TINY CAMPER VAN Conversion, From Start To Finish | Nissan NV200 Small Van Build

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  • čas přidán 29. 05. 2024
  • In this video, I'm showing my ENTIRE van build from start to finish; insulating & carpeting the van, as well as building furniture and adding tons of accessories to make it a unique build. I've turned my Nissan NV200 from a small, empty panel van into cosy, comfortable, affordable tiny camper conversion.
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:11 - Insulating - • How To INSULATE A Van ...
    1:34 - Carpeting the ceiling - • Insulating And Carpeti...
    2:01 - Carpeting the walls - • CARPETING A VAN CONVER...
    2:38 - Carpeting the doors - • How I Carpeted My Van ...
    3:45 - Door pockets - • Making Van Door And Wa...
    4:29 - The floor - • Installing A Vinyl Van...
    5:46 - The van bed - • Unique DIY Pullout Van...
    6:24 - Van bed storage - • Adding HIDDEN STORAGE ...
    6:55 - Curtain - • Installing A Blackout ...
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    DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research and experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van and the way I intend to use it.
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Komentáře • 523

  • @sandzhs
    @sandzhs Před rokem +158

    I've seen hundreds of vans and van builds, but this is one of the most impressive and well-crafted of them.

    • @LensOfJames
      @LensOfJames  Před rokem +5

      Thank you, glad you like the build!

    • @brianshefford2317
      @brianshefford2317 Před rokem +1

      I think this is one of the best van builds vids I have watched.This guy has made use of every nook and cranny very clever.😮

    • @brianshefford2317
      @brianshefford2317 Před rokem

      I agree 💯

    • @annelienv
      @annelienv Před rokem

      I have to agree! This is the best one yet

    • @JimmySmithYT
      @JimmySmithYT Před rokem +5

      This comment exists on every camper van video ever.

  • @garrykennedy5653
    @garrykennedy5653 Před 2 lety +67

    Nice build, I love the fact that the van can easily revert back to full size by removing components. Well done I will use some of your ideas as I build my new van.

    • @magnacarta9364
      @magnacarta9364 Před rokem +1

      That was very good idea.

    • @bitcoinstacker
      @bitcoinstacker Před 11 měsíci

      Same. I want to be able to revert to a full van ideally… to have options

  • @GodskidUr1
    @GodskidUr1 Před měsícem +1

    It takes some work and creativity to do all that. Looks great 😊

  • @dharma5774
    @dharma5774 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the perfect van for me

  • @pastorchris5533
    @pastorchris5533 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Wow, I know you probably already know this, but you’re amazingly talented! Thanks for posting this!

    • @LensOfJames
      @LensOfJames  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you, that's very kind :)

    • @ceedub619cameraman3
      @ceedub619cameraman3 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@LensOfJames amazing! ...about to start my own NV buildout.....how long did the entire thing take ?

  • @cm2270
    @cm2270 Před 2 lety +20

    Absolutely the best simple common sense van build ever. I'm moving out of a chevy astro to a nissan nv200 in a couple months and I'm going to build it out like yours. Thanks a lot for the video.

  • @samhelmer1978
    @samhelmer1978 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Wow thats such a thorough way of insulating, carpeting and woodworking...im impressed with your patience and attention to detail

  • @lorrainenicoletti6232
    @lorrainenicoletti6232 Před 2 lety +10

    You really know what your doing!
    What confidence and extra details .

  • @michaelchiesa6142
    @michaelchiesa6142 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Practical and useful information... Here in tropical north Queensland Oz, living in my VW Crafter, much appreciation for your tips on vanlife...

  • @deanhumphries7878
    @deanhumphries7878 Před 2 lety +3

    What a great job you have done on this van conversion.

  • @butterygudness7577
    @butterygudness7577 Před 2 lety +10

    Amazing work James definitely inspired.

  • @jimscheltema670
    @jimscheltema670 Před rokem +8

    One of the simplest, clean & practical builds I've seen!

    • @LensOfJames
      @LensOfJames  Před rokem

      Thanks Jim!

    • @user-wi4bo6uf1w
      @user-wi4bo6uf1w Před 5 měsíci

      if you're interest about these things, look at my camper, the smallest in the world
      czcams.com/video/xWPr_HdCJwc/video.htmlsi=z0tgOBEgBpThuxPj

  • @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad
    @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad Před 2 měsíci

    This is incredible! Amazing video and ingenious design. Thank you 👍

  • @mckeon1960
    @mckeon1960 Před 2 lety +2

    It's fab. Love the finish in the wood. Lovely job

  • @ianrickey208
    @ianrickey208 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant job James!!!

  • @TOFFITOFFE
    @TOFFITOFFE Před 2 lety +2

    Pure class build!

  • @bulkbrit
    @bulkbrit Před 2 lety +14

    What a great build, thank you for sharing.
    I’ve converted vans for years but you have used techniques and innovative methods in ways I’ve never seen, or considered, before. I look forward to putting some of them to use myself

  • @lawrencedavidson6195
    @lawrencedavidson6195 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice van build. Greetings from Jamaica.

  • @LeeRatcliffe
    @LeeRatcliffe Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome job James.

  • @michellestratford9753

    I'm so impressed by your thoroughness!! Nice job!! 🚐🇨🇦

  • @Saltydog961
    @Saltydog961 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice job, the bed is really neat build!!!!

  • @angelaratzay9034
    @angelaratzay9034 Před 23 dny

    You are so clever, my goodness what beautiful work. WISH YOU WERE MY neighbour's. Do you know how smart gifted you are. Thanks.

  • @davidwaterhouse2552
    @davidwaterhouse2552 Před 2 lety +1

    That is a really great job James! Well done! Cheers dx

  • @shamsshams20261
    @shamsshams20261 Před 2 lety +2

    Really it's a very good job, thank you so much for sharing and... enjoy it!

  • @LeoMeisels
    @LeoMeisels Před rokem

    Lots of new and great ideas, thank you!!

  • @marcusmustard8285
    @marcusmustard8285 Před rokem

    Wow. Amazing seeing this. Super good job making everything super nice.

  • @wandarogers5769
    @wandarogers5769 Před 7 měsíci

    beautiful. clean lines and clutter free. love it.

  • @dg5175
    @dg5175 Před rokem

    Thank you for showing this in detail. I hate when i search for van builds and they only give minimal detail or video of the step by step process.

  • @lareneandpipsqueeksully
    @lareneandpipsqueeksully Před 2 lety +2

    This is amazing! Thank you!

  • @dawnsky999
    @dawnsky999 Před rokem

    Great build, impressive use of space with simple no fuss efficiency!

  • @JohnvanGurp
    @JohnvanGurp Před 8 měsíci

    This is a beautiful build… I love the smaller van sizes. Thanks for sharing!

  • @bitcoinstacker
    @bitcoinstacker Před 11 měsíci

    This is as much effort, and neatness - with optionality as I was seeking. Spot on! Thank you!

  • @TT-js4jn
    @TT-js4jn Před rokem +2

    Dang dude, your skills are off the chart and I love all the ideas that you had right down to the cover for your plugins. Very impressive indeed and what a comfy van you have made.

  • @1hjehje
    @1hjehje Před 2 lety +7

    Excellent work. Great attention to detail and a conversion that can be completed at a reasonable cost. RV prices have gone through the roof lately. I have a travel trailer but I am considering a van sometime in the future for weekend camping. Thank you for the video.

  • @fritz4345
    @fritz4345 Před rokem +4

    Wonderful build. Not too fancy but very efficient. Well done!

  • @JW-se1rk
    @JW-se1rk Před rokem

    Amazing use of the space. Given me some great ideas. Thank you for sharing, and great job 👊🏼.

  • @paule3475
    @paule3475 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellently done and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing this with us all!

  • @sandyschneider6792
    @sandyschneider6792 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent, practical build!

  • @suearthur5129
    @suearthur5129 Před rokem

    Love the use of the carpet and vinyl which cuts down the weight of the conversion and looks great. Your build was fantastic.

  • @sasman63
    @sasman63 Před rokem

    Awesome. Well done. You make it look ever so easy!

  • @jimadams6159
    @jimadams6159 Před 2 lety +32

    Really impressed with your work. Quality van build 👌

  • @lamaha564
    @lamaha564 Před 7 měsíci

    Picking up mine in a week, some really clever ideas. Can’t wait. Thank you.

  • @michaeldean8193
    @michaeldean8193 Před 2 lety

    Nice job man ! that's a bunch of hard work , and now you have something very cool . Enjoy

  • @davidtaylor9562
    @davidtaylor9562 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent build it’s tempting to have a go 👍

  • @partyvr5053
    @partyvr5053 Před rokem

    Absolutely amazing job this guy did! Wow!!!

  • @briansutherland9457
    @briansutherland9457 Před měsícem

    Lovely camper build realy enjoyed thxs

  • @coolbananas1803
    @coolbananas1803 Před rokem

    Great build and great vid! Lots of nifty ideas for others to adopt. Luv ya work!

  • @t_c_talk
    @t_c_talk Před 2 lety

    I am SOOOO impressed. Amazing

  • @steveffuksake
    @steveffuksake Před rokem

    It's amazin what a raisin can do, brilliant and interesting.

  • @RichieValentine
    @RichieValentine Před 2 lety

    Great build! I enjoyed the walk through!

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn100 Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous build out...thanks!

  • @kimkelberg
    @kimkelberg Před 3 měsíci

    Beutyfull camperbuild 👍, Nice small battery pack

  • @kerrytaylor589
    @kerrytaylor589 Před rokem

    Great build with some really clever ideas. Well done!

  • @radley3519
    @radley3519 Před rokem

    Yes!! Thank you I think I can try this on my own!!

  • @Destino_Desconhecido
    @Destino_Desconhecido Před 3 měsíci

    Wow.
    Very well crafted.
    Simple and creative solutions that totally transformed how the van looks like

  • @briellemule8410
    @briellemule8410 Před 2 lety

    So excited to pick up my NV tomorrow! Love your set up! Wish I had your skills

  • @achim.t
    @achim.t Před 2 lety

    Great compilation of your numerous individual videos!

  • @allantodd7365
    @allantodd7365 Před rokem

    Great build m8. Absolutely love it has given me so many ideas.

  • @daithi4
    @daithi4 Před rokem

    Love it brother, great job.

  • @kennethwilson8633
    @kennethwilson8633 Před 2 lety

    Wow great build. Have fun traveling and stay safe.

  • @axelseibert2422
    @axelseibert2422 Před rokem

    Great Job! Thanks for this Video and for sharing your ideas! Keep going...

  • @peytoncastillo4508
    @peytoncastillo4508 Před rokem

    Very clean great use of space!

  • @sally-annllewellynartist9362
    @sally-annllewellynartist9362 Před 10 měsíci

    I SO want a Nissan NV200

  • @Wastelander13
    @Wastelander13 Před rokem

    Great job, really well done. Congratulations. 👍👍

  • @rebeccaabrey9526
    @rebeccaabrey9526 Před 2 lety

    Amazing 🤩 nissan van build! That's the van of my dreams.. Thanks for sharing all your niffy tips.. Great filming 👌

  • @martinengelbrecht5384
    @martinengelbrecht5384 Před rokem +5

    9.5 /10 - I love the simplicity while the build is still very neat with excellent functionality!

  • @booboobambos7911
    @booboobambos7911 Před 9 měsíci

    Great vid on your build very clear explanation and detailed keep up the great work

  • @designhstudio
    @designhstudio Před 10 měsíci

    Absolutely awesome!😊😊😊

  • @paulbrown1017
    @paulbrown1017 Před 4 měsíci

    Impressive well thought out 👍

  • @treal512
    @treal512 Před 2 lety

    Dude this is awesome!!

  • @gaetanproductions
    @gaetanproductions Před 2 lety

    absolutely fantastic ! Bravo

  • @vonlossberg
    @vonlossberg Před 2 lety

    WOW I am really impressed!

  • @EricGebhard
    @EricGebhard Před 2 lety +39

    Cool video. My wife and I watch several of your build videos and you did a fantastic job building out Yogi. You are obviously a very skilled woodworker. This recap is a great idea and really fun to watch. The Nissan NV200 makes a great camper van, we have one also.

    • @LensOfJames
      @LensOfJames  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks Eric, glad you like the build - hope you're enjoying your van!

    • @DerVagabundli
      @DerVagabundli Před rokem

      This is definitely the most well thought out and executed builds I’ve seen! Might take some inspiration for the 2nd iteration of my Dacia Dokker.

  • @maddievids6533
    @maddievids6533 Před rokem

    Excellent job Well done James

  • @davidprice1908
    @davidprice1908 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just got my 2010 NV200, and am looking at my rental work unit tomorrow, and then it's war! We're buying land in the Mediterranean, wo will be living in it this time next year.....thanks for this!

  • @simplyso4363
    @simplyso4363 Před rokem

    Well you sir are an artist! Well done 👏🏼

  • @christinaveale5258
    @christinaveale5258 Před 4 měsíci

    Beautiful job, I I enjoy watching 😊 this as I can't do, so easy to just admire!

  • @robinlatham7579
    @robinlatham7579 Před rokem

    Very very good. Clever resourceful build.

  • @1GreatLake
    @1GreatLake Před 2 lety

    wow the carpets look sooo good. extra points for the breathing protection

  • @sandrasandoval8111
    @sandrasandoval8111 Před rokem

    Outstanding Van Build 👏

  • @benzeltser9851
    @benzeltser9851 Před 5 měsíci

    I enjoyed this so much

  • @kiransutar3108
    @kiransutar3108 Před rokem

    I really like the conversion in van.. simple and beautiful..

  • @DucPham-oy9uz
    @DucPham-oy9uz Před 2 lety

    Very talented. It helped me to decide how I'm going to insulate my van.

  • @mg-roveradverts671
    @mg-roveradverts671 Před 2 lety

    I love this can’t wait to buy one and start my build :)

  • @VanjaHadzic
    @VanjaHadzic Před 8 měsíci

    Perfect build 👌🏽

  • @elizabethdunn2992
    @elizabethdunn2992 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely brilliant 👏 👌 😀

  • @allanjonalisidro7007
    @allanjonalisidro7007 Před 7 měsíci

    Very simple but sophisticated

  • @hannahelton-wall2528
    @hannahelton-wall2528 Před 8 měsíci

    Skills! Totally inspiring thank you ❤

  • @cag1763
    @cag1763 Před měsícem

    Really neat....just sums it it up...

  • @brenda4388
    @brenda4388 Před rokem

    Very nice work James.

  • @piotrskowronski5238
    @piotrskowronski5238 Před 10 měsíci

    Great conversion! Everything seems practical and nice, I hope I will build similar one day!

  • @philipmyatt967
    @philipmyatt967 Před rokem +7

    What a fabulous and ingenious van build, I had an nv200 4-5 years, I found them an utterly reliable if just a tad small. I am just buying a Vivaro, and fitting it out as a stealth camper/ mtb hauler.
    And I found your build inspiring, love the way you finished the carpeting on the doors. And the door pockets are ingenious.. very nice 👍🏻

  • @tomanicodin
    @tomanicodin Před rokem

    Really clever solutions!

  • @simonemaas2209
    @simonemaas2209 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! Really helpful, feels like something I might be able to do.

  • @Pan_Kosmi
    @Pan_Kosmi Před rokem

    great job, thank you for the inspiration :)

  • @Vengeance1978
    @Vengeance1978 Před 11 měsíci

    Superb video. Clear and precise and great to watch. Lovely van 👌👌

  • @ShaneandAneVanLife
    @ShaneandAneVanLife Před 2 lety +3

    Just came across your channel!! Amazing what you can do with such a small space!! Really impressed!! Just subscribed 🤗🤗

  • @Avva_world
    @Avva_world Před 9 měsíci

    Very Nice Video, thanks for all the Little Details…

  • @rachellesavoie7997
    @rachellesavoie7997 Před rokem

    This wonderful!!!

  • @carolinecraighead9232

    This is great, thanks for all the info. We have an NV200 that we want to convert for a trip across Europe but think I may need some carpentry skills to do anything like you have, Yogi is fab! ❤️