Is this the BEST "kitchen" for a Minivan Camper? I think so!
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- Опубликовано: 24 сен 2021
- I DIY'ed the whole build. If I can do it, YOU can do it!
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#vanlife #minivan #camper #conversion #kitchen #pantry
Here's some of the stuff I used to make the van a camper. As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission at no cost to you:
For the Kitchen Pantry:
Igloo cooler:
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3-drawer unit in pantry:
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White metal shelf:
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Rotary Tool:
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Camping dishes:
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Can opener:
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Lighters:
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Table Support Channel and Slide:
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Telescoping table leg:
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For the rest of the build:
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In-car charging cord:
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Square perforated tubing for roof crossbars:
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Roof basket:
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Tarp poles:
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Sewing machine:
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Roof rails:
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Roof cross bars:
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Motion activated light:
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Collapsible crate:
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Rechargeable fan:
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Collapsible bucket:
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Disposable "toilet" bags:
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Mattress:
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Mattress fabric (Looks like the design I ordered was discontinued. But I LOVE this one):
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Zippers for mattress covers:
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Lantern that's crushable, USB chargeable and SOLAR chargeable:
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Toiletry travel bag (Hubby loves this!):
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Quick Dry towel (Another of Hubby's faves):
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Watch Next! >> FULL TOUR of my Minivan Camper: ruclips.net/video/FsCz8USgvJg/видео.html and What I ELIMINATED after living full time in the Minivan: ruclips.net/video/in8H_ilCQPw/видео.html
Thank you. I needed someone who went before me so I could get the jist of it. Very helpful!
thank you for the deatial messerments great build simple
I like it. Similar to Eric Enjoys Earth!👍🏼
I always love to see how you build things because you explain the details so well. I bet you always say "I can do this!" rather than "Can I do this?".
LOL, MJ! You know me so well... 😃 Negative thoughts are a waste of energy.
Love your videos Leslie!
Aw, thanks Leese! And I love having you here 😀
Thank you! You have such a talent for making these projects technically very clear and down to earth at the same time.
Aw thanks, lishana! 🙂
@@TheVanThatGotAway My build is done and I hit the road on Thanksgiving for 3 months! From Vermont to New Mexico, then Florida. Your videos are among the top 5 channels that are guiding the way. Immense gratitude. Thank you!!!!
Thanks for the great video. All the detail, dimensions, etc are what I needed to now get on with my own kitchen build. Great job.
Hi VT! Told ya I gotcha, right?😉😄 Let me know how the project goes.
That’s awesome!!!👠🚌👠
Thanks Graycee, I totally LOVE it. Are you currently minivanning?
Thank you for taking the time to show us your kitchen. You may not be a carpenter, but your work looks really good. We shifted our bed platform to the back and moved our Chuck Box Camp Kitchen to behind the driver's seat facing out. We can now put the passenger 2nd row seat in and have enough room to carry the porta potty. My husband prefers the porta potty to the other option. We can't wait to test out our new setup on a short trip. Thank you for all your videos, you are such an inspiration, Safe travels.
Hi Anita! You build sounds awesome. Always evolving, right? 😂 When do you think you'll take your next trip?
@@TheVanThatGotAway, I'm hoping to meet up with someone walking across the country, to walk over the Bob pedestrian bridge from Council Bluff, Iowa to Omaha, Nebraska. There are a lot of things to see, do, eat and drink there. My husband wants to see Omaha but really doesn't care to meet a stinky backpacker. He will likely drop me off and meet me at a restaurant after the walk. Omaha has really cleaned up and redeveloped its downtown the last few years. We live with in 3.5 hours of Omaha and there are lots of opportunities to camp or just stealth park around there.
A woman who exemplifies a motto with which I was raised:
"Use it up. Wear it out.
Make it do or do without."
I plan to do a video of my van one day. It was videoed once by a popular You Tube Nomad. I've made a couple of changes and always tweaking. You have made a serviceable and lovely home away from home. Thanks for the how tos
Well Johnette, You know I had to go find that video. Loved it!! You are super organized, Lady 😃 And you really made a comfy space. I can't wait to see your updates. Do you think you'll do a video?
Great video, you gave me ideas for my minivan Thanks :-)
Awesome explanation! If I decide to build out, i will definitely rewatch. Your build is so well thought out! Your explanations are very clear as well. Thank you for sharing!
Hey Leslie, I hope all is well. I miss your videos. 😊🧡
Hi Katie! All is good, thanks for asking. I should have some more videos up soon, life's just been taking me in a different direction lately other than van stuff. I hope you're super groovy, yourself!
I would love to know how you rented your home to be able to travel. Did you do it through Airbnb? How did you deal with guests coming in and checking out…who cleaned in between? Did you rent the entire house or just a part of it? Weren’t you afraid of having your personal things damaged or stolen? Did you lock any part of your home where you didn’t want your guests to have access to? Hope to hear from you soon!
Been waiting for this video! A hospital stay due to Covid has held me up, but I'm slowly getting back on track!
Hey Zardoz, Glad to hear you're on the mend. Now get busy, LOL!! 😂
Zardoz .. Hate to hear you have/got covid. Prayers for your healing.
Wow.💜
Great job and great video. Thanks for posting and for the ideas and inspiration.
I've got something similar in mind for the Odyssey I'm converting; where you put solid panel (next to fabric) I'm thinking of making that where a flip-up table will go. Fold down for driving and to secure shelf and up for use and access to shelf. Plus, I'm only hauling less weight of plywood.
Hey sdn, That's smart! I love that idea 😃
Make a video of it!😁
Please come back. Hope you are well.
Hi Cynthia! I'm here, just handling life, etc, for the moment. I'll be making more videos soon. Thanks for checking in!
Hey Leslie, long time no see, hope all is going good.
Hi Jo! Thanks for asking. We're currently off the road for a bit but I'll have more videos up when we're up and rolling. I hope you're doing well. Cheers!
Hi Leslie, i've been Vanlife'ing for 3 years and now and now live in punta Gorda. Are you planning any meetups? I have master carpenter build that is very beautiful, but id rather have a minivan. My van is a chevy express and looks like a cozy lodge on the inside and work van outside. Would be great to get some people together to see each other's rigs up close. Just a thought! Im subscribed and love your channel!
Hi Rosy! Omgosh, that's a great idea 😀 We just started 6 months of travelling, so we're not in FL for a while. Are you doing any travelling this fall/winter? Also, congrats on what sounds like a very cool van build. I would love to see that in person, yes I would.
Why in the bottom the cabinet did you cut out the seat Channel? If the seat was there, the cabinet wouldn’t be...is there a reason?
Hey RDT! Yep, the bottom platform wouldn't sit flat if I didn't cut the hole.
Another great Idea! Just a question Why do you not want access to the fridge in the van? How about a sliding panel to access the fridge
Hi Kay, Great question! When the bed/bench is in bed position (which is most of the time) the bedframe covers up about half of the cabinet. That's where I installed the back panel. I certainly could install an access door but in the interest of simplicity, I decided to try it this way. Works great, as we only really need cooler access when we're stopped somewhere. And it's easy enough to just open the door from the outside. Thanks for asking!
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What happened? You went dark on us!?
LOL, lauren! Life has intervened and I haven't been in front of the camera for a minute. I'll hopefully have the opportunity to share more good info soon. Thanks for checking in!
It's not the best kitchen by anyeans, to even suggest it holds the title of a kitchen at all is a large stretch