Van Tour of Nomad Living in a Kia Sedona Minivan
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- Meet camera-shy Jim who is still working but insists on enjoying his life, so he has equipped his Kia Sedona mini-van to be a comfortable, live-in home. He shows step-by-step how you too can live or travel in a mini-van.
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Thanks for watching!
what I love about this is, most anyone can watch this video and duplicate what this guy has done. The carpentry in a lot of these van dwelling vehicles on youtube can look quite intimidating. This is doable! Thanks so much for sharing.
HIS BACK KITCHEN SHELF AREA IS AWESOME
Love when Jim says something to the effect of "what better way, to do it on the ground rather than fly to a destination and go back, you never get to see the path."
i'm in my late 50's and i've had 7 heart attacks, its amazing how your life perceptions change. i built a teardrop trailer that i use to visit my daughter, son in law and grandchildren when ever i get the urge which is often and they live about 1100 miles away and i've slept in the heat, cold, and rain and always had a great nights sleep and in fact im more comfortable sleeping out in my teardrop than in the house and i can cook outyof the back of it.........................life is good now
learn how to use your signal light - that was exactly my first thought. 😲
Tom, good for you. I'm really proud for you. I have always loved to drive and that trip would be wonderful every now and then. You must be loving every minute. Congrat's.
TomBrady's shirt Try cayanne pepper , cider vinegar and ginger!
thanks, i have,
Tahir Rana how do i make this how much of each ?
Took me forever to find this video again. This was a direct inspiration for my current van setup, while I didn't do it exactly like him. I had basically one day to transition from living in a car to living in a minivan. So much of what's here allowed me to do that.
Love love love this build this is exactly what I needed to see I'm about to start my own non build build this is jus perfect for me cause I ain't got no money 🤣 but I can definitely make this happen for me Ive been watching van builds for months and nothing set with me but this one yes love it I've been homeless so many times and lost so much in life that the simple life is definitely all me and the less the better thanks so much for this video I'm way more motivated to get started now ❤️
Hi Dee😊I'm in the same boat. How are you doing? I haven't been able to work, medical issues.
I just bought the same van and wondered if it was possible to do anything with it. Someone showed me this video and now I am thrilled I bought my 08 Kia Sedona for only 2875 and was a steal. Its in beautiful condition!
Great price!
Ck out video Vickie Lynn. Very simple and adequate for shorter term, not living in it. No building anything.
Lane, what was the mileage when you bought it?
Great interview Bob. We have a saying on the construction sites in the UK. " If you have never made a mistake you have never made anything.
Ha! That's the truth!
I'm in my early 60s and the happiest days of my life were living in a camper with my dog. We traveled coast to coast more than once. I have a KIA Sedona now and I want to go to Burning Man in it.
So much of what you say Bob resonates with me deeply.
I'm so tired of being "stuck" in my 4 walls with chronic illness. I can be miserable ANYWHERE! At least I'd have nice weather and a view.
I'm able to use a VA hospital anywhere in the US! So I've got my health care taken care of.
Now to get the other duckies lined up ready to swim! Fighting for my VA disability. Waiting for my daughter to turn 18 (she's made it very clear she's leaving home as soon as possible after 18). So it will be my turn next.
Abusive 30 year marriage. I DON'T want to DIE living like this! There's so much more out there! And I want to SEE it! I want to hear it, feel it, smell it! Nature us calling and I'm deeply yearning for a tribe to share it with.
This isn't the place for an email style comment. Just had to say something.
🦋Love what you're doing for people!🦋
You're a truly amazing person! I so appreciate you for that! Just had to let you know.💜
You go girl 💪👏
That sounds great👍🏻Please take care with safety as well. 🙋🏼♀️
Dear Lisa, have you escaped yet? Hope all is well.
I escaped from abusive marriage. Went whole food plant based and lost 30 lbs, no more joint pains, great skin and hair. Will make it easier when I adopt this lifestyle cause no worries about meat, milk, eggs. Not even sure I will need a fridge. Good luck. Hugs.
Hank you for your service
610 is when the FINALLY start the tour
I live in southern california paying for rent is just crazy even working full time just above min wage...im going to save up get a van and convert it like this...then once i have enough saved up im going to hit the road and explore....its going to be fun considering im 27 male and have no kids or anything to tie me down.
All I can say is go for it! Don't ever look back. No rear view mirror. No regrets. I'm a granny with itchy feet. I'll be right behind you driving around in my van seeing this wonderful country.
Gumby it’s been a year and I wonder did you make it yet?
@@tinaperez9756 ))
Get the he'll out of commifornia.... it's the next VENEZUELA
How do you pay for gas and expenses such as food and other necessities while on the road?
Bob, please stress to these fine folks to invest in a carbon monoxide detector/alarm and a smoke detector. Also do a tent camping video sometime. Thanks!
Just open the window anf turn a fan on
We just had an ice storm here in St. Louis Mo. area over the weekend which did not get as bad as predicted, but I sure wanted to be somewhere else! This man really has an organized set up that makes van dwelling really seem doable to me. If I decide to take my first couple of trips in my Jeep Grand Cherokee, just to get my feet wet, I will refer to this video for sure. If you remember, I was having some trouble getting my husband on board for leaving before retirement? I think I may have made some headway with him and I stressed the fact that I need to go ahead and take a few short trips on my own. My feet are way to itchy to stay cooped up for even another year! The couple in the Air Stream with the reluctant to retire police officer who's wife took trips on her own, are what really sent it home for me. They were so inspiring and something you had replied to me about the fact that I can always make more money but one thing I will never get back is time really hit home. I absolutely feed off of these videos Bob! They keep me dreaming until I can get out there! Thank you so much for making these! As always, GREAT video and keep em coming! Your You tube friend and Rubber tramp wanna be, Tammie Miller
Tammie, thank you, your kind words mean a lot to me!! I find couples who make it work despite differences in their feet itchiness inspirational too.
I'm impressed by how this man made this small van so functional! I love the kitchen. Sounds like he is having a blast doing it after his health scare. No time like the present to enjoy life.
You may never know just how much this video means to me at this time in my life! Thank you so very much! 😊
Yes Thank Everyone!
Organizational skill off the chain. Someone could have a great time having a van like this for vacationing.
One of my favorites. A van like this is in my future. Stealth, fuel economy, and very easy and inexpensive to set up. Easy vehicle maintenance. This is the way to go for single folks on a limited budget, for sure! Thanks for sharing this again! Takes away the pain from the Indians losing the World Series last night :)
I am looking to buy a van so I can start taking short trips to see if I could live in such a small place, with my cat. I am hoping by this winter to be able to go out west in the winter for a few months. I live in Michigan and can't take the long winter's here. For me being disabled and living on a fixed income is so hard. By the time I pay my rent and utilities there isn't much left. I have always wanted to travel and this is the only way I would be able to do this. Thanks for the great video. I plan on buying a few things every month that I will need to be able to get on the road. Thank you Bob for showing us we can do this even on a small budget.
Christine Huff I’m in same exact position as you are. But I JUST now managed to buy a wonderful minivan. I’m going to give it every effort to try this someday soon! Keep looking forward to the day that you might just accomplish your travel dreams! 😊
Me Michigan, too. At 56, winters are becoming too much.😔
Go for it Christine I belive you can live a quality life for cheap this way since you are paying rent know I have to assume you are paying a least 500 to 600 a month plenty of people living on that Check Bobs video on Randy Vinning.
Just do it and don't look back, I'm headed in that direction in the near future.: )
I am making plans to do this exact thing. Been watching videos approximately 6 months or longer. I've a natural born nomad at heart. Can't wait to hit the road😎
Bob I have been binge watching your videos for 2 days & watching the nomad, van & TV conversion videos for weeks. It's a fire shut up in my bones that I can't shake. I am an extreme introvert but used to be a huge social butterfly. I am almost 50 watching my life pass me by. Literally sitting in my house for the past year rotting away just waiting to die. I lost my Dad 2yrs ago to cancer & he had no regrets taking his last breath because he lived his life to the fullest. He would want the same for me. I DESPERATELY want the same for me. I have a guaranteed monthly income, not a lot but I do have one. My husband is a plumber & electrician as well as a carpenter & together we have renovated homes. I have learned a lot from him in our 17yrs of marriage. I've just been trying to convince him to get on board with this lifestyle. I watch him get up every day & kill himself to make someone else rich. We've paid almost $16,000 in rent in just the past year & a half. THAT infuriates me especially since I almost lost him 2yrs ago to an autoimmune disease. He was in the hospital for 64 days & on life support for 2 weeks & went through a 10½hr surgery. I think he's afraid of the unknown & leaving the business he has worked so hard to build. We lived in a camper for 6 months right before he went into the hospital & not by choice but because he couldn't work to pay our bills. I would think if anybody could see my point of view it would be him but he has this pipe dream of buying land before we take off living this lifestyle. I have even contemplated leaving out on my own THAT'S HOW MUCH I WANT TO LIVE THIS LIFE! He just finished watching your video about Jack London & your favorite quotes & I was praying THAT would open his eyes a bit more. Maybe it did. We just finished watching it. I just think it's AMAZING what you're doing & helping people accomplish their dreams. I even told him he could work on the road as there is a demand for plumbers & electricians to help either fix or convert buses, Van's, RV's, trucks etc. I'm sure he would never have a problem finding work. PLEASE keep me/us in your prayers. I can't take sitting in this house watching my life pass me by & just continue to wait to die. Thank you for ALL of your wisdom & what you do for so many but especially what you do for women who have been in my situation or worse.
Thank you, Bob. I drove a van at a dealership yesterday. Taking steps. This video was truly inspirational.
Praying Jim is still enjoying life on the road!❤
interesting how you can tell from one 25 minute video that Jim is a quality guy! I'd like to be friends with both you and Jim! You do an excellent job of hosting this program! It's classy and effective how you don't interrupt, except briefly jump in when it's helpful to clarify or point out something which was not stated yet could be helpful for the listener. Thank you for your time, passion, caring & all the good ideas!
Brian Walker totally agree
What you just said about if we are watching then we must have something there saying we want a little more out of life, YES. You hit the nail on the head. I'm 47 and my oldest is 21 and my youngest is graduating in June and my husband is retired. I just want to have some "me" time now that I've raised my kids. These videos are so great. Thank you for sharing your journey and showing us the journey of others. I need to go back and rewatch some to find out about the free camping and such. Got to get a notepad and take some notes. You give so much information. It's just wonderful.
Never saw somebody so organized before!!!! congratulations!
I love this Bob. It lets people like me with very little building skills know that we can do this also. I have thought of getting a van, but kepwondering how I could build out the bed...etc. I could do all of this.
Lots of great ideas here for the beginner, and I love how everything is so clean and organized. The kitchen area is beautiful, the bed looks comfy, and the battery isolator is perfect if you don't have solar. Another outstanding interview, Bob!
Wow the Van Travelor had good ideas. His mini van was amazing to see how much you can make it work for you.Thanks for sharing that with us. Showed this to my neighbor who will travel to Four States in a mini Van . She appreciated your channel n ideas.
This is one of my favorite kitchen set ups for a mini van I have seen. Thanks for all the good ideas.
I kind of like the minivan approach because it has a much more finished interior. It may not actually be cleaner but it appears tidier then metal framed work vans.
Plus you never have to worry about leaks!
First time commenting Bob, but I've been watching for months now. What you just said in the intro here, brought me to tears, of joy! I really want to have a home base, but I want to travel. I'm not sure exactly why, but this has to be my favourite conversion thus far, and there have been many! I've always been a big organizer, decorated and lived in many small spaces. This gives me hope, that all my dreams can come true! Thank you for everything you do! You're a fantastic interviewer, ask the right questions, explain things thoroughly, I could go on... I look forward to more videos, and maybe even join my vanner buddy's on one of their excursions to the States, and give you a big hug in person!
Take care, from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada!
Tiina 😊
Hé Salut... allô....i am from Québec 👍🏻 and want m'y van campeur too..on may next...to live in ...i économisé m'y money for that ans to reconditionate the car...motor brake etc etc. First ....and after that to put m'y thing whit what i have actually ....may be we gone see IT others in that Time ....byee ...🧚💙🧚
Jim really has his setup thought through! As always another educational and informative video😉👍
Awesome setup! God Bless Bob Wells!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
LOVE the nets. I am in a Dodge Caravan and hadn't even thought of it. Great idea.
What great organization of a small space. Good for Jim for taking some time out of life, to actually enjoy and explore, he sounds like he is a happy guy.
The beginning of this video is probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard ... thank you Bob. 🌿
You can use a mantle type lantern for heat also, they work great, can be turned down much lower than your regular heaters.
that is a great idea..now, you would have to leave a window a little bit open for the fumes to get out in case you use it when you are sleeping no?
I’ve only watched a “few” (10-15ish) of these minivan no builds and this is by far the best one I have seen yet! Practical, organized & aesthetically pleasing!! And the racks, and that shower 👩🍳💋 This video makes me know I could do this and want to!!!
The sedona is such an awesome van. I have a 2005 that i use for work and just passed 400K miles
100,000 mine
@@justinmaddox1068 Keep up the maint. it will run forever if you replace parts as needed. Bushings are also important.
I had a2006 sold it to my boyfriend and bought a highlander but I really want it back 🙄
Hi Bob. I'm really enjoying watching all your videos. This one was particularly inspiring for me. Jim did an incredible job setting up his van, its so great to see that I won't necessarily need to have a fully converted vehicle to make a comfy nest on the road. Hope you have a great day, best wishes from Melbourne, Australia. :D
hi Melbourne,Australia from Oregon USA...its nice to enjoy these videos with others....
jim is really smart.
Nice to see this one back, this will be my starting point.
bob i like lots of good ideas in a small space.
I just love Ana White (I'm happily married for the past 43 years).
Ana's plans are detailed and her instructions/descriptions are to the point but FULL!
Very clever set-up! I am very impressed with small things that do a big job. Back in 2005 I bought a new Kia Sedona minivan. A year or two after I became interested in vandwelling but never even dreamed I could pull it off in the Kia. A couple of years later I bought a Ford E-250 cargo van that to this day I have not built due to my job entertaining on cruise ships at sea. I plan to build the van as my retirement home...lol! After seeing this video I kinda wish I had the fuel efficient Kia Sedona back. I loved that van! Great video Bob and Jim. 🚐💨
I’m in the process of planning my first 3 week semi cross country road trip with my doggy! Little scared but super excited and ready for a new adventure. Thanks for all the interviews you have done because it has given great ideas. Going from Chicago to South Dakota, to Colorado, to Utah, to California, to Arizona, to Texas, to Louisiana and finally back home to Chicago!!!!! Considering creating a channel to document my journey.
Another great video Bob! I really appreciated the details of the how & why for everything in his van. Really, really like the battery thingy. My main concern is keeping a fridge cool, sleeping, and potty issues, & keeping everything charged such as Phones, etc. Really like the Ryobi gadgets that I didn't know existed!
Enjoyed it Bob, I have a minivan gives me ideas
Bob, were you talking to me when you mentioned not having the skills to convert? 😊 Another good one!
Now this young man has it done! Congrats on figuring it out. I learned a lot from this video.
I LIKE Jim's van set-up .... It is "simple" ,,,, yet he has set it up to give himself all the comforts of home :) :) .... Practical, and SMART in his use of just what one needs to survive and enjoy one's self out on the road !!!
"Thanks" Bob for re=posting THIS ONE :) :) :) :)
Rick S. (Massachusetts)
I have watched this video so many times just dreaming of moving into a van!! 😂 Cant wait to start my van life journey!!! Love this set up! So simple, neat and do-able!
Well MPG is great with this idea! :)
Really liked this video. Jim's set up is exactly what I was hoping to see and I did not even know it! I can see my way to making his system work for me! and a big hello to Cody, love his chill factor!
I agree, I really liked the way he had the back of the Sedona set up for cooking and eating outside. I'm wondering what kind of table that is that he has setting outside with a good shot of it at 17:38. If anybody knows, I would appreciate the information.
Thank you Bob, that's a great help. I have an REI here in Las Vegas and will go check them out. The exact model may not be available any longer depending on how long ago that interview was done.
Pat Chandler I think you can find them on amazon I forget the brand or name but search for lightweight aluminum folding table
My diesel gauge Speedo Windows wount work on kia anyone got that trouble
Jim is a genius! I really like his set up...so functional and TIDY! He must be an engineer. Another great video...thanks, Bob!!!
amazing how creative people are when space is limited and they want to have the basic amenities for a comfortable life. gives one ideas of their own whether they live full time or not.
Love it! Great idea for intro camping/van! Nothing like a scare in life to make one rethink everything, that is what happened to me, I realized how much less I needed of stuff that didn't matter/make me happy.
Thanks again Bob! Love your inspiring videos!
Take care
Vicki
What an inspiration!! Now I have all kinds of ideas spinning in my head! My thing is photography these days after 44 years in a profession that I loved. So the idea of BLM land and a camera somewhere is item number one in my life. I do have a home and wonderful wife, but you know what I'm saying at 74 years old and wanting to live life as it presents itself. A delicate balance to deal with. Thank you Bob Wells, I just found you at a providential time along with this video with Jim to show me how simply I can do trips and live my other life effectually. I'm hooked so keep them coming.
Wow, you have an awesome set up there in that van. Very impressive.
Nice ty🌿 I just threw an air bed, loaded a few bags.. and that's it.
nice!....simple, comfortable, organized and inexpensive!..... thank you...
My mother had a Dodge Van a few years old and it was a Handicap Van.
The rear area had a long section that they took the top floor out and it had a long "Bay"down the middle
where a long ramp folded out onto the street. I'm thinking about a van just like that more head room big time and space. For a small shower/ toilet area and kitchen along the side walls. Goggle these Handicap vans with ramps to get an idea if what I'm talking about.
Hard to explain...
Everybody enjoy life and take care out there. : )
This is EXACTLY what i needed! Thanks, Bob! I am planning to tour New England in my
2005 Dodge Caravan in July. You just put the most informative video on for me. I love the simplicity of his set up, especially the kitchen. Now I have a set-up guide! Thank you, Jim for sharing this!
Very inspirational opening . Great to hear it again and thanks for everything Bob :-)
I love this setup. I will be a beginner soon. This van size will be perfect with something similar. thank you for sharing.
He is so neat and organized! I love this set up.
This is a fantastic set up that anyone can do. I’ve often wondered why people build wooden platforms and drawers which all adds weight which can affect gas mileage. This is efficient,neat, portable, reasonably priced and requires little skill to set up. This is the best set up I have ever seen. If I decide to travel around this is the way I would it. Brilliant!
God Bless you Bob and thank you so much for your encouraging words! They are welcoming and possible and it gives many of us hope.
I like you Bob. So encouraging.
A tailgate tent and you have it made.Real good job on that Kia well impressed.
This is awesome! This guy is genius
Beautiful setup.
Thanks Bob!
Another key component to my "freedom" deposit knowledge bank future! Thank you Bob
Great video! Thanks, guys!
Hello, I doubt that I will ever be a full time Rv'er, but want your videos frequently and find them uplifting. I recently downsized to a manufactured home, (no mortgage) and purchased and old class B van to renovate. All of the help you provide to people helps to remind me of the kindness of people. Thank you
Natalie, I know many of my viewers will never do this, but only dream about it or maybe do it for a few rips each year. But that's just fine with me, I hope to bring some new ideas and brightness into their lives anyway!
Awesome set up. Leaves the mind open to many possibilities and options for me and my kinda big pick up truck.
Daryl Phipps
Hi Bob, Very inspiring ,thank you for sharing this video with us.
I stayed in a Kia Sedona for 4 mos then hadda come for my grandson' s sake boy. I miss it the rode.
The kitchen setup is helpful. My fiance, dog, and I live in a small 4 door sedan in a major city; we are going to be buying a minivan soon to have a more comfortable existence. We both work fulltime (decent income too) and drop our pup off at daycare. Eating out all the time gets very expensive (not as much as rent) and unhealthy so creating a small kitchen area will be ideal. I'd like to install solar at some point and get a 12v fridge but keeping costs low is the main focus.
Thank You 💜🐾
Thank you for even more inspiration and great ideas. -really appreciated!
Thank you Bob for this video. It's exactly what I was needing!
Thanks, Bob!
Great job Bob and Jim! Love your wow packed setup! Very cool kitchen! Always scoping for great ideas!
Thank you Bob for uploading this. Am really glad to recapture these details.
Excellent set up! Great thought and execution on making the perfect rig.
Love his kitchen setup.
Thank you!
I love how simple this set up is. So many great ideas in this. thanks for sharing.
Best minivan camper video! I'm planning to use some of the features. thanks!
Love this guy and I love his awesome layout.
Thank you so much! This was the van setup I was admiring on your old channel and was using as reference for my future setup.
Very nice and simple "no build" conversation. I love it!!
Many great ideas in this video. Shy Jim is just great for sharing with simple ability for doing things and he is so organized.
A place for everything, nice job !
That battery set up is great thank you for the video Bob.
Thank you for all the inspiration!
Just revisited this video because I'm thinking of an MPV car camping set up myself. Brilliant set up 👍
Exactly my space, budget and what I need to start with! Thank you!
When traveling in my 2007 AVEO5 I jammed a crib mattress into the back seat and slept like a baby! I stored boxes/totes in the hachback..removed the plastic hatchback cover..covered all of those boxes/ totes with a sleeping bag which is where my dogs slept. I covered the mattress with a plastic tarp during the day and stored things on my passenger floor..all of my food in a cooler on the front seat along with eating utensils and plates. It worked out nicely.
Great build. Looks easy enough to do for most people. Love the video. Very informative!