That little van is really super! I'm planning a much less ambitious project for a Dodge Grand Caravan and I have to remember that I simply don't have the woodworking skills to include cupboards as beautiful as this, but I will shoot for functional (and not ugly!) Well done.
neat. For the bed, a fold down platform against that wall would have possibly taken up less room and be easily stored. It could be bifold and even used at the half size.
That's beautifully built. When the craftsmanship is so clean and unfussy, the van even looks larger inside. Also, I would've thought that separating the cab from the living space would make a small van feel cramped, but because this is so light and airy at the back it's actually fine. Great job.
Beautiful woodwork and brilliantly thought out for the most part. I understand why he has the central part in the middle of the walkway, and its ability to move back, I just don’t care for it. However, there are people out there who wouldn’t mind whatsoever and this would be perfect for them. There is something for everyone. As I said, beautiful woodwork, lots of love and dedication put into this.
I Iove this conversion. Separating the cab from the cabin is a wonderful idea. Can the folded bed be pushed all the way back when not sleeping? Where do you store the mattress? In the platform box? For shower can you pull and use your water faucet outside the Van? Is your Van Conversion Guide generic or do you have plans for various makes and models of Mini Vans. My interest mainly is in 2018 Toyota Sienna.
I love this .. excellent workmanship I,d have a roll futon and folding chair.. and I’d halve the woodwork in a darker wax and fill the space with cushions and little plants... great little van.. 👍👍👍
BEYOND Impressed. It's so well crafted!!! Super stealthy and versatile. The gas mileage would be so much more efficient than a cargo van or skoolie. Also I love Gingers lol 😆
I am extreemly critical for small space living.I LOVE IT. I think a murphy type or pull out bench would be more livable and I would need a porta potty. You slayed it!
This is awesome! The only things I would change is to make that middle bed portion on runners with latches so that it could be moved the length of the cab (and put a cassette toilet inside it) and that cabinet at the end I would make a full length hanging wardrobe through the kitchen bench 😁👍
I can't understand how people can build themselves a camper in which they can't stand up in! To go from a self built, standing height camper to this seems like a major step backwards (I realize that this isn't how the builder sees it!). That apart, I love the cabinetry, especially the radius edge cupboards and bed slats, these edges are so much nicer and give a more natural flow to the cabinets. Thanks for sharing this video.
This van conversion is excellent, it is a really great effort and a lovely finish, well done! I intend to purchase a VW Caddymax van myself in early 2020 to use primarily as my work van ( I am a Pumbing and Heating Engineer) but as a part camper ( with the use of a driveaway awning) , many tyhanks for posting this video , just one question please? What is the material used to make the cupboard units? Is it 'contiboard' ? or Laquered Plywood? Cheers dx
It's so compact, but practical, less fuel consumption and can park anywhere. If couples need own space, then get 2 of them. If one van need servicing still have one more to stay and move around.
I'm not trying to be funny but what exactly does he use this for? It is beautiful but looks very cramped. Weekend camping trips instead of a tent I'm guessing.
Hey! I've got the same pull out bed. (or at least the same shaped cuts in my boards) but mine are interlocked and don't come apart, just slide out. But I like the shape - no waste of wood.
I agree.. the upper cabinets on the one side work with the rest of the cabinet build, but the other side looks like it would get in the way.. banging into it a lot I bet. Other than that.. great build. Just my opinion.
Hi Nate, fellow climber and likely be buying my first van for conversion tomorrow, bought your guide because I've been enjoying your videos for a while.
Great build and i love the ebook model. I'll buy it when the time comes to upgrade from my grand caravan to my dream transit connect haha :) thanks for sharing
I have this car but with one side door(not 2 like this video shows), I'm not sure if I should place my bed on the door side or the wall side. So many difficult decisions.
.. Was Anyone else .. ? expecting him to pull out a " tool box" from under the stove.. ? not a " Cool Box " ... because it sure Fooled Me . lol ;) ... Nice work , Awesome cabinets .. those curves are not easy to cut , im re building overhead cabinets in my cargo trailer.. same curves,, thats a Tight Rig you built
Looks great until I saw the bed, where do he hide the madras when not using it and where is the toilet? I would have made a bed/madras sliding down from the back
Wow 🤩 this is an everyday van I could see myself camping in this beautifully crafted art 🖼 lol but seriously I really like his build the best I’ve seen for something so small and interchangeable 👍
Link in the description. If you buy you also have access to any future update to the book. Bought my at version 8. Just downloaded version 10 after he built his new van at no extra cost .
Thumb b s down for the terrible music...so annoying, so loud! I wanted to hear you and be able to think while watching!! Instead, I turned off the sound.
I wonder why he doesn't just use a foldable matress. There are comfortable matresses folded in 3 you can buy everywhere. No need for such a big box in the middle?
