This is a nice alternative to buying cargo vans and spending thousands to do a nice van build. You have inspired me to give this a try so I don't have to wait I can do this myself and gooooooo!!!!! Love the bed sink and storing clothes idea. Thanks for sharing with us
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
We traveled for 2 weeks from Utah down to Sedona through New Mexico and Texas. It worked out perfectly. 👍🏼
@rodneyjohnson201
2 ай бұрын
If anyone have said this, let me add my 2 cents. 2 thumbs up on you are Minnie. Van bill very beautiful, very functional easy. I love the way you built that. Thank you for sharing it with me
@ChristineIC
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😃
@chetgoodenough8749
2 жыл бұрын
He is a super smart guy. Best minivan build I have ever seen
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you😊
@hellomehi6692
3 жыл бұрын
Dude you’re like… a genius! You must’ve reeeeally thought this through!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you😀.
@sloburnnn
4 жыл бұрын
I love how you use the rear door as a place for your hanging clothes. Very well thought out.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you😀
@valerief1231
3 жыл бұрын
All I can say is, you could sell the plans for this set up! If my dad was still here, he would be impressed! I gather that you are an engineer, there’s so much genius here, I could barely wrap my head around it. I really loved the bed, and of all things, your clothing storage, basically creating a hanging garment bag out of the rear gate- - brilliant! My husband requires forearm crutches, and this is one of the first builds I’ve seen that he could easily get in and out of, simply by sitting on the floor via the side, sliding door, and pull himself in backwards. You have given me a lot of hope, I can see us creating something similar, and that means the world to me, because I never want my husband to miss a single experience.
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the amazing compliments😀. My husband is not an engineer, he loves his cars and wanted to be able to travel comfortably and easily get around. We look forward to hearing about your traveling experiences. Again thank you!❤️🙏🏼
@Ross-ye3ep
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with Valerie! My partner and I are disabled so ease of use is a huge thing, and your bedframe looks just like that! Seriously I would pay for these plans too as I am currently redoing my minvan camper!
@Gma2aCouple
2 жыл бұрын
Similar to Erik’s plans. Good job. Love the idea of cloth for the window coverings.
@CrunchyTire
Жыл бұрын
The hotels you would stay at on your drive to the destination usually cost more than at the destination. So anything you can do, a van, a tent, etc, will save a lot. I did a road trip to reno, and since its casino town, the hotels are pretty cheap. But on the way there you can spend $100+ for rooms that are dumps and sometimes even a roach friend or 2 to greet you in the morning.
@ChristineIC
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Very true hotels can cost more. On our travel to a destination we try to stay in the van. When we have longer stays than we are in VRBO or hotel. With our new van-Ford Transit-we definitely make use of the bed(new video next week on bed build). When it does come down to hotels we use points for our hotel stays. Did you catch our new van build? We have taken a few trips and everything we have done so far is working out pretty well!
@sherried79
5 ай бұрын
The hanging clithes on the back door ....so clever! I will do this in my van as well so thank you kindly. Happy trails!
@ChristineIC
5 ай бұрын
Thank you watching and you’re welcome! Happy travels❤️😆
@somenomad5332
3 жыл бұрын
Your husband may not be an engineer but he has an engineering mind 😊 loved the bed!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!😀
@Far-Beyond-Ordinary
4 жыл бұрын
Your van build is the very best minivan build I have seen. How you did the bed is the best! Mine is not so much of a build on the inside, but I do have a cool pop top that I made with a solar panel.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! 😀 safe travels
@sbcplays
4 жыл бұрын
Great job! The bed looks like the one from Eric Loves Earth only with sliders and aluminum. Thanks for the tour.
@rowanmulvey8632
Жыл бұрын
The channel is "Eric Enjoys Earth".
@ddollar4771
Жыл бұрын
Simply fantastic! You have cracked the code, the sliders on the bed is a game changer
@ChristineIC
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@toddtaylor2191
4 жыл бұрын
best folding bed design i've seen . Fantastic design using sliders and saving floor space.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you😀
@s.z.6200
Жыл бұрын
Such a great build. I like how smoothly the bed slides securely back into place as a couch.
@ChristineIC
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It continues to work very well for us. Check out our new van build I’ll be posting a new video on the bed build for that van coming up. 😀
@maryanne9993
3 жыл бұрын
this is outstanding, the best build to date, everything is liteweight, love the bed on sliders.. lucky lady to have her engineer do all the nice spec work.. some great ideas, for my own conversion, I love the tidy look
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We just posted the first video of the bed design in detail. Check it out! 😀
@lynedionne2727
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great ideas, I'm shopping for a Dodge grand caravan stow and go like yours and I needed inspiration.
@ChristineIC
Ай бұрын
@@lynedionne2727 good luck! Let us know if you have any questions!
@justmike1529
3 жыл бұрын
My comment is probably way off topic. If you haven’t yet be sure to let down the spare tire. I have worked out of a Chrysler minivan for years. The winch that lets the spare tire down is notorious for rusting up. I was stranded with a flat unable to let the spare tire down. It was necessary to jack the van up and actually cut the cable to release the tire. Speaking with a service advisor at a Chrysler dealer he told me “yes I have seen dozens of these. “ FYI please make sure yours works way before you need it and check it often.
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice! We will definitely check it out😀
@cherylhack2072
3 жыл бұрын
Great video the layout is nice!! But the Couch/Bed is genius!! Thank's for Sharing
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bonnienklyde918
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic mini van build. I think ive seen 3 or 4 now that are just out of this world nice and yours is in that number. Someone could very easily live full time with your particular build. Thank you for sharing. Be safe, stay well and God bless
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you😀
@jerrydavis8563
4 жыл бұрын
T mmm
@bodang158
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched dozens of van build videos. There's a lot of great original ideas in this vid I haven't seen anywhere else. Thanks for sharing!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😀
@roxannef7659
3 жыл бұрын
I'm currently looking for a Dodge Grand Caravan. This bed design is ingenious! Love that you can still easily access the "garage". Definitely saving this for later.
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀 let us know what you end up getting 👍🏼
@debslifesimplified6406
3 жыл бұрын
I just literally found your channel, my favorite part is the closet in the back window. Plus it doesn't look junky. Saving for future ideas. Great build.
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@staciebamsch2810
3 жыл бұрын
That bed!! 🙌 game changer!! thanks for sharing!!
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
You bet!😃
@chesterdoodlevich
4 жыл бұрын
My compliments! Out of the box thinking with common sense soulotions! Superb!
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@Gunapatifamily
4 жыл бұрын
Best minivan bed I've ever seen. Kudos!!
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@Just.Cathy.Not.aWanderingGypsy
3 жыл бұрын
I need a bed like this but a single size! Awesome build!👍
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@lindawillman2084
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent job of conversion! Great share!
@chefdoodsmanalo367
3 жыл бұрын
I like everything in this van especialy the bed, electricals and plumbing .
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@sarahmayfield5135
3 жыл бұрын
I love that bed design
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@chrisftp1312
2 жыл бұрын
Love it!!! Really appreciate the build process pictures. Great ideas! Definitely going to use a few of them in my first build!
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Let us know how your build goes!😀
@freeinFL
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for THE best minivan camper build video that I’ve seen. Very very impressive!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@Morningdovecamp
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! Well done!! Thank you so much for sharing. Happy travels!👍🙏🌞🚗
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@pretor706
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice. What I loved the most was how clean and neat turned out.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@meninomichael
8 ай бұрын
Great build, nice ideas. Thanks for sharing this with us.
@ChristineIC
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! ❤️
@Birddog-4
3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best builds for the Grand Caravan. Very good job!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching😀
@CrystalVanner
3 жыл бұрын
*Nice build for short camp trips!* 👍🏾
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes it works great for short trips.
@nathanielbaker2556
3 жыл бұрын
I comes back to this van build cause it's awesome and I want the most of it in my van build, thank You, thank you, happy trails 💯💖
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Let us know if you have any questions! Good luck and happy traveling!😀
@Hiker_who_Sews
4 жыл бұрын
You did a great job showing the details of your built. Thank you!
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelpedersen7752
4 жыл бұрын
That bed are genius. Happy trips. Regards from Denmark
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@alisinwanderland
4 жыл бұрын
Oooo...LOVE the idea of the hanging storage on the back door...very clever! Sure wish I had the metal-working skills to make this bed for my Dodge Grand Caravan. That has to be my favorite part of this build because it is so simple to convert. Not to mention being able to use the jumpseats in the back and still access the stow-n-go area. You would have a customer in me if you and your husband ever decided to make kits of this bed for DGC minivan owners to buy, FOR SURE! Thanks for sharing. Hope you both have some awesome travels and memories to be made in this sweet little stealth camper. - Alis
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you😀. We are in planning stages for another road trip!
@donthompson9862
3 жыл бұрын
Wow bob needs to see this build.Wow..goodjob
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you😊
@ZZZardoz762
3 жыл бұрын
I am SO glad that I happened upon this video! I am going to use it as a template for setting up mine.
@Justicesdad
3 жыл бұрын
Did you start yet? I am starting mine to do over the winter
@ZZZardoz762
3 жыл бұрын
@@Justicesdad , yep. I've had to simplify the design and materials, but it's coming right along.
@robertphillips3893
4 жыл бұрын
Nice build. I like the aluminum frame for the bed. You have some great ideas!
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@H.pylori
3 жыл бұрын
Nice build. I could never do this, so I am doomed to just folding down the seats and throwing a memory foam pad down and my sleeping bag. Happy travels! Thanks for sharing.
@GilbertNichols
2 жыл бұрын
I love the bde idea. He did some really great work on this build.
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Make sure to check out 'Mat's Corner' he needed his own playlist with all his cool ideas and builds.
@purposelydriven6566
3 жыл бұрын
I Love it 💖💖 its super fun it’s a wonderful experience thank you for sharing 💖
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@jatorresrv
4 жыл бұрын
LOTS! of great ideas very well though out! Thanks for sharing.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@janfancher6619
3 жыл бұрын
Well thought out! Why spend $$ on hotel rooms, plus the time involved checking in, breakfast & heating up leftovers! Win/Win
@gailjohnson6670
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice build. Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
You as well. Thank you😊
@mattiebraford7789
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome build. Home on wheels..love the couch/ bed
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just uploaded part one of three of bed design! Check it out!
@moonwalker9281
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best I've seen
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!😀
@darrellblair5818
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I really liked what I saw and have been wanting to do something like this to my 2015 Dodge Caravan. Thank you for sharing.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀. Good luck if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
@PertainingtoRose
2 жыл бұрын
This is genius, new friend here, thank you for the great content
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😀
@PertainingtoRose
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChristineIC your welcome
@EvieVermont
4 жыл бұрын
Impressive sleeping area and storage option!
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@thatguy2408
Жыл бұрын
Love the bed build for sure. Overall, Nicee build. Slightly above amatuer level but doable.
@sherrirobinson6433
4 жыл бұрын
He's smart!
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes he is 😀
@dnb888
3 жыл бұрын
The in floor storage of the grand caravan is amazing. I really want an AWD Sienna but that storage might even take the cake
@nomorebsforme
3 жыл бұрын
You have donne a beautiful job with you build!!! The simplicity is awesome! Enjoy your travels!!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@TravelingGranny
3 жыл бұрын
I just found you! Looking forward to catching up on your videos! Thank you for sharing! 👍🤗
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you😊
@lilymae859
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and thoughtful build! Thank you for sharing your inspirations! Love it 💕💯
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@pksavior
3 жыл бұрын
that is awesome. I would love to do my van like that. but it's old I need a better one. Sooooo innovated
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Be sure to check out bed design and Q & A. 😀
@megansweeney5363
3 жыл бұрын
I’m taking a shot for every time he says space van and mat! Lol great job mat. This pays for itself with what you would spend in hotels 😂
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Megan! For what we save in hotel we spend on amazing food!😆
@vishalb84
3 жыл бұрын
the kitchen design bolted to the seat area is genius!! would love to see some more videos on that!
@commonearthling
3 жыл бұрын
So basically I just found your channel and basically you have some good ideas which basically makes for a nice van build.
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Basically Thank you😀
@laurajphillips
4 жыл бұрын
Great Van build, a lot of good ideas!
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@APar-yx1wl
3 жыл бұрын
That bed build is awesome👍
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just uploaded part one of three in the bed design.
@betzaidavazquez5579
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing , Great Job !!!. well thought out, functional and comfortable 💗🚐👍🌟
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@jantrapnell01able
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Great planning, well built, genius!!👏👏👏👏
@sil2oliver
4 жыл бұрын
Good job men ! I hope one day you show us some more details of the bed frame. Thanks so much. Have a nice and safety trips.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes that video is in the works😀
@Ross-ye3ep
3 жыл бұрын
This bed is incredible, the BEST seat/bed conversion I have ever seen! Would you ever consider sharing your build plans?! Just remarkable! Thank you for sharing either way!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We are planning another video of the bed design in more detail.
@tajwood7370
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing set up
@clsybear
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 grand caravan great video , nice build out🤙🏼🤙🏼
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully you’ll enjoy yours as much as we have.😀
@ohjeezmom3347
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that bed!! 😍😍😍
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Let's us know if you have any questions!😃
@ralphsanchico2452
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 GCVan and it's basically unchanged from what you have. I'm hoping to do this one day but the only difference is that I will keep the seats in there and just tow them away. I realize that will reduce my space a bit but I'll just have to figure out something else. But thats a great design!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching😀
@cowboyscoffee
3 жыл бұрын
Fun to watch and straight forward
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@Michael156432
3 жыл бұрын
Love the video and the build. Maybe I missed it but with the kitchen located behind the driver seat are you able to access the stow and go area there?
@teresitarealestate1
4 жыл бұрын
The best bed assembly.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@AuthorLindsay
3 жыл бұрын
That bed is awesome!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just uploaded part one of three videos of bed design.
@laurahemenway4608
2 жыл бұрын
Great details. Very creative ideas
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching😀❤️
@robertharrison8286
3 жыл бұрын
I admire your skills, sweet build!
@jamesmaroon6161
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Guys. Wish you were here in N.C. I just got a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. I want to do the same thing to that one that you did to yours. I will try. I am not so good on welding or electrical stuff. But we will try. What a great informative video. It really gave me some great ideas that I can try. Thanks so much. Y'all be safe out there.
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The only welding was the support structure for the sink and that can be bolted together using L angles. Or built strictly out of wood. Good luck with your project it’s doable for you👍🏼😀
@pamelaranney9700
3 жыл бұрын
You said you had 3000 watt inverter...I saw a 1500 watt one behind your seat. Where do you store other 1500 one? Also do you carry an extra lithium or am or etc battery in floor ??? How or do you heat water for shower ? You did an excellent build !!!!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Pamela! At the time of the videos was as he was building it. He upgraded to a 3000 watt renolgy later. There is no second battery just the coach battery. There is no heater for shower water, more for quick rinse offs. Thank you for watching😀
@ang3lbass
3 жыл бұрын
I love this bed idea!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@StaceyBillsAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
New Sub, we are converting our Grand Caravan into a weekend escape camper too! Love watching and getting ideas Thank You for sharing! - Bill :)
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We really enjoy using the van as a travel van. We will posting another trip coming up soon😀
@Bushcraft242
Жыл бұрын
Great build
@nathaliefalardeau3873
3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Love this so much!!
@ChristineIC
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!😃
@melissan.208
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent build!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Check out the 3 bed design videos recently posted.
@connectedevolution
4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a 2012-2014 with about the same miles. I am looking for the SE though so that I can get the removable center console. I plan on taking out the center console to make it easier to climb from the front to the back. I will be living in it full-time.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
I agree! That is something I mentioned after my first trip in van. Maybe our next one😆
@user-yp7im1su9s
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 grand caravan special edition. I have thought about that center storage area to remove to. It just holds gps and dash cam stuff. I have not done a build. I have ideas and stuff to put in just have not made it happen. Great build.
@westhoop
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Great job to the both of you!!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!😀
@markattardo
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome build!
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@brendamcgrath6736
3 жыл бұрын
Best build I've ever seen❤
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀
@handicamper101
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome bed design
@averysmallcampervan
4 жыл бұрын
My main thought watching was "Sooo much lumber!" Those 2 x 4's are so heavy and so overkill for what you are building!!! I see a lot of builds with 2x4's, you are not alone, in this. Bed looks sweet though, nice fold in/ out action. I too hate the idea of undoing half a dozen pins and latches to set up a bed. I am a bit concerned for your starter battery - it is not designed to be used to run an inverter, etc. I put a no name AGM battery under the floor in mine, much less expensive than replacing the main battery prematurely.
@ChristineIC
4 жыл бұрын
The 2 x 4s for the sink was definitely overkill but the weight difference of 1 by vs 2 x 4 wasn’t enough. So out of simplicity I stayed with the 2x4s. On the bed because the wood supports the sliders I think the 2x4s are necessary. As far as the batteries the caravan comes with a very stout battery and an 180 amp alternator. It also had a factory inverter and the main things we run off battery are the tv and DVD player. So the battery is sufficient for those items but you have to take care to watch battery charge. Having said that you are right it is not an ideal set up and we do have plans for an upgrade. 👍🏼
@VantasticPacifica
3 жыл бұрын
This bed is very awesome. Let me know if you ever want to sell it!
@lillypatience
4 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing the build details.
@tamarafaurot
3 жыл бұрын
Serious skills! Awesome job!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!😃
@swahilijs
3 жыл бұрын
Nice setup. We have a wood frame bed in our Chrysler town and country. But my problem is no room for portapotty at night. Seems like you have the same problem.
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching 😀. We use rest areas and truck stop for potty breaks. He didn’t intend to put a portapotty in this van.
@artsteadman2230
2 жыл бұрын
Add a TRAILER HITCH TABLE to enhance eating while viewing the lake
@francinecormier7628
3 жыл бұрын
Were dead you get the sliding bracket for the bed they look very heavy metal ones! Very impressive would like to do that also,thank you for your video!!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you😀 the sliding bracket description is in the description of the 3 part video series of the bed design. 👍🏼
@jheighten7568
3 жыл бұрын
The question is how much would you charge me to do a duplicate with a single size bed? I love the way you think. Do it right or don’t do it at all. Work with distinction, bravo!
@ChristineIC
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😀. My husband does this for fun. I agree with you there “do it right or don’t do it at all”. When he builds or repairs things it’s not coming apart.
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