MINIVAN Camper Conversion | Toyota Sienna FULL Van tour | 3 Days to Complete
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- Minivan Camper Conversion | Toyota Sienna FULL Van tour | 3 Days to Complete
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The NICEST kitchen I've ever seen in the 100s of campervan vids I've followed. The red gloss cabinetry to match car exterior very classy
@VEWNZ - I agree! It’s like the kitchen in a pod trailer 💖
@@GaiaCarney Love this so much I did my Sienna almost the same.
This is a novel idea! Like a teardrop camper layout. You get to cook outdoors with no fumes going into the car. On the bed side, you get privacy and shade and a huge bed. Smart layout.
Your dog Fifi is the cutest. I have a mini Poodle too. Best dog in the world, so easy, no shed, athletic, curious, sporty, and the best personality. Fifi is adorable. Pity we did not see much of Bonny. Next time, please be in the video.
This is a lovely build. Great tour, very nice family!
There are a couple of things you should do:
1. Make your bed support wood panels like Swiss cheese. Use a hole saw and cut holes all over. This will prevent mold on your mattress. This is a classic problem in vans. The air inside gets damp from bodies and over time, the mattress gets moldy.
2. I would not seal up the window from kitchen to bedroom. Put bug screen on it. Air flow is very important. You can keep back slightly open at night and get airflow.
3. IKEA sells acrylic mirror panels. Put some up over the sink so you can comb your hair and also see behind you if anyone sneaks up.
4. 6:49 - This is exactly why you should NOT use a suitcase butane stove. These are very nice as a backup stove or a small kettle. When you put a larger pot on it, the flame spreads out and touches the butane canister close to it. That heats up and... KABOOM! They are not 100% safe. The butane canisters are not easy to find either, only at Asian stores. So keep it, but get a bigger two burner stove. I would recommend the Camp Chef Everest stove at 20,000 BTU per burner. Nice red color too. Cooks very fast, you can grill on it, and make two things at once.
How many butane stove catastrophes have been happened?
@@joeaverage5347none. I never had any problems with the stoves. Explosions? Lie number one. You can buy the fuel at Walmart and Sam's club you cannot find the fuel? Lie number two. Must I go on. I will keep using butane stoves on trips for Ron's deli on the road. Actually when you remove the can after cooking the can is ice cold has condensation on it. 73
P.S. you never put an oversized pan on any flame stove I don't care if it's your kitchen stove. I use a number 6 Griswold cast iron skillet. Makes good hamburgers and steaks. 73
I never had any issues with a butane stove. In fact the canister gets Ice cold it gets wet. I used cast iron on my stove. If you are worried about getting too much heat around your galley kitchen use the stove outside on a table. 73
I find mini van conversions to be the most genius. This did not disappoint.
Instead of the back window, maybe consider no see-um screen mesh. That way you can get extra ventilation in your van for sleeping in warmer places and no glare.. Looks beautiful.
One thing that was cool that we had was tent that connected to the side of the van. It allows you to dress while standing up and do other stuff and have extra sleep in space if you wanted too
You turned your van into a teardrop trailer. Brilliant!!! Very creative👏🏽👏🏽
Be careful with that kind of stoves, putting the windshield too close to the canister with a big pot on the burner can heat up the canister and cause an explosion, do not encapsulate the canister too much. Beautiful set up and very practical, I love it. Thanks for the tour and all the tips, I absolutely love the fact that while cooking the bugs don’t get in, out in the Sierras we have meat loving wasps, they’re not very aggressive but they’re super pestering, they got one of my dogs in the nose, definitely don’t want them getting inside. Nice and efficient arrangement.
Remember, not everyday's a sunny day like in the video. cooking outside when it's cold, dark, or raining is not very comfortable. Having most of the stuff only accessible when you're outside of the van is not ideal, and I'd personally just have a kitchen inside my van or atleast a counter and a bench to sit and prepare my meals when it's raining. Besides that, this is a pretty nice conversion. You've done a great job.
As a tall man who does the cooking I went with a similar design. The overhead door makes it really easy to add a tarp or screen for protection. It's really just matters what works for you. Very nicely done kitchen,
Oh my goodness! That was the cutest van kitchen I’ve ever seen! I love it so much. It’s not something I would ever do, but I’m so glad you did, and that it exists in the world. Wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous design. I love the idea of the net for storage and, of course, your kitchen. Happy Travels!
This is so my favourite van build. I love the back kitchen. You did an amazing job on this. Thanks for sharing your build
I just came across your channel and I am so glad. Your build is awesome, the kitchen is amazing. I love it.
It's a throughly thought build. It's just nice for a weekend getaway; you don't have to worry about rain or setting up a camping tent. Kudos to you for your brilliant idea! - A new fan from Malaysia 😊
Absolutely beautiful! Love that red!
This is such a great job, so organized.
This could be a great application for must short vans. For those who are in remote places I would find a three sided tent or four then cut and design it like add a room.
That is by far the best build I've seen with the type of van you all have. So beautiful. Blessings and Love 🙏🏾❤️
What a great set up.
Really impressed
Well done guys 👍
Very nice weekender. Love the idea of keeping the bugs out of the main compartment. I wish i has done this for my set up.
Very clever, well thought out design! Nice job!
I really like your van build ☺️ looks so nice and seems like an easy build thank you for sharing
Best aesthetic simple build I've ever seen! I love how you took the best of trailer campers and recreated better in a van!
Gorgeous kitchen! I would add some wall shelves to hold spices etc when in use maybe. Also, a mounted fire extinguisher.
Fir your dog, there are console pet beds that tethervto the headrests of the driver & passenger seats .. and if your dog is in a chest harness, tethered to the bed, he will not be injured in an emergency yard stop.
Love this ... Brilliant! Thank you.
I love how you sectioned the kitchen off. Its crazy cool! Very well done!
Very nice! Simple yet perfect.
Wow I'm impressed, jealous, and now feeling a little bad about my lack of skills and motivation 😂 great job coolest build I've ever seen
So ingenious!!!! Things I would never have thought of. Thank you for sharing your build and your how tos : ))) Love it.
I agree. Hand down, the nicest conversion I've seen!!
I built out a Sienna as well. Love the way you did your kitchen. Looks great!
Loving watching your videos. My first dog was a white toy poodle named Fifi❤️✌🏼🇦🇺
Thanks again. I realize this post is old, but I had to thank you again as I now have finished mine. I have the kitchen almost exactly the same as yours. I did put a cooler in the middle section bottom with extra insulation. I installed a seat on one side which pulls out like the older trailers. I wanted somewhere to sit on rainy days when needed, and as I use a CPCP machine for sleeping, I need a battery, inverter, and DC/DC mppt charger. So a place to keep them. I am anxious to get going with it. UPDATE: Had my first 3 day trip with it. Everything worked well except the cold minus 1 weather. So when I got back I finished installing a 2K diesel heater. Now I can sleep through the night. Love it. I have since installed two 100W solar panels which fit exactly between the top rails of the van. Now I have alternator charging when I'm driving and solar charging when I'm camping. I added raised cross bars from VEVOR to hold my kayak in transit so it doesn't sit on the solar panels. Thank you again, I really appreciate the inspiration.
Indont know HOW I missed these superheroes. When I tell you I live this guy and his creativity , I absolutely do❤❤❤
Yowzers...you guy's have a great set-up!!! Everything is well thought out & practical!!!! Safe & extraordinary travels to you!!
Yours is the best conversion I’ve seen so far
Love this! The only thing I'd do different is to make that window a pass thru. You can fix a shield on a hinge that opens, or in a slide, and have a velcro screen to attach when needed. This solves my issue of accessing the basement storage. Thanks!
One of the nicest weekends builds I've ever seen. Love your furbaby.
Absolutely Brilliant! I have a 2004 Sienna and would love your expertise. I'm sure you're not on the East Coast because none of the Awesome conversion van builders are. LOL! I'm afraid to attempt any of this alone. But if I have guidance, I know I would learn a lot. Great build!
Thanks for sharing🙂
Wish I still had my 2004 sennia, I sure miss it. I liked the CD player and cassette player combo. I never had USB ports on the 2004 van. I think mine played mp3 disk as well but never made any. Analog music sounds better. 73
You had me at less mosquitoes getting in.
What a great kitchen & build, Well done !!!!!!!!
Very ingenious kitchen set up, you kill it.
I'm about to do the very same thing....as William Wallace once yelled..."FREEDOM!!!"
The best minivan build i have ever watched.
that dog looks happy
this is the most brilliant build I've seen. The back kitchen is so smart.
I love everything but the kitchen it’s amazing!!!
Nice build! And Phoebe is *adorable*! Love poodles!
Very neat conversion for 2 travelers!!
But I can’t afford to lose my rear seats, If so I can’t accommodate customers with families.
You should make a cut out template also from the heat resistant shield and make the lower half of that in the background heat resistant so you don’t have to keep pulling that out and putting it up around your stove.
As a person who self built her van drom scratch... Approved. My favorite. I LOVE Ait.
This isn’t for me,…. Planning on going full time, I need to be able to access everything from inside, but I LOVE what you have done! This is great for a weekender!
Also, how do you go to the restroom?
Same questions for me. This design is great for campgrounds with facilities, not ideal for stealth.
@@garyabc You could certainly stealth camp in this, however you'd need to spend your days in a public area like a park where using the outside kitchen would be fine, and then sleep anywhere in this van but only sleep, just arrive and climb into bed
5 gal bucket + plastic bag = 💩. You're not gonna get a shower, toilet & 4 place dinnet in a minivan! Sacrifice and balance, or buy a 30' class A.
Awesome conversion thank you for sharing. You're little dog is precious.
This is the BEST conversion I hv ever seen! Love it!
LOVE that kitchen!!!!
Very nice, it is a good idea to have access to the kitchen from inside. In case the weather is not favorable.
We just got some amazing inspiration from this van build! Thank you for sharing.
Wow, I love that kitchen!
Very well thought out. I love the red kitchen.
Wow dude. Awesome van build! And good music too. I love it!
Really great build! Enjoy!
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Wow. I absolutely love this set up. Great kitchen.
Nice! Especially partition. Thank you for sharing.
This is a great conversion. The best I have seen.
I've seen so many videos & builds. This one by far is so creative how you build your house on wheels. Thank you for sharing with us.... P.S. im your new subscriber, when I build mines, I must share with you.
That kitchen is brilliant
I had to stop and not scroll past this.... watching
Good job! Practical AND cute!
This build was the best I’ve seen! Well done
Nice job! Thanks for sharing your build.
Nice "Teardrop' or "Chuck wagon" configuration. Like that back window, however it does have a Drawback in that the kitchen is only accessible from the outside. There are times that would not practical. I would modify the design to give access from the inside as well by installing sliding doors which don't take up any space, that way you have access from either side. The other thing would be to move the sink to in front of the window/ pass-through.....that way you can simply reach through and fill up your kettle
PS....You have given me some ideas 4 my own build.😉
Yes, it would be nice to be able to have some access from the inside.
A Teardrop on wheels.... very nice
GOOD JOB ON THAT KITCHEN....😊😁
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This is the best build ever.
Absolutely fabulous kitchen set up 👍👍👍👍
Now theres a thoughtful design
I think I like this one better. Love that back kitchen.
You have a beautiful setup especially the kitchen-love it! Unfortunately, my space near the door and bed is going to be my bathroom area so I can’t replicate yours.🙁 Glad it works out for both of you and Thank You for sharing!
🙋🏽♀️I’m new here and when I tell you I am blown away by your build 😲AMAZING 😍please stay safe out there on those highways and byways 🙏🏽be BLESSED and keep enjoying each other and your life 🫶🏽🙌🏽✌🏽
Very beautiful, thanks for sharing! The kitchen is amazing. About video - the music volume is really higher than your voice, I think it`s good to reduce music. Especially such sad music, in the end.
Loving this! Very smart, well done and aesthetically pleasing.
Your kitchen is so amazing! But just as all of the other people that insist on building their kitchens where the access is only from the back,how are you going to cook when it’s freezing,raining,or just all round horrible weather…🤷♀️ And what about when you’re somewhere that you don’t want to or can’t get out and start cooking. I get the reasons why people do this sort of configuration but I don’t want to have to get out of my vehicle in front of God and everyone to cook a meal😉☺️
Nice set up. Maybe you can make the back wall foldable, so you can put it down when you drive. That way, you can have a full view of what's behind you.
Behind me is but a dream, and in front is only a vision, but traffic around me well lived makes behind me a dream of happiness, and every in front, a vision of hope.
Or something like that. Use ur turn signals, and ignore those behind.
Great set up! Congratulations!
Great job man , I’ll use a couple of your ideas, appreciate the video
Great job. Love the detail. Any plans to add some electrical/solar to power lights, fans and a fridge? As someone else mentioned I’d replace the rear glass with a screen to maximize ventilation.
So Nice! Congratulations on the idea 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Nice set-up, thanks for sharing your ideas!
Well thought designed camper van!
WOW!!! I have a 2009 Toyota the same color, not AWD though… looked at many van builds, that’s the most beautiful/ efficient thus far, great job… I’m a chef not a carpenter, but I think I’m give this a try… thanks kindly for sharing.. stay safe
We are working on a more detailed video of this build.
This is a great setup!
wow the nicest Kitchen i've ever seen
I love the way you show how you put this together and separated the kitchen. How long do you stay out?
Do you have separate storage for clothes? Where do you store the portable potty? Do you have a separate shower setup?
Thank you for explaining your setup.
Yes, I am wondering the same thing. Either way, the kitchen is fabulous!
Superb simplicity. Job well done.
Love your setup. Very best I've seen. It has given me ideas to incorporate into mine. difference is I want to maintain the middle seats so will make a bed that is raised.Just one question ,,, Why no door on the middle cabinet?
Fishing rod holder.... very nice! 🤙🦀🌴
Nicely done, enjoy yourselves.
Beautiful and awesome, 😍👍🏼💯 van build! 🐶☀️
Love your kitchen
Great job on your build, I love it!
very good trunk storage, just thinking about this, thank
Love the red!
Nice job great SUNSET