Holy crap I bought a caravan because I had a bunch of kids. When I get a new family vehicle I'm converting the caravan into something like this. Too cool
Same. My only issue is that once my van reached 100k miles it started having a bunch of problems. Now I'm thinking if do this build out then what about the engine problems that it's experiencing?
this van shows the importance of colour selection and congruence. he has picked neutral wood tones, for the shelves, bins, accessories and it actually makes the interior feel larger by taking care of visual clutter.
People’s creativity always amazes me! Like just when I think I’ve seen it all! Love this generation living their life instead of being chained to work that they hate... lol ie me..! One day I’m doing this. One day!
47 here and been at it for 3+ years now, and there's people way older than me that've done it way longer. You can do it! If I may offer my best advice: taking baby steps sooner is far better than waiting to take bigger steps. What are you already driving? Have you ever tried sleeping in it - even in your own garage, driveway, etc? It feels amazing to wake up and say, "I'm on my way to living the dream... "
The sketchy part is to pull the cables from the engine battery to the deep cycle. I asked a mechanic to do that. Then you need a divice to direct the current smarty, their is lots of video about how to install it ;)
You need a split charge relay that intelligently switches current from the alternator between the car battery and leisure battery when above a certain amperage (when the engine is running). If you google the procedure for Split Charge Relay, then you're half way there. Now you just need an inverter, and some fuses(?). Google it for more precise info :)
I live in delaware and have lived in my dodge caravan for 3 years..rain sleet snow n sun..i plug in when I can but there are small propane heaters for when you arent..i love it
I live in boulder co. Did it for a year or so. It was 5 degrees outside in winter. And I was warm and cozy as I am now in my apt. I had a buddy heater that is almost too hot for the space. But if you turn it on low . You can be in there watching TV and sipping cocoa . I know . I've done that periodically in the winter . Also you feel powerful because your saving all of your paychecks. I saved up a quick 20 grand in a few months. . Got a apt in spring and nice vehicle.
@@jameswatson6 Buddy heaters release a lot of moisture. If it was 5°F and you were running a buddy heater, you had ice all over the inside of your van.
Just bought myself a 2008 Dodge Grande Caravan as well and was looking to see what others have done with their vans. Yours is beautiful! Thanks for sharing! :)
To all the people that hit the dislike button, why? What in the world could be so bad about this video that you would hit dislike? This dude is hella creative and you go out and are like "Nah this shit bad"
I have a 2019. This is a very nice set up. All the neutral strapped in bins are great! I love the little white lights. I've heard that a foam mattress is relatively easy to cut.
Wow incroyable! My dream to build this little setup...And what an amazing SURPRISE when I saw the QC license plate!!!! Much love from Montreal mon frere!
Thank you so very much for this fantastic video you made ! ❤ we were contemplating to go and see the Strawberry festival tomorrow March 6 / 2023 . After we saw your very informative video , excellently explained about the prices and such , you have helped us to save easy some 100 plus $ ❤for some very bad food . ! So happy to have found your video .thank you again. What a time and money saver .you guys are great , please keep making thouse videos . Loving it ! ❤
Love it. I'm planning to get one of these to live in to skip rent and travel around at the same time and I wanted to see how others have transformed theirs. Thanks for sharing.
My coworkers and bosses made fun of me when i told them i bought a minivan after they asked what kind of car I ended up buying (Old car ran its last mile). I bought it mostly out of need the first time but now it's out of necessity and pleasure because i live in a hurricane evacuation area and a truck sure theres room but people can climb and steal from the bed and a car is horribly low to the ground and lacks space. since my first van I started loving the idea of having vans. Just bought a 2010 grand caravan and honestly I love it. I plan to take a trip around the country and even visit my home country in it. After some minor repairs
I was considering the Grand Caravan for my build but decided on the Chevy Astro. More reliable, more space for a fixed bed. I do like the battery setup you use and the intelligent use of space for storage but it's too cramped for my liking.
damn... didn't know if I was watching a van tour or a professionally shot car ad (not saying you're advertising but that your videography is on par with professional videos from car companies which is crazy amazing).
I was thinking of getting another car after totalling mine. Then I thought why not get something that is more useful so I can escape when I have the chance. This looks like the go.
Love it! Some vans remind me of my old overstuffed garage. My mother used containers, plastic bins, and boxes for all the junk. I wish you didn’t have so much stuff. It looks as if you need a big van. What about a RV? Or a school bus?
@@whatsup.onearth Love the idea of in the future adding a battery and inverter, for now I am just using portable battery packs a 300 and a 500 watt unit off amazon but i can charge them while i drive or via solar panels. Great job glad you're getting out there on adventures!
Hey, just watched your camper set up video and LOVED it. Would you be able to share the measurements for the plywood pieces which build the bed and the back hatch coverages? I am a novice at DIY
This is a awesome set up/layout and thinking about that conversion. I did own a Dodge Grand Caravan but it's a older model w/o a fold down seat. Great job!
I have a 2006 caravan cargo model..its always a work in progress..nothing built..just bed.. cooler.. small dresser..little things..hanging racks to shove things in..
Waow you made a good job ! It's one of the best conversions I've seen :) You inspired me dude ! I'm converting mine too, it's a Dodge Grand Caravan as well but the previous generation. I'm wondering, what's the width of your mattress ? 4 ft ? Thanks !
@@whatsup.onearth And by any chance, do you have anything about the way you built the shelves ? I'm surprised of their sizes ! I'm wondering how you did that, so great!
I don't think so to be honest. This set up worked perfectly fine for me and I don't think I had better option than the Dodge GC 2008. I may just buy a thinner mattress to win a little bit of space ;). I had 4 inches and it could be 3 easy ^^
Great job! Like your creativity. I have the previous generation Caravan. You have any drawings and measurement ? I’d send you some bucks to make my work easier.
Holy crap I bought a caravan because I had a bunch of kids. When I get a new family vehicle I'm converting the caravan into something like this. Too cool
Same. My only issue is that once my van reached 100k miles it started having a bunch of problems. Now I'm thinking if do this build out then what about the engine problems that it's experiencing?
this van shows the importance of colour selection and congruence. he has picked neutral wood tones, for the shelves, bins, accessories and it actually makes the interior feel larger by taking care of visual clutter.
People’s creativity always amazes me! Like just when I think I’ve seen it all! Love this generation living their life instead of being chained to work that they hate... lol ie me..! One day I’m doing this. One day!
47 here and been at it for 3+ years now, and there's people way older than me that've done it way longer. You can do it! If I may offer my best advice: taking baby steps sooner is far better than waiting to take bigger steps. What are you already driving? Have you ever tried sleeping in it - even in your own garage, driveway, etc? It feels amazing to wake up and say, "I'm on my way to living the dream... "
It's not just this generation, not by a LONG shot.
Do it before you get old & do something everyday that leads you to that direction.
Would really love a detailed video about the deep cycle battery power and the wiring!! Only thing I don’t know how to do
Would really love a detailed video about the deep cycle battery power and the wiring!! Only thing I don’t know how to do
The sketchy part is to pull the cables from the engine battery to the deep cycle. I asked a mechanic to do that. Then you need a divice to direct the current smarty, their is lots of video about how to install it ;)
Great set up....would like info on electric set up also and shelves and basket setup...thank you 😊
You need a split charge relay that intelligently switches current from the alternator between the car battery and leisure battery when above a certain amperage (when the engine is running). If you google the procedure for Split Charge Relay, then you're half way there. Now you just need an inverter, and some fuses(?). Google it for more precise info :)
If you live in a warm climate all year round this is an amazing set up.
I live in delaware and have lived in my dodge caravan for 3 years..rain sleet snow n sun..i plug in when I can but there are small propane heaters for when you arent..i love it
I live in boulder co. Did it for a year or so. It was 5 degrees outside in winter. And I was warm and cozy as I am now in my apt. I had a buddy heater that is almost too hot for the space. But if you turn it on low . You can be in there watching TV and sipping cocoa . I know . I've done that periodically in the winter . Also you feel powerful because your saving all of your paychecks. I saved up a quick 20 grand in a few months. . Got a apt in spring and nice vehicle.
A small KERO heater would work wonders. I live in Alaska in a tiny home and a single KERO does the job.
@@jameswatson6 Buddy heaters release a lot of moisture. If it was 5°F and you were running a buddy heater, you had ice all over the inside of your van.
This is by far the BEST Dodge Caravan conversion I have found, and I have been looking for almost 2 years. I revisit it occasionally.
Just bought myself a 2008 Dodge Grande Caravan as well and was looking to see what others have done with their vans. Yours is beautiful! Thanks for sharing! :)
I think it's a great choice.
This set puts my Dodge mini van camper "to shame" as my beloved grandmother used to say. Look at my van and give tips please.
To all the people that hit the dislike button, why? What in the world could be so bad about this video that you would hit dislike? This dude is hella creative and you go out and are like "Nah this shit bad"
Ahah thanks a lot for your comment ^^. Maybe it's my face or my accent 😜
The internet is full of assholes.
Because they are miserable...no other reason.
I have a 2019. This is a very nice set up. All the neutral strapped in bins are great! I love the little white lights. I've heard that a foam mattress is relatively easy to cut.
Beautiful ☺️!!! Thought I was watching a commercial. Awesome presentation!!!🏆
This is my favorite set up ever!
Absolutely the best conversion style. Love it.
I c u tareeeecsa 💯💯💯💯 sshhhhhh!!
I lived out my 09 GC for almost two years and i gotta admit your setup is way better than mine, well done.
Very utilitarian and I like the simplicity... carry on brother, we'll see you in California
Wow incroyable! My dream to build this little setup...And what an amazing SURPRISE when I saw the QC license plate!!!! Much love from Montreal mon frere!
One of my favorite camper vans so far. Great job!
YES. Been looking at solar, but I love your simply battery solution.
Thank you so very much for this fantastic video you made ! ❤ we were contemplating to go and see the Strawberry festival tomorrow March 6 / 2023 . After we saw your very informative video , excellently explained about the prices and such , you have helped us to save easy some 100 plus $ ❤for some very bad food . ! So happy to have found your video .thank you again. What a time and money saver .you guys are great , please keep making thouse videos . Loving it ! ❤
Love it. I'm planning to get one of these to live in to skip rent and travel around at the same time and I wanted to see how others have transformed theirs. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent, practical and well designed yet economical! Congratulations!
I just bought a 2005 grand caravan today so I’m excited to set it up, watching everyone’s videos to be pretty of van life, well part time lol
Awesome. Have fun!
Your B-roll looks like s car commercial, lol.
It actually is one hahaha, I found the link to this video in the description of the page where he is selling it.
Very organized. Amazing you can manage a month at a time before resupplying.
That is amazing
The color grading is AMAZING!!!
Thats such and awesome setup you can literally go anywhere and not worry about anything really 😊
Really love this set up! Very simple and well organized! Very inspiring. I CAN do this!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
I LOVE your van build. People are so creative.
Oh sweet the electric system inside the removed stow and go...awesome idea
My coworkers and bosses made fun of me when i told them i bought a minivan after they asked what kind of car I ended up buying (Old car ran its last mile). I bought it mostly out of need the first time but now it's out of necessity and pleasure because i live in a hurricane evacuation area and a truck sure theres room but people can climb and steal from the bed and a car is horribly low to the ground and lacks space. since my first van I started loving the idea of having vans. Just bought a 2010 grand caravan and honestly I love it. I plan to take a trip around the country and even visit my home country in it. After some minor repairs
Your build looks very nice.
Great job man. Clean and sensical.
I was considering the Grand Caravan for my build but decided on the Chevy Astro. More reliable, more space for a fixed bed. I do like the battery setup you use and the intelligent use of space for storage but it's too cramped for my liking.
damn... didn't know if I was watching a van tour or a professionally shot car ad (not saying you're advertising but that your videography is on par with professional videos from car companies which is crazy amazing).
Ahah thanks man I appreciate !!!!
Nice & creative..great job!
Just got my van! Highly considering van life!
The lighting is wonderful. I also enjoy remodeling vans in Japan.
I was thinking of getting another car after totalling mine. Then I thought why not get something that is more useful so I can escape when I have the chance. This looks like the go.
Love it!!! Would like a little more details, but this video is inspiring.
nice vid ! I only wish it were longer :)
Love the night lights
Best minivan build I've seen. Very nice.
Love it! Some vans remind me of my old overstuffed garage. My mother used containers, plastic bins, and boxes for all the junk. I wish you didn’t have so much stuff. It looks as if you need a big van. What about a RV? Or a school bus?
Omg! I love this one!!! Just bought an 09. Loosing my mind ♡♡♡
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 ;)
@@whatsup.onearth Love the idea of in the future adding a battery and inverter, for now I am just using portable battery packs a 300 and a 500 watt unit off amazon but i can charge them while i drive or via solar panels. Great job glad you're getting out there on adventures!
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canned refried beans? canned salmon? lol
@1:45 that's SOOOO COOL! lol
I Mean I knew it existed BUT Too USE it the way you did! YAAAY! 🍓💪💕
Thanks !!! Yeahp refried beans ^^
Awesome!!!👏
lol that was dope how he flipped that third seat up...was just funny as hell
That 3rd seat was a surprise for sure 🤣
This Righteous man . Happy travels
Love love the wall of baskets soooooo perfect
Hey, just watched your camper set up video and LOVED it. Would you be able to share the measurements for the plywood pieces which build the bed and the back hatch coverages? I am a novice at DIY
Legendary setup. Will be taking much inspiration myself!
Thanks a lot :)
Love it man!! thanks for these ideas! :)
Your van looks so neat. Very nice set up.
Very good,you made it work and useful,well done, Wish you would've showed more of the process though,thanks for sharing ...
Love the shelves
I love this!!! I have 3 Grand Caravans. Super cool!
This is BEAUTIFUL!
Woah! I've never thought of that bed setup.
You are even efficient with your video. Nice.
You set up is beautiful and simple 💕 ✨ ❤
This is a awesome set up/layout and thinking about that conversion. I did own a Dodge Grand Caravan but it's a older model w/o a fold down seat. Great job!
I have a 2006 caravan cargo model..its always a work in progress..nothing built..just bed.. cooler.. small dresser..little things..hanging racks to shove things in..
Very good use of space.
What do you do about condensation when you are sleeping? Also how do heat the minivan when it is cold outside?
So awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent! You've thought of everything!
Love this set up.... amazing little home on wheels...
I like all the storage.
Nice! Thank you, great ideas!
I Love it 💖💖 its super fun it’s a wonderful experience thank you for sharing 💖
Great setup
Can you share the details of the layout and how it was assembled. The video is so short, I replayed it a few times to try and figure it out.
I absolutely love ❤️ your layout out. Can you share with me how you built it
Perfect! Can u provide a link for your measurements please? Thank you.
That setup is dope
Very neat, precise and usable!
Nice and simple!
Very cool van build!!!!
very creative in maximizing space
Thanks a lot ;)
First vid I’ve found with a style like the one I’m planning! Thank you so much for this
Thanks a lot :)
Amazing! Can you do this battery thing with all dodge caravans? or only with the 2008? Ty!
You can do it with any car ;).
@@whatsup.onearth thank you!
Such a smart setup!
What about air conditioner while sleeping in warmer areas during the summer?
I had a usb fan that worked quite well ;)
Love it brother!
Ol’ Matt Foley was a pioneer!
Very nice roomy layout.
Waow you made a good job ! It's one of the best conversions I've seen :) You inspired me dude ! I'm converting mine too, it's a Dodge Grand Caravan as well but the previous generation. I'm wondering, what's the width of your mattress ? 4 ft ? Thanks !
Thanks a lot for your message! The width of my mattress is 120cm ;).
@@whatsup.onearth Thanks for your answer! You made a very good job, I didn't expect to be able to build all this in the van, I'll work on it 🙂👊🙏✌
@@dorianinho30 with pleasure :)
@@whatsup.onearth And by any chance, do you have anything about the way you built the shelves ? I'm surprised of their sizes ! I'm wondering how you did that, so great!
nice quebec plate!
this is well done but I wish I was allowed to save the video. I'd come back to it.
Hi! I absolutely love this van build, I am wondering what kind of mattress you used and how you customized it to your build? Thanks:)
Thank you ! I chose a very good foam mattress and a professional cut it in 3 pieces, I made the cover myself so it was cheaper ;)
@@whatsup.onearth cool thanks!
Cool
tunes . A little Mc Solaar like.
Nice.. just please lose the music. It's VERY distracting trying to follow what you're saying.
Agree!!
LOVE it !!!!!!!
Wow this conversion is incredibly done !!!
Thanks ;)
We are going to do this, if you could do one thing again from start what would you change?
I don't think so to be honest. This set up worked perfectly fine for me and I don't think I had better option than the Dodge GC 2008. I may just buy a thinner mattress to win a little bit of space ;). I had 4 inches and it could be 3 easy ^^
Great job! Like your creativity. I have the previous generation Caravan. You have any drawings and measurement ? I’d send you some bucks to make my work easier.
I’d love this as well
Yes this set up puts my Dodge mini campervan to shame.
Awesome job! 🙌🏾
Great build. What type of wood this is? Where can it be sourced? It's a lot prettier than plywood.
Nifty pot grabber with squeeze handle - you can remove all those handles on your cookware & save a lot of room. Available online usually about $8
❤ it! You're exceptionally clever!