Maximizing Space in a Minivan: Tour of Super Organized Van Set Up!

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @kristenvincent3622
    @kristenvincent3622 Год назад +109

    That nephew should consider doing mini conversions as a career. I love the lift up table top in the rear kitchen! End of video edit: So glad nephew is taking work on like this… and looking forward to an Van lid cooking channel, because small space cooking and good meal making in a van or RV is definitely a big learning curve!

    • @FeMiNem-Poet
      @FeMiNem-Poet Год назад +12

      Yes, and being a chef, he could create a little Truck Stop - van/stop business selling his food!🪷

    • @seanh4841
      @seanh4841 Год назад +4

      Absolutely fantastic and a really nice guy as well

  • @kele1264
    @kele1264 Год назад +92

    Michael made the great point that there is diversity in the nomad community. I believe that means that there is less hate, less damaging judgement to fear. You can find reasonable safety and friendship, inclusion, help if you need it. Fantastic. Best wishes to Michael for his future. Kudos to his nephew for helping in a big way. Thank you Bob and Michael!

    • @NomadicApril
      @NomadicApril Год назад +5

      We watch out for each other out here! I’ve made soooo many lifelong friends, it’s incredible how giving , kind and caring nomads are!!!!!

  • @belindasalinas
    @belindasalinas Год назад +33

    What an easy-going and delightful guy. Kudos to his talented nephew for helping him with his van build.

  • @GodiscomingBhappy
    @GodiscomingBhappy Год назад +4

    Great conversion and i love his idea of cooking lessons for ppl on the road!! what a kind, soft spoken soul

  • @user-bh3ew6ii4g
    @user-bh3ew6ii4g Год назад +15

    What a sweetie Michael is, and I think he's got a winning idea in his cooking channel. His nephew did a stellar job! I love watching these videos because different people come up with some very creative solutions for the challenge of creating a comfy, livable home in a confined space which usually has a bunch of weird curves, angles and (at least in the case of my car) multiple levels of floor. I love the dark stained wood. I know a lot of people in cars choose light colors, but dark stained wood is my preference too. I need to be starting my build very soon, I'm glad I saw this video first.

  • @lindsaylivinlife6282
    @lindsaylivinlife6282 Год назад +51

    Fantastic, build! And, I love your mission of teaching healthy eating as nomads! I’m primarily plant-based SOS-free and do most of my own cooking, so healthy eating as a nomad would be extremely important to me. I’ve been researching nomad van life living for some time (love this channel!) and waiting for my window of opportunity… I’ve already made two big steps (recently retired and moved to Arizona). I joined your “NotYourMomsVan” RUclips channel and wishing it great success!

    • @normaevett
      @normaevett Год назад +2

      You sound like me! Plant based, mostly sos free. Planning to move to Az near my grandson, but to be independent and have my own home on wheels.

    • @lindsaylivinlife6282
      @lindsaylivinlife6282 Год назад

      @@normaevett that's fantastic! ...it'd be awesome to see ya down the road! 🚐

  • @morphergaming0531
    @morphergaming0531 Год назад +6

    I could hang with Mike, love his style and taste. Really appreciate the ability to change the bed area into a lounger, awesome design.

  • @WisconsinWanderer
    @WisconsinWanderer Год назад +17

    Nice rig and you can’t beat the Toyota reliability, and it takes skills to build out a system like that very cool. 😊thank you

  • @keyplayer5
    @keyplayer5 Год назад +11

    You are right about the talent of your nephew. So creative and he’s brought so much joy into his uncles life. I hope you have lots of success in your travels and social media cooking shows. 💕

  • @ronmoore3987
    @ronmoore3987 Год назад +1

    God bless you Michael for doing the healthy cooking thing.People always need options . Your also A very well spoken guy

  • @veldasellers4021
    @veldasellers4021 Год назад +3

    YESSSSS!!! We definitely need more healthful cooking ideas while on the road. I will be looking forward to your videos!

  • @kenblum4840
    @kenblum4840 Год назад +7

    I appreciate that you are relatable and care about the things that make us better people. That's what I, a 60+ former believer, husband, and father, am still finding to be most important.

  • @IvyRosethebus
    @IvyRosethebus Год назад +7

    Brilliant nephew!!! Love the build!

  • @SpicyGramCracker
    @SpicyGramCracker Год назад +22

    Very nice build! He clearly built around his priorities. Kudos ❤

    • @mfalcon1459
      @mfalcon1459 Год назад +1

      Really cool build, even Bob went “oh, wow!” and “oh my goody!” 😃

  • @nancycain4434
    @nancycain4434 Год назад +9

    I love Michael's kitchen. His nephew is talented. Thank you for introducing us to him Bob,safe travels.

  • @Zoet50
    @Zoet50 Год назад +1

    Really appreciate bobs interviewing skills , doesn’t interrupt

  • @janineivey03121
    @janineivey03121 Год назад +10

    I really like the build and the upcycling he used in building. Every video I watch, I find new things that I’d love to incorporate into my build! Safe travels, and it’s awesome to see someone cooking and eating healthier

  • @sharkcookie.YouTube
    @sharkcookie.YouTube Год назад

    What a great guy

  • @StellaMaldo-gj6tz
    @StellaMaldo-gj6tz Год назад +1

    Enjoy all your videos Bob! Been watching you on tv first. Great ppl..you come across..with nice ideals.

  • @margieinavanparker1698
    @margieinavanparker1698 Год назад +11

    Awesome build! Great job nephew! I definitely could use some help on my next build out after RTR.
    I hope you'll be at the RTR 2024 so we can meet and see the van in person! (Not against good food, either😂)

  • @jessiehead6525
    @jessiehead6525 Год назад +3

    Awe….what a sweetie. And a great build! I love these owner-built, owner-designed builds. (Or, with the help and skills of family members!)

  • @rustykatt3870
    @rustykatt3870 Год назад +20

    Great video! Nice van build Michael and I've subscribed to your channel. It took me a bit- I finally left no spaces between words and it worked😊. Bob, as always, you are helping people to survive, and this is wonderful. Thank you so much, both of you!!

  • @carmenmartinez2882
    @carmenmartinez2882 Год назад +1

    Wow, just wow. I’m so trying to get my van but I have to wait due to monetary and health issues. The van community seems so welcoming, I come from the mountain community which is also very friendly and tight and can’t see myself going back to the city. In the meantime I tent camp whenever I have the time and sometimes I get to meet the wonderful nomads, always so nice and down to earth.

  • @TimHayward
    @TimHayward Год назад +5

    Very nice build. I would do something to protect the headliner above the stove.

    • @blippacg
      @blippacg Год назад +3

      And if I heard him right he’s running his stove at night for heat???

  • @wanderinggypsydeb
    @wanderinggypsydeb Год назад +1

    Best and most organized build I've seen! His nephew did a fantastic job 👏

  • @jwulf
    @jwulf Год назад +2

    He's so cool and an entire mood! Go Michael, go!

  • @jeremytorgersen
    @jeremytorgersen Год назад +6

    Great build, very functional and custom, yet still simple enough!

  • @cathynefzger8287
    @cathynefzger8287 Год назад +5

    Love your van compact and everything you need, your staining and your nephew's ingenuity great job, and perfect for a chef! Enjoy🌿

  • @msanabria8159
    @msanabria8159 Год назад

    THANK you..😊😊❤ THANK YOU.. A lot of Vanlifers need to learn how to cook and eat healthy. YEESS....BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR NEPHEW.

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne Год назад +2

    Great efficient build. Safe travels.

  • @billbuschgen520
    @billbuschgen520 7 месяцев назад

    After watching some of these mini van set ups I think one would work for me.

  • @janeanson2056
    @janeanson2056 3 месяца назад

    This the most organized minivan ive ever watched

  • @ChrisJanetSwan
    @ChrisJanetSwan 10 месяцев назад

    These van/rig tours are my favorite videos. Especially the minivans. We have a 2014 Dodge grand caravan that we rigged up with a bed for camping and road trips. Michael is a cool guy!

  • @corrie9912
    @corrie9912 10 месяцев назад

    Aww Michael! I just love you!

  • @terrapintravels3829
    @terrapintravels3829 Год назад +2

    Wonderful convenient cabinets for hide away storage.

  • @karenspears1635
    @karenspears1635 Год назад +1

    Your nephew is very talented. Love the van.

  • @miketursky1410
    @miketursky1410 Год назад +2

    My Honda Odyssey has been working great for my travels.

  • @beyouvanlife
    @beyouvanlife 8 месяцев назад

    What a great setup. Your nephew is talented. ❤HAPPY TRAVELS…..

  • @janetg14
    @janetg14 Год назад +3

    My dream rig!! Michael is such a sweet soul ❤

  • @MagicOfHorses9706
    @MagicOfHorses9706 Год назад +1

    Now that is storage perfection! Love this build ❤. Can't wait to check out your channel Michael you seem like such a nice guy. Thanks for sharing Michael and Bob! 💜

  • @nknickerbocker5948
    @nknickerbocker5948 2 месяца назад

    Custom-made within the family God bless you

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates Год назад +1

    That's a really comfortable looking space, with a very functional kitchen. Plenty of storage, I think. 🤔 One can always use more of that.
    I love to watch cooking videos. I always helped Mom and sister-in-laws on the kitchen, and watched Julia Child and Justin Wilson after school. I rarely do more than heat up a can of soup for myself though.
    I'll have to check his channel out. Anybody that can cook a decent meal out of a vehicle gets my attention. Not only for the final product, but the process involved.

  • @mysimplevanlife
    @mysimplevanlife Год назад

    Hi Bob, wow wow wow. What a nice practical build for the kitchen. Safe Travels be blessed

  • @keemandikotravels
    @keemandikotravels Год назад +1

    Love this especially AGAIN!! my first Q I took my camper its small toyota this year I am in my van and it's a crazy quick build but going to save so much money. And still eat healthy. This is the life😊

  • @EM-mi5yj
    @EM-mi5yj Год назад +3

    Thanks Michael for sharing your home with us. I’m going to subscribe to you channel. You seem like such a nice person. I look forward to seeing some of your cooking videos. Thanks Bob. Take care.

  • @toniboatman1163
    @toniboatman1163 4 месяца назад

    Wonderful build. Look forward to seeing your cooking videos.

  • @elisesterling9634
    @elisesterling9634 Год назад

    Michael, I hope you really do that cooking channel- that’s a great goal! I only saw one video on your RUclips, but I subscribed. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! Your nephew did a great job.

  • @gailkellum832
    @gailkellum832 Год назад

    Very nice van. Can't wait for cooking videos!

  • @keemandikotravels
    @keemandikotravels Год назад

    Definitely BLUETTI! THE BEST😊

  • @TraceyBergum
    @TraceyBergum Год назад +1

    What a fabulous build, your nephew should start a van build business! I wish you happy and safe travels in your new adventures! : )

  • @angelacardella5967
    @angelacardella5967 Год назад +1

    Very nice build Michael! You have one awesome nephew 😊

  • @lolaoh2001
    @lolaoh2001 Год назад +3

    Absolutely a great space! Take care Michael 🙏

  • @NomadicApril
    @NomadicApril Год назад

    I love my 2002 Toyota Sienna! 💕💕💕💕

  • @DuTubeable
    @DuTubeable Год назад

    I love the kitchen and pantry!!

  • @CalFunInSun
    @CalFunInSun Год назад

    You reminded me why I like attending the RTR, feeling re-motivated to make it again this year despite obligations about selling the home base.
    Good video Michael!

  • @saturninc3786
    @saturninc3786 10 месяцев назад

    Great guy and very nice set up. The slide outs are amazing and very well organized. Think he did a great job. Lovely man - hope he can have many many wonderful experiences on the road. Inspiring video that shows that anyone can do this (when you have a drivers' license!) Thanks for sharing Michael and Bob - greetz, Jason

  • @soundslikesweeney
    @soundslikesweeney Год назад

    This is one of my favourite videos so far - what a lovely and sweet man too! Looking forward to seeing the cooking videos one day. 🙂

  • @mikeranfurly1135
    @mikeranfurly1135 Год назад

    Great guy. Wonderful story. Live life Full

  • @dinal389
    @dinal389 Год назад +1

    Love the set up in your van....your nephew is quite talented. . Good job 👍👍👍...safe travels.

  • @rowanmulvey8632
    @rowanmulvey8632 Год назад +1

    Love Michael's build and shirt!

  • @cbryce9243
    @cbryce9243 Год назад +2

    When I hear bagpipes in the distance, I will know who it is. Looking forward to watching your YT channel when it is up and running.
    Your nephew could have a lot of work on the road if he wanted to live this kind of life. I sure could use his help!

  • @RLeeVanCamps
    @RLeeVanCamps Год назад +2

    Luv the van build😊
    Kudos to your nephew

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie Год назад

    Very nice man with a great van, thank you Bob!

  • @championslayers
    @championslayers Год назад

    Love this. Way to go Michael!

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame6467 Год назад

    Bravo! So glad you shared!

  • @nubiasilva2449
    @nubiasilva2449 Год назад

    Guau genial, ame los muebles❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @angeladawn805
    @angeladawn805 Год назад +4

    To quote the great Bob Wells "Wow"...... anyone else here thinking of the scene from ToyStory2, where the Repair guy has that magical cabinet????? Love this man's energy & vibe, absolutely admire his setup ( I'm making notes for my Nissan Serena) and bravo to the nephew and his creative talents ❤️
    Edit, I'm looking forward to the cooking videos, liked and joined the other 160 subs, I'm guessing you'll get a whole lot more - no pressure ( Bob covers video making somewhere back down the line). 😊

    • @debmagon2185
      @debmagon2185 Год назад

      I have built out a Nissan Serena in New Zealand. Are you in USA? Haven't seen any van builds in USA in the Serena.

  • @oscarzepeda1558
    @oscarzepeda1558 Год назад

    Thank you Michael and Bob !! I subscribed !

  • @graham974
    @graham974 Год назад +3

    Really great design and organization. Very inspiring. Thanks for this interview Bob 👍

  • @The-Good-Life-Off-Grid
    @The-Good-Life-Off-Grid Год назад

    Same car I have in U.K. I love mine I travel to Europe in mine 😊

  • @texcinlulu
    @texcinlulu Год назад +1

    Great build! Looking forward to your cooking videos! Thanks Bob for another great video! Happy trails🌞🦋💖

  • @suzyhayden8643
    @suzyhayden8643 Год назад

    Amazing mini van build!!! Kudos to your nephew!!

  • @annag467
    @annag467 Год назад

    I adore Michael's van 💖😃💖 great job getting all the right things where you need them to be, with options based on your circumstances👌 I hope to see this at the rtr 2024

  • @cotter9751
    @cotter9751 Год назад

    Great build! Wonderful spokesperson/advocate for life on the road. Thanks!

  • @humptywaspushed3562
    @humptywaspushed3562 11 месяцев назад

    What a great design 👍

  • @RobEJC
    @RobEJC Год назад

    Another terrific build-out to not only use as much available space as possible, and to do so to make it fully functional and personalized. Great video - best of luck, Michael!

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 Год назад

    Great build. Thank you for this video.
    Very nice guy!

  • @bobtucker8875
    @bobtucker8875 Год назад

    That Van was pretty 👍 neat 🤣. Looks very useful. Thanks for sharing 😊.

  • @kendrasmith6637
    @kendrasmith6637 Год назад +2

    Love this van. How cool! 😊

  • @Prius.Adventures
    @Prius.Adventures 5 месяцев назад

    Great use of space.

  • @TheShauNanigans
    @TheShauNanigans Год назад

    It looks like the water faucet is one that can attach to the water jug with a hose, which is a faucet type I have been looking for. If the owner of the vehicle is answering questions, could they please let me know what type of faucet that is? I would really appreciate it.
    This build was so much nicer than I thought it would be before I watched it. You see smaller vans and a lot of the time the layouts are very similar, but this build is so unique. Wonderful job!

  • @Seashellsbytheseashore21
    @Seashellsbytheseashore21 Год назад +1

    Very cool! Love your vibe! I’m not too far from Santa Cruz. One of these days I may reach out and see what’s going on with a build! Happy trails ❤

  • @cenedraleaheldra5275
    @cenedraleaheldra5275 Год назад

    Unique and creative. May you find your bliss. Safe travels

  • @autoscanable
    @autoscanable Год назад

    Wow so cool!! Adorable man and nephew❤❤❤

  • @marvindockery-lo9cw
    @marvindockery-lo9cw Год назад

    Very nice van conversion

  • @Jibbie49
    @Jibbie49 Год назад +1

    Michael said he'd been watching this channel for TEN years, getting ideas, so he certainly had figured out what he needed to tell nephew Ted to do and here Ted had some special touches to add. Being a Chef and 300# would be hard on the back and feet, so I'm happy he lost the weight and changed his cooking style.

  • @deborahlile3594
    @deborahlile3594 Год назад

    I'm looking forward to your cooking videos!

  • @EyeExposeThem
    @EyeExposeThem Год назад +1

    Nice!

  • @mariamatias4911
    @mariamatias4911 Год назад

    🙌 what an amazing set-up, and both you & your nephew are very talented!! I'm one looking to learn how to prepare food & eat healthy (vegetarian) in a van life style. Tkssssss 🚙

  • @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb
    @VictoriaFerland-gu7rb Год назад

    Fantastic build.

  • @naturalcombinations
    @naturalcombinations Год назад

    Lovely built van good kitchen spaces

  • @nancysweigart4123
    @nancysweigart4123 Год назад +1

    Great build. Nice man.

  • @debbieweckler5239
    @debbieweckler5239 Год назад +3

    Great build, and great to look forward to healthy cooking shows. Yes, i have noticed the van life cooking can be questionable. I do have a question about weight, Bob. I took all seats out of my 1999 Tahoe chevy, of course not driver side, or front passenger side. I used no heavy wood, and plastic storage shelf. I'm not for sure it helped on gas mileage. Maybe I didn't count it right!! Does the weight in the car make a difference in gas milage?
    Thank you

    • @ItsLanceYo
      @ItsLanceYo Год назад

      Hi Debbie, I am a mechanic. It wouldn’t make much difference on a heavy truck-based SUV like that. It’s designed to tow, not for fuel mileage so you may only see .3-.5 MPG improvement. But you can’t beat the comfort and room to move around, so I wouldn’t worry about it - just enjoy it!

  • @gailjohnson6670
    @gailjohnson6670 Год назад

    Awesome build. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

  • @thoughtherder8678
    @thoughtherder8678 Год назад

    Awww, he's so cute!

  • @aaaa-pe1zi
    @aaaa-pe1zi Год назад

    Look luck to the man hope everything goes well 🙏 i wouldn't want to live full time in a small van it would be difficult if it was raining all day having to sit in a small van not being able to move around properly.

  • @myrnagarcia-y1x
    @myrnagarcia-y1x Год назад

    Ty

  • @danpocian9286
    @danpocian9286 Год назад

    Amazing build enjoy your travels.i have a 2011 and love it

  • @equality4all
    @equality4all Год назад

    Love your kitchen

  • @NomadicApril
    @NomadicApril Год назад

    Subscribed! I look forward to the cooking! Always need new recipes ❤️