Minivan Camper Conversion, 3 days, $350, BATHROOM and KITCHEN. Toyota Sienna
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- čas přidán 19. 10. 2020
- In this video I convert my friends 2000 Toyota Sienna Minivan into a mini motorhome, complete with toilet, running water, and full size bed.
I have had a number of people ask for links to the products I use in this video, so here you all go. I will put the brand and part number incase the links quit working in the future:
Rechargeable Water Pump (Primo 601244)
www.walmart.com/ip/Primo-Port...
Water Jugs (AmericanMaid 555119156)
www.walmart.com/ip/3-Gallon-S...
Kitchen Light (Great Value 578046923)
www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Valu...
Mirror (RoomMates 584856276)
www.walmart.com/ip/RoomMates-...
Drawer Slides (Everbilt D68812E-W-W)
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Curtin hooks (Hillman 536193)
www.walmart.com/ip/Hillman-Wh...
The following items were either bought used or the owner of the van already had them, so they were not factored into the build at full price. If you buy all these items new and do the build otherwise the same, it will cost more than $350. I always recommend checking out your local Thrift Shops (charity shops) or eBay for good used items if you want to build on the cheep.
Stove (Gas One gs-800p)
gasone.com/products/gs-800p
Folding Table (Winsome Alex 42290)
www.amazon.com/Winsome-Wood-4...
Toilet (Sears Pak-a-Potti)
Note: They no longer make this brand, but here is a similar product with the similar functions and size:
www.walmart.com/ip/Thetford-C...
Cooler/Refrigerator (Igloo 40369)
Note: They no longer make the same model used in this video. This one seems to have the same detentions but I can not guarantee it'll fit as nicely between the seats.
www.amazon.com/Igloo-40369-Ic... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
You just saved me from being homeless! Thank you so so much for sharing this project! Your design is absolutely genius and it gave me hope. I can do that! You cane up with something so simple, unique and amazing! Thank you again
Wow, that is so great to hear, I am really happy that I helped. There is always hope, where there is a will, there is a way. If you're doing your own build and have any questions, feel free to message me at TheRenkLife@gmail.com and I will offer any advice I can.
This is great Happy for you God is Good 💕
lol
Heidi, where do you live? I would love to share my home with you. I have converted a bicycle built for two into a livible home for me any my cat. Lots of space for another of similar minds
@@fladave99 Hahahaha! Rhode Island 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏻
Fantastic. Thank you. I am 55 years old lady who lost everything recently and I am ok with that. God is good. This is an easy thing to build as a lady. Manageable
I'm sorry to hear you lost everything. That's one reason I made this video, to show a simple build almost anyone can do. I think the hardest part for some people may be handling the full sheets of plywood before they are cut down. Otherwise everything is easy. Good luck and God Bless
Vera... I like your spirit. And I am sure you already know that you are not alone. Happened to me when I was 50 (and lost more since, too); am 60 now and still sort of in the same place. But I reckon I have at least another 30 years left and if I think back to everything I did between the ages of 20 and 50, it fills me with hope.
Best of God’s blessings and protection as you trust in the Lord to provide for you in this time. I had to live in my Honda Odyssey for a year and a half five years ago due to suddenly losing “everything”. I’m 57 now. My health prevented me from being able to stay with friends or family and my van was my only “safe” space. Be a peace and look for those God will put in your path just when you need it. Be safe. Find simple things to be thankful for.
Good luck and best wishes.
@@angelinasouren me too ladies. I had my paid off truck stolen. Now I am homeless. It's pretty terrible at this age, 63.
I just bought the exact van. I will be attempting this build .wish me luck. Awesome and efficient build 🤠
Best of luck 🤞
How’d it go?
All the best! Hope you have alot of good adventures!👍🏻🌈☮️🇨🇦
I thought this was a gag video at first, but this man did a hell of a job. Very cool.
I was skeptical at 1st but this has turned out to be a very Good build, really simple really efficient.
Thank you so much!
THIS IS VERY NICELY DONE. ENJOY IT. THANKS FOR POSTING.
Pretty 🤩 cool 😎 I wish I had your Skills! I saved it to my list of Van Builds:) and I am definitely going to subscribe to your Channel!
I’m looking forward to seeing more builds!
@@RenkLife I’m going to call you tomorrow morning To make a reservation and appointment so we can get together for my first day estimate on My Cabin whatever day you can call Thanks 😇😇😇
I’m to call you when I’m really happy with my seeing this will call you back Thanks 😇😇😇
This is probably the best mini van conversion I've seen.
Thank you.
I agree
I agree!
You haven't seen very many then
I’ve seen a lot of conversions, and this one may be the best! Very clever use of space!
This is super sick, I love how you were able to avoid doing electrical work. Really makes it easy for a regular dude like me to do something like this. Very inspiring, thanks for the video
One could use a Jackery Solar Power System if they wanted to have a simple stealth power system for their electric cooler, phone or charging lap tops etc.
Slick?
@@kayekaye251 *Sick.... Boomer
It was only a matter of time before folks discovered these great vans! Ours has 414,000 original miles. We've simply kept up with maintenance, including changing the timing belt and water pump every 90k. We've towed a tiny trailer about 1/4 of those miles as we traveled about the country with kids, but now we're considering leaving the trailer behind and just converting the van interior to be even more compact. Thanks for the inspiration.
👍⭐️Using that electric rechargeable pump faucet idea is genius!💝
Thank you! 😊
Totally
I watch hundreds of these! This is the best! Brilliant , and the sink set up WOW!
Wow, that's so nice of you! Thanks so much.
Love that sink-running water solution - simply brilliant. Nice kitchen set up and as a lady, I appreciate that you found room for a 'permanent to go box'. Extremely economical for such a nice built-in look. Two sheets of 3/4 inch furniture grade plywood - a very smart layout. Great design solutions.
Awesome!!
This is awesome and excellent design for a tiny tiny space. Great job! Hopefully those who are possibly facing homelessness will see this video--it would be a lifesaver for people who are down on their luck.
I hope so too!
Excellent build ~ THANKS! I imagined how that could work for me as I watched the vid and I have a thought on a tweak that would allow access to the sink and water from the inside of the van convenient. If you were to cut out an opening on the back wall of the kitchen behind the sink leaving a lip or frame around the cutout for stability of the back wall, for instance 2-3" above counter level for a "lip" to hold items in place and maybe 6+ inches from top and sides, that would allow a person to use the sink and water from the inside without having to go outside each time. I can see that being useful in bad weather, at night, or when needing to be stealth. The mirror could easily move to the side and Ta-Da! Just a thought from a solo female camper. But it's a great design as-is and I thank you for making and sharing the vid with us. You speak fast and get right to the point so your video is rich in information and details without dragging on and on. I appreciate that, too!
Thank you, and that is a great idea, my next build will have some kind of window so the kitchen can be used from both sides.
We love it,many Thanks to You!!🙋🙏😊
Amazingly simple. Love design for camping or living on a budget.
Lol!! I came here to say that 😅 Otherwise this is perfect!! Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Well said on all points. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this because he got right to all the important points without driving me crazy. LOL
Pretty darn clever! It's definitely a "camper van" in every sense of the term.
Thank you.
Great project. I like the way you did your kitchen at the back with amazing running water sink. Toilet is fantastic with privacy curtain. It is lovely that your fridge is up between seats at the front. Sliding bed platform is very well planned. No intimidating electrical systems which is so refreshing. You did a great job with your woodwork.
Brilliant! I also appreciate that everything you built can be removed and re-installed into another similar van. The fact that it was relatively inexpensive, especially compared to many other builds, is the cherry on top!
Well said! Thank you.
I’ve watched so many conversions and I ALWAYS love the simpler conversions!!! This has everything you need! Sure, who doesn’t love the more luxurious ones but not everyone can afford them. I’m not a full timer either so I just need something simple. I’m glad I found this video. Thank you for sharing.
I totally agree! When time and money are tight, simple is better. I tried to find a good balance between a mattress thrown on the floor, and a luxury motorhome.
Its all about a place for everything and everything in its place.
Right! I know if I put all that $ into fancy stuff, a semi would ram the side the day it was completed.
@@RenkLife your build here, it's not fancy, but it's not desolate. It's... homey.
Great build and ideas. I want to do something like this, I'm almost 70, female. Have had some const. experience. I can do this too!
Yes you can! I'm glad I could be helpful with ideas, good luck on your build and any adventures it takes you on!
Hey there I'm 73 female I commented above I have a 06 Honda Element 06. I'm going to give this a try I would like to know how do I see out of the back window? Let me know when you do your construction. I'm going to study this one a little more. what vehicle are you going to do the construction on? I live in Ga. Where are you located? This guy Renklife should be making money what a gift. I've seen some conversions but I think I like this one I hope I can make this work in my car.
I have not seen a minivan conversion like this anywhere. It is BRILLIANT...and the fact that it can be transferred to another vehicle, if necessary, is amazing! So, so COOL.
Love the sink. This build is similar to mine. As for the shelves, if you have problems with the chains, might consider a fold down leg. That was my solution. The leg folds down and rests on the bumper. Can hold a lot of weight. I had concerns about debris flying forward and killing me in a crash, so my bed frame has clamps that hold it to the hard points that would normally hold the seats in place. It's anchored, but can be removed easily.
David wrote, _"I had concerns about debris flying forward and killing me in a crash, so my bed frame has clamps that hold it to the hard points that would normally hold the seats in place. It's anchored, but can be removed easily."_
Very smart awareness. WIth a full-length piece of plywood as a bed platform, any rear-impact that catches that plywood can turn it into a guillotine. Thanks for sharing your comment about this aspect of a build.
What a great use of space! Ticked all the boxes with the budget, quick installation and love that you can easily go back to a van or move the build to another vehicle. Fantastic job!!! : )
Awesome! Thank you!
I love the simplicity of your ideas!
Thank you. I'm all about finding the easiest way to get the job done.
I love how you did this video. I just love looking at conversion videos but, I don't intend to do a conversion. So, I usually have to sit through a whole period of watching all this info on how to, and lots of info on what is included etc. Thanks for starting out with a tour so, I didn't have to watch all of the rest. Very simple, but efficient and good looking without a bunch of bungee cords etc. and junky looking.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the square bottles. And the water pump system. Great idea.
This is the best mini-van build I've ever seen. I love it!
Thank you so much, that's so nice of you!
Just got a 2012 Sienna.
Ty for the excellent ideas!
Really appreciate the simplicity & functionality ...such a smart design
Happy to help!
Pretty cool how you put this van build in place! I thought getting the grey water tank out to dump was plain genius! The ‘bathroom’ was a surprise also! I’m planning on going full time soon in a Promaster 2500 [after retiring in 2015 from being a 38 year OTR trucking veteran] but I just had to comment and give you kudos on this build! Cheers! Stay safe!
This video was incredible. You deserve the video of the day award.
Love the simple, easy and reusable concept. But what I love most is the enthusiasm and sharing the ideas. May you be blessed always.
Thank you so much!
This may be the best one I’ve seen. I’ll modify for my stow&go van. U have blown me away with ur simplicity. I’m signing up for ur videos
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it. I hope to have a new video out soon, just gotta find another van.
hey last name TWin 😁
This is by far yh absolute best minimalist van conversation ever. Well done sir.
Love this! That electric cooler is something I haven't seen before! And the electric water pump is LITERALLY AMAZING
Cheap coolers take up a lot of electricity and are not practical. Investing in a similar-looking compressor fridge consumes just a fraction of the electricity and is recommended, especially if you are using a car battery as the source of electricity.
*Well done!!! Love the couch. I think a couch is such a wonderful thing to have. Also, I'd be fine just sleeping on it as a couch. 😁😁😁*
Me too, it gives you the option to have it bigger when you want it, or just leave it as is, when you don't wanna make it into a bed
I’ve seen another Video Bob Wells Mini-Van Recliner showing a Full Size Lounger Recliner. Makes a Wonderful Bed. Took up the entire back window area, the Kitchen forward by the side door. No more uncomfortable straight back “Chair”. Unusual but functional luxury for Van Life.
I enjoyed seeing your clever ideas for this conversion. Cheap, sweet and effective! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I love how you utilized the space to serve all their basic living needs while keeping things clean and accessible. This is one of my favorite van conversions!
Thank you so much!
I commented at the halfway point, after the van build tour, but OMG, I AM sooo grateful to you for sharing all this perfect information. What a best gift ever! I seriously don't know how to Express the amount of gratitude I am filled with right now. 🤗🕊🦄
Amazing build, you did a great job, and the best part is it’s simplicity,,,just brilliant 👍
Thank you very much!
Love. It’s simple but very efficient.
Thank you!
I lived in my van for two and a half years and I tell everyone I know, you need to have a van! We never know what life will throw at us and at least we have a roof over our head and locking doors for safety. I never felt unsafe and I am a 67-year-old single female. Be prepared have a plan B!
Best set up for a mini van, That I’ve seen yet!
Wow, thanks! So nice of you!
Very good build and video, I was wondering why there's just only 26 views, then I noticed this was just uploaded today. I'm so glad I saw this.
Thank you for the nice comment. I'm very happy with how it turned out.
There is only toilet,no shower for bath
understandable for a minivan
@@nurhidyawati7328 you are right, it's not technically a bathroom, but at least around here, it's common to call anywhere with a toilet a "bathroom". There is however, a sink, so you can do sponge baths if you need to.
Finally a video I don't have to watch on 1.5x speed
Same!
Had to turn it off :/
I watched at 2x. Now I feel bad. 🤔
WOW! Excellent!!!! How creative..... Gives a lot of hope for anybody who thought that one needed a lot of money to have a safe residence! THANK YOU!!!!
Good job sir 👏. Very creative and inexpensive build. The less money you have, the more creative you have to be. Thank you 🙏
Thank you very much! You are very right, as the expression goes "necessity is the mother of all invention"
@@RenkLife So is improvisation 😃😂😃
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I really loved this video and the simplicity and low cost but there seems to be very little storage. Perhaps some kind of rooftop container would help but where do clothes, food, dishes,toiletries, and all the things you may need. Also heater,airflow,cooling etc. I tried to sleep in a van once but the stagnant air was terrible. I hope the owner can work out these things as this is so cool.
They have already addressed most of them. They ordered a roof top cargo carrier, and this van has lots of heater vents on the ceiling, so it moves a lot of air.
I absolutely love it, although for me I would like the kitchen to be accessible from inside. I was just camping and it was raining but I still had to cook!
Just my thot. I would turn the kitchen features around. As a female I would not be cooking or washing outside at night. It is also far more convenient to have hot food or drinks accessible inside at night. But a super simple and adequate set up. This guy is a gift to others.
At first, I was going to clown on this guy but then I realized I watched the whole video, and this guy is actually genius. this video was made for people who actually have to live in their car and don't have much money but want to be comfortable.
I have to say this is one of the simplest but most ingenious stealth builds ive seen. You've got a bunch of creature comforts most stealth builds dont include.
Thank you so much. That's such a great complement because that's exactly what I was hoping to achieve.
Nice job. Simple, effective and inexpensive yet all inclusive!
Thank you! That was exactly my goal.
This can end Homelessness. This is a great simple set up. Dopeness.
Hopefully you're not tired of hearing this yet but I really love your build. Its smart, simple, and easy to do. I feel like this is something I (with little building experience) could build fairly quick and cheap. Thank you for taking the time to show us all of the details of the build, where you got the item, and the price range.
You said, "Very simple setup." I say, AWESOME! Well done! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked it! Thank you for the nice words!
What a great video. I especially like how you explained the build and super cost effective. Blessings.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I've never seen a minivan camper with a designated bathroom area! It's so simple but I like it
A bath inside microvan..... you ' re a genious dude!!!
This is a simple but awesome build! Great tips that I will definitely use when I build out my minivan! Thanks so much! 😁
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, camper on a budget. You really inspired me. Thank you. :)
You are so welcome!
I love this so much. All these van life/camper van conversions have given me an idea for how to afford travel to take my 3 kids to visit family.... traveling is so hard with 3 kids (you have to make lots of stops and hotels/eating out are not cheap)....but if we can sleep in our van, cook when we stop and make endless stops for them to get out and play...also public restrooms can be so nasty...game changer
I am impressed! The design of your couch is exactly the same as the couch in my ‘68 Oasis travel trailer. Love the kitchen! This build is perfect for stealth camping and saving $.
Its exactly what a want for my van 🥳🥳
I'm glad you know the path you want to go with your van. Let me know if you need any tips.
Curiosity about building out my Aztek brought me here, luckily, as this is incredible! You hit a home run with this build! If the foldout kitchen won't take the weight of chopping vegetables, use the table outside. There is plenty of storage space under the bed/sofa for clothing and towels. The best part was the sink area as that is what had me worried. You really did an amazing job! Thank you!
Wow, thanks for the nice comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Good lucky on building your Aztek, I would love to see how it turns out.
This is one of the best REALISTIC AND AFFORDABLE builds I’ve seen not like these people that show you a build that they or a company made for thousands of dollars.
I Like the fact that he did what he had to do. No frills. Just neccesities.
I watch a lot of these videos and I really love this design
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me.
Incredible simply and beautiful, you are good at what you do, thanks for sharing
Thanks so much 😊
Great build! The only item I was concerned about was the mirror. In this build, be careful where you park the car. If the sun hits the mirror just right, you can set your car on fire. My mother-in-law did that with her compact mirror. She came back to her car to her headliner burning.
Amazing story, I set a couch on fire when I was a kid by leaving a magnifying glass (with legs) on it.
I believe it, my daughter used to vape and she had it in her coat pocket while she was driving she started smelling smoke, it melted the whole liner of her pocket into her coat itself. Its was the battery, glad that bad habit it over.
Love that you have running water and light with no wiring. Smart!
I love that too! Technology has come so far in the last 10 years. Everything can be wireless now.
This is awesome! How sweet of a set up. Thanks for going into all the detail! Great!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.
Very nice concept! I found on Amazon, a magnetic and motion activated 12 inch light strip that is also charged with a usb cord. Makes for very convenient lighting solutions wherever needed.
Impressive!
Brilliant! That took a lot of thought and planning, and you pulled it off! New subscriber...
Welcome aboard! It did take a lot of planning, but all good things do!
That little kitchen has more counter space than my truck camper! Genius. And whoever is reading this, you WILL appreciate a tiny toilet. Nothing worse than feeling your stomach get weird and the nearest bathroom is 200 feet away. Sorry, but something to consider...
This is AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing. I just signed my lease for 1 more year. I'm looking for a used Minivan right now, I'm so DONE with the rediculously high rent in my area, and your build here is the basic plan I'm going to use. Now I just have to figure out the heat.🙂
So simple, nothing fancy, very creative at minimal cost . You did it!
Thank you for sharing :-).
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
“Beautifully Simplistic” “Budget Friendly” You really “Rocked” this build. I had to subscribe 💜 I would like to see what you would do with a Honda Civic 2 door or any car 🙄
Thanks for subbing! I would love to build a small car into a camper, I'm always up for a challenge!
@@RenkLife Something tells me you would knock it out of the park RenKLife :)
Great!!!!!
I always watch many video of camper van built . And I have to admit it that your built is something a newbie like me can do it. I love the simplicity as well financially , it is affordable. Wish you all the best and Terima kasih for sharing your video🇲🇾
I'm Going to say this with All Sincerity...
You Simplify TF out of Van Conversion
Guy... All the Fancy Stuff that Folks Do! Is Fine if you can Afford it but This... Is Life Changing!
Bravo!!!
What a genius design! You're so generous sharing it. I'm sure it'll help many people for years to come. That's a wonderful thing, helping people.
I'm sending you a big cyber hug.🌻
Thank you so much, I hope it can help people also. And I hope you will except my return cyber hug. 👋
That's an amazing build, I love the back kitchen!
Thank you so much!
And he didn't even count in the whole front passenger area! This is what I'm actually talking about. This helps so many people . My heart is full.
Such simple solutions. Of course, a bit of a pain that you have to fold the bed up to use the toilet, but in that small a space, it's remarkable that you can, at all. I could live in that!
This is great! With this and a gym membership like planet fitness New Jersey just paying $10.00 a month, Not bad at all
Thanks for the tip on the water pump. I was planning on doing this and trying to figure it out and this helps.
Glad I could help
That bed is exactly like my bed/couch in my 17 foot HiLo trailer. I can sleep on it not pulled out or easily pull it out for more sleeping room.
I gotta say that this conversion in a Sienna is too much!👍🏾👍🏾 Can't believe that you got a couch that size in there dude 😳 This build for a Sienna is GENIUS
Thank you. You have solved a puzzle I had for my boat.
Great! I'm glad I could help.
Amazingly planned out. Perfect for road trips !!! Or weekend camper trips. Same amount of room as a small tear drop actually more then a little. Love the seat compartments being cloths lockers.
Thank you. I love how it turned out. I based the idea off that of a teardrop with the rear kitchen separate from the bed area.
Simple, minimal cost effect, and priceless on the
necessities of life! Your sink for this build is what I fell in LOVE with! GREAT THINKING!!!
Nice. I already have a mini van with sliding side doors, a 12 V cooler, a 5 gal jug with pump top as well as a 5 gal barrel cooler with a tap and butane cooker. I could probably just sleep on the back bench seat, leaving the back for the kitchen or storage. The middle seats are removable, too, giving me room for plastic drawers and a table.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Love the kitchen! Thanks for the terrific idea!
You are so welcome! Glad you liked it.
Well this was freaking awesome! You did a great job!
Thank you so much!
Awesome job.attention to detail, versatile,portable,cheap,easy components, absolutely great!! Only thing i could add would be rooftop cargo box,awning of some kind,and a solar shower with a hula hoop and shower curtain,maybe dvd and power inverter box,and some led light strips. Poor man perfection!!! Love it.
Amazing! This is all a person starting out “VANLIFE” needs. Such a simple build with just the bare necessities. Genius!
Great job!! You need to sign up for that "affiliate" program to get a commission on all of those products you are showing. You are missing out.
I'm not sure if Wal-Mart does that, and that's where I got most of my stuff.
@@RenkLife I think they actually do. Send them an email. It's extra income to you.
I agree with you he need to be compensated for this.
Is there underfloor space in that model of van for more storage?
@@RenkLife they do
Love it! Use the KISS. method. I would consider making some bins on the rear wall of the bedroom. I am not crazy about having to remove the sink. Maybe a shorter drain pipe. I would make a longer pop up drive tray. My last armchair critique is a paper tower rack. Very smart design. Keep it up. Again great job!
Great ideas! I'm learning as I go, I hope each build I do gets a little better.
You could use a sink that's less deep, and a flexible pipe that feeds from sink into grey water tank. I love the set up but yes, if you don't want to lift the sink that's a method that may work. You know that white plastic, ribbed, flexible piping most plumbers use nowadays? My only objection is that bioslime builds up easier vs straight pipes, however you can remove them every few months and soak in bleach.
YOU COULD ALSO HAVE THE SINK ON TOP LIKE A BOWL, THEN YOU WON'T HAVE TO REMOVE IT!!! THERE WILL BE MUCH MORE SPACE UNDERNEATH!!! AS I SAID B4, AWESOME & VERY CLEVER.
I was skeptical, but WOW! You did an amazing job, using every inch of space wisely, and for a very reasonable cost.
Genius bed frame, toilet an essential, kitchen water setup AMAZING
Love the simplicity and utility of the build!
Thank you, That's what I was going for: Simple, cheap, functional.
In the planning process of adapting (before I convert) my 01 Sienna for weekend camping, with my 100# Labrador.
Thanks for this!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck on your build.
Amazing. Even with an interior toilet . Wow ! Your water system is awesome. I had the thought. This could easily be used for showering with.Have a bag like sitting on top of van and heated by the Sun, and voilà. Thanx
That's a great idea!
Super cool. This is essentially a teardrop trailer and small tow vehicle all in one. Love it!
Really practical and perfect for certain applications. I really like how you listed your design requirements up front.
Probably already said: the little gaps between the wood and the side of the van could be filled with some weather stripping or insulating foam. Attach with double-sided tape and you’re done.
Thanks again for sharing. Great, practical, affordable, simple ideas. Very creative.