Nice build, I love the fact that the van can easily revert back to full size by removing components. Well done I will use some of your ideas as I build my new van.
Absolutely the best simple common sense van build ever. I'm moving out of a chevy astro to a nissan nv200 in a couple months and I'm going to build it out like yours. Thanks a lot for the video.
I love that everything is so spartan, clever and practical; no unnecessary frills getting in the way. I admit at the first mention of carpet, I knee-jerk cringed a bit but it's done so well it looks clean and cozy.
What a fabulous and ingenious van build, I had an nv200 4-5 years, I found them an utterly reliable if just a tad small. I am just buying a Vivaro, and fitting it out as a stealth camper/ mtb hauler. And I found your build inspiring, love the way you finished the carpeting on the doors. And the door pockets are ingenious.. very nice 👍🏻
What a great build, thank you for sharing. I’ve converted vans for years but you have used techniques and innovative methods in ways I’ve never seen, or considered, before. I look forward to putting some of them to use myself
This is amazing. Addicted to van conversion videos and hoping to start my own in the next half year - not only have you done yours so well, and the video itself is perfect, but you've also included some great ideas I've not seen or thought of before!
Just got my 2010 NV200, and am looking at my rental work unit tomorrow, and then it's war! We're buying land in the Mediterranean, wo will be living in it this time next year.....thanks for this!
Cool video. My wife and I watch several of your build videos and you did a fantastic job building out Yogi. You are obviously a very skilled woodworker. This recap is a great idea and really fun to watch. The Nissan NV200 makes a great camper van, we have one also.
Dang dude, your skills are off the chart and I love all the ideas that you had right down to the cover for your plugins. Very impressive indeed and what a comfy van you have made.
I always wonder why many camper vans are packed with so much stuff when the decision is to go carefree. Love your clutter free camper. Neat job. A lot of planning and effort put into it. Thank you for sharing.
Brilliant job. I've just bought an Opel Combo panel van that's a similiar size to your NV200. Having watched many YT videos of conversions, I'm going to go with your build. It's really practical, simple and maximises space. Too many vans are cluttered with needless stuff. Some people want to replicate their home in their van. I still want to 'camp' in mine.
Excellent work. Great attention to detail and a conversion that can be completed at a reasonable cost. RV prices have gone through the roof lately. I have a travel trailer but I am considering a van sometime in the future for weekend camping. Thank you for the video.
This is a very good idea to use polyester batting. Same as Thinsulate and costs a whole lot less. Thank you for this good idea! Any wholesale fabric supply shop has them, or even upholstery shops. I wonder if foam does the same job? Or a combination of both. Remember to add some patches of Noico or sound deadening material on inside metal panels of your van. This makes the metallic clanging from road vibrations to soften to a thudding sound and greatly reduces road noise inside the van. Mass Loaded Vinyl although heavy is also a great floor and ceiling noise damping, thermal break barrier. Instead of the spray foam which off gasses a long time and not removable, I would use sheep's wool batting as stuffing in the hollows.. I would use stiff ISO foam boards for panels and floors too. I am surprised you have not run your wire channels first before sealing it all off. Carpeting the beams is another smart idea! Beautiful cabinets! So functional. Nicely made, enjoyed watching that. You should learn to sew, it is easy. I would buy a vintage Viking-Husqvarna 6030 or that model line machine. It is around $100. It can handle heavy fabrics as well as regular cloth. Not an industrial level of heavy but canvas or heavy duty cloth works fine. Some robust 90/14 needles and make your own curtains, window covers, etc. This machine may or may not handle marine vinyl, you might need a Juki or Sailrite for that. Get them all used at garage sales, CL, FB, eBay. It feels very powerful to sew your own fabrics. It is another whole world of skills. fyi - music is wholly unnecessary in DIY, demo, tour, cooking, or animal videos. Please keep natural sounds and no music. Even in time lapse segments. It really hurts the ears and insanely irritates the mind. Very stressful. Natural sounds are soothing and desirable.
A job very well done and very practical friend, I would like to know where you got the mats or what they are called and where you bought them, I liked them a lot and their size is perfect thank you very much and enjoy
Really good work with an impressive result, also a great inspiration for finishing my camper van. The only challenge I have to deal with is that I wanna at least keep one passenger seat in the back of the van. In the end life is a compromise, no matter how u do it. Best regards from germany
Well, I have to say this is so well done. If only we could get high-speed-time-lapse James to do all the work for me that would be awesome. Not only is it well done but, I'm sure the sense of accomplishment and enjoyment after you completed it and began using it on your surf safaris is probably awesome. Between this build in the Nissan and the Dodge ProMaster City builds it's making me long for the VW Westfalia campers of my youth. I used those when I was in my teens to travel up and down the California coast on surf adventures. I've always thought the Westfalia was one of the most ingenious builds ever created. The addition of the sink and refrigerator were so ahead of their time. I noticed you elected not to use any flat solar panels on the top of the NV200. Was that intentional or maybe out of budgetary scope. Also, most builds I see have vent fans in the ceiling which it appears you maybe don't need? Does that have to do with your geo location and the environment that you're using your van in? Just curious. All in all, I really commend you on the work you've done. I hope that you have many happy years traveling to the surf spots near you. Cheers.
Love the recap - great reminder of the different elements of your build. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Pleased to report that I made a three part sliding bed very much the same as yours 👌👌
*Nice conversion! I'm here in Cornwall too and have just bought a Transit Connect that I want to convert over the next few months. My budget is pretty meagre though, so will be a lot of upcycling I think. I've also discovered the Transit have issues with leaking and have had to strip out all the cab flooring due to it being absolutely soaked with half inch of standing water in the passenger footwell. Not exactly a great start! It's bone dry now though and I'm going to use a jet wash to try and see where any water might be getting in before I start with fitting any sound deadening and insulation. I plan on taking my time with the design and hopefully cherry pick the best ideas from builds like your own. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration! Mark*
I am going to finish the vid but I have to say, you did an amazing job on the carpet. I have tried to do some carpet in a van. It was hard and looked terrible. Yours is amazing.
Cracking work there mate. The little touches of routing the edging of the table/cabinet makes it look that good bit more professional. Getting my van end of the week to begin my build!
You are very creative. Those Kreig joints are awesome. The best way to screw things together. It is so much work !!! I hope I can do a job as good as you did. I am thinking about a mid size van and eventually either a used taller van that I can stand up in or a pop top like the old VW Van's had. And put my bed up over everything inside. That provides such a massive area savings. Because I would like to have one of those lightweight folding ANTI-GRAVITY CHAIRS. I love those and can actually sleep in it if I would like to or if I'm at an area and trying to be stealthy. I'm gonna use a portable 8,000 BTU A/C. I will be getting a brand new HONDA generator, 2,200 watt. I will also be getting a Jackery lithium power generator, they call them with solar panels on the roof, about 500 hundred watts. Also a 4 or 5 cubic foot 12 volt refrigerator. Also for back up is a top quality 4 cubic foot cooler. Those things are expensive but will keep ice for a week. I can also reuse the water out of it. Maybe a sink that drains into a 5 gallon bucket. Outdoor shower or maybe look into getting a wet bath inside .
I think I would want at least a small water tank and pump, a way to cook, a solar panel on top, and an emergency toilet, but this is very close to how I would do it.
have one NV200 too, Im not verry satisfied with my solution. Using 4 great boxes for the stuff and a folding layer for the night. Ist allways uncomfortable to remove the layer, if you want to get your stuff out of the boxes. I need a more comfortable system. Yours is a great inspiration. THY for sharing.
Awesome tutorial of camper van conversion using on Nissan. I haven't seen NV 200 with 2 folded rear doors like yours. In here the NV200 comes with 1 flip up door.
This is great, thanks for all the info. We have an NV200 that we want to convert for a trip across Europe but think I may need some carpentry skills to do anything like you have, Yogi is fab! ❤️
Very nice Vanbuild! I saw another Nissan Camper on a Campsite this summer and thought further about an own Microcamper sometimes. I like your build because important for me is to carry a bike in the van. And that seems possible with your build. Great 👍
I've seen hundreds of vans and van builds, but this is one of the most impressive and well-crafted of them.
Thank you, glad you like the build!
I think this is one of the best van builds vids I have watched.This guy has made use of every nook and cranny very clever.😮
I agree 💯
I have to agree! This is the best one yet
This comment exists on every camper van video ever.
Nice build, I love the fact that the van can easily revert back to full size by removing components. Well done I will use some of your ideas as I build my new van.
That was very good idea.
Same. I want to be able to revert to a full van ideally… to have options
Wow thats such a thorough way of insulating, carpeting and woodworking...im impressed with your patience and attention to detail
Absolutely the best simple common sense van build ever. I'm moving out of a chevy astro to a nissan nv200 in a couple months and I'm going to build it out like yours. Thanks a lot for the video.
Thank you for showing this in detail. I hate when i search for van builds and they only give minimal detail or video of the step by step process.
I love that everything is so spartan, clever and practical; no unnecessary frills getting in the way. I admit at the first mention of carpet, I knee-jerk cringed a bit but it's done so well it looks clean and cozy.
What a fabulous and ingenious van build, I had an nv200 4-5 years, I found them an utterly reliable if just a tad small. I am just buying a Vivaro, and fitting it out as a stealth camper/ mtb hauler.
And I found your build inspiring, love the way you finished the carpeting on the doors. And the door pockets are ingenious.. very nice 👍🏻
9.5 /10 - I love the simplicity while the build is still very neat with excellent functionality!
One of the simplest, clean & practical builds I've seen!
Thanks Jim!
if you're interest about these things, look at my camper, the smallest in the world
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You really know what your doing!
What confidence and extra details .
What a great build, thank you for sharing.
I’ve converted vans for years but you have used techniques and innovative methods in ways I’ve never seen, or considered, before. I look forward to putting some of them to use myself
Wow, I know you probably already know this, but you’re amazingly talented! Thanks for posting this!
Thank you, that's very kind :)
This is amazing. Addicted to van conversion videos and hoping to start my own in the next half year - not only have you done yours so well, and the video itself is perfect, but you've also included some great ideas I've not seen or thought of before!
Thanks, appreciate the kind words!
Just got my 2010 NV200, and am looking at my rental work unit tomorrow, and then it's war! We're buying land in the Mediterranean, wo will be living in it this time next year.....thanks for this!
Cool video. My wife and I watch several of your build videos and you did a fantastic job building out Yogi. You are obviously a very skilled woodworker. This recap is a great idea and really fun to watch. The Nissan NV200 makes a great camper van, we have one also.
Thanks Eric, glad you like the build - hope you're enjoying your van!
This is definitely the most well thought out and executed builds I’ve seen! Might take some inspiration for the 2nd iteration of my Dacia Dokker.
Dang dude, your skills are off the chart and I love all the ideas that you had right down to the cover for your plugins. Very impressive indeed and what a comfy van you have made.
Really impressed with your work. Quality van build 👌
Thanks, glad you like it!
I totally agree!!
I always wonder why many camper vans are packed with so much stuff when the decision is to go carefree. Love your clutter free camper. Neat job. A lot of planning and effort put into it. Thank you for sharing.
It idea is different for different people that's why some are packed with so much stuff and some are minimal.
Brilliant job. I've just bought an Opel Combo panel van that's a similiar size to your NV200. Having watched many YT videos of conversions, I'm going to go with your build. It's really practical, simple and maximises space. Too many vans are cluttered with needless stuff. Some people want to replicate their home in their van. I still want to 'camp' in mine.
Thanks, good luck with your conversion!
I like the placement of the bed/couch behind the drive seat.its gonna be the center of my build
Bought same van a week ago for 3 grand and a half with 127k miles and looking forward to convert it!!!
Excellent work. Great attention to detail and a conversion that can be completed at a reasonable cost. RV prices have gone through the roof lately. I have a travel trailer but I am considering a van sometime in the future for weekend camping. Thank you for the video.
This is the perfect van for me
This is a very good idea to use polyester batting. Same as Thinsulate and costs a whole lot less. Thank you for this good idea! Any wholesale fabric supply shop has them, or even upholstery shops. I wonder if foam does the same job? Or a combination of both.
Remember to add some patches of Noico or sound deadening material on inside metal panels of your van. This makes the metallic clanging from road vibrations to soften to a thudding sound and greatly reduces road noise inside the van. Mass Loaded Vinyl although heavy is also a great floor and ceiling noise damping, thermal break barrier.
Instead of the spray foam which off gasses a long time and not removable, I would use sheep's wool batting as stuffing in the hollows.. I would use stiff ISO foam boards for panels and floors too. I am surprised you have not run your wire channels first before sealing it all off. Carpeting the beams is another smart idea!
Beautiful cabinets! So functional. Nicely made, enjoyed watching that.
You should learn to sew, it is easy. I would buy a vintage Viking-Husqvarna 6030 or that model line machine. It is around $100. It can handle heavy fabrics as well as regular cloth. Not an industrial level of heavy but canvas or heavy duty cloth works fine. Some robust 90/14 needles and make your own curtains, window covers, etc. This machine may or may not handle marine vinyl, you might need a Juki or Sailrite for that. Get them all used at garage sales, CL, FB, eBay. It feels very powerful to sew your own fabrics. It is another whole world of skills.
fyi - music is wholly unnecessary in DIY, demo, tour, cooking, or animal videos. Please keep natural sounds and no music. Even in time lapse segments. It really hurts the ears and insanely irritates the mind. Very stressful. Natural sounds are soothing and desirable.
Amazing work James definitely inspired.
Wonderful build. Not too fancy but very efficient. Well done!
A job very well done and very practical friend, I would like to know where you got the mats or what they are called and where you bought them, I liked them a lot and their size is perfect thank you very much and enjoy
This is as much effort, and neatness - with optionality as I was seeking. Spot on! Thank you!
Love the use of the carpet and vinyl which cuts down the weight of the conversion and looks great. Your build was fantastic.
I don't usually comment videos... But this is a master of work
Really good work with an impressive result, also a great inspiration for finishing my camper van. The only challenge I have to deal with is that I wanna at least keep one passenger seat in the back of the van. In the end life is a compromise, no matter how u do it. Best regards from germany
best small van concept on youtube.
You are so clever, my goodness what beautiful work. WISH YOU WERE MY neighbour's. Do you know how smart gifted you are. Thanks.
Well, I have to say this is so well done. If only we could get high-speed-time-lapse James to do all the work for me that would be awesome. Not only is it well done but, I'm sure the sense of accomplishment and enjoyment after you completed it and began using it on your surf safaris is probably awesome. Between this build in the Nissan and the Dodge ProMaster City builds it's making me long for the VW Westfalia campers of my youth. I used those when I was in my teens to travel up and down the California coast on surf adventures. I've always thought the Westfalia was one of the most ingenious builds ever created. The addition of the sink and refrigerator were so ahead of their time. I noticed you elected not to use any flat solar panels on the top of the NV200. Was that intentional or maybe out of budgetary scope. Also, most builds I see have vent fans in the ceiling which it appears you maybe don't need? Does that have to do with your geo location and the environment that you're using your van in? Just curious. All in all, I really commend you on the work you've done. I hope that you have many happy years traveling to the surf spots near you. Cheers.
I agree with the others! You have one of the best and easiest to watch van conversion videos I have seen. And I have watched a ton!
Thank you :)
Practical and useful information... Here in tropical north Queensland Oz, living in my VW Crafter, much appreciation for your tips on vanlife...
Love the recap - great reminder of the different elements of your build. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Pleased to report that I made a three part sliding bed very much the same as yours 👌👌
Thanks, glad you like the van build. Hope you're enjoying your bed and it's working well for you!
@@LensOfJames Good enough thanks. Bit of adjustment/washers still needed to help it slide but more than happy. Thanks again 😃
*Nice conversion! I'm here in Cornwall too and have just bought a Transit Connect that I want to convert over the next few months. My budget is pretty meagre though, so will be a lot of upcycling I think. I've also discovered the Transit have issues with leaking and have had to strip out all the cab flooring due to it being absolutely soaked with half inch of standing water in the passenger footwell. Not exactly a great start! It's bone dry now though and I'm going to use a jet wash to try and see where any water might be getting in before I start with fitting any sound deadening and insulation. I plan on taking my time with the design and hopefully cherry pick the best ideas from builds like your own. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration! Mark*
What a great job you have done on this van conversion.
I always love the look of natural wood. Nicely done.
Thank you!
This is a beautiful build… I love the smaller van sizes. Thanks for sharing!
wow the carpets look sooo good. extra points for the breathing protection
This is one of the most well thought out van builds I have seen. Will be stealing lots of these ideas.
Thank you :)
Wow.
Very well crafted.
Simple and creative solutions that totally transformed how the van looks like
It takes some work and creativity to do all that. Looks great 😊
I am going to finish the vid but I have to say, you did an amazing job on the carpet. I have tried to do some carpet in a van. It was hard and looked terrible. Yours is amazing.
Thank you, it was a nightmare but thankfully it paid off
beautiful. clean lines and clutter free. love it.
It's fab. Love the finish in the wood. Lovely job
Cracking work there mate. The little touches of routing the edging of the table/cabinet makes it look that good bit more professional. Getting my van end of the week to begin my build!
Thanks, best of luck with your build!
Folding table is inventive. Thanks
Picking up mine in a week, some really clever ideas. Can’t wait. Thank you.
A good build for those who want a long term camper.
Or a first home, even.
You are very creative. Those Kreig joints are awesome. The best way to screw things together.
It is so much work !!! I hope I can do a job as good as you did.
I am thinking about a mid size van and eventually either a used taller van that I can stand up in or a pop top like the old VW Van's had.
And put my bed up over everything inside.
That provides such a massive area savings. Because I would like to have one of those lightweight folding ANTI-GRAVITY CHAIRS. I love those and can actually sleep in it if I would like to or if I'm at an area and trying to be stealthy.
I'm gonna use a portable 8,000 BTU A/C. I will be getting a brand new HONDA generator, 2,200 watt.
I will also be getting a Jackery lithium power generator, they call them with solar panels on the roof, about 500 hundred watts.
Also a 4 or 5 cubic foot 12 volt refrigerator. Also for back up is a top quality 4 cubic foot cooler.
Those things are expensive but will keep ice for a week. I can also reuse the water out of it. Maybe a sink that drains into a 5 gallon bucket. Outdoor shower or maybe look into getting a wet bath inside .
Sounds like an epic van conversion, all the best with it! 🚐
I really like the window coverings but the entire build is brilliant
Really it's a very good job, thank you so much for sharing and... enjoy it!
Great build, impressive use of space with simple no fuss efficiency!
I really like your use of automotive carpet, sweet van!
SIR YOU DO NOT MESS ABOUT WELL DONE 👍
I think I would want at least a small water tank and pump, a way to cook, a solar panel on top, and an emergency toilet, but this is very close to how I would do it.
This is amazing and I feel people can do a van build which you made it easy to follow ❤
Great video, no nonsense or nattering about nothing 👍 great job you did too. Thanks for sharing
have one NV200 too, Im not verry satisfied with my solution. Using 4 great boxes for the stuff and a folding layer for the night. Ist allways uncomfortable to remove the layer, if you want to get your stuff out of the boxes. I need a more comfortable system. Yours is a great inspiration. THY for sharing.
Напевне найкраща переробка nv200. Без надмірного фанатизму впихнути все, разом з тим максимально використаний простір.
Very simple but sophisticated
I really like the conversion in van.. simple and beautiful..
Bravo, c'est une très belle et très sérieuse réalisation 👏👍😃 !
Pure class build!
Excellent build it’s tempting to have a go 👍
Wirklich toll geworden!!
Gratulation zu diesem Umbau!
👍❤️👍🍀👍❤️👍🍀
Have nice time in your "new" car.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome tutorial of camper van conversion using on Nissan. I haven't seen NV 200 with 2 folded rear doors like yours. In here the NV200 comes with 1 flip up door.
Peter: here in the UK two rear doors are called Barn Doors and flip up is called a Tail-lift.
@@joline2730 Thanks for your further information
Great Job! I’m working on a 2016 Transit Connect and can really appreciate how well designed you made it.
Thanks, good luck with your conversion!
Brilliant job James!!!
Excellently done and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing this with us all!
im so impressed on
how you build small van
into a beautiful camper van
nice video sharing
good job your new friend
Senyor Ricardo
Amazing 🤩 nissan van build! That's the van of my dreams.. Thanks for sharing all your niffy tips.. Great filming 👌
Awesome job James.
Wow. Amazing seeing this. Super good job making everything super nice.
It's amazin what a raisin can do, brilliant and interesting.
James you are gifted ,and a fast worker lol sub and greets from Ireland and Spain
What a great little build with some awesome easy ideas, thanks for sharing :)
This is great, thanks for all the info. We have an NV200 that we want to convert for a trip across Europe but think I may need some carpentry skills to do anything like you have, Yogi is fab! ❤️
Very talented. It helped me to decide how I'm going to insulate my van.
Beautiful job, I I enjoy watching 😊 this as I can't do, so easy to just admire!
Excellent video got me excited to buy my first van the nv200 and make my camper great ideas hope your still having fun in it 😊
This is almost exactly how I want to convert my van! Saving this playlist! Subbed!
Thanks, appreciate the sub, good luck with your build! 🚐
I'm so impressed by your thoroughness!! Nice job!! 🚐🇨🇦
Nice job man ! that's a bunch of hard work , and now you have something very cool . Enjoy
This is incredible! Amazing video and ingenious design. Thank you 👍
Nice woodworking and attention to detail. Surprised no roof venting beware sealing in door locks etc 😉
Very nice Vanbuild! I saw another Nissan Camper on a Campsite this summer and thought further about an own Microcamper sometimes. I like your build because important for me is to carry a bike in the van. And that seems possible with your build. Great 👍
Yes!! Thank you I think I can try this on my own!!
Looks good, the floor really sets the whole thing off but for me, I'd have used a gray wood effect vinal for the floor to match the carpeted walls....
Absolutely amazing job this guy did! Wow!!!
You are so handy! Your ideas were great and it turned out lovely! Great job. Now! Can I have it?! 😁
Very impressive build. If I had better health and could afford a part time RV, I would like many of the elements you included.
Great build and great vid! Lots of nifty ideas for others to adopt. Luv ya work!
That is a really great job James! Well done! Cheers dx
Brilliant, exactly what I would like to do myself. I definitely will follow up on others things related to this video.
Great compilation of your numerous individual videos!
Outstanding Van Build 👏