I agree. After looking at a lot of layouts I find myself wanting to try this one the most. Maybe with a couch/bed that faces sideways along the passenger side instead of forwards (but I can already see some drawbacks), but the sink and cabinets on the driver's side are EXACTLY what I have been envisioning.
In a couch position sideways you will see mostly on one side where you will be parked. Frontward you will see 180 from left to right. I much more prefer this! Don’t you...?!
@@ericenjoysearth2756 I agree. I think it actually helps viewers, as they need to think more about what you are saying, rather than have the words just 'wash over you'
You honestly have the best van life prep videos of anyone on youtube, and I've watched dozens and dozens. Thank you for these...I live in LA County, CA...about to venture out in my Seinna. I did one build in it, but now after seeing your videos, I think I'm gonna start over from scratch.
Thank you Shaun! This is a great comment that you write me. I am happy that you like them. It worth the time doing something that you will enjoy using. You will never regret it! Stay tuned, more are coming ✌️
Thank you for the depth and breadth of information you are providing in your series of videos. I’m watching them from western ND where my van conversion is in its infancy. I love your suggestion to give back to all the people and companies and organizations and municipalities and governmental entities that contribute to our free-dom to enjoy van life. I like the idea of helping by picking up trash and making local purchases.
One of the best and most functional minivan builds I've come across. I may end up copying or at least taking inspiration from quite a few of your ideas for a future build. Very well done, much appreciation for all of your videos, and best of luck!
Thank you for your appreciation! I am happy to read this.😃 I am doing the channel exactly for that, inspiring people! TH-cam is such a great platform for sharing! Stay tuned! ✌️
This is one of the nicest van conversions, and most helpful videos I have seen. Trust me, I've been looking at a lot of these. Yours are the best. Thank you for the education.
Some of the ideas you have are borderline genius, and i love the huge focus on realistic practicality such as not forcing yourself into cooking outside, but allowing the option
Effectively practicability is really important to me. It must be easy to use, with no rattles and I share what it fully tested! Thank you for your awesome feedback 😃👍
So awesome. I wish you lived in Chicago. I would have paid you to help me with my van. 😊I’d love to learn how you added the table that I see you can use in and out. Best conversion for a minivan so far. Really great.
I love your van! It’s perfect. I’ll be doing one myself in the spring. Looking forward to seeing how you did the table, and the wiring and lighting. Can you pull everything out without unscrewing things? Are the cabinetry and bed attached to the van somehow? Also looking forward to hearing about how you have ventilation while keeping bugs out. Great videos, well-paced, informative, and inspiring. Merci bien!
Hi Eric from Newmarket, Ontario Canada. I'm not converting a van, nor am I going to do this full time but I am enjoying your videos. I have a four door Jeep Wrangler and have been watching videos as I would like to camp out of my Jeep on weekends / vacation time (when we can travel again). Keep up the great videos and stay safe!
Your videos are great. You always share and explain what works best (whether just for you or in general) for vanlife. It’s great. Please keep doing what you’re doing👍👍🙏
Your grandfather was a very wise man, and *you* are wise because you learned from him. I usually do things impulsively, then have trouble later. I am going to apply his advice to all big decisions in my life. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. ❤️
Eric i wish u were living close by as i would even pay u to do a lil job for me making a shelf for my van as im just hopeless when it comers to getting the measurements perfect lol but who knows u might even make it to nsw one day buddy. anyway take care n stay safe my friend, just love your shows.
Ok, now I've seen the whole build. It's exceptional! and very well thought out. You've really tuned into your needs. I'm glad I discovered your site! 👍👍
Your topic of THINK FIRST about your wants/needs is so very helpful, as well as unusual. Getting on TH-cam and seeing all the other folks out there heading down the road, can really make it challenging to "do your homework". It looks much easier and more exciting to just "jump in"--without enough processing and thought. So thanks, Eric, for encouraging us to step back and do more on the front end so that down the road we can be in a better position to enjoy all that we have done!
Yes I freedive and I love this so much! I do not scuba dive anymore. I love too many aspects of freediving! It fulfill me as much as surfing! I am really happy to give you any inspiration to realize your dream! Thank you Edwin for this awesome comment! 😃✌️
Could you talk a bit how you mounted the solar panel and where the cables enter the van? And how you put down the flooring in the front section of your van? That would be great, thanks!
Thank you Nicole. Those are two good videos ideas! Yes I’ll do that. Bed design is the one that I am working on right now... And I will continue with other videos! 👍
Hello Eric. I came across your YT channel, and subscribed after the 1st video. Your van design is very well thought out, practical and affordable for most. I was really getting turned off to the other highly expensive van build videos here on YT. Who wants to go into debt for a campervan?! Even if living in it full-time, who wants to pay nearly as much as a house, if trying to simplify and enjoy the outdoors. Anyway, I appreciate your content and reasonableness. All I can ask is to continue to make videos about your van design/ build as if the viewer has no knowledge and is a beginner learning... most are new to all of this and it can be intimidating. If you haven't yet made videos on the electrical, solar, plumbing components (with beginners in mind), that would be extremely helpful for your subscribers. Thanks Eric!
Thank you for that great comment! I really share your vision about van conversion. Great comment like yours, gives a lot of motivation to produce videos to help people achieve there Van conversion dream and go enjoy the outdoors and the planet! Yes I will do videos about your suggestions! Thank you my friend! ✌️
Eric, thank you for the inspiration. Can you provide a list of items you bought and possibly Amazon links to them? I'm mainly interested in electronics. You may even make some money on affiliate kick-backs from Amazon or similar stores.
Thank you for your comments. Good point about the electrical! For the list and the links, this would need a bit of work... but you have a good point. Stay tuned
Thanks Eric... I just started my van conversion ..and have watched 100s of videos...you are tye guy am was looking for....thanks mate was very helpfulll...especily the sofa bed..😉
Congratulation for your new van and thank you Nichal for your comment! I am glade that you enjoy my content. Enjoy realizing your project! Don’t hesitate to ask questions ✌️
I love your design, Eric. It seems to have everything I need and is pleasing to the eye. I would love to see a video instructing us on your plumbing. Brilliant idea to have access from the side door. 🙂
Thank you Donna! Yes a video about plumbing is a good suggestion. Effectively, having access to the sink by the sliding door is quite convenient!👍 Thank you for your great comment!✌️
Would there be any major adjustments you'd have to make w an older Sienna ? ( 2008/2009 , I'm thinking of purchasing) Really enjoy your content & have shared w lots of ppl. Ive watched so many ( hundreds?) of conversion vids over the last couple years , yours remains in my top 3 (out of 3 different types of vehicles ) Great work ~such a smart design . *Thank you !! esp. for explaining everything so clearly*
Thank you Sharon for your great comment! I really appreciate! Yes you can do a conversion on an older Sienna. I will do other videos to explain how to figure it out from any kind of van... ✌️
Hi Eric, your videos are really great. I look forward to videos of your additional build details. The solar shower is a great idea and one could simply put up one of those little shower tents next to it if not urban / stealth camping.
Thank you John! You’re right about the portable shower. But I wanted to have warm water available anytime, without setup. I put a few special features on that solar shower. I just modified it... Will test some more before doing a video.... Thank you for your good comment!👍
There are videos on TH-cam how to make a solar shower. But Eric if you've modified it in some way that's not typical, please share! Would love to hear how you're getting hot water.
You have a very strong English and is perfectly understandable to those with American English! We are learning a lot from your videos and just getting started on our van. We will be studying and incorporating your ideas. Especially like the video of creating the bed, the paper model is so helpful. Thank you and we will be glued to your channel.
I love, love, love your videos!! We just purchased a Roadloft kit, and are thoroughly enjoying it. However, your videos on ventilation and screening for windows are very helpful. Thank you for sharing your successes! I live in Ontario, Canada.
I think you have a perfect interior layout for this size of van and I completely agree with your recommendations in your video about 11 layout mistakes. Your conversion solutions are very well thought out, the bed, cabinets or details like fridge location or a simple yet versatile table. Well done!
Thank you Michael Angelo! I hope you will do your van conversion! Keep looking at van conversion videos and people enjoying van life and I’m sure you’ll end up finishing your van conversion project!👍 Go subscribe and stay tuned!🚐💨✌️
The First Video of you that I had watched, I've already subscribed. I don't usually do that but your channel is so awesome that I feel the need to. Hopefully you get to detail your bed and above-the-roof arrangements. Anyway, what's the brand & model of your van?
Hello I leave in Florida I’m interested in traveling in my van and I found your videos I love them you explain everything so easy and your ideas and experiences are amazing I m learning a lot I want to ask you if you make a video of a complete food preparation and cooking inside your van or you Already have one and I don’t find it thank you for be and amazing person and share all those videos with us
Honestly, this is the best minivan conversion I have ever seen. The build is pretty simple, but the design is so functional and multi-purpose. AND I was also wondering how I would incorporate my large ARB fridge! lol Thank you!! I love your videos so if you have time to do one about the kitchen cabinet that would be great. Ultimately it's straightforward to look at your cabinets and take your approach from your bedroom cabinets, so all good if you don't want to. ;)
You can remove the central console and place a 12v refrigerator there. Check this video: th-cam.com/video/MvjWZMZWE0g/w-d-xo.html I bought a big refrigerator which would not fit and am now trying to exchange.
Wow, man. This is SO well thought out, Eric! That you have twenty years experience living on wheels really shows. SO many important details! I'd thought of some, like not blocking any windows except the left rear and positioning the sink at one of the sliding doors to make it easy to refill water jugs, but I hadn't thought how easy that would make using the sink while outside! Genius. There are so many other things you went over that I would not have known 'til it was too late, then my camper van would NOT have matched what I'm dreaming up right now and I'd be so disappointed. So thank you ever so much for going through all the trouble of making these videos, explaining all of your experience in so many different ones. I'm going to watch them ALL over the next few days. And I've definitely been hitting that thumbsup on every one. Thanks again, Eric.
Thank you Linda. Your comment put a nice smile of appreciation of your comment on my face! The video that you talk was exactly for that purpose: avoiding mistakes! There’s so much design replicating mistakes. At some point, those mistakes become a standard! Thanks again! ✌️
Hi Eric! Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! Thanks so much for inspiring me to do some easy conversion for comfortable area inside vehicle. Will do conversion on my GMC Envoy and hopefully finished and ready for the summer. Love the way you inspire people to go out and explore outdoor and going back to basics! Cheers!
Absolutely love your videos I also owned two Toyota matrix and slept in the back. Car camping. Now I have a 2015 Subaru and I wish I had a sienna after watching your videos thank you Eric.
Eric, your designs make good sense. My vote would be for a video showing an aux lithium or leadacid battery and inverter to power essentials - including an electric heater - the smallest i found draws 150 watts
after a summer in several nat parks (SD WY MON ID UT AZ, we decided we want a place to sleep and have breakfast. we'll convert our 2006 honda oddessy Touring before next spring (nat parks in Canada and AK) . great ideas of yours. please more about the solar panels and the electronics. I don't know anything about them. electronics.
Thank you for all the hard work Eric. I was thinking of going with a slat design, extending sideways of course, but I think this design is probably better because it gives you proper back support in the sitting position vs just a cushion leaning against the inner side of the van. Moreover, one can adjust the angle of the back, i.e. recline - this way one is not restricted to just one sitting position and in the long term I think that could prove to be very important. Looking forward to your next video about keeping the bugs out when leaving the windows cracked open a bit - as you probably already know, we have a lot of bugs in Florida! 🦟
I like your reflection about bed design. It is very logical and well explained. Thank you for sharing. Thank you also for your appreciation! Yes the video about screens will be one of the coming ones. 👍 ✌️ Florida 😃
@@ericenjoysearth2756 Hey Eric, I have always been interested in coming up with a system to keeps the interior of the vehicle cool in the blazing sun with high ambient temperatures or brings in fresh air at night. Of course something like what the Prius with the solar panels has would be ideal, but I am wondering if you could build that into a mod with the bug screening system. I had a solar power window venting fan that I got in UK in 84 but its no longer working. A screening system for the windows along with a circuit that automatically switches on the blower unit in the car to circulate the air until the interior reaches a preset temp - preferably running of a small 12V UPS style battery that is charged during the day via solar or the car's alternator .... what do you think?
It makes sense. I have an electric fan connected to an auxiliary 12 volts battery that is solar charged. But my fan is manually operated with an on/off switch. Why not go further with something automated for when you are inside the van. I would put an on/off switch for when you are not inside.... ✌️
I have used cars smaller then those two as camping-car. Since both vehicles are great one, I would see which one got most levelled floor. You’ll probably have to slide upfront your front seats to get to bed and have a space of more then 6 ft. I don’t know those two vehicles to know if you got enough room for more then camping-car (if you can have cabinets...?)... But I’m pretty sure that you can find a way to sleep pretty well with those two!
Hello Eric🌹 I was quite expecting the bed build as your next video, this seemed more like things you’ve already discussed. Hope your well...I’ll check back in another month. Happy travels 💗
Hello Baha Queen! 😃You may have missed my last answer that I was about to publish a video about layout features before the bed design. Sorry for the disappointment... The next video is going to be about the bed design! I’ll try to publish early may... Take care and enjoy that beautiful Florida sunshine ☀️ ✌️
Just found and bookmarked this - thank you for sharing your practical approach and experience by making videos - you are very good at it and I am so enjoying them!
I would like to find someone who can build shop and build this for me. It is exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you for such an excellent tutorage o n khow to do it.
Hello Eric - thanks for the videos. I'm currently living in New Zealand and planning a South Island trip using a 'stealth car'. Your ideas are very good, and I look forward to more videos. I am particularly interested in how you attach the units to the inside of the car, and how you get the solar wiring into the car. My first 'stealth car' (Fanny) was in the UK 1964 where I lived then - I was perhaps ahead of the time. It was very simplistic to what you are doing now. 55 years on I still enjoy travelling. Subscribed.
Wow! You are quite an exemple! Yes, I’ll do your requested videos with pleasure my fellow van lifer! I refer to my van as my LM (Lunar Module)😉. Small, effective and do pretty well the job!😃 Thank you for sharing Jonni!👍 I wish you the trip of your life!🌄
Eric. Well though out strategy for your conversion. I don't quite get what you did with the middle and rear seats as well as the flooring you used for the van. Hope you can put a video together about that specifically. Thanks Nate
Hi Eric! I just began project "Copy Eric and enjoy Earth" and just bought the same Sienna. The available width between the wheel arches is 48". With a 44" wide bed + gaps, how do you still have space for your cabinet? And your cabinet seem to be deep enough to be able to house 5gallon jugs! Thank you for any input and help! I'm not alone in thinking that you have the best setup for a microcamper. No nonsense.
Congratulation Alexandre for your van! I think the same about my design! I think my set up is the best. I love it so much! 😁 The van’s walls are not even vertically and horizontally, so the compartment spaces vary a lot. At the floor, at the wheel house base, it is minimal. Higher, you get much more space. On those cabinets I fit easily clothes and things for two persons. On this video you see how much the depth of the cabinet vary and how to build them: th-cam.com/video/I9Zr9oZVpF4/w-d-xo.html Thank you for your appreciation ✌️
Eric - It is a good plus to go from the front to back without exiting the van. How much of a hindrance is the console? Wouldn’t it be more comfortable to move about without it? I understand taking it out (and replacing it) is a simple process. I very much enjoy your informative videos and I know each choice you have made is extremely well thought out. Blessings to you!
We manage to go over it. I do not want to remove it because we use it. There some stuff and food in it. Thank you for your appreciation Darma! Do not hesitate if you have other questions 😃✌️ PS D for Darma! 😉 Thank you for all your comments Darma. 😃👍
Allo M. Eric, Félicitation pour les idées d'aménagement et du fait que ce soit possible de le faire de façon génial et confortable dans une caravane. Ca rejoint beaucoup de gens de partout. Joliette Québec
Excited for more of your videos.. would like to see how you managed to put the cabinets and bed inside the Van and how are they secured when your travelling. Thank you for sharing your awesome build 🙏🏻😊
I am so glad I found your channel. I just found it a few hours ago and I binged all of your videos. I am 100% going to copy your side storage/kitchen/fridge build. Thanks for figuring it all out and sharing. I am buying a 2022 Sienna and I am just waiting for them to become available. My two fun challenges are I want my bike to be able to squeeze inside with me when I am alone in stealth mode and then switch to your 44" wide sleeping configuration (Initially without the platform) when my wife is with me. Challenge #2: I am 6'4". Keep these excellent videos coming and stop by Bend, Oregon so I can see your van:)
Thank you Paul for your great comment! I am glade that you enjoy my videos. Your are going to have a great van that will suit your needs! You can simply divide the sofa bed in two pieces (two mini sofa beds). When you bring your bike you simply remove the right hand side one! ✌️
Hi Paul, Amazing to find that I have the exact same idea as you: buy a 2022 Sienna next year, convert it to a single bed camper with storage for mt bike. Question: Have you inquired about buying without back seats for a discount?. Toyota dealers I spoke to said no. I won’t need the back seats. For that reason I’m also considering mini cargo vans and adding windows to them. Thanks to you and Eric. Paul P
@@sp-dw5jx I haven't asked about not purchasing the 2nd row of seats and seems pretty unlikely that it's possible. I too am removing them permanently but I am keeping the 3rd row in and going to implement a design so they can pop up if needed. I am actually picking up a 2021 Sienna from a dealership that has a $50/day "Rent to Buy" program and I am going to put about 1K miles on it in a VERY thorough test drive.
Thank you David. I continue to produce videos because people ask for them, like you did. Thank you for sharing your appreciation! Enjoy the planning of your van conversion project!
Hi Eric, thank you for sharing your awesome ideas! I have the same van and have been thinking about this and I think your videos are going to inspire me to complete the projects in mind. Please show us how to do the solar and electrical connections as that is my biggest challenge!
Eric I am really enjoying your videos of your van build out. You are giving me many good ideas to consider. thank you for your videos. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for fan ventilation of some type inside the van for doing number two inside the van when it's absolutely the only option. Thank you again for your wonderful videos. 👍
As you have seen in one of my videos, I use a small fan that you can change places. If you open just a bit your windows and place the fan by one window, as seen in the video, you’ll get some ventilation. Opening everything after with the ventilator should bring back everything to normal. Thank you for your appreciation Don!👍
Another Great video Eric! I am still debating vehicles, leaning towards a 2013 ford transit connect. Not as long as a minivan(I think it's about 79") but little wider(60") and taller(54") tall enough I could do one of the short portapotties! Bad weather and midnight nature calls are no fun lol
Thank you Deryk! Debating is the right word! 🤔 I don’t know where you’re from... but if you have mountains around, hp and torque is a pretty relevant question too... If you have to consider this, it really may help you to make your choice. Thank’s for sharing buddy!✌️
Seriously, for me it’s perfect too! I have a great time currently and Utha. This is the perfect way to travel and camp anywhere in the desert 🏜 as in cities!
@@ericenjoysearth2756 Eric, my email is usatennispro@yahoo.com Would you email me, I have questions and a business idea I would like to share with you. Greg
Hi Eric. Two requests for you: 1. A list of all the tools you needed to make the conversion a reality. 2. Measurements of the cabinet walls and other parts you added to the Sienna. Can't wait for the next video! ✌️
With a jigsaw and a drill, you got what you need. Don’t need any other electric tools. In the videos I will explain how I did my van conversion. The idea of the Channel is to help people realize their dream of van conversion. To help people in their Do It Yourself (DIY) project to customize their van to their needs. It shows technics rather then dimensions. You dream your van and you realize it with those technics!!!😃
I love the table clipping idea. How does it connect and how does the leg work? Did you connect the refrigerator holder to the rack where the seat goes? I was thinking that I would like the option to take out the refrigerator and put the seat back in. I hope you will do a video about the table and refrigerator holder as well! In what general area are you located these days? Thank you again!
Hello Wendy! I will do a video about the table. The refrigerator holder is wedged with the rack where the seat goes. I will talk about it in the flooring video. Yes there is some way to keep the right middle seat if you do not keep the refrigerator at that spot. 🇨🇦 You have good questions Wendy. Keep planning your van conversion layout, you’ll finish with the perfect customized van! 👍
@@ericenjoysearth2756 Thanks!! Awesome! I went and test drove a Sienna today and love it. I just have to sell my Ford Transit 150. (Love it, but it's too tall for Los Angeles Parking Structures, including the one at work!)
Good point Wendy!👍 I have been in interior parking with the Sienna with a Thule box and surf board. I am just and simply happy about the Sienna. Just love it!
Félicitations Etic. Congratulations Eric. Beautiful work. If you have a video on your ventilation system it would be superb. Continue ton beau travail.
Really enjoyed watching the videos you’ve put out so far! I hope you’ll go into the subject of having a possibility to do Nr. 1 in private without leaving the vehicle. Also, perhaps you could just go over real quick about how you separate the living space from the cockpit - if you do at all?
Thank you! Yes I will do a video about no1 in the Van. It’s a must! I don’t separate the cockpit from the living space. I put opaque panels in the windows. I will do a video about that also. Thank you for you video suggestions!✌️
Great videos. I look forward to the series. It would be helpful if you could post links for the various pieces of hardware you use (sink, pump, table leg and bracket, etc...). Did you remove the seats and do you have access to the underfloor storage?
Thank’s Todd! The link idea is a good option, but would require some search back... I’ll look... The back seats are made to go under the floor. I removed the 2/3 and kept the 1/3 just in case I need a third place. Like if I go down a river in canot-camping and need a lift back. Obviously you need to remove the bed for that, but may be pretty useful!
@@ericenjoysearth2756 I have been thinking of removing one or both of the stow and go seats from my Sienna. Was it difficult? I have been unable to find any videos on removing the 3rd row seats.
I have watched alot of small van/car conversions and I honestly think this is one of the best
Thank you Samantha! I am really proud of your comment!😊
Agreed
Thank you Cyrus!😃✌️
I agree. After looking at a lot of layouts I find myself wanting to try this one the most. Maybe with a couch/bed that faces sideways along the passenger side instead of forwards (but I can already see some drawbacks), but the sink and cabinets on the driver's side are EXACTLY what I have been envisioning.
In a couch position sideways you will see mostly on one side where you will be parked. Frontward you will see 180 from left to right. I much more prefer this! Don’t you...?!
One of the best van builds on this platform.
Thank you Lisa! 😃
Never be sorry for your accent! Accents are beautiful because they represent our origin. Thank you for these awesome videos. Major help!
Thank you for this kind comment. It is a pleasure to help you Celestrial ✌️
@@ericenjoysearth2756 I agree. I think it actually helps viewers, as they need to think more about what you are saying, rather than have the words just 'wash over you'
BEST mini van conversion!! Wish you had plans for us! I would copy this 100%
Thank you! You made my day! 😃✌️
Me too ! It s the best youtubeur for the van ! Years of expériences shared with us - gold !
Thank you 😊✌️
You honestly have the best van life prep videos of anyone on youtube, and I've watched dozens and dozens. Thank you for these...I live in LA County, CA...about to venture out in my Seinna. I did one build in it, but now after seeing your videos, I think I'm gonna start over from scratch.
Thank you Shaun! This is a great comment that you write me. I am happy that you like them. It worth the time doing something that you will enjoy using. You will never regret it! Stay tuned, more are coming ✌️
Eric has the most practical and useful suggestions. Especially the bit about being able to setup for the night without going outside.
Thank you for your feedback! It is much appreciated 😃✌️
I can’t wait for the bed assembly. Love your setup 👍🏼😎
dialect101com YES!
Thank you! 👍
The bed assembly video is coming soon!
Thank you for the depth and breadth of information you are providing in your series of videos. I’m watching them from western ND where my van conversion is in its infancy. I love your suggestion to give back to all the people and companies and organizations and municipalities and governmental entities that contribute to our free-dom to enjoy van life. I like the idea of helping by picking up trash and making local purchases.
Thank you Lora for your nice feedback and for sharing the same way of gratitude. Enjoy your project! 😃✌️
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Love that car, its very big inside. Awesome layout you got. Keep the great videos coming. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪 :-)
Thank you! 😃
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I think this is the best build I've come across for 2 people in a minivan. At least 2 that are on the smaller side.
Thank you Cathy! Honestly I definitely think the same thing 😉
I just love my set up!😁
Your feedback much appreciated ✌️
Hi you did a good job in your van !!
I'm waiting for more videos!!
Thank you for your comment Jose. I’ll work on more videos!👍
One of the best and most functional minivan builds I've come across. I may end up copying or at least taking inspiration from quite a few of your ideas for a future build. Very well done, much appreciation for all of your videos, and best of luck!
Thank you for your appreciation! I am happy to read this.😃 I am doing the channel exactly for that, inspiring people! TH-cam is such a great platform for sharing! Stay tuned! ✌️
This is one of the nicest van conversions, and most helpful videos I have seen. Trust me, I've been looking at a lot of these. Yours are the best. Thank you for the education.
Hey! Thank you Gerald for this awesome comment! It is much very appreciated 👍
Some of the ideas you have are borderline genius, and i love the huge focus on realistic practicality such as not forcing yourself into cooking outside, but allowing the option
Effectively practicability is really important to me. It must be easy to use, with no rattles and I share what it fully tested! Thank you for your awesome feedback 😃👍
Hi Eric. Very impressed with your thinking. And the ease of construction.
It has changed my thinking.
Solar shower vid please
Thanks Ray for your comment! Solar shower will be one of the coming videos...👍
Great video Eric...I would love to see a video on how you did the electrical/solar system.
Thank you Thor! This is a good idea that I will answer! 👍
So awesome. I wish you lived in Chicago. I would have paid you to help me with my van. 😊I’d love to learn how you added the table that I see you can use in and out.
Best conversion for a minivan so far. Really great.
Thank you! I really appreciate your comment!
Next video should be about the table!👍
Love the three ways you can use the table. Brilliant!
Thank you ✌️
I love your van! It’s perfect. I’ll be doing one myself in the spring. Looking forward to seeing how you did the table, and the wiring and lighting. Can you pull everything out without unscrewing things? Are the cabinetry and bed attached to the van somehow? Also looking forward to hearing about how you have ventilation while keeping bugs out. Great videos, well-paced, informative, and inspiring. Merci bien!
Thank you!
Yes nothing is screwed to the van, but yes there is attachements. I will do a video about it.
Thank you also for the video suggestion! 👍
Hi Eric from Newmarket, Ontario Canada. I'm not converting a van, nor am I going to do this full time but I am enjoying your videos. I have a four door Jeep Wrangler and have been watching videos as I would like to camp out of my Jeep on weekends / vacation time (when we can travel again). Keep up the great videos and stay safe!
Thank you Kat. You have a very nice toy (that nice looking black and orange Jeep). It is always interest to learn things 👍
Great points! Very nice to hear your reasoning & your experience.
Thank you Mara! I am glade that you enjoy✌️
Incredible - caring is sharing!
Thankyou so much for your invaluable experience!…👌🏻🚚👌🏻
It’s a pleasure my friend 👍
Your videos are great. You always share and explain what works best (whether just for you or in general) for vanlife. It’s great. Please keep doing what you’re doing👍👍🙏
Thank you! I really like your comment 👍
Another great video, Eric. I totally agree with your father (& you). Any time spent thinking and planning first, pays off fivefold. Thank you.
Thank you Charlie! Enjoy your van conversion project!👍
Your grandfather was a very wise man, and *you* are wise because you learned from him. I usually do things impulsively, then have trouble later. I am going to apply his advice to all big decisions in my life. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your reflection! I am happy to know that his wisdom is traveling and appreciated ✌️
Eric i wish u were living close by as i would even pay u to do a lil job for me making a shelf for my van as im just hopeless when it comers to getting the measurements perfect lol but who knows u might even make it to nsw one day buddy. anyway take care n stay safe my friend, just love your shows.
Ok, now I've seen the whole build. It's exceptional! and very well thought out. You've really tuned into your needs. I'm glad I discovered your site! 👍👍
Thank you for your awesome comment! Really happy to read it! 😃✌️
Hi from Russia! Your idia is best of other i saw in youtube! Thenk you Erik!!!
Thank you my friend from Russia! I love knowing where people are from. This is great! Thank you for your good comment!✌️
Great design on the bed. Everything inside is laid out efficiently! Thanks for the video.
Thank you Richard. Honestly, It is effectively pretty efficient!
Other videos will follow with other efficient ideas...✌️
Your topic of THINK FIRST about your wants/needs is so very helpful, as well as unusual. Getting on TH-cam and seeing all the other folks out there heading down the road, can really make it challenging to "do your homework". It looks much easier and more exciting to just "jump in"--without enough processing and thought. So thanks, Eric, for encouraging us to step back and do more on the front end so that down the road we can be in a better position to enjoy all that we have done!
I really like your comment Clark!
Thank you!✌️
Dude you're a free diver too?
I love freediving!
Your videos are so inspiring. I can't wait to start copying everything you do LOL
Yes I freedive and I love this so much! I do not scuba dive anymore. I love too many aspects of freediving! It fulfill me as much as surfing!
I am really happy to give you any inspiration to realize your dream! Thank you Edwin for this awesome comment! 😃✌️
Could you talk a bit how you mounted the solar panel and where the cables enter the van? And how you put down the flooring in the front section of your van? That would be great, thanks!
Thank you Nicole. Those are two good videos ideas! Yes I’ll do that. Bed design is the one that I am working on right now... And I will continue with other videos! 👍
This is the best van set up I've ever seen. I'm going to be copying slot of the features. Thanks for posting
It’s a pleasure Jessica! I am happy to be of any help so that you can go enjoy earth more far away and comfy! ✌️
Hello Eric. I came across your YT channel, and subscribed after the 1st video. Your van design is very well thought out, practical and affordable for most. I was really getting turned off to the other highly expensive van build videos here on YT. Who wants to go into debt for a campervan?! Even if living in it full-time, who wants to pay nearly as much as a house, if trying to simplify and enjoy the outdoors. Anyway, I appreciate your content and reasonableness. All I can ask is to continue to make videos about your van design/ build as if the viewer has no knowledge and is a beginner learning... most are new to all of this and it can be intimidating. If you haven't yet made videos on the electrical, solar, plumbing components (with beginners in mind), that would be extremely helpful for your subscribers. Thanks Eric!
Thank you for that great comment! I really share your vision about van conversion. Great comment like yours, gives a lot of motivation to produce videos to help people achieve there Van conversion dream and go enjoy the outdoors and the planet! Yes I will do videos about your suggestions!
Thank you my friend! ✌️
your van conversion is the most effective, efficient, realistic, and practical coversion ever, plus it looks nice and neat!
Thank you! I am really glade of your comment! 😃✌️
Eric, thank you for the inspiration. Can you provide a list of items you bought and possibly Amazon links to them? I'm mainly interested in electronics. You may even make some money on affiliate kick-backs from Amazon or similar stores.
Thank you for your comments. Good point about the electrical! For the list and the links, this would need a bit of work... but you have a good point. Stay tuned
Thanks Eric... I just started my van conversion ..and have watched 100s of videos...you are tye guy am was looking for....thanks mate was very helpfulll...especily the sofa bed..😉
Congratulation for your new van and thank you Nichal for your comment! I am glade that you enjoy my content. Enjoy realizing your project! Don’t hesitate to ask questions ✌️
I love your design, Eric. It seems to have everything I need and is pleasing to the eye. I would love to see a video instructing us on your plumbing. Brilliant idea to have access from the side door. 🙂
Thank you Donna!
Yes a video about plumbing is a good suggestion. Effectively, having access to the sink by the sliding door is quite convenient!👍
Thank you for your great comment!✌️
Would there be any major adjustments you'd have to make w an older Sienna ? ( 2008/2009 , I'm thinking of purchasing)
Really enjoy your content & have shared w lots of ppl. Ive watched so many ( hundreds?) of conversion vids over the last couple years , yours remains in my top 3 (out of 3 different types of vehicles ) Great work ~such a smart design . *Thank you !! esp. for explaining everything so clearly*
Thank you Sharon for your great comment! I really appreciate!
Yes you can do a conversion on an older Sienna. I will do other videos to explain how to figure it out from any kind of van...
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@@ericenjoysearth2756you're most welcome :)
& oh wow, that will be so helpful! Look forward to the future videos .
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Hi Eric, your videos are really great. I look forward to videos of your additional build details. The solar shower is a great idea and one could simply put up one of those little shower tents next to it if not urban / stealth camping.
Thank you John!
You’re right about the portable shower. But I wanted to have warm water available anytime, without setup. I put a few special features on that solar shower. I just modified it... Will test some more before doing a video....
Thank you for your good comment!👍
There are videos on TH-cam how to make a solar shower. But Eric if you've modified it in some way that's not typical, please share! Would love to hear how you're getting hot water.
You have a very strong English and is perfectly understandable to those with American English! We are learning a lot from your videos and just getting started on our van. We will be studying and incorporating your ideas. Especially like the video of creating the bed, the paper model is so helpful. Thank you and we will be glued to your channel.
What a nice comment Kathy! I am really glade to help you in your project! Thank you for your feedback 😃✌️
I love, love, love your videos!! We just purchased a Roadloft kit, and are thoroughly enjoying it. However, your videos on ventilation and screening for windows are very helpful. Thank you for sharing your successes! I live in Ontario, Canada.
Thank you Gail. Enjoy your new van! 😃✌️
I think you have a perfect interior layout for this size of van and I completely agree with your recommendations in your video about 11 layout mistakes. Your conversion solutions are very well thought out, the bed, cabinets or details like fridge location or a simple yet versatile table. Well done!
Thank you Jacek! Your comment is very much appreciated! If you have questions do not hesitate ✌️😃
Your videos are wonderfully simple and informative. Thank you! I am replicating your design which is the most practical design I have seen.
Thank you! Enjoy doing your van conversion ✌️
I'm honestly impressed by your design... Hopefully I can also do a Van Conversion in the future...
Thank you Michael Angelo!
I hope you will do your van conversion! Keep looking at van conversion videos and people enjoying van life and I’m sure you’ll end up finishing your van conversion project!👍 Go subscribe and stay tuned!🚐💨✌️
The First Video of you that I had watched, I've already subscribed. I don't usually do that but your channel is so awesome that I feel the need to.
Hopefully you get to detail your bed and above-the-roof arrangements.
Anyway, what's the brand & model of your van?
I’m pretty proud of your comments! Thank you.
Yes I’ll do those videos that you suggest.
My van is a Toyota Sienna LE.
Enjoy planning your Van! 😃
This is fantastic great points you made on why you pick the side to enter in from
Thank you John. I’m happy to contribute to your Van conversion reflection and planning! 👍
Very nice! Can you do video on your ventilation system? Looking forward to the bed video.
Thank you Karen!😃Those are two great ideas of videos. The bed is going to be the next one! Thank’s for those ideas!👍
your comment about favouring table over countertop has been very useful for my thinking about Van layout thank you
It’s a pleasure Clyde. Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated ✌️
Hello I leave in Florida I’m interested in traveling in my van and I found your videos I love them you explain everything so easy and your ideas and experiences are amazing I m learning a lot I want to ask you if you make a video of a complete food preparation and cooking inside your van or you Already have one and I don’t find it thank you for be and amazing person and share all those videos with us
Thank you for your nice feedback. It is really a pleasure to read! I do not have a video about cooking, but it is a really good suggestion! 👍
Honestly, this is the best minivan conversion I have ever seen. The build is pretty simple, but the design is so functional and multi-purpose. AND I was also wondering how I would incorporate my large ARB fridge! lol Thank you!! I love your videos so if you have time to do one about the kitchen cabinet that would be great. Ultimately it's straightforward to look at your cabinets and take your approach from your bedroom cabinets, so all good if you don't want to. ;)
This is great Stephen! I am happy to be of any help! I just love my fridge too! Thank you for your appreciation comment and your video suggestions.✌️
You can remove the central console and place a 12v refrigerator there. Check this video: th-cam.com/video/MvjWZMZWE0g/w-d-xo.html I bought a big refrigerator which would not fit and am now trying to exchange.
Wow, man. This is SO well thought out, Eric! That you have twenty years experience living on wheels really shows. SO many important details! I'd thought of some, like not blocking any windows except the left rear and positioning the sink at one of the sliding doors to make it easy to refill water jugs, but I hadn't thought how easy that would make using the sink while outside! Genius. There are so many other things you went over that I would not have known 'til it was too late, then my camper van would NOT have matched what I'm dreaming up right now and I'd be so disappointed.
So thank you ever so much for going through all the trouble of making these videos, explaining all of your experience in so many different ones. I'm going to watch them ALL over the next few days. And I've definitely been hitting that thumbsup on every one. Thanks again, Eric.
Thank you Linda. Your comment put a nice smile of appreciation of your comment on my face! The video that you talk was exactly for that purpose: avoiding mistakes!
There’s so much design replicating mistakes. At some point, those mistakes become a standard! Thanks again! ✌️
Hi Eric! Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! Thanks so much for inspiring me to do some easy conversion for comfortable area inside vehicle. Will do conversion on my GMC Envoy and hopefully finished and ready for the summer. Love the way you inspire people to go out and explore outdoor and going back to basics! Cheers!
This is a great comment for me! Thank you for your appreciation.
Enjoy planning and doing your van conversion ✌️
I love you Eric! Your videos are great!
Thank you Charlotte! You made my day! 😃✌️
Love this series! Thank you for sharing your ideas and methodology!
Thank you Mehedi! I appreciate your comment! ✌️
Thanks Eric for another thoughtful video!
Also, I very like your drawings when you decide which way to sleep.
Thank you for your appreciation and for the feedback 👍
Absolutely love your videos I also owned two Toyota matrix and slept in the back.
Car camping. Now I have a 2015 Subaru and I wish I had a sienna after watching your videos thank you Eric.
Thank you Renea!✌️
Eric, your designs make good sense. My vote would be for a video showing an aux lithium or leadacid battery and inverter to power essentials - including an electric heater - the smallest i found draws 150 watts
Ok Karen! I’ll do a video about the electrics 👍
after a summer in several nat parks (SD WY MON ID UT AZ, we decided we want a place to sleep and have breakfast. we'll convert our 2006 honda oddessy Touring before next spring (nat parks in Canada and AK) . great ideas of yours. please more about the solar panels and the electronics. I don't know anything about them. electronics.
Thank you for your comment and your video suggestions. I will do videos about it!👍
An Odyssey is a great Van for a van conversion!
Thank you for all the hard work Eric. I was thinking of going with a slat design, extending sideways of course, but I think this design is probably better because it gives you proper back support in the sitting position vs just a cushion leaning against the inner side of the van. Moreover, one can adjust the angle of the back, i.e. recline - this way one is not restricted to just one sitting position and in the long term I think that could prove to be very important. Looking forward to your next video about keeping the bugs out when leaving the windows cracked open a bit - as you probably already know, we have a lot of bugs in Florida! 🦟
I like your reflection about bed design. It is very logical and well explained. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you also for your appreciation!
Yes the video about screens will be one of the coming ones. 👍
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Florida 😃
@@ericenjoysearth2756 Hey Eric, I have always been interested in coming up with a system to keeps the interior of the vehicle cool in the blazing sun with high ambient temperatures or brings in fresh air at night. Of course something like what the Prius with the solar panels has would be ideal, but I am wondering if you could build that into a mod with the bug screening system. I had a solar power window venting fan that I got in UK in 84 but its no longer working. A screening system for the windows along with a circuit that automatically switches on the blower unit in the car to circulate the air until the interior reaches a preset temp - preferably running of a small 12V UPS style battery that is charged during the day via solar or the car's alternator .... what do you think?
It makes sense. I have an electric fan connected to an auxiliary 12 volts battery that is solar charged. But my fan is manually operated with an on/off switch.
Why not go further with something automated for when you are inside the van. I would put an on/off switch for when you are not inside....
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This is fantastic. I have watched many car conversions ,but this is the best.
I want to know your Idea about Rav4 or Highlander hybrid for camping ?
I have used cars smaller then those two as camping-car. Since both vehicles are great one, I would see which one got most levelled floor. You’ll probably have to slide upfront your front seats to get to bed and have a space of more then 6 ft. I don’t know those two vehicles to know if you got enough room for more then camping-car (if you can have cabinets...?)... But I’m pretty sure that you can find a way to sleep pretty well with those two!
If you could go with a minivan or bigger would be easier and more room!
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Hello Eric🌹 I was quite expecting the bed build as your next video, this seemed more like things you’ve already discussed. Hope your well...I’ll check back in another month. Happy travels 💗
Hello Baha Queen! 😃You may have missed my last answer that I was about to publish a video about layout features before the bed design. Sorry for the disappointment... The next video is going to be about the bed design! I’ll try to publish early may... Take care and enjoy that beautiful Florida sunshine ☀️ ✌️
Just found and bookmarked this - thank you for sharing your practical approach and experience by making videos - you are very good at it and I am so enjoying them!
Thank you Vikki! I am glade that you enjoy! Thanks for giving me your feedback 😃✌️
I would like to find someone who can build shop and build this for me. It is exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you for such an excellent tutorage o n khow to do it.
It is a pleasure to inspire your van conversion Lois Luisa. ✌️
Hello Eric - thanks for the videos. I'm currently living in New Zealand and planning a South Island trip using a 'stealth car'. Your ideas are very good, and I look forward to more videos. I am particularly interested in how you attach the units to the inside of the car, and how you get the solar wiring into the car. My first 'stealth car' (Fanny) was in the UK 1964 where I lived then - I was perhaps ahead of the time. It was very simplistic to what you are doing now. 55 years on I still enjoy travelling. Subscribed.
Wow! You are quite an exemple! Yes, I’ll do your requested videos with pleasure my fellow van lifer!
I refer to my van as my LM (Lunar Module)😉. Small, effective and do pretty well the job!😃
Thank you for sharing Jonni!👍 I wish you the trip of your life!🌄
Eric. Well though out strategy for your conversion. I don't quite get what you did with the middle and rear seats as well as the flooring you used for the van. Hope you can put a video together about that specifically.
Thanks
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Good suggestion, there’s good info to say about that! Will do a video about it! 👍
Hi Eric!
I just began project "Copy Eric and enjoy Earth" and just bought the same Sienna.
The available width between the wheel arches is 48". With a 44" wide bed + gaps, how do you still have space for your cabinet? And your cabinet seem to be deep enough to be able to house 5gallon jugs!
Thank you for any input and help!
I'm not alone in thinking that you have the best setup for a microcamper. No nonsense.
Congratulation Alexandre for your van!
I think the same about my design! I think my set up is the best. I love it so much! 😁
The van’s walls are not even vertically and horizontally, so the compartment spaces vary a lot. At the floor, at the wheel house base, it is minimal. Higher, you get much more space. On those cabinets I fit easily clothes and things for two persons.
On this video you see how much the depth of the cabinet vary and how to build them:
th-cam.com/video/I9Zr9oZVpF4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your appreciation ✌️
Hi eric....youre my inspiration
Thank you Samuel ✌️
I am getting excited about van conversion this winter in Florida
I like to read that! A van conversion is such a cool project! Enjoy my friend!✌️
Thank you very much for the video. Some great ideas that most can apply to the builds. Enjoy.
Great comment Ralph! Thank you! 👍
Eric - It is a good plus to go from the front to back without exiting the van. How much of a hindrance is the console? Wouldn’t it be more comfortable to move about without it? I understand taking it out (and replacing it) is a simple process. I very much enjoy your informative videos and I know each choice you have made is extremely well thought out. Blessings to you!
We manage to go over it. I do not want to remove it because we use it. There some stuff and food in it.
Thank you for your appreciation Darma! Do not hesitate if you have other questions 😃✌️
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D for Darma! 😉 Thank you for all your comments Darma. 😃👍
Totally awesome video. Thank you. In the process of designing my conversion
Thank you Rosalie! I greatly appreciate your comment. Enjoy planning everything! ✌️
I luv ur clips...you are so informative.....
Thank you Dahlia! 😃
I’m very glade that you enjoy! I will continue to produce videos as long as there is good appreciations like yours! 😃✌️
Eric thank you for sharing your van design as it is so practical and not complicated. What more do you need,wonderful design.
Hey! Thank you for your appreciation comment! It is always appreciated!
It is a pleasure to share! ✌️
Your videos are amazing!! You’ve gotten another subscriber. Thanks for your hard work making all of these 🙏🏻
Thank you Philippe! I am happy of your comment! Welcome to my channel! ✌️
Thank you so much Eric! Your videos are amazing! We are so inspired by you. Just about to start our Honda Odyssey conversion!
An Odyssey is a great van for a conversion! Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your project ✌️
Allo M. Eric, Félicitation pour les idées d'aménagement et du fait que ce soit possible de le faire de façon génial et confortable dans une caravane. Ca rejoint beaucoup de gens de partout. Joliette Québec
Merci pour ton commentaire Luc! C’est très apprécié 😃✌️
really like your videos. simple, thoughtful, and practical! thanks
Thank you for this nice feedback ✌️
This one is the absolute best thank you so much !!!
Thank you! I am glade that you appreciate. Enjoy planning your built! ✌️
Thank you I am excited !! Starting this long holiday weekend!!😁😁
Excited for more of your videos..
would like to see how you managed to put the cabinets and bed inside the Van and how are they secured when your travelling. Thank you for sharing your awesome build 🙏🏻😊
Thank you Leila! Those are good video suggestions!👍
Eric enjoys Earth
Waiting for your next video post 🙂
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I am very interested in the solar shower and where you got it and how it was installed.
I made the whole thing. I will explain it in a future video! It is very stable the way I fixed it to the roof rack.👍
Me too I am also very interested
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a video about sink cabinet design would be awesome, thanks!
Thanks for the idea!👍
I am so glad I found your channel. I just found it a few hours ago and I binged all of your videos. I am 100% going to copy your side storage/kitchen/fridge build. Thanks for figuring it all out and sharing. I am buying a 2022 Sienna and I am just waiting for them to become available. My two fun challenges are I want my bike to be able to squeeze inside with me when I am alone in stealth mode and then switch to your 44" wide sleeping configuration (Initially without the platform) when my wife is with me. Challenge #2: I am 6'4". Keep these excellent videos coming and stop by Bend, Oregon so I can see your van:)
Thank you Paul for your great comment! I am glade that you enjoy my videos. Your are going to have a great van that will suit your needs! You can simply divide the sofa bed in two pieces (two mini sofa beds). When you bring your bike you simply remove the right hand side one! ✌️
@@ericenjoysearth2756 That sounds perfect. Can't wait to get going. I'll send you photos. Thanks again!
Cool! Enjoy your project! ✌️
Hi Paul, Amazing to find that I have the exact same idea as you: buy a 2022 Sienna next year, convert it to a single bed camper with storage for mt bike. Question: Have you inquired about buying without back seats for a discount?. Toyota dealers I spoke to said no. I won’t need the back seats. For that reason I’m also considering mini cargo vans and adding windows to them. Thanks to you and Eric. Paul P
@@sp-dw5jx I haven't asked about not purchasing the 2nd row of seats and seems pretty unlikely that it's possible. I too am removing them permanently but I am keeping the 3rd row in and going to implement a design so they can pop up if needed. I am actually picking up a 2021 Sienna from a dealership that has a $50/day "Rent to Buy" program and I am going to put about 1K miles on it in a VERY thorough test drive.
great job! inspired and look forward to more videos. thanks
Thank you David. I continue to produce videos because people ask for them, like you did. Thank you for sharing your appreciation! Enjoy the planning of your van conversion project!
Eric for the win! Great video :)
Thank you Josh! I really appreciate your comment! 👍
Hi Eric, thank you for sharing your awesome ideas!
I have the same van and have been thinking about this and I think your videos are going to inspire me to complete the projects in mind. Please show us how to do the solar and electrical connections as that is my biggest challenge!
Good van conversion video ideas Candido! I will do videos about it!👍
Hi Eric! You mentioned your table was a clip system. I am not familiar with that. Also I’d love to know how your bed/sofa work. Safe travels my friend
Thank you Sandi! Stay tuned, I’ll do those video ideas!👍
Eric I am really enjoying your videos of your van build out. You are giving me many good ideas to consider. thank you for your videos. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for fan ventilation of some type inside the van for doing number two inside the van when it's absolutely the only option. Thank you again for your wonderful videos. 👍
As you have seen in one of my videos, I use a small fan that you can change places. If you open just a bit your windows and place the fan by one window, as seen in the video, you’ll get some ventilation. Opening everything after with the ventilator should bring back everything to normal.
Thank you for your appreciation Don!👍
Another Great video Eric! I am still debating vehicles, leaning towards a 2013 ford transit connect. Not as long as a minivan(I think it's about 79") but little wider(60") and taller(54") tall enough I could do one of the short portapotties! Bad weather and midnight nature calls are no fun lol
Thank you Deryk!
Debating is the right word! 🤔 I don’t know where you’re from... but if you have mountains around, hp and torque is a pretty relevant question too... If you have to consider this, it really may help you to make your choice. Thank’s for sharing buddy!✌️
Agreed! I am in NJ, Have a cabin in Pa. We have hills, not really mountainous...but having enough oomph to pass on the highway is pretty important lol
You’re so right! 👍
Let me know what you’ll choose... I want to do a video about selecting a van... but I have to do one about the bed first 😉
Will do, Whatever happens will be happening in the next few weeks I guess...but who knows how the universe unfolds lol
Good luck and good layout planning. May be I’ll have te time to produce 2 videos that will help you into that!✌️
Such a great methodical, practicable build Sir.
Thank you!✌️
Thanks for a great video Eric.
Thanks for your appreciation 😃
This build is perfect! I bet there are RV companies taking notes
Seriously, for me it’s perfect too! I have a great time currently and Utha. This is the perfect way to travel and camp anywhere in the desert 🏜 as in cities!
BAAAHAHAHAHHA🤣😂 RIIIIGHT LOL
@@ericenjoysearth2756 Eric, my email is usatennispro@yahoo.com
Would you email me, I have questions and a business idea I would like to share with you. Greg
Doubt it, they've been using the same, ugly, cheap 90s decor since 1990!
Hi Eric. Two requests for you:
1. A list of all the tools you needed to make the conversion a reality.
2. Measurements of the cabinet walls and other parts you added to the Sienna.
Can't wait for the next video! ✌️
With a jigsaw and a drill, you got what you need. Don’t need any other electric tools.
In the videos I will explain how I did my van conversion. The idea of the Channel is to help people realize their dream of van conversion. To help people in their Do It Yourself (DIY) project to customize their van to their needs. It shows technics rather then dimensions. You dream your van and you realize it with those technics!!!😃
Tabarnak I love your accent Eric and your van designed !
Thanks Stephane!👍
Another fantastic tutorial and tour. Thanks for sharing! It looks like a Toyota Sienna, and I just got one of those... same color, too! :D
Yes! We have the same great Van! Enjoy planing your van conversion!✌️
I love the table clipping idea. How does it connect and how does the leg work? Did you connect the refrigerator holder to the rack where the seat goes? I was thinking that I would like the option to take out the refrigerator and put the seat back in. I hope you will do a video about the table and refrigerator holder as well! In what general area are you located these days? Thank you again!
Hello Wendy!
I will do a video about the table.
The refrigerator holder is wedged with the rack where the seat goes. I will talk about it in the flooring video.
Yes there is some way to keep the right middle seat if you do not keep the refrigerator at that spot.
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You have good questions Wendy. Keep planning your van conversion layout, you’ll finish with the perfect customized van! 👍
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Thanks!! Awesome! I went and test drove a Sienna today and love it. I just have to sell my Ford Transit 150. (Love it, but it's too tall for Los Angeles Parking Structures, including the one at work!)
Good point Wendy!👍 I have been in interior parking with the Sienna with a Thule box and surf board. I am just and simply happy about the Sienna. Just love it!
Félicitations Etic. Congratulations Eric. Beautiful work. If you have a video on your ventilation system it would be superb. Continue ton beau travail.
Merci beaucoup Henri! Je ferai une vidéo sur le sujet! 👍
Really enjoyed watching the videos you’ve put out so far! I hope you’ll go into the subject of having a possibility to do Nr. 1 in private without leaving the vehicle.
Also, perhaps you could just go over real quick about how you separate the living space from the cockpit - if you do at all?
Thank you!
Yes I will do a video about no1 in the Van. It’s a must!
I don’t separate the cockpit from the living space. I put opaque panels in the windows. I will do a video about that also.
Thank you for you video suggestions!✌️
Great videos. I look forward to the series. It would be helpful if you could post links for the various pieces of hardware you use (sink, pump, table leg and bracket, etc...).
Did you remove the seats and do you have access to the underfloor storage?
Thank’s Todd!
The link idea is a good option, but would require some search back... I’ll look...
The back seats are made to go under the floor. I removed the 2/3 and kept the 1/3 just in case I need a third place. Like if I go down a river in canot-camping and need a lift back. Obviously you need to remove the bed for that, but may be pretty useful!
@@ericenjoysearth2756 I have been thinking of removing one or both of the stow and go seats from my Sienna. Was it difficult? I have been unable to find any videos on removing the 3rd row seats.
Me too, was not sure how to do it. Finally the dealer did it for free with an oil change!
This is an awesome conversion!
Thank you Talenel for your comment! It is much appreciated ✌️
I really appreciate the options ❤️🥾👍🏽
Thank you Lance!✌️