Convert ANY MINIVAN into a CAMPER in 15 MINUTES?! (No Build)

You can convert almost ANY minivan from an everyday driver into a comfortable NO BUILD minivan CAMPER in less than 15 minutes. I timed myself to prove it! I show you from start to finish how I create my 100% “no build” minivan camper conversion.

In this video I convert my 2023 Honda Odyssey but as long as your minivan has removable 2nd row seats and foldable 3rd row seats you should be able to do a similar conversion in your minivan. And with my three MUST-HAVE items, you'll have a luxurious bed and more storage than you even need.

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➤ Gear I'm using in my MINIVAN CAMPER

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[junh]

As a Honda Odyssey minivan owner as you, your channel is the ONLY ONE so far I can find on YouTube that turn minivan into camper no-build perfectly. Not mention you also give us even more how to turn into DOUBLE BED no-build when traveling with partner. Excellent video and thank you !❤

[somethingsfishy]

Now I know the kind of setup I will need in case I decide to live in a van down by the river.

[carmenortiz]

Minivans are one the best inventions ever. I have had mine since 1998 and would not trade it for any car. Has a bit of rust but who cares I have saved thousands of dollars with my baby. I'm now 77 and 5 feet tall so no need for extentions.

[OG]

I love that you secure everything. This is a great lesson for everyone to remember to do.

[southerngal]

That extra 2 mins is to get your 5 gal bucket and trash bags 🤣. Good job. I'm planning a nobuild. I just purchased a used Sienna last week but been too🥵 hot already to work on it. I just turned 75 and ready to find some cooler weather.
Safe travels 🙏

[eugenejoseph]

Depending on whether or you're a brand person, a Dodge Caravan have the ability to fold the seats right in the floor and its pretty easy. Saves 'old back pain' and the floor is pretty even. Makes it a breeze to set up a bed, a shelf and storage !

[PeterJavea]

One thing I really like here is that you've already done this before, gone out on trips, adjusted stuff and got to know it very well.
SOOOO. It's valid and trustable. People with other vehicles can adapt....
Good on you sir !

[gsp]

I just put a fold out Coleman cot from Walmart in my Odyssey, left the single rear seat too. I put my refrigerator in the front passenger seat, and Lifepo4 batteries in passenger front floor board. I use a kayak up top for my storage pod, and keep cooking stuff and extra fuel in basket on back.

[posteroonie]

You forgot 200 hours of the process, to daydream and decide where to go on your road trip. 😂

[ht]

Love it, as an older female, a portapottie will be essential.😅

[reneenewfrock]

So many people make a no build into a huge job. A place to sleep, a way to cook/refrigerate food and food storage, a way to keep warm or cool, a way to keep yourself clean. That's it!

[suecusimano]

I have stow and go seats. I drop the 2 middle seats and one of the back seats. My Coleman cot fits in that back space. I have storage underneath the length of the cot. It all works great for me, no camp set up and i can pull in and sleep anywhere, most recently a rest area.

[flintwithers]

I know a guy who bought a brand new wrecked minivan (front end damaged and totalled). He sold the seats, engine, parts and everything he could on the inside on fb marketplace and eBay. Bought an old v style trailer and cut the trailer. Cut the damaged front end off of the van and welded the trailer to the frame of the van. It was the coolest thing I've ever seen and it cost him like $500 after everything was sold to help pay for it.

[CraftHarlot]

I built a wooden slat bedframe and a shelf unit for cooking and storage. Everything is secured to tie-downs or the seat hooks with turnbuckles. I've heard of vanlifers getting into accidents where their modifications caused injuries. Be safe!!

[stephenbeck]

Consideration of the cost of these items makes me appreciate my diy skills.

[brendacornwell]

I’m 76 years old and I think I can do this .Thank you .😊

[charlotte]

This looked pretty easy, for even a 5ft, 74 year old female to do, until you got to that overhead carrier. I do have stow and go, for all my seats, so I wouldn't have to lift any seats out. I would just do with less cargo, and forgo the overhead carrier. Thanks for the good information!!

[odiesclips]

This is great!! I'm a young 77 yrs. I have been waiting for something just like this!! Thank you!❤

[judyhobday]

I camp, with small dog, in a 2018 Ford escape. Back seas permently removed. Bed is on a slab of plywood propped on a block with storage underneath. This year I will be putting a twin sized memory foam mattress that my niece was no longer using. I bet it will be real comfy, better than the blow up air mattress that would lose air too often. My front seat holds the cooler and misc. I have a behind the seat hanger for misc. items. I would like a longer roomier vehicle but I am 83 and this is my last one.