making this possible for the broadest possible audience. I've been watching your videos since the beginning, so it's time to watch again to review the details, but am interested in anything you want to teach us.
Greetings from Riverside, RI USA
(Still mulling over storage needed in design for our Ford Transit Connect wagon, but your methods are our inspiration.)
Thank you my already three years friend! I really appreciate your feedback 😃✌️
Ive been waiting for this one! Thanks Eric!
Great! It’s fun to publish a video and receiving a comment like your’s!😃✌️
Vidéo très intéressante Éric, merci beaucoup (j'habite la région de Montréal).
Merci Robert pour ton commentaire ✌️
Another very helpful video 🙂 thank you
Thank you my friend 👍
Thank you Eric!
It’s a pleasure 👍
Thanks for sharing, very educational
Thank you for your feedback 😃
I know you have always said how important it is not to screw anything in the walls so that you can return everything back to the original way it was for resale, but I think you could sell the vehicle for a lot more if you left it as a mini camper. I know I would buy it this way. Save me a lot of work to buy something like what you have created. Thank you and Merry Xmas 2022.
The thing is that you will have to spend again to rebuild a new conversion $$$. Also it is not everyone who want a minivan converted… ✌️
Hi Eric! When you laid the floor over and around the 2nd row trolleys, did you add multiple layers of plywood until the trolleys are hidden beneath the surface of the floor? Or did you leave them poking up through the floor?
Hi, Eric, Thank you for your videos. It is vey helpful for minivan conversion and van life. I am trying to convert my minivan but ther is no idea for electrical system. It would be the best if you explain about it. You are very persuasive, understandable immediately and very easy to follow. Thanks from Montgomery, Alabama.
Thank you my friend for such a nice feedback. I will definitely do a video series about the electrical system. Enjoy your project ✌️
amazing video i just completed my heated hardfloor!
Great! 👍
Thank you for your comment ✌️
Hi. Great videos. Thanks very much. I'd be interested in videos about your electrics, how you fit so much on your roof rack (roof box, solar panel, shower, canoe?), and how you organize your storage under your bed. Thanks.
Those are great video suggestions! Thank you Don! Thank you also for your appreciation 😃✌️
great to see your videos like always. Focusing on making mine as surfer friendly as possible. Thanks, good luck and welcome in Florida to surf ..!
Thank you Ray! I love to surf in Florida! I much enjoy Cocoa Beach, home of Jeannie and Kelly Skater!😉 I am looking forward to go back. Enjoy planning your project my friend 😃✌️
Brilliant design, love it.
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Thank you my Aussie friend! ✌️