This is a nice alternative to buying cargo vans and spending thousands to do a nice van build. You have inspired me to give this a try so I don't have to wait I can do this myself and gooooooo!!!!! Love the bed sink and storing clothes idea. Thanks for sharing with us
The hotels you would stay at on your drive to the destination usually cost more than at the destination. So anything you can do, a van, a tent, etc, will save a lot. I did a road trip to reno, and since its casino town, the hotels are pretty cheap. But on the way there you can spend $100+ for rooms that are dumps and sometimes even a roach friend or 2 to greet you in the morning.
Thank you for your comment. Very true hotels can cost more. On our travel to a destination we try to stay in the van. When we have longer stays than we are in VRBO or hotel. With our new van-Ford Transit-we definitely make use of the bed(new video next week on bed build). When it does come down to hotels we use points for our hotel stays. Did you catch our new van build? We have taken a few trips and everything we have done so far is working out pretty well!
If anyone have said this, let me add my 2 cents. 2 thumbs up on you are Minnie. Van bill very beautiful, very functional easy. I love the way you built that. Thank you for sharing it with me
All I can say is, you could sell the plans for this set up! If my dad was still here, he would be impressed! I gather that you are an engineer, there’s so much genius here, I could barely wrap my head around it. I really loved the bed, and of all things, your clothing storage, basically creating a hanging garment bag out of the rear gate- - brilliant! My husband requires forearm crutches, and this is one of the first builds I’ve seen that he could easily get in and out of, simply by sitting on the floor via the side, sliding door, and pull himself in backwards. You have given me a lot of hope, I can see us creating something similar, and that means the world to me, because I never want my husband to miss a single experience.
Thank you for all the amazing compliments😀. My husband is not an engineer, he loves his cars and wanted to be able to travel comfortably and easily get around. We look forward to hearing about your traveling experiences. Again thank you!❤️🙏🏼
I agree with Valerie! My partner and I are disabled so ease of use is a huge thing, and your bedframe looks just like that! Seriously I would pay for these plans too as I am currently redoing my minvan camper!
this is outstanding, the best build to date, everything is liteweight, love the bed on sliders.. lucky lady to have her engineer do all the nice spec work.. some great ideas, for my own conversion, I love the tidy look
Your van build is the very best minivan build I have seen. How you did the bed is the best! Mine is not so much of a build on the inside, but I do have a cool pop top that I made with a solar panel.
I just literally found your channel, my favorite part is the closet in the back window. Plus it doesn't look junky. Saving for future ideas. Great build.
Fantastic mini van build. I think ive seen 3 or 4 now that are just out of this world nice and yours is in that number. Someone could very easily live full time with your particular build. Thank you for sharing. Be safe, stay well and God bless
I'm currently looking for a Dodge Grand Caravan. This bed design is ingenious! Love that you can still easily access the "garage". Definitely saving this for later.
Oooo...LOVE the idea of the hanging storage on the back door...very clever! Sure wish I had the metal-working skills to make this bed for my Dodge Grand Caravan. That has to be my favorite part of this build because it is so simple to convert. Not to mention being able to use the jumpseats in the back and still access the stow-n-go area. You would have a customer in me if you and your husband ever decided to make kits of this bed for DGC minivan owners to buy, FOR SURE! Thanks for sharing. Hope you both have some awesome travels and memories to be made in this sweet little stealth camper. - Alis
Nice build. I could never do this, so I am doomed to just folding down the seats and throwing a memory foam pad down and my sleeping bag. Happy travels! Thanks for sharing.
This bed is incredible, the BEST seat/bed conversion I have ever seen! Would you ever consider sharing your build plans?! Just remarkable! Thank you for sharing either way!
My comment is probably way off topic. If you haven’t yet be sure to let down the spare tire. I have worked out of a Chrysler minivan for years. The winch that lets the spare tire down is notorious for rusting up. I was stranded with a flat unable to let the spare tire down. It was necessary to jack the van up and actually cut the cable to release the tire. Speaking with a service advisor at a Chrysler dealer he told me “yes I have seen dozens of these. “ FYI please make sure yours works way before you need it and check it often.
Were dead you get the sliding bracket for the bed they look very heavy metal ones! Very impressive would like to do that also,thank you for your video!!
Hey Guys. Wish you were here in N.C. I just got a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. I want to do the same thing to that one that you did to yours. I will try. I am not so good on welding or electrical stuff. But we will try. What a great informative video. It really gave me some great ideas that I can try. Thanks so much. Y'all be safe out there.
Thank you! The only welding was the support structure for the sink and that can be bolted together using L angles. Or built strictly out of wood. Good luck with your project it’s doable for you👍🏼😀
Hello! Here are the measurements of the bed check out the other videos of the bed in 3 parts. 47” Wide, 74” total length , the 5 sections are 18”, 20”, 20”, 4”(non-moving), rear flip is 12”. Hope this helps and thank you for watching😀
I'm looking for a 2012-2014 with about the same miles. I am looking for the SE though so that I can get the removable center console. I plan on taking out the center console to make it easier to climb from the front to the back. I will be living in it full-time.
I have a 2006 grand caravan special edition. I have thought about that center storage area to remove to. It just holds gps and dash cam stuff. I have not done a build. I have ideas and stuff to put in just have not made it happen. Great build.
I have a 2018 GCVan and it's basically unchanged from what you have. I'm hoping to do this one day but the only difference is that I will keep the seats in there and just tow them away. I realize that will reduce my space a bit but I'll just have to figure out something else. But thats a great design!
This is a nice alternative to buying cargo vans and spending thousands to do a nice van build. You have inspired me to give this a try so I don't have to wait I can do this myself and gooooooo!!!!! Love the bed sink and storing clothes idea. Thanks for sharing with us
We traveled for 2 weeks from Utah down to Sedona through New Mexico and Texas. It worked out perfectly. 👍🏼
The hotels you would stay at on your drive to the destination usually cost more than at the destination. So anything you can do, a van, a tent, etc, will save a lot. I did a road trip to reno, and since its casino town, the hotels are pretty cheap. But on the way there you can spend $100+ for rooms that are dumps and sometimes even a roach friend or 2 to greet you in the morning.
Thank you for your comment. Very true hotels can cost more. On our travel to a destination we try to stay in the van. When we have longer stays than we are in VRBO or hotel. With our new van-Ford Transit-we definitely make use of the bed(new video next week on bed build). When it does come down to hotels we use points for our hotel stays. Did you catch our new van build? We have taken a few trips and everything we have done so far is working out pretty well!
Dude you’re like… a genius! You must’ve reeeeally thought this through!
Thank you😀.
He is a super smart guy. Best minivan build I have ever seen
Thank you😊
I love how you use the rear door as a place for your hanging clothes. Very well thought out.
Thank you😀
If anyone have said this, let me add my 2 cents. 2 thumbs up on you are Minnie. Van bill very beautiful, very functional easy. I love the way you built that. Thank you for sharing it with me
Thank you for watching! 😃
All I can say is, you could sell the plans for this set up! If my dad was still here, he would be impressed! I gather that you are an engineer, there’s so much genius here, I could barely wrap my head around it. I really loved the bed, and of all things, your clothing storage, basically creating a hanging garment bag out of the rear gate- - brilliant! My husband requires forearm crutches, and this is one of the first builds I’ve seen that he could easily get in and out of, simply by sitting on the floor via the side, sliding door, and pull himself in backwards. You have given me a lot of hope, I can see us creating something similar, and that means the world to me, because I never want my husband to miss a single experience.
Thank you for all the amazing compliments😀. My husband is not an engineer, he loves his cars and wanted to be able to travel comfortably and easily get around. We look forward to hearing about your traveling experiences. Again thank you!❤️🙏🏼
I agree with Valerie! My partner and I are disabled so ease of use is a huge thing, and your bedframe looks just like that! Seriously I would pay for these plans too as I am currently redoing my minvan camper!
Similar to Erik’s plans. Good job.
Love the idea of cloth for the window coverings.
Simply fantastic! You have cracked the code, the sliders on the bed is a game changer
Thank you! 😊
Your husband may not be an engineer but he has an engineering mind 😊 loved the bed!
Thank you!😀
Great job! The bed looks like the one from Eric Loves Earth only with sliders and aluminum. Thanks for the tour.
The channel is "Eric Enjoys Earth".
best folding bed design i've seen . Fantastic design using sliders and saving floor space.
Thank you😀
this is outstanding, the best build to date,
everything is liteweight, love the bed on sliders..
lucky lady to have her engineer do all the nice spec work..
some great ideas, for my own conversion, I love the tidy look
Thank you! We just posted the first video of the bed design in detail. Check it out! 😀
Your van build is the very best minivan build I have seen. How you did the bed is the best! Mine is not so much of a build on the inside, but I do have a cool pop top that I made with a solar panel.
Nice! 😀 safe travels
The hanging clithes on the back door ....so clever! I will do this in my van as well so thank you kindly. Happy trails!
Thank you watching and you’re welcome! Happy travels❤️😆
I just literally found your channel, my favorite part is the closet in the back window. Plus it doesn't look junky. Saving for future ideas. Great build.
Thank you 😊
Fantastic mini van build. I think ive seen 3 or 4 now that are just out of this world nice and yours is in that number. Someone could very easily live full time with your particular build.
Thank you for sharing.
Be safe, stay well and God bless
Thank you😀
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I've watched dozens of van build videos. There's a lot of great original ideas in this vid I haven't seen anywhere else. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! 😀
I'm currently looking for a Dodge Grand Caravan. This bed design is ingenious! Love that you can still easily access the "garage". Definitely saving this for later.
Thank you 😀 let us know what you end up getting 👍🏼
Such a great build. I like how smoothly the bed slides securely back into place as a couch.
Thank you! It continues to work very well for us. Check out our new van build I’ll be posting a new video on the bed build for that van coming up. 😀
Thanks for the great ideas, I'm shopping for a Dodge grand caravan stow and go like yours and I needed inspiration.
@@lynedionne2727 good luck! Let us know if you have any questions!
Best minivan bed I've ever seen. Kudos!!
Thank you 😀
I need you to hire you to do my van. I would love that exactly set without the electrical system. I have a 500 jacket and a 1000 blueyeti
Thank you 😊 Unfortunately he’s not for hire. He just did this van for himself. And now we’re building a custom Ford transit van.
I love that bed design
Thank you 😊
My compliments! Out of the box thinking with common sense soulotions! Superb!
Thank you 😀
Great video the layout is nice!!
But the Couch/Bed is genius!!
Thank's for Sharing
Thank you!
Oooo...LOVE the idea of the hanging storage on the back door...very clever! Sure wish I had the metal-working skills to make this bed for my Dodge Grand Caravan. That has to be my favorite part of this build because it is so simple to convert. Not to mention being able to use the jumpseats in the back and still access the stow-n-go area. You would have a customer in me if you and your husband ever decided to make kits of this bed for DGC minivan owners to buy, FOR SURE! Thanks for sharing. Hope you both have some awesome travels and memories to be made in this sweet little stealth camper.
- Alis
Thank you😀. We are in planning stages for another road trip!
He's smart!
Thank you! Yes he is 😀
Very nice. What I loved the most was how clean and neat turned out.
Thank you 😀
Wow bob needs to see this build.Wow..goodjob
Thank you😊
I like everything in this van especialy the bed, electricals and plumbing .
Thank you 😊
Thank you for THE best minivan camper build video that I’ve seen. Very very impressive!
Wow, thanks!
Love it!!! Really appreciate the build process pictures. Great ideas! Definitely going to use a few of them in my first build!
Thank you for watching! Let us know how your build goes!😀
Nice build. I like the aluminum frame for the bed. You have some great ideas!
Thank you 😀
Thank you 😀
One of the best I've seen
Thank you for watching!😀
You did a great job showing the details of your built. Thank you!
Thank you!
Nice build. I could never do this, so I am doomed to just folding down the seats and throwing a memory foam pad down and my sleeping bag. Happy travels! Thanks for sharing.
This is one of the best builds for the Grand Caravan. Very good job!
Thank you for watching😀
I need a bed like this but a single size! Awesome build!👍
Thank you 😊
Impressive sleeping area and storage option!
Thank you 😀
Very nice build. Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.
You as well. Thank you😊
That bed!! 🙌 game changer!! thanks for sharing!!
You bet!😃
Excellent job of conversion! Great share!
That bed are genius. Happy trips. Regards from Denmark
Thank you 😊
Great build, nice ideas. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thank you for watching! ❤️
This bed is incredible, the BEST seat/bed conversion I have ever seen! Would you ever consider sharing your build plans?! Just remarkable! Thank you for sharing either way!
Thank you! We are planning another video of the bed design in more detail.
the kitchen design bolted to the seat area is genius!! would love to see some more videos on that!
I am SO glad that I happened upon this video! I am going to use it as a template for setting up mine.
Did you start yet? I am starting mine to do over the winter
@@Justicesdad , yep. I've had to simplify the design and materials, but it's coming right along.
Awesome build. Home on wheels..love the couch/ bed
Thank you! Just uploaded part one of three of bed design! Check it out!
My comment is probably way off topic. If you haven’t yet be sure to let down the spare tire. I have worked out of a Chrysler minivan for years. The winch that lets the spare tire down is notorious for rusting up. I was stranded with a flat unable to let the spare tire down. It was necessary to jack the van up and actually cut the cable to release the tire. Speaking with a service advisor at a Chrysler dealer he told me “yes I have seen dozens of these. “
FYI please make sure yours works way before you need it and check it often.
Thank you for the advice! We will definitely check it out😀
You have donne a beautiful job with you build!!! The simplicity is awesome! Enjoy your travels!!
Thank you 😀
So basically I just found your channel and basically you have some good ideas which basically makes for a nice van build.
Basically Thank you😀
Good job men ! I hope one day you show us some more details of the bed frame. Thanks so much. Have a nice and safety trips.
Thank you! Yes that video is in the works😀
LOTS! of great ideas very well though out! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you 😊
This is genius, new friend here, thank you for the great content
Thank you for watching! 😀
@@ChristineIC your welcome
I comes back to this van build cause it's awesome and I want the most of it in my van build, thank You, thank you, happy trails 💯💖
Thank you! Let us know if you have any questions! Good luck and happy traveling!😀
Great Van build, a lot of good ideas!
Thank you 😊
I love the bde idea. He did some really great work on this build.
Thank you! Make sure to check out 'Mat's Corner' he needed his own playlist with all his cool ideas and builds.
The in floor storage of the grand caravan is amazing. I really want an AWD Sienna but that storage might even take the cake
Nice job. I really liked what I saw and have been wanting to do something like this to my 2015 Dodge Caravan. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you 😀. Good luck if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
Well thought out! Why spend $$ on hotel rooms, plus the time involved checking in, breakfast & heating up leftovers! Win/Win
I just found you! Looking forward to catching up on your videos! Thank you for sharing! 👍🤗
Thank you😊
Were dead you get the sliding bracket for the bed they look very heavy metal ones! Very impressive would like to do that also,thank you for your video!!
Thank you😀 the sliding bracket description is in the description of the 3 part video series of the bed design. 👍🏼
Excellent!! Well done!! Thank you so much for sharing. Happy travels!👍🙏🌞🚗
Thank you 😀
That bed is awesome!
Thank you! Just uploaded part one of three videos of bed design.
That bed build is awesome👍
Thank you! Just uploaded part one of three in the bed design.
that is awesome. I would love to do my van like that. but it's old I need a better one. Sooooo innovated
Thank you for watching! Be sure to check out bed design and Q & A. 😀
The best bed assembly.
Thank you 😊
I’m taking a shot for every time he says space van and mat! Lol great job mat. This pays for itself with what you would spend in hotels 😂
Thanks Megan! For what we save in hotel we spend on amazing food!😆
I Love it 💖💖 its super fun it’s a wonderful experience thank you for sharing 💖
Thank you 🤗
Fun to watch and straight forward
Thank you 😀
Hey Guys. Wish you were here in N.C. I just got a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. I want to do the same thing to that one that you did to yours. I will try. I am not so good on welding or electrical stuff. But we will try. What a great informative video. It really gave me some great ideas that I can try. Thanks so much. Y'all be safe out there.
Thank you! The only welding was the support structure for the sink and that can be bolted together using L angles. Or built strictly out of wood. Good luck with your project it’s doable for you👍🏼😀
Great details. Very creative ideas
Thank you for watching😀❤️
Awesome build!
Thank you
Amazing set up
*Nice build for short camp trips!* 👍🏾
Thank you! Yes it works great for short trips.
Beautiful and thoughtful build! Thank you for sharing your inspirations! Love it 💕💯
Thank you 😀
I admire your skills, sweet build!
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing the build details.
Love the bed build for sure. Overall, Nicee build. Slightly above amatuer level but doable.
Very nice build.
Thank you 😀
I love this bed idea!
Thank you 😀
This is an awesome build!
Would love the plans/dimensions for the bed if possible.
Hello! Here are the measurements of the bed check out the other videos of the bed in 3 parts.
47” Wide, 74” total length , the 5 sections are 18”, 20”, 20”, 4”(non-moving), rear flip is 12”. Hope this helps and thank you for watching😀
Thank you so much! That is super helpful. Do you know what length of Accuride extension slide you used?
@@mohrmanntool4928 the drawer slides are 28” long. We are planning to do a full measurement video on the bed alone. 👍🏼😃
I'm looking for a 2012-2014 with about the same miles. I am looking for the SE though so that I can get the removable center console. I plan on taking out the center console to make it easier to climb from the front to the back.
I will be living in it full-time.
I agree! That is something I mentioned after my first trip in van. Maybe our next one😆
I have a 2006 grand caravan special edition. I have thought about that center storage area to remove to. It just holds gps and dash cam stuff. I have not done a build. I have ideas and stuff to put in just have not made it happen. Great build.
Excellent build!
Thank you for watching! Check out the 3 bed design videos recently posted.
This bed is very awesome. Let me know if you ever want to sell it!
Bed was awesome!
Thank you 😀
best DIY bed design I've seen in all of the 100s of videos I've searched. Any chance you have a detailed plan on how to build it?
Thank you! It really has turned out nice. Honestly I built it to fit. I don’t have a plan written down. 😀
Yes, I would like the same but for a side bed..one person.
Excellent! Great planning, well built, genius!!👏👏👏👏
I have a 2018 GCVan and it's basically unchanged from what you have. I'm hoping to do this one day but the only difference is that I will keep the seats in there and just tow them away. I realize that will reduce my space a bit but I'll just have to figure out something else. But thats a great design!
Thank you for watching😀
Love the video and the build. Maybe I missed it but with the kitchen located behind the driver seat are you able to access the stow and go area there?
Very nice! Great job to the both of you!!
Thank you for watching!😀
Wow.. great job!!!
Thank you 😀
Add a TRAILER HITCH TABLE to enhance eating while viewing the lake
Serious skills! Awesome job!
Thank you!😃
Great build
Kyle enjoyed this video immensely! He loves things like this. Was fun to see Mat getting in the vid too!
I have a 2017 grand caravan great video , nice build out🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thank you! Hopefully you’ll enjoy yours as much as we have.😀
Superb build. 👍
Thank you 😀
I like this mini build 👌🏿
@@Van-hh8cw thanks! We did too! Thanks for watching!🥰
New Sub, we are converting our Grand Caravan into a weekend escape camper too! Love watching and getting ideas Thank You for sharing! - Bill :)
Thank you! We really enjoy using the van as a travel van. We will posting another trip coming up soon😀