Honda Odyssey Camper Van Conversion | DIY Full Build
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 เม.ย. 2023
- I recently converted my Honda Odyssey minivan into a camper van and documented the process to share online. Here are some links to the products I used in my build:
- 6" Foam mattress - amzn.to/446uZQn
- Couch cushion covers - amzn.to/41GYczM
- Gas struts - amzn.to/41Tynwx
- Reflectix - amzn.to/3AutRbB
- Wool blanket - amzn.to/3LwCRn0
- USB camping fan- amzn.to/41Jo11Z
- Marine hooks - amzn.to/41Fsgvm
- Hex socket set - amzn.to/41Z1w96
- Paracord - amzn.to/3Asfep5
- Rivet set- amzn.to/3LwC6dE
- Leg brackets - amzn.to/40MtUdG
- Wood stain - amzn.to/41XIu2R
- Carbon monoxide detector - amzn.to/3Lawq7F
- Fire extinguisher - amzn.to/3HeuhGQ
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![2005 Honda Odyssey Stealth Camper Conversion [Build #28]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0l-LXMNRbsc/mqdefault.jpg)
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Also you did a nice job with the sound quality of your video... Mixing the music with the sounds of the build, not relying on music alone. I really appreciate that. It helps me. Lots of times when music is added people skip the talking. Anyway I'm sure it took some effort to mix properly, so i wanted to say it's appreciated!!
Wow thank you for such a nice comment! I am glad the video was helpful for you. I also prefer when creators talk about their process during the build as well. Cheers!
Wow finally an actual diy van build that didn't have either sponsor money or an entire catalogue of parts thrown at it. Good job mate. Enjoy
Heck ya, thanks for the comment! Kept my bb nice and basic. haha Cheers!
I just purchased a 09 Honda odyssey for the sole purpose of doing this!! Thank you for the video!! It will help me tremendously with my build!!
I love to hear that! I love my Odyssey, they are great cars. Make sure to keep the transmission serviced properly!!
If you don’t know already, please stay up on your transmission maintenance with regular fluid changes at 30000 miles. I have a 2003 and a 2017 Odyssey. Used the 03 until the transmission reminded me that I shouldn’t be more than AAA would tow me home. The 17 has been cross country ( from the east coast,USA) multiple times- car camping all the way-we are out for 2-3 months at a time. Great way to see things. Good job and good luck with your travels.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment. Yes I’ve heard that the transmissions on these vehicles are usually the first to go. I keep it well maintained and this is kind of a trial run for the next camper, so if the transmission fails then it’s onto bigger and better things! 😅
@@nolangordin stay with oem fluid.
@@randallcarroll7049 Solid callout, thanks for the reminder!!
An interesting version of the camper, I really liked that the interesting seats are in place, technologically!
Thank you! Pretty simple, but works perfectly for what I need!
I have the exact van. So fun to see the custom builds. Have fun and log your adventures to share with us. Hoping for a good summer to use my Honda Odyssey camper van. 👍🏼🥰👍🏼
Thanks for the comment! Yes I love this generation of Odyssey, I hope you are able to get outdoors with your van as well!
Love how well thought out your build is.. 🤗
Thank you for the kind comment Leona!
This build was not only pretty interesting, but it was very well presented.
Thank you for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the build!
Thanks for sharing your build. Great job!
Cheers, thanks for the comment!
Great build. Enjoy your travels 😊
Thank you Mary!
Very nice build! Thank you for referencing all your supplies.
Cheers, thanks for the comment!
Nicely thought out build. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, I appreciate the comment!
Great work, your setup is almost like my 2001 odyssey I used to have, I miss all the camping trips on my Odyssey 😂
Awesome, a fellow odyssey owner! Ya they are the best
Hey, thanks for this. I like that you show your work! I have a similar van an 07 that i have similar designs planned for a bed/couch. It's helpful to see someone actually building this thing out instead of showing only what's already done.
That's amazing! I love this design, so I hope you are able to get your 07 up and running with the bed soon. Thanks for the comment!
Like your idea of convertible bed, great job!
Thank you, I am happy with how it turned out!
It looks like a good job coming along nicely. Good video.
Thanks a bunch for the comment! Cheers
Nice build. Some great ideas too. Thx
Thanks for the comment! Cheers
Awesome build!
Thanks! I appreciate the comment!
Cool build! Thanks for documenting as I may steal you wooden cutout hatch idea. Enjoy!
Haha please do! I am planning on building a truck camper next
Really nice!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the comment!
So much efforts. Appreciate
Cheers friend, thanks for the comment!
Great build! I have a Honda Odyssey too.
Thank you! They are cozy but just enough space!
Beautiful!😊
Thank you for the comment!
Great job!
Thanks for the comment. Cheers!
Nice & easy and seems cheap , comfortable & could done with small budget , Weldon ❤
Thanks! Yes it is minimal but worked for my needs
The secret DOUBLE BACK bed sofa! Better than raiders of the lost ark. You have the option of sofa or lounge chair.
Haha thanks for the comment! yes it's been super comfy.
That was an awesome video! So many of them are pretty boring like where they keep the cans of beans and where they keep their books...
I love the bungees, carribiners, self fashioned s hook, pvc, paracord! Just slick stuff dude!
Wow thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! I'm glad you appreciated my attention to detail. It's fun to be able to make a design that's perfectly suited for your needs. Cheers friend!
@@nolangordin 😁👍
Nice and simple. I like it
Thanks! Glad to hear you dig it!
great looking build
Thanks a bunch for the comment, cheers!
I'm 6'3 would this van fit me to sleep in?@@nolangordin
Great job.
Thank you Pat!
Pretty Cool!!!
Thanks Luis! I'm very happy with the upgrade
Looks good. My only observation is that it's all very light duty. Interested to see how it holds up to use.
Great callout! So far I did have one area that needed to be repaired, but that was because the wood shifted because of the gas strut. Otherwise it's holding up good!
I have a 2007 Odyssey that I just have the back seats folded down. I knew there had to be a way to get them out so I could have some more storage. I don't have the tools, nor the skill set, especially being disabled, to be able to do this work I'm forced to be living in my Odyssey van that I just was able to purchase at a cheap price, and needs a ton of work.
That sounds like a difficult situation, I am sorry to hear! Hopefully my camper build will help give you some ideas to maximize space. Best of luck!
good to know a full size bed can fit
Yes the bed is very comfy! It fits myself, my girlfriend and our small dog without any trouble!
Siiiiiiiiiiiick!!!
Ayyyy thank you thank you ❤
Terrific build! That must be a really comfortable bed. What strategy did you use for the mattress section covers?
Thank you! Yes, it's probably more comfortable than my bed at home. I found some cushion covers on amazon and they worked great. The link is in the video description if you want to pick some up.
Very cool build. Imagine getting rear ended while sitting in that back seat tho lmao. Those cords will snap. Better for chilling.
Yes much better for chilling. I think the seatbelts would be pretty safe since they are attached to dyneema, but yes the paracord would likely break.
I cant believe your rear seatbelts at 13:33 lol they are actually more illegal than having none! The driver is responsible for all passengers safety and in an accident, they would possibly cause more or greater injuries than no seatbelts. You also cannot legally carry passengers on that home built hinged seat. Not trying to be a "Kill Joy" but I thought I might let you know this fact just in case you were not aware and before you go taking any rear seat passengers.
Ah yes I definitely recognize that they are not ideal or as safe as the original seatbelts, but I hope they will prevent passengers from flying through the windshield if I get in an accident. More than anything actually, I’m worried about passengers being unable to get the seatbelts off if the car rolls! Hopefully it will never be a problem! 🤞
Nice
Thanks
Good taste in vehicles I spot an xj in the drive 😎
Right on! I love that thing, such a fun project vehicle!
Wow this is pretty smart how you did the bed in 3 parts instead of 4 parts, and even created 2 options to sit without much work, I was wondering, do you have the measurements of the 3 bed panels?
Hey, thanks for the comment! I don't have measurements off hand since I just kind of measured as I went, but I was able to build it in such a way that all three panels of foam for the mattress were the same dimensions, and the mattress that I bought was a full that I cut about 6 inches off the side. I hope that helps!
@@nolangordin Thank u so much, that is what I figured yes. But I was wondering about the 'Length' of each of the 4 wooden panel pieces. I understand that the total length of all of them together is 75 or 72 inches?
@@abrahammeulenberg5389 Yes that's correct, the full length of the bed is 75". That said, each of the three wooden panels are slightly different lengths to allow for the three foam panels to overlay each other correctly when the different couch arrangements are set up. So each panel is roughly 25" x 48" or so.
I have a Honda Odyssey Camper I'm going to convert into a camper van . . . I'm wondering where you store a spare tire? I'm concerned about getting stuck out in the boonies somewhere without a spare? Awesome video, thanks so much for posting!
Thanks for the comment! In my generation of Odyssey (2nd gen) the spare tire is stored in a compartment under the floor which can be accessed from inside just behind the front two seats. I've seen that space be repurposed for storage, but I opted to keep my spare there for the same reason as you! Good luck with your conversion!
Mine(07 exl) bolts on to the side of the driver's side rear wall... Perfect location cuz it doesn't block line of vision whilst driving. It came that way, but I know others have it in the floor of the van... It should be easy enough to create a hole to bolt it into the wall even if it wasn't made that way.... I feel like it creates a unique sort of decorating....
Where did you get your curtain rod? That’s real different and cool. Thank you, June
Never mind, you made it out of PVC pipes. Very cool. 10:20
Thanks! Yes it wasn't too hard to manipulate with a heat gun
That does look like the arturus navy blue military wool blanket with orange trim that i have 🤔
Ya I am sure they are pretty similar, I got mine from Walmart and it works great!
I was hoping to get a decent idea before just turning my center row of seats backward. Literally, I can do what you have now with the stock seats and just lay sideways. I guess back to hunting for a decent idea before I start tomorrow.
Ah great to hear! Hopefully this helps get some ideas flowing
If it's not too much trouble for you would you kindly tell me the dimension of the inner space? I am talking about width and length and height (up to the window and also to the ceiling) from the back of the front seats so that I can figure out how much belongings I can carry. I am trying to buy a Honda Odyssey to live in a van. Thank you!
Hey unfortunately I don't have those measurements off hand, but if I remember correctly, the storage height under the bed platform is between 7-10 inches and the top of the bed cushion to the roof is about 34". Also, my van's transmission recently gave out on me, so I am looking to sell the bed platform. Would you be interested in buying it? It will fit easily into any second generation Odyssey. I would also be happy to sell the car itself if you're willing to put in the time / money to get the repairs done. Let me know!
@@nolangordin too bad that the transmission gave out; good luck for the bigger and better things you mentioned elsewhere in the comments! I'm north of the border and way off to the East so I'm not interested in either, but may I please know the approximate cost of materials on your build?
Are there no floor vents in your van?? Currently doing flooring on my 07 and am trying to figure out how to redirect...
My generation Odyssey doesn't have floor vents, they all are through the roof. Good luck with your design!
I’m preparing to remove the passenger seat from my Odyssey and I suggest you consider doing that. I expect to mount a custom rack that will hold my auxiliary power unit, 12V fridge, and maybe a microwave oven. That seat is useless and it occupies a ton of space…
Thanks for the comment. Thats a great idea and I'm sure that will add a ton of extra room, but I don't think my girlfriend would appreciate it haha good luck with the build!
👋🤗 everyone ❤️
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Do a nollie fs crook.
I wish I could!
How do you get your window covers to stay in place?
I cut them just to the right size of the window so that they just slide into the trim of the windows and they hold themselves up. The back window ended up falling a bit, so I ended up adding some suction cups to that one. Here are the ones I used:
amzn.to/3ZWzxak
I have a van the same.how much to build mine I'll buy material 😊
Hey are you interested in how much it this build cost me, or are you looking to chat about hiring me to build out your van? The materials (plywood, 2x4 and hardware) wasn't all that expensive. If you want to talk more about working together, please reach out via email at nolan771@gmail.com.
The best camping ❤honda Odyssey.
Yes I agree! Cheers!
Bro where do you even learn how to do this stuff ?
lots of youtube and thinking lol
WHERE is your spare tire?
It has a little storage spot in the floor right behind the front seats
@@nolangordin doughnut spare or full size spare?
@@suburbansteadsolutions It's just a donut spare, and that's been sufficient enough for me every time I've had a flat.
That seat belt would definitely not pass road safety tests.
Haha definitely not. I'm more worried about being strapped in too tightly to where someone couldn't get out
@@nolangordinThat isn't how most injuries/deaths happen, though.
Load bearing washers???? This guy does not construction.
What does this mean? How are washers not load bearing?
Great job!
Thank you thank you!