Great hacks! Sienna camper is a paradise place to stay in whether you are traveling and camping. I am a little biased, but I can vouch it after 5 years of traveling and living in it!😆
I'm about ready to do this conversion, thanks to you, my friend. Have 2012 Sienna XLE, bought new, less than 74K now. Thanks for all of your great postings. I'm hooked! ❤❤❤
looking at doing something similar to this come spring time. thanks for posting links for the frame and mattress. that has been the big thing i am looking for
Ahoy *BIG* Fella! I'm 3:04 onto your video, & just wanna say: Thanks for your guidance. On this Christmas evening, you are my Santa of wisdom. Take Care Mon Frere. 🙏🦉 🎄
K cups are insanely efficient for van life. No clean up, no extra time, no extra waste of water (weight) cleaning reusable KKup thingys, no coffee filters being tossed into landfills, just the pods , and the machines themselves don't really use much energy per cup to brew. compared to pour over types where if you use a gas burner 40% of the heat is lost to the air, or brewing too much coffee (Mr coffee style) that you just toss out once it goes stale or gets cold. K Kups all the way.
Fantastic. I have my kitchen setup similar to yours. Microwave, Same Keurig, Induction Cooker and Air Fryer, runs off my Eco Flow Delta 2 max. I usualy turn the coffee maker upside down for a little bit in the colder months to make sure there's no water in the lines that can freeze during winter. Unfortunately I haven't been able to make any TH-cam videos the last 4 months due to a plethora of issues with the Suburban, new engine and stuff. Hope to be YouTubing again soon, thanks for sharing your tips.
Sounds like a great setup, glad to hear you’re working on getting back on the road soon. I haven’t had any issues with the coffee maker in the cold, but now it is something to consider as the temps get colder.
If you don't brew K cups often , that particular design of Keurig works great , dump some water in it just for that particular brewing session and you don't have to worry about having 20 oz of water left over sloshing around as you drive like the bigger K kup machines , plus it doesn't take up a huge amount of space.
Super happy to see that you got back in to a sienna, especially an AWD model. I also love leaving the 40% seat in the rear like I did. Check out my build I documented it on my channel. :)
@jeanwest1058 hi, I added those brackets recently to see if they’d hold the bed in place on the frame. My only concern with them is that they could be uncomfortable in certain places where you might put a knee or elbow. Here’s the link: amzn.to/3DK7bZW and there are several other options.
How come people don't use the short extension cord power bars? Where you can use a button to shut the power down? I realize that they still draw power. But I have them in my trailer for shore power. They come in many shorter lengths.
@@AdventureGearTVomg how did I not ask you before?!!! Thank you Mario. I’m not sure this will fit my 2025 but I can always return it if it doesn’t. I’m getting it! Thanks again. You’re a great resource for all of us with Sienna campers ❤
I want do the same in a Chevrolet van ; IT HAS ALREADY A BED INSIDE. ¿ can you give me more Advices .?? I’m Alone in this. ( no family ) I’m 60 y old .. tnk you, So Much ❤
I will never understand why people build beds when you can clearly use the lighter metal version that you show here. Makes it easier
More comfort. Metal is hard.
People may want different heights, different widths, different set up, different storage capacity...lots of reasons.
Different strokes for different folks! Choices are unlimited when you can build yourself. 😉
I use a foldable cot in the van!
I mean you can choose to just lay down on the floor with a good mat and sleeping bag. Still better than a tent.
Great hacks! Sienna camper is a paradise place to stay in whether you are traveling and camping. I am a little biased, but I can vouch it after 5 years of traveling and living in it!😆
And after five years it’s cool to see your latest ideas. Always coming up with something new.
I'm about ready to do this conversion, thanks to you, my friend. Have 2012 Sienna XLE, bought new, less than 74K now. Thanks for all of your great postings. I'm hooked! ❤❤❤
Welcome to the club! Glad you're enjoying the ride.
A minivan seems to be the perfect platform for car camping.
It is. I’ve tried the Jeep and an SUV. This is the best so far.
I chose to go with the 2013 Toyota Sienna. Because it's what I had.
Sounds like you made the best decision.
looking at doing something similar to this come spring time. thanks for posting links for the frame and mattress. that has been the big thing i am looking for
I am researching some “desktop storage” that can attach to the bed frame as needed for additional storage.
Your videos make van life do-able. 😍
Thanks! It’s not as crazy as you might think.
Merry Christmas! That thumbnail is gorgeous. Would look beautiful in a Pinterest board.
Thanks Merry Christmas! I know it’s a little late. I used TH-cam thumbnail generator for this one. It’s surprisingly good. I added the text.
U made me want to fall asleep u look so comfy
It was a tough choice to get back out of the sleeping bag.
Ahoy *BIG* Fella!
I'm 3:04 onto your video, & just wanna say: Thanks for your guidance.
On this Christmas evening, you are my Santa of wisdom.
Take Care
Mon Frere.
🙏🦉
🎄
Glad I could help. Thanks for visiting!
Make a long sliding draw for the under deck.
You mean drawer
I’m procrastinating on what to do next with it.
You have a nice set-up.
Thank you! It's been a work in progress.
Enjoyed your video, nice to see a metal bedframe. I wish youd move away from kuerig pods, most pods are not environmentally friendly.
They make an all stainless steel reusable K-cup!
K cups are insanely efficient for van life. No clean up, no extra time, no extra waste of water (weight) cleaning reusable KKup thingys, no coffee filters being tossed into landfills, just the pods , and the machines themselves don't really use much energy per cup to brew. compared to pour over types where if you use a gas burner 40% of the heat is lost to the air, or brewing too much coffee (Mr coffee style) that you just toss out once it goes stale or gets cold. K Kups all the way.
@@markbajek2541 I get the convenience and hear you about the energy use. Maybe a refillable pod instead?
I understand your perspective. I’ve used other coffee makers over the years and this is the simplest to keep clean.
Fantastic. I have my kitchen setup similar to yours. Microwave, Same Keurig, Induction Cooker and Air Fryer, runs off my Eco Flow Delta 2 max. I usualy turn the coffee maker upside down for a little bit in the colder months to make sure there's no water in the lines that can freeze during winter. Unfortunately I haven't been able to make any TH-cam videos the last 4 months due to a plethora of issues with the Suburban, new engine and stuff. Hope to be YouTubing again soon, thanks for sharing your tips.
Sounds like a great setup, glad to hear you’re working on getting back on the road soon. I haven’t had any issues with the coffee maker in the cold, but now it is something to consider as the temps get colder.
Great ideas for any van..ty for sharing with all of us..
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the ideas.
👍 great setup.
Thanks for checking it out!
If you don't brew K cups often , that particular design of Keurig works great , dump some water in it just for that particular brewing session and you don't have to worry about having 20 oz of water left over sloshing around as you drive like the bigger K kup machines , plus it doesn't take up a huge amount of space.
I agree. I usually have two cups in the morning. Convenient enough for me while out camping.
Merry Christmas brother! ✝️.
Merry Christmas!
Super happy to see that you got back in to a sienna, especially an AWD model. I also love leaving the 40% seat in the rear like I did. Check out my build I documented it on my channel. :)
I just noticed you have some sort of bracket at the end of your bed frame. What are those? Do you have a video on that? I have the same frame.
@jeanwest1058 hi, I added those brackets recently to see if they’d hold the bed in place on the frame. My only concern with them is that they could be uncomfortable in certain places where you might put a knee or elbow. Here’s the link: amzn.to/3DK7bZW and there are several other options.
thanks! Merry Christmas! I am transforming my SUV (24 Kia Telluride) into a camper until I can get a used minivan to convert.
That sounds awesome, good luck with your Telluride conversion!
How come people don't use the short extension cord power bars? Where you can use a button to shut the power down? I realize that they still draw power. But I have them in my trailer for shore power. They come in many shorter lengths.
I’m looking for a better solution for the cables so I don’t have to move anything around when everything is in place.
Mario, I looked for those baskets for the third row. I haven’t found them. Do you have a link?
Hi, here’s the link: amzn.to/4248pt7 This listing has the third generation and hybrid options available.
@@AdventureGearTVomg how did I not ask you before?!!! Thank you Mario. I’m not sure this will fit my 2025 but I can always return it if it doesn’t. I’m getting it! Thanks again. You’re a great resource for all of us with Sienna campers ❤
So, what do you do at night when it's hot?
Sweat. Open the windows and run a small fan.
Forgot the fishing pole.
Think you wanted to say boost converter.
Not buck
They’re synonymous terms.
I want do the same in a Chevrolet van ; IT HAS ALREADY A BED INSIDE. ¿ can you give me more Advices .??
I’m Alone in this. ( no family ) I’m 60 y old ..
tnk you, So Much ❤
Make sure everything is safely secured to the vehicle in case of an accident. Lower is better for heavier items.
⭐️⭐️⭐️❤
Why did you choose a mini van ?
Space and convenience with the setup.
Mud is good.
Is van life on easy mode in 2025?
With some people being recalled from remote work, they might not be van lifeing as much.
Easy mode every day!
Please give the exped mega mat 10 it's a extremely comfortable and warm mattress the LXW version will fit on your frame perfect
Is that a mattress?
@AdventureGearTV yes sir