VAN TOUR: Awesome No-Build Makeover - Sienna Minivan Camper

2017 Toyota Sienna minivan no build camper makeover. Colleen took everything out at @Travel Grandma women's camping retreat. She lifted the bed higher for comfort and put it all back in with an efficient new arrangement that worked much better for her. Several campers were there asking questions because everyone wanted to see the final results of the makeover.

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[lindasue]

It doesn't matter how many (hundreds) of videos I've seen almost everyone has at least one idea that I've never seen before: I love, love, love the "double-track" curtain system!!! I'm going to do that! Thanks, Colleen for the tip about the flat bungees!!💗

[jamiajoyjohnson]

One thing I like about these no-build/mostly no-build set ups is, if it doesn't work the way you hoped it would, you can always switch things around, lol 😂 Or if you just want a different feel, or if a setup works better in certain seasons than others, or if you want to bring an extra person along - regardless of the reason, you have that option to take things out and reorganize them. I love it 😁

[Hisalone]

Always good to see these tours. We can learn so much from each other

[believedreams]

I'm learning so much from every video I watch. I will one day live the Nomadic Lifestyle.

[Katiedid]

I would like to be one of the first to congratulate you on almost 10, 000 subs!
By the time I comment, you may have hit the 10k. You're doing awesome. I think you're a natural at this.

[patriciabarnhart]

Dollar spray water bottles are perfect to spritz for cooling, etc.

[cherannretiredgran]

Nice tour! I like the curtain and sink systems. And your bed looks comfy. 😴

[cherylcalder]

Thanks so much for the tour. Very nice set up. I have only been out twice, but as soon as I got home, I made changes. Hope to go out for longer travels as soon as weather cools off. I hope to go to one of your meet ups, too. Take care.

[sabracrouse]

Looks good to me nice video enjoyed it. Take care stay safe and God bless you and Friends

[richardpauly]

Looks all nice organized have fun ladies stay cool it's hot everywhere

[kathyball]

So many good ideas. I take notes from each video so when I decide to take the plunge this fall after I retire I can pull in ideas from everyone. Thank you.

[tammy]

Oh that’s great I love that bottle with the bowl but sink set up sink

[kjnz]

Just an idea, piano hinge your bed platform and store you cube boxes under it.

[rocknmamma]

It's hard to imagine something that works the first time. When we don't have much small space camping experience we need to try it out. Then move things until they're functional for us. Everyone has different needs and likes, particularly visual. So we also need restful along with functional where we can relax. I have a Honda Element that I'm arranging for the umpteenth time and trying to accommodate my basic needs so if weather keeps me inside I can enjoy watching it in comfort. So many others fresh ideas are helping me to solve dilemmas i didn't have solutions for.
Love to all of you soul sisters living you dreams.

[Katiedid]

I loved it before the changes! I would need that knee and leg room you had before you changed it.
Lots of great ideas, though. Love everything she did with the curtains. And that book shelf is phenomenal, I couldn't leave that behind if I had to choose something from my house, either.

[dawnlapka]

I just received this video after watching Vancity Vanlife! This is pretty cool. Your channel is awesome. It's my fiance's favorite channel. I think that it's very organized in your SUV, and I appreciate how you speak and teach.

[howardlangford]

I agree with her about the height of the bed, because I have problems with my hips and with pain it goes down to the knees . So there's a happy medium as far head room and being able to get up and down easy.

[petuniaromania]

I took my ceramic soup cup, put water and a teabag in, sat it in the front window yesterday and made yummy Earl Grey tea!! I am drinking it now.
At some point I may try to make coffee and see how it turns out.
Use the Sun...it's a free and great resource and Blessing for us. I may purchase one of those solar sun kettles, but I haven't decided yet.

[barbwire]

Your van is great, my bed is a little wider because I am, well, a little wider ! ha ha. Where did you get your blue port o potty cover- I need one

[darkangelw]

What a gorgeous car and I love the shelving set up, very smart indeed :). Now I really wished I completed my driver's licence ( I hated the theory test :( ). To be able to go wherever you like us awesome