I am so excited to do this. I'm also going to add a 12" top to mine from Fiberine, so I can put my bed up higher and put some storage underneath it. Will give me more inside storage. Where I live, a roof storage unit would get broken into. You've given me so many awesome ideas - including the Blue Ridge attic, etc. Thanks so much for making these videos.
Some great and inspirational mods you have done to your Sienna! I enjoyed watching your camping adventure sites too! Keep posting more of your adventures and van camper tips as well! Thank you for sharing your info and videos!
Great video with interesting ideas and modifications. I have a Sienna too, and do my solo camping in it. Always fun to see what folks do with their Sienna vans!
This is destiny. Last night looking into buying a Sienna AWD limited 2008 from a buddy and selling my fancy 2019 Tacoma TRD Sport. As a woodworker I should've bought a van in the first place. I feel like if most truck owners are honest with themselves about how they use their trucks, they'd buy and build something like this. I also am keeping my 1991 Pickup for truck stuff. Thanks for posting! Are those tires noisy on the freeway? And yeah, getting into hairy offroad situations without a built rig that you're ready to break and throw money at seems like a whole other level than what people actually do with their "overland" rigs. Keep it real! And practical!
Wow, just saw your Van. I absolutely love what you did with it... the lift is super.. what's your thoughts on a 2 1/2 in. lift I'm saving to do the same thing...how has the Sienna been for you... also looking for about the same year, any year you would of rather got? Thanks for the inspiration...oh, what would be your mileage limit be on those years...thanks a million, hoping to be there in about 9 more months.
I did the JOR lift but the Traxda one looks cool as well. Just make sure to swap CV axles and check out any wear on the bushings while your doing it. Good luck!
How'd you run the cables for your backup camera? I have an 08 Sienna and have gotten into some funky spots on camping trips where a rear camera would have come in handy.
Hey man, how's that swing out Lolo treating you? Is it pretty easy to swing out with 4 bikes on it? I love that you can throw on the rotopax too. That's pretty clutch have a couple gallons of fuel just in case.
I need to make a video on just this. So for example we just got back from a month long trip from PDX to Southern California to Sedona. My wife had a suitcase and backpack. I had a duffel bag with bike gear and two large backpacks. We Airbnb it 75% of those 30 days so being able to take our gear in and out of the van was essential. When we camp my wife luggage goes in the passenger seat and mine goes to the left of our fridge. I never shoot any videos or photos of it because it doesn't look pretty. It's organize but looks messy in my opinion. It's one of the reasons I am planning on a larger van for Spring 2022. I find the Sienna is the perfect veichle for one person but for two it gets cramped really fast! I'll make a video on our system at some point.
@@BrokenandCoastal look at oblivious sprinter Vans or older cargo vans.. like ford or Chevy... Many are 4x4... Don't get crazy but do a simple TH-cam search for shtf van... Also consider new Ford eco truck.. the hybrid
I installed the lift with about 130k. JOR recommends anything after 100k you replace the CVs. I did not replace them and drove about another 10-15k until I started to get some shakes. I eventually changed the CVs and it fixed the issue. My mechanic said that the axles pretty much crumbled when they came out. Other than that the lift has been amazing. I'd do it again in a heart beat. With that said going into it like any lift there may be problems. So it all depends on the state of your Sienna.
@@BrokenandCoastal Are they aftermarket CVs or OEMs? Mike at JOR told me none of the aftermarket ones are a good idea, but also that the OEMs are near-impossible to find right now.
I Have watched this video over and over and over again, oh how I long for a rig like this.
I am so excited to do this. I'm also going to add a 12" top to mine from Fiberine, so I can put my bed up higher and put some storage underneath it. Will give me more inside storage. Where I live, a roof storage unit would get broken into. You've given me so many awesome ideas - including the Blue Ridge attic, etc. Thanks so much for making these videos.
Awesome!
Some great and inspirational mods you have done to your Sienna! I enjoyed watching your camping adventure sites too! Keep posting more of your adventures and van camper tips as well! Thank you for sharing your info and videos!
Nice Chris, see you on the trails.
Thanks!
I love your ideas! Thanks for posting!
Thanks!
Roof storage is Thule xt xl? Really cool ideas. I would add I’ve seen people put a tire next on top on a rack with roof storage
Great video with interesting ideas and modifications. I have a Sienna too, and do my solo camping in it. Always fun to see what folks do with their Sienna vans!
Thanks!
This is destiny. Last night looking into buying a Sienna AWD limited 2008 from a buddy and selling my fancy 2019 Tacoma TRD Sport. As a woodworker I should've bought a van in the first place. I feel like if most truck owners are honest with themselves about how they use their trucks, they'd buy and build something like this. I also am keeping my 1991 Pickup for truck stuff. Thanks for posting! Are those tires noisy on the freeway? And yeah, getting into hairy offroad situations without a built rig that you're ready to break and throw money at seems like a whole other level than what people actually do with their "overland" rigs. Keep it real! And practical!
The K02s aren't noisey in my opionion. Thanks for the note!
Love this build, it’s perfect! How many miles do you have on it now and have you had any problems?
Sold it with 190k and it's still rolling strong for my buddy.
Can’t wait to buy a van and just explore with my girl. Shit sounds dope af
Thank you for posting and covering details & links in vids 1&2... as a Sienna rig like you've developed is what I'm looking to create. Thx ✅️✅️👍🤙😎🖖🏁
Best van. I miss mine.
What model blue ridge gear loft did you buy? I see there’s different sizes for different models.
Lexus
This is dope
Wow, just saw your Van. I absolutely love what you did with it... the lift is super.. what's your thoughts on a 2 1/2 in. lift
I'm saving to do the same thing...how has the Sienna been for you... also looking for about the same year, any year you would of rather got? Thanks for the inspiration...oh, what would be your mileage limit be on those years...thanks a million, hoping to be there in about 9 more months.
I did the JOR lift but the Traxda one looks cool as well. Just make sure to swap CV axles and check out any wear on the bushings while your doing it. Good luck!
Have you had any issues with the CV axles?
This is the real question lol
How'd you run the cables for your backup camera? I have an 08 Sienna and have gotten into some funky spots on camping trips where a rear camera would have come in handy.
It was really easy! I followed this video: th-cam.com/video/NIwYIic2pcQ/w-d-xo.html
What brand shocks did you get ?
I love your van, such a cool build!! What airbags do you put in the back, brand/model? Thanks man
AIR LIFT 60732 1000 Series Rear Air Spring Kit. I got them on Amazon for $100. Pain the butt to install but totally worth it.
@@BrokenandCoastal Understood, thanks for confirming.
Sure, you can get bigger tires with that lift kit, but how much bigger?
BF Goodrich K02 245/65/17 with or without the lift but has to be 2nd gen AWD model.
Hi Chris, can you tell me what kind of front and rear struts plus airbags that you used for the suspension?
Sorry I don't know
Hey, I do not see a spare tire. I assume you are running without a spare. Your thoughts and experience with no spare would be great.
I feel fine with the BFgoodrich K02 tires. Anything less than 10ply I'd probably carry a spare.
What's your mpg with the lift and tires ?
20ish
Dope rig! The simplicity is the highlight for me. What rims are those? Are they offset?
Raceline wheels. Not sure on the model or offset. Local shop gave me a few options and these are the ones I went with.
Hey man, how's that swing out Lolo treating you? Is it pretty easy to swing out with 4 bikes on it? I love that you can throw on the rotopax too. That's pretty clutch have a couple gallons of fuel just in case.
The Lolo rack is the best! The swingout is a prototype. Production models are close.
Awesome van! I'm curious; with no under-bed storage, what do you do with all of your stuff while two are sleeping in the van?
I need to make a video on just this. So for example we just got back from a month long trip from PDX to Southern California to Sedona. My wife had a suitcase and backpack. I had a duffel bag with bike gear and two large backpacks. We Airbnb it 75% of those 30 days so being able to take our gear in and out of the van was essential. When we camp my wife luggage goes in the passenger seat and mine goes to the left of our fridge. I never shoot any videos or photos of it because it doesn't look pretty. It's organize but looks messy in my opinion. It's one of the reasons I am planning on a larger van for Spring 2022. I find the Sienna is the perfect veichle for one person but for two it gets cramped really fast! I'll make a video on our system at some point.
@@BrokenandCoastal look at oblivious sprinter Vans or older cargo vans.. like ford or Chevy... Many are 4x4... Don't get crazy but do a simple TH-cam search for shtf van... Also consider new Ford eco truck.. the hybrid
@@BrokenandCoastal Thanks! Please let me know if/when you're interested in selling!
Did you loose the warranty from Toyota when installing the lift kit.?
It's a 2004. 😜
How about any issues you've had with the lift?
I installed the lift with about 130k. JOR recommends anything after 100k you replace the CVs. I did not replace them and drove about another 10-15k until I started to get some shakes. I eventually changed the CVs and it fixed the issue. My mechanic said that the axles pretty much crumbled when they came out. Other than that the lift has been amazing. I'd do it again in a heart beat. With that said going into it like any lift there may be problems. So it all depends on the state of your Sienna.
@@BrokenandCoastal Are they aftermarket CVs or OEMs? Mike at JOR told me none of the aftermarket ones are a good idea, but also that the OEMs are near-impossible to find right now.
hey there...what is the offset on your wheels?
Not sure. Sorry.
Any rub on 245/65/17?
none
what's the fridge?
iceco
Gah! So rad.
Thanks Mark!
How does it drive? Tippy? Gas mileage?
Drives excellent. Better than stock. Most likely due to all new suspension components + airbags. 20mph with cargo box and vertical bike rack.
Big question... Tire size and offsets?
245 65 r17 I don't know the rim offset.
What model blue ridge gear loft did you buy? I see there’s different sizes for different models.
The one for the Lexus.