Toyota Sienna Campervan Tour - In Depth
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- Опубликовано: 23 окт 2023
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An in depth look at my 2011 Toyota Sienna which I recently converted into a campervan. I started with the basic layout design from Eric Enjoys Earth and then modified it (significantly) to my liking: less obtrusive cabinetry to maintain access/visibility through all windows, rear cabinet pull out drawer, custom stereo, fridge in trunk, LEDs, etc.
Memory Foam Bed: amzn.to/40wiE6J (Amazon)
Mattress Cover: amzn.to/3QCaeaj (Amazon)
Folding Bracket for collapsible kitchen shelf (12"): amzn.to/3QyVM2O (Amazon)
Folding Bracket for collapsible kitchen shelf (8"): amzn.to/3skUHlT (Amazon)
Water/Sink Pump (USB rechargeable): amzn.to/40e2VJe (Amazon)
Water Pump (manual...I only use the tube): amzn.to/45U9S3j (Amazon)
Silicone (inner) Tube for Water: amzn.to/3FDTvgK (Amazon)
Stainless Steel Bowl for Sink Basin: amzn.to/3QBdJ0L (Amazon)
Sink Strainer Drain: amzn.to/3Sk9JTE (Amazon)
Drain Hose for sink/gray water: amzn.to/46PsAdK (Amazon)
Gray Water Tank: amzn.to/46RogdQ (Amazon)
Water Jug Caps/Tube holder: amzn.to/45U9Ect (Amazon)
Portable Wash/Dish Tub: amzn.to/479iDHJ (Amazon)
Elastic Cargo Nets for holding pots: amzn.to/3QCEFNN (Amazon)
Table Latch Bar/Support: amzn.to/49c2CTi (Amazon)
Foldable Table Leg: amzn.to/3FDET0C (Amazon)
Dash Tray Organizer: amzn.to/3shWqbB (Amazon)
Classy Key Fob Case: amzn.to/3QfgdR5 (Amazon)
Window Ventshade/Ventvisor: amzn.to/40e3BOM (Amazon)
Reflectix for Window Shades: amzn.to/3SkmvS7 (Amazon)
Portable Power Station: amzn.to/40njK4A (Amazon)
Fridge: amzn.to/3QfyUEc (Amazon)
12v Cigarette Light Extender for Fridge: amzn.to/3tJIVlp (Amazon)
Ceiling Lights (LED): amzn.to/3QjqP1e (Amazon)
Wire for Ceiling Lights: amzn.to/3sgLOty (Amazon)
Trunk Light (Motion Sensor LED): amzn.to/49g1U7k (Amazon)
Battery (12v rechargeable) for LED Strip Lights: amzn.to/3FE8ZB6 (Amazon)
Battery (12v rechargeable) for LED Ceiling Lights: amzn.to/3MlpOVe (Amazon)
Male/Female Cable Connectors for LEDS/Battery: amzn.to/3Sl6c7I (Amazon)
LED Strip Lights: amzn.to/47c37La (Amazon)
LED Strip Light Connectors: amzn.to/3Mk1NxX (Amazon)
Wire Strippers: amzn.to/3Mlbf3X (Amazon)
Car Seat Organizer (driver side): amzn.to/3tSusUm (Amazon)
Car Seat Organizer (passenger side) with Table Tray: amzn.to/3Fyr6Zr (Amazon)
Front Curtain Glider: amzn.to/474G8S8 (Amazon)
Butane Stove: amzn.to/46QyviL (Amazon)
Cutting Boards: amzn.to/3QCE9PS (Amazon)
Serrated Knife: amzn.to/3scA5MI (Amazon)
Kitchen Utensil Travel Set: amzn.to/47bw8GK (Amazon)
Keep the Wood Clean: amzn.to/40g1A4t (Amazon)
Portable Monitor 15.6in: amzn.to/47eofRf (Amazon)
Wireless Fan: amzn.to/4728Tze (Amazon)
Foldable Stepping Stool: amzn.to/3s1zldq (Amazon)
Portable Folding Table: amzn.to/46N2Nmr (Amazon)
Collapsible Toilet: amzn.to/3QyVDMO (Amazon)
Pee bottle: amzn.to/3secziw (Amazon)
Little Vacuum: amzn.to/3FH4DsU (Amazon)
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I'm glad you took into account toxic materials, something that most ignore but important especially in small spaces.
What an excellent job you did putting the Van conversation together ! 😊
Nice job! I like your modifications to Eric's basic bed design. Increased versatility. Nice solid construction. I really liked your si ple solution to use that harder to reach areas under the middle of the bed, attaching one storage tray to the other so they pull out together. Nice.
Really nice. I like the stain your have on the plywood. Sweet ride.
Nice functional build. The table, and its multiple functionality is one of the best things about it.
Have a lots of good trips with your camper.🌺🌺🌺
GREAT JOB. This is beautiful! The wood stain is really nice, though you say it Dows not match, I really can't tell, looks like a match to me. I am just now in my Sienna build process, and yes, Eric Loves Earth is a great resource, as is Bruce Parks.Congrats!
Happy your new camper. 👍🌺👏 from Iran
Your van tour Look Amazing
Great job! Looks like a lot of thought went into your build!
Very Classy & elegant design. Even the amp & sub woofer match 🙌
Very nice and thoughtful build. Thanks for the inspiration 🌟
This is such a great build! Thanks for sharing!
Great job! I have a Sienna as well and appreciate your solid ideas.
This is a brilliant build man! Hope you’re enjoying it
Very nice build.
nice build!! Fun to see another tall vanlifer haha. It does add some challenges (I'm 6'6"). Gotta keep the bed low! lol
I am also quite tall, and also have the same van you have with the rear sunroof, so I really appreciate your modification to the basic EEE bed design. I'll probably be using some of your ideas. I hope you don't mind. 😊
Awesome build! Thank you!
awesome job on conversion .. thanks for sharing.
Magic design.. love it ❤️
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing! Good job!
nice! thanks for sharing!
Awesomeness
This is so nice. I am super jelly I live out of a 2011 toyota sienna. No mofications yet besides a 3.5 inch lift and a solar shower and sun shade.
Cool! I would like to do a lift. How easy/difficult was that? Was it expensive?
@@DenizenofAwe 750$ for the parts.
Can you share how you did the 3.5 lift
I have 2006 sienna and would like to lift and add running board along drivers side
Thank you
Denice
Nice ideas, I can use my real piano hinges from my old upright piano I got rid of. The reason I had the hinges still, the piano was under restoration then the humidity did the piano in. I would want full width so my wife and I can sleep. I will have to use under the bed storage option. The seat well will house the refrigerator unless I decide to put it outside on the hitch but inside is a better option. The well will also house a battery and inverter. To charge I will start just using grid power and alternator power while driving. Later a solar panel will make for three way charging. I don't want to build too much just the bed and maybe a small galley in back. One thing I forgot the front console will be replaced with a small refrigerator for drinks and water. 73
NICE.
Love your build. I was looking for a van with rear moon roof so I can stand up. Is there a certain model or did you have that installed after.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I went for a specific model. With 3rd generation Toyota Siennas (2010-2020) I think they only made the rear panoramic moonroof for their "Limited" model. Not sure about Honda Odyssey or Pacifica...
Really outstanding! Love the stain color. Do you remember what you used for the curtain rod and glue? Which cooking location do you find you are using most and do you regret not finding a spot for the fridge in the van where its a little more accessible? Cheers!
Ive been backpacking in Central America for a while so i haven’t been using the van lately but i was using the latching pop up outside the side door the most. Yeah i think it would have been awesome to have constant access to the fridge in front but i didn’t want to give up the space…
I used a hot glue gun (to the ceiling) and some super glue (to the vinyl sunroof rim) for the curtain slider. It’s actually a plastic curtain slider not a rod
Wunderbarer indeenreicher Ausbau. Ich finde das schienensystem für den Tisch genial. Leider funktioniert der Amazon link nicht (in Spanien) es scheint diese Leiste nur in den USA zu gebeb. Schade das ist so eine tolle Idee. Ich liebe die beiden Dachfenster.
You could go to a hardware store in Spain and show a photo of the rail system for the table. They might have one
@denizenofawe is there any type of roller mechanism for the bed to slide up and down between sleeper and couch mode, or is it a bit of a clunky wood on wood feel to the process? Asking because I would like to build a similar bed, but am not quite sure I am seeing all of the steps clearly... Thanks for the video, hope you see my question soon!
No rollers. It’s a bit clunky but really not too bad
Did that 2nd moonroof already part of the van or was that after market? If so cost to install?
Hi, I like your designs, Do you have all dimensions ? Cad or blue paper are fine.
Unfortunately I don’t have the designs digitized in any way. I drew it out on a piece of paper, built it, then threw the paper away
How tall are you? I’m 6’4” and encouraged by your “office mode”
I’m also 6’4”
What do you do when it's night time, the bed is down, and you have to poop?
I find a public toilet (or I poop out in the woods)
Awesome job! What was your total cost?
Good question. I haven't consolidated all the receipts yet but eventually I'll find out and let people know
@DenizenofAwe looking forward to hearing! Are u close to NC? Do u plan to do build outs for pay, one day?
Again, u did an awesome job, and I'm hoping to see ur travels & experiences!!
I plan to try Vanlife part-time, to start, by mid-2024. 😁
hi how much did it cost you for the entire build and how long did it take you?
Those are really good questions! Unfortunately, I was working on the van over the course of the last year or so while also working my day job so it's hard to quantify the time. However, I did work on the first part (the bed, bed frame, and cabinets (not the kitchen area)) full-time for a month or so. After that I would work in two or three hour segments so it was very inefficient. Also, I would often sit there and ponder/brainstorm for dozens of minutes and then test things out/tinker...It was a labor of love so I didn't think about time. That being said, it took months and months longer than I ever imagined. I did keep track of most of the receipts but haven't added them all up yet. I hope to do that soon
That looks great!!'I currently drive a no build 2018 Dodge Caravan. I've done a number of overnights. I'm just starting to learn about Jackery Battery. ...question, does it charge up and hold a charge from my cigarette 🚬 power plug, or do I need to charge it up by plugging into an outlet I'm looking at getting a 500 (hope good Friday is good to me)😂
I only need to run a fantastic little skillet 🍳 that cooks everything!
20:10 - How does that release the spare? Isn’t that at the front?
Yes. The spare is toward the front of the van (more specifically, it’s by the sliding door on the passenger side). The spare is held under the van there by a bolt and the nut that keeps the bolt suspended is inside the van, accessible through the floor hole I made. You can unscrew the nut from the inside, and the bolt with the spare tire will lower onto the ground outside.
I'm glad you took into account toxic materials, something that most ignore but important especially in small spaces.
I'm glad you took into account toxic materials, something that most ignore but important especially in small spaces.