That's really a cool set up you got there, pops. how you figured out to placed a sleeper behind the passage seat without removing the back seats is amazing, pops.
@h.bsfaithfulservant4136
3 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done 👌 and congratulations on videoing without editing, making an informative and very watchable video in one go 👍
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, now I need to find time to learn a bit of editing.
@my2cents2u
3 жыл бұрын
That skewer thingy. Genius!
@robertng9330
5 ай бұрын
Yeah...I wish he showed us how he kept the skewers aligned..
@joethompson297
3 жыл бұрын
That contour gauge is brilliant. Nice van layout!
@lillypatience
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! I used a scribe to do a platform front front to back and it sucked! Wish I knew about the contour gauge.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
It really is! I stand on the shoulders of KZitem giants..
@TinyLiving
3 жыл бұрын
@@acme511 So where do we get such an ingenious contour gauge?
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
@@TinyLiving The contour Guage is just wooden BBQ skewers slid into the tubes in corrugated cardboard. I guess I didn't actually explain that. With the contour guages I made cardboard templates and didn't cut any plywood until they were perfect thus didn't waste any cardboard. Did the whole thing out of 2 sheets of 1/2" plywood purchased with some left over and a bit of 2x4s and 3/4" plywood I had laying around. Total cost less than $120 hinges and latches.
@Shane-Singleton
3 жыл бұрын
I never would have thought of an AWD minivan for overlanding.. Genius!!!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
I just ordered a 3.5" lift kit for it I guess I should try a video about it
@Shane-Singleton
3 жыл бұрын
@@acme511 Wouldn't hurt! Like i said I think it's very cool.
@richardbrown2314
3 жыл бұрын
That dude has to be a engineer of sorts
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Of sorts. Yup
@billiamc1969
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea for the shower buddy...
@ChrisW228
2 жыл бұрын
It’s wonderful how every builder weeks to add more and more to the basic layout. As you said, we saw much of this in other builds, but this is the first time I’ve seen the rear shelf that you use for clothing. I love that. Great build and video. (You aren’t bad at it at all. :) )
@groundlooper
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you. This is exactly what I've been looking for and scratching my head over. How to carry more than two people, sleep, and still have room for supplies/gear. Demonstrating pushing the front seat forward and expanding the bed was a missing link. Also thanks for taking the time to show how it's put together and how easy it is to convert back to passenger/cargo mode.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
It's being used a lot. I'm taking measurements an making sketches for improvements. It it works the middle row will be back in and rear out.
@dickspade7045
3 жыл бұрын
Great design & execution, thanks for sharing. I'm very impressed how you were able create a way to use existing anchor points & not drill any new holes so later the van can be returned to original configuration.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! It takes less than 10 minutes to return it to normal!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
I'll make another video this week showing the mounting details
@LindaWolfe20
3 жыл бұрын
That is the coolest set up I have seen..great idea.
@DIYGuyUSA
3 жыл бұрын
Lots of great ideas here. Thanks for sharing.
@renef3885
3 жыл бұрын
What a great conversion. Lots of inspiration here. Thanks so much for taking the time to share. Great video.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ESPINDESIGNS
3 жыл бұрын
Just going to echo what others have said- this is an awesome, and thoughtful design. Honestly I would buy your templates if you sold them. The unique thing here is you don't make permanent changes to your van or compromise the seating! I've seen a few other builds and it seems to be the default option to rip out everything behind the driver and passenger seat and make a static bed. This is more practical! Camper when you need it, van for when you don't! Great work!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm currently doing a complete redesign. This time the centre seats will stay in.
@debigaudreau7505
3 жыл бұрын
@@acme511 do you know when you will post your new design? I am getting ready to start my project. I need seating for 3 people. I love your current design but excited to see what your other design is.
@noahhone7348
3 жыл бұрын
This might be my favourite bed set up. Love that you're able to keep the back seats and still sleep so comfortably! Definitely copying this design for when I go tree planting!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Yes and if you are just one person tree planting you can leave the bed on the passenger side down full-time
@tonjiwilliams1588
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome contour tool!!! Super informative view, which is GOLDEN for newbies, like I hope to be soon! Thank you!!!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
We're all newbies at something!
@Marilee0418
3 жыл бұрын
I have watched soooo many mini van conversion and yours is the best! I love that you're able to keep the 3rd row seats and seat belts for additional travelers. Can I request for you to post another video from inside to see how you convert the bed to bench?
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I should do that sometime.
@hollychiu8277
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job! I really appreciated how the camera is stationed to explain your work! Simple and well thought out! Thank you for sharing...
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@margaretkelly9878
3 жыл бұрын
You did an incredible job on this!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@underacheiver2000
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciated the thoughtfulness that went in to this build, well done. Nice T shirt btw.
@architennis
2 жыл бұрын
That shirt took me a minute to focus on. :)
@Nemo-yn1sp
3 жыл бұрын
Very good to know there's room enough length for the bed using the 3rd row seat as a support. Re: your note about running it for 8 hours - cheap (now) for gas to run for 8 hours, but for the planet, not so much. Thank you for taking the time to make the video! More ideas for my own build.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
If you take the big picture in the life of this van we may idle the engine for 200 hours this engine will use about the same amount of energy as would a generator that can run the AC. And this is also far less than the pollution made from manufacturing said generator. And take that number times at least 7 to produce solar panels and batteries. And far less overall pollution compared to a larger camper or staying in hotels.
@Nemo-yn1sp
3 жыл бұрын
@@acme511 What you write reads well, but doesn't indicate fact. It's written by "just another You Tuber" making a statement. No reason to consider you an authority on the subject or that you have actual research to back up the statements. It's a good van build, however.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
@@Nemo-yn1sp That's the problem with common sense. It's not very common.
@a.w.thompson4001
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! Very nice design.
@julielea8344
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful storage space in the back! I love it! Great video. Much Love
@freeinFL
Жыл бұрын
This is an engineering marvel! So very clever. Love it. Thank you for posting!
@trevororr5494
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I think there is a market for “patterns” for these kinda builds. I’d pay some bucks for your patterns so I could build one for my van. It’s a thought.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
I'll consider I'd have to take it all apart because I didn't save any of the cardboard templates
@kylec.650
3 жыл бұрын
There's already a few companies doing it.
@philiphicks1273
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylec.650 Such as.......?
@kylec.650
3 жыл бұрын
@@philiphicks1273 Here's one - www.contravans.com/toyota-sienna-minivan-camper
@beaulachermeier9192
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylec.650 6-10K.. would think this could be done much cheaper with a template or build sheet
@fishface6247
6 ай бұрын
This video is exactly what I needed thank you bro
@werenotfree6412
2 жыл бұрын
It's a year later. Hope your adventures have been awesome.✌🙂
@FirstLast-ml7yf
6 ай бұрын
Very clever producing blue ice from the fridge to use in the cooler. Or Playtypus 1 litre water containers, frozen if possible in the fridge. Maybe a rotation of frozen water in containers between the fridge and the coolers to cool the coolers.
@FirstLast-ml7yf
6 ай бұрын
I like your slider on the coolers too. I use 2 coolers there on my 98 Sienna. Same position as you but no slider presently. I enjoy the convergent evolution of Sienna van solutions.
@FirstLast-ml7yf
6 ай бұрын
btw Webers are nice!
@bliavang3602
3 жыл бұрын
i like your design
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Easy, cheap, lightweight and so far 20 something days camped in the last 6 months useful and comfortable.
@saal202
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent design, great video!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mycamperjeep9930
3 жыл бұрын
thankyou sir for sharing.i well try my jeep camping..se you around.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jpallen6343
3 жыл бұрын
I have watched many van conversions and your design is just what I want. I know each van is different but could you give a simple construction lay out? I’m a grandma and doing it myself. Not that great on construction. Not even sure if you will get this message but it looks great.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've had so many requests similar to yours so, I am considering taking it all apart and making full size paper templates that could be transferred to plywood. I think I'll charge $50 for the instructions, templates and materials list.
@paulawilliams7030
3 жыл бұрын
What a great design!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lillypatience
3 жыл бұрын
Great job on the build and video! You did an awesome job with your explanation. I’m going to steal your idea of cutting out the wood between the slide out rails. That would absolutely make accessing the storage underneath easier! I took out my 40% seat and have a platform running from the back towards the front just stopping short of behind the second row seat. It holds my 12 volt fridge and portable battery bank. Behind the 60% side I built a shelf (would be nice on the next iteration to use your contour gauge idea). The shelf has a pullout table like In Todd Parker’s and wokenstoked’s videos. I didn’t cover the fridge with another shelf because I wanted it accessible from inside. I also wanted to be able to access the jack compartment. Thanks for taking the time to do the video!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
You should make a video tour of your van. Also send links to the other two you mentioned.
@lillypatience
3 жыл бұрын
@@acme511 No thanks on making a video! Below are the links *Non-Camper Conversion* Todd Parker: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jqKk2J6OsnuIf20 (Table idea) WokeNStoked: kzitem.info/news/bejne/uqiJ1XdtrYqmaaQ (Table idea) *Camper Conversion* Bruce Parks: kzitem.info (Lots of great videos but I used his solar and shore power ideas)
@wendyfahmie7608
3 жыл бұрын
You've impressed me, and I am not easily impressed. You have some ingenious ideas implemented here. I've decided to subscribe to keep up with any of your future ideas and/or projects. BRAVO!!!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
, Thanks some simpler ones may not maximize the space? But we use this a lot and with the centre seats removed the bed and the kitchen module just adds 25 pounds to the van. And goes in and out in under 10 minutes. I put metal threaded inserts for all the connections for each module and made no new holes in the van. So really it's a no-build conversion. Please send links to the other builds. I'm also complicating mine further by putting one of the middle row seats back in and taking the three rears out. But I'll be gaining a rear inside the van set down shower.
@matthewcheung5136
3 жыл бұрын
This is a really good build! I think a baby seat could fit in the back!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Yes the rear seats have the baby seat anchors
@greatsouthmarketing8897
3 жыл бұрын
Great job. Can you show a bit more about the bed?
@alexanderrelveria
6 ай бұрын
Very clean conversion
@dattan3473
3 жыл бұрын
Hi acme you do a great job I like the way you do back on the van a lot of space to put stuff easy for camping you have a good idear and very smart thank you or show me I like get 👍👍
@gov683
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, informative and precise
@jackorchard1279
3 жыл бұрын
You did a good job making the video, mate. The build is a bit too complicated, as I've seen a few 'simpler set-ups' that offer the same options. Nonetheless I'm quite pleased that it works for you.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks some simpler ones may not maximize the space? But we use this a lot and with the centre seats removed the bed and the kitchen module just adds 25 pounds to the van. And goes in and out in under 10 minutes. I put metal threaded inserts for all the connections for each module and made no new holes in the van. So really it's a no-build conversion. Please send links to the other builds. I'm also complicating mine further by putting one of the middle row seats back in and taking the three rears out. But I'll be gaining a rear inside the van set down shower.
@Toyota96
2 жыл бұрын
@@acme511 f
@1966johnnywayne
3 жыл бұрын
Love the T-shirt.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah wish we could have elected Ron Paul when we had the chance. A real life Galt. Maybe Jo Jorgensen for VP...
@brunofatela9093
6 ай бұрын
Nice build!
@StaceyBillsAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Love it new sub here, doing the same thing with our grand caravan can’t wait to hit the road this spring ;)
@rhondalyn100
3 жыл бұрын
Ingenious! Thanks for sharing! Happy travels....:-)
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks we have used it so much more than we would have guessed. And the being stealthy especially now has been a feature. Cheap travel and not one night in a motel since building it out. Not just economical but also don't have to think about a contaminated hotel room.
@toddtaylor2191
3 жыл бұрын
nice design for back storage area
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! All the best,
@ericfung4729
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@arnodegraf3838
3 жыл бұрын
Love this design, and the split bed. Any more details or pictures of how/where you anchor the bed box? Also interested in how you mount the square tubing for the extension.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
I'll try to find time to make another video to show those details.
@503zzach
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice mini van stealth camper setup
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kittyhouse1028
3 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@MissAllyson707
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I would like to add hard flooring over the floor in the middle area to make it easier to keep the floor clean. I was wondering if you were able to pull out the rollers that glide on the tracks for the middle row seats. Can you, or anyone else, tell me how you removed them? 😊
@verad9706
3 жыл бұрын
Good that I saw your video...very helpful indeed....specially those bbq stciks...lol
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jaytitus902
2 жыл бұрын
Simple. Looks like it takes longer to find a place to put the cabinets in the garage than to remove it.
@bevmerr
3 жыл бұрын
Cool shower idea...clean feet
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm doing some modifications to the shower now and need to make a new video for it.
@cowboyscoffee
5 ай бұрын
Very nice
@Morningdovecamp
6 ай бұрын
Beautiful job1👍👍. Thanks for sharing 😉👍🚙🏞
@carolynprimrose5523
3 жыл бұрын
Kudos
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@sunnyrivers
3 жыл бұрын
Awesomeness‼️👏🏼😃👌🏼
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@craigmajoros2607
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work..thanks
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@susanstrickland6774
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job😊👍
@wansapanatym74
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@kdog620
5 ай бұрын
I am trying to build something like your video. Did you ever get those plans together that we can purchase? Also, I can not get the headrest off the 3rd row.
@DeborahAnneWeber
3 жыл бұрын
well done!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tracyk8311
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, definitely will want to try something like that. Where did you get the shower pan, please add a link. Have fun traveling 😊
Thanks for sharing a very well designed "no-build". Curious about what dual camera dash cam you use and how you leave the rear cam view on the 7" screen all the time.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Dash Cam: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084WWXPBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Company that makes the rear anytime on rear view hardware: www.anytimebackupcamera.com/products/anytime-backup-camera?variant=21457662607438
@nomadishcba2164
3 жыл бұрын
@@acme511 Thank you for providing the links! 👍👍
@tybrady4598
6 ай бұрын
Did you ever get a lift kit installed? If so, how do you like it? Any idea if it adds extra maintenance? Thank you! (I’m thinking of having a lift kit installed)
@n6yun
3 жыл бұрын
Great design I have a 2011 and wanting to do the conversion for the last 10 years Your Design seems to work the best can you share a link for design layout and including dimensions, aren't those front seats the worst to try to lay back on
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't have dimensions I just used the profile guage to follow the profiles of the van onto cardboard then to the plywood. I traced onto the plywood then tossed the cardboard templates.
@n6yun
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@RicG.
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the recirculating filtering shower? Or did you build it from scratch? Thanks. And great setup!
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Yes just build from scratch.
@TheSpiritualPhysicist
3 жыл бұрын
Back to the future
@fabulouspinkmk10
3 жыл бұрын
Wow nice👍
@jpallen6343
3 жыл бұрын
I forgot to ask, Do you think that this design will work for a town and country 2006 minivan? It looks similar inside. Also where would I find the template when you are done...on your site?
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Slight variants should work. My templates were cardboard that once it fit I traced onto the wood then tossed the templates. Sorry
@susanl4479
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I also have an AWD Sienna I am trying to convert. For the 2x4 in the rear, did you remove the luggage anchors? I am guessing you did but when I look at mine, I can't see how to take them out. Thanks
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Yes then I used 3 longer bolts through 3 wooden blocks about an inch thick I don't remember the exact dimensions, I fit in the holes to fill and not have pressure on the molding then big metal washers.
@georgemoore4712
3 жыл бұрын
Great Build, Congrats. In which direction do you sleep?
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
We sleep with our heads towards the front of the van. It's 60" wide until about thighs then tapers to 54" at the foot end. Also we can set our laptop on the fold down cabinet lid.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Also when I travel alone for business I just leave the bed made ready on the passenger side (requires the front seat to be forward) this also gives more room for getting dressed and using the toilet, etc.
@JohnJohn-fx4ps
Жыл бұрын
What's the height of the wooden frame in the rear sear well? thanks
@acme511
Жыл бұрын
I don't know what you mean sear well?
@luke195888
2 ай бұрын
would you please ask some me one give you a hand for the video system
@joyprescott3349
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Would love more details about the bed - What are the dimensions of the bench? is it 1/2 plywood with 2x4? 14” high? Are the 2 parts of the folding bench 24” or wider? And any source or link for the sliding mechanism that holds the cooler? Is it just a box with the slider over it?
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's 1/2" 7 ply Baltic Birch plywood. Cut 60x24" with the foot end narrowing to 52" (using the convoluted pattern dictated by the shape of the van. Using the profile guage) . The front of the bed frame is 16.5" tall and the rear is 15". The floor side of the frame is also notched and shaped to the floor and the seat rails. Initially I sketched it up with a 12" extention at the foot end but for simplicity decided to try it as is. It works very well we usually put a pillow or thick jackets on the rear seats before the sleeping pad to totally level the foot area. But at least for me it's not noticeable without.
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah the cooler slides where just some 300 pound rated standard full extension drawer slides I had. I then welded up a base from some 1.5" angle I had. I would have preferred aluminum maybe but I had the steel and for such a small part it's probably only 3 pounds heavier than aluminum and I didn't need to purchase anything. I have about $120 in the whole project. The slam latches we $15 a pair and I had the one rear one I used, I purchased 3 fold down desktop stays $4 each. And 2 pieces of the piano hinge. And the wood.
@susanmiller4779
3 жыл бұрын
Great van build! Would love videos detailing the entire build.
@lukasstorchlin3287
3 жыл бұрын
Hello so do you have the patterns to sell by now? Kind regards Luke
@acme511
2 жыл бұрын
No sorry I tossed the cardboard patterns once I cut the wood. But not difficult. For each part I just started with the biggest rectangular peice of cardboard that would fit the space then used the BBQ skewers profile guage to pattern extensions I taped onto the base. Once the cardboard templates fit perfectly I just traced them onto the plywood.
@mistercodyful
3 жыл бұрын
Wheres the toilet?
@acme511
3 жыл бұрын
Modified Luggable Loo that is attached to 3 gallon pail instead of 5 gallon and stores under the bed. Can be used inside the shower curtain or inside the van with part of the bed frame folded
@chientran8721
2 жыл бұрын
To dark in side
@acme511
Жыл бұрын
If we want light when we are camping we just turn on the interior lights. No problem. Also I have motion LED lights under the tailgate when lifted for cooking Etc from the back end.
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