This Man’s Brilliant Minivan Camper is the BEST I’ve Ever Seen!

A tour of my Toyota Sienna No Build Minivan Camper Conversion van tiny home on wheels after almost four years of small vehicle camping. If you find my video useful, subscribe, and give it a thumbs up. Tell me about your small vehicle camping experience in the comments.

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Airlift Suspension Airbags--

Bed and Sleeping Setup--

Off Grid Power--

JoyTutus 12 Volt Refrigerator--

Kitchen Appliances--

Stealth Camping Setup--

0:00 Intro
0:30 Minivan Camper Tour
1:48 Why Toyota Sienna
3:38 How I Camp in the Minivan
4:19 Minivan Camper Exterior
5:02 BougeRV 180w Solar Panel
6:03 Yakima SlimShady Awning
8:17 Inside No Build Minivan Camper
9:34 No Build Minivan Camper Bed
11:37 Oupes 1200w House Battery
12:30 JoyTutus Mini Fridge
13:19 No Build Minivan Camper Kitchen Appliances
17:51 Stealth Camping
19:04 Camping Lights

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What a No Build Minivan Camper *REALLY* Costs?!?

[syrinthiawashington-blackb]

I have a Toyota Sienna Limited Van 2011. I've lived in it full 3 years. I only had to take out one second roll reclining seat. ( Tape measure is my friend) 😊 On the passenger side. I installed a Microwave wood stand (36" x 15"). One top is a Pecron 1500w Generator and a small 300w Generator for my 4 and rechargeable Fan bungee the 1500w to the Microwave stand and the Jesus bar.😊 On the stand is also a 900w Microwave, Toaster Oven, Refrigerator, Medication shelf, Miscellaneous x2, Air monitor, Weather Alert, Swivel Fan, Air Purifer, Cell Phone holder, and a Bar speaker for my Lap Top. Additional Plugging Outlets. Shag Carpet on the floor. Limited comes with a Moon and Sun roof. JBL speakers for the Theater 🎥 set up on the dashboard and second roll. One Reclining chair. On the right side of the Microwave stand. I have a Cabinet where I store wiring, cords, and miscellaneous things. On of the stand I have a flower pot. Collection of DVD'S. Next to the stand I have a food tray with Toaster, Hot plate with Waffle macker. Food storage and Pots and Pans. Third roll seat, I put down in the well. I installed a Cloths Rack to range. Storage for shoes. Space for an Ice Chest. Additional smaller Microwave stand for Larger miscellaneous things. I have 500w Solar panels. I put on top of the roof. I crack the Moon roof and run the wiring when in use. I store two Solar water bag 🎒 on the roof for showering in the summer. I installed two shower curtains onto the back opening. One to protect my cloths from getting wet and the other so no one can see me naked.😊 I have an All wheel Drive 🚗 Leather seats. HAPPY CAMPING 🏕 EVERYONE 😊

[susananderson]

I lived in my beloved, adored 2005 Mazda 6s with 3.0 engine for over 2 years. I'm now 63 and a lady invited me to stay in her spare room. We did become friends but 2 months after I moved in, she died suddenly. She was 60 years old . Her family begged me to stay in her house since they all live several states away and she had no will. So for almost 9 months now, I'm living alone in a house, paying the utilities ( least I could do since they are paying the mortgage until estate is settled. But my Mazda was killed by a repair shop and I'm saving money to buy another car.

[DisabledNomads]

I would recommend adding a lip all around the edge of the cooktop so that if something spills over, it can remain contained and not get all over the mattress.

[pleasestfu]

"using a minivan for more than one person, can be tight". This makes me crack up, thinking back to a couple of years back, we were 3 guys working and travelling for 5 months straight, in this old toyota estima. We never stayed at any real camp sites, just on parking lots away from town or in the middle of nowhere. No fridge, no electricity, only 2 seats so 1 guy always had to lay in the bed whilst driving. Hard work outdoors during the day, no showers after, just beer, joints, and lots of laughs. It was extremely tight, i still don't have a clue how we got through it for that long, we only met a month prior to that, so we barely knew each other. How fucking beautiful life can be.

[michaelrincon]

This is gold for travel nurses. Ganna take the leap and try this.

[alancruse]

I have the very same Sienna and really love your videos.
so tired of the kids of the uber wealthy and their parents tricking out an already expensive rig, and then pretending how rugged and frugal they are. To each his own, but I really appreciate you and others who produce the "everywo/man" mods. Since I do not have the cabinet making skills, tools, or facilities that are required for other builds, your videos are most inspiring. I am slowly growing my Sienna in the same directions as you and appreciate the small bites scenario. I also have noticed how more smooth and sophisticated your videos have become as your skills and confidence have grown. I wish you much success and look forward to more videos

[moirasmith]

Love the video and all the clear info you give! I have searched the comments real quick and didn't see anything, but if someone has said so already, please disregard... I wanted to point out that carbon monoxide is approximately the same density as air, just a touch lighter, and so detectors should be kept at breathing level or higher. They should also be kept clear from objects that can stem air flow around them. It is a common misconception that CO detectors need to be kept low (I'm a firefighter and fire prevention officier... if that helps with credibility 😉).
Thanks again for the great video!

[julieking]

Love this guy! Doesn't waffle on, just gets to the point!

[JonTanOsb]

I have a 2009 Pontiac Montana, without the bells and whistles. I have bought a Ezetil 12 V cooler, a camp cot and 3" foam mattress, a butane stove, cook kit with kettle and a Luggable Loo.
I have ordered a Jackery 1000 and will, eventually, get a 200 W solar panel for the roof. I'm buying things a little at a time as my pension money allows.
The hardest part is getting those darned middle and back seats out.
Once I get it set up, I'll camp close to home, as my old cats get angry if I'm gone for too long. I'm not sure if they'd adapt to harnesses for transporting from house to vehicle. They really hated being caught and stuffed into carry crates when we were evacuated during the wildfires.
Thanks for showing me how it's done. :)
Jon in rural BC, Canada

[theartistjodievans]

I am so excited to see a NO BUILD option!! THIS is exactly what I need! Thank you for sharing this!

[reggiepaulk]

I just bought an ‘09 AWD Sienna and didn’t even know about using as a camper until I saw these YouTube videos. Now I’m planning to go stealth camping in Moab. Cheap, reliable fun!

[AZ]

I went w/ a rice cooker w/ 6 settings instead of instapot bc it uses only 600 watts. I can boil water in it, cook noodles, etc. Also, i have a portable kettle (folds flat) uses 800 watts. This way everything is electric & no flames/gas in vehicle. .. i also bake, cook scrambled or omelets all in rice cooker. Limiting the number of gadgets. .. i might, however, look into the ninja cooker - way more expensive then what i have, but more features.. i don't remember watts on that.

[hg.]

Well done - an excellent version of this "genre" of RVing.

As mentioned elsewhere, Bob Wells, HOWA & Company use the no-build minivan a lot in getting people started and on their feet with boondocking -- "spreading hope".

Thanks for making.

[MoSportsUSA]

Harbor Freight, Dollar-type stores, Walmart, and truck stop stores are your friend. Try an elastic net for the top shelf for extra storage and to prevent launching them at every twist and turn. You might also consider this for the entire shelf face for the same reason. I have the same window reflective panels setup as yours but store them in an overhead netting secured from four interior perimeter roof handles. It's perfect since the panels don't have much collective weight and frees precious floor space.

[stephaniebaughman]

I cook most of my food in the Aroma mini rice cooker. Oatmeal, grits, boil eggs, ramen, etc. It’s small, easy to clean.

[johnsousa]

Nice setup. Simple and functional. I have a similar set up in a caravan with stow and go seats removed .
Fuel economy is important these days. Im looking at the Toyota Sienna hybrid awd for my next build. I have seen some people put a lift kit on their minivans with impressive results for ground clearance. Thank you for showing people that you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy getting out on the road and exploring beautiful places outdoors. 👍

[jobabs]

I always think of the minivan campers as ‘self-contained mini-teardrop campers’. That’s what I tell people when I tell them I want one to turn it into a camper van.

[Carolina-nnye]

I have seen many of these. Your's was the most informative. The safety part, ( the knives), I NEVER thought of, but seen alot of people have those. Also like windows not obstructed, I just like to see ALL AROUND. 🙂 thank you!👏👏

[eugenia]

I’m 60yrs old, and I’m looking for a van. I’m GONA use it to live in. And I’m looking for ideas that are simple and easy. I’m on a very fixed income. VA Survivor benefit. I’m familiar with camping. So I can be outdoors as well. It’s kinda scary going into this. Thanks for ur video

[beverlybalius]

Those fold out beds are UNCOMFORTABLE!!! I drove Minivans as a taxi, , , , i would go get a thick Foam Folding Chair that makes up into a Bed, , , I slept on them before. You usually find them in Mattress stores or online they are usually about $80- $130 and up, , , , I think they are called Stuffed Flip Chairs, , , , Builds installed into your Van can cause your Insurance to not cover any accidents. People that do builds in their minivans usually do not know that till its too late, , , , Build plus all your stuff can all be to heavy and affect performance of the van, , , it might not brake well because of weight