Celebtating Outdoors : Minivan Campers: Practical Tips

Vehicle camper conversions are a big growing buzz topic. It's easy to understand why. Compared to hotel style travel, or factory built RV's, converted vehicles are cheaper to acquire, and save money in many ways in daily camping use. A person also has a camping build custom to their style of living, it's like taking a piece of home with you wherever your wheels take you.
While a ton of videos on vehicle conversion exists already, this episode takes you through practical advise and efficiency hacks while walking through a real camping adventure. It's this "not a talking head" approach - but real life in real time flow that helps one easily visualize how these nuggets of knowledge are put to practical use.
A detailed gear list with product links can be found in a blog titled "Minivan Campers : Practical Tips":
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A more detailed video walk through of the van conversion itself can be found here:
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[@donnadoray8743]

Just found this video. How i wish i could live your life. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Lots of fantastic ideas. So relaxing! Peace to you.

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

That's so kind of you to say, thank you. I'm glad you found the video interesting. ~ Peace

[@Morningdovecamp]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed seeing your set up! Very impressive!👍👍🚙🌞

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Hi LPK ... thanks for checking the video out, It's nice to hear you found it worthwhile. Have an awesome day : )

[@libbygardner3021]

Great beaver shot!
I will be full timing in a minivan starting in a few months, so am always looking for ideas and new approaches. Love your mellow approach and easy, informative style.

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you kindly Libby. Best wishes

[@kristinebrousseau8626]

Love love love the agua knowledge,! Excellent 👏

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you much 🙂

[@kennethbailey9853]

So Refreshing !

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you kindly !

[@sherried79]

I will be living in my van full time in about 6 weeks. I plan to do a build but I have a temporary setup for now. I'm finding I don't like it much though because I have very little storage so I'm ready to get the build started. Lol I love that screen tent! So easy to set up. I plan to get an awning that attaches to the side of the van and turns into a 10x10 room that can be all screens or privacy walls. But I want one to setup outside the van as well. Happy trails!

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Hello. Best wishes to you. I find a separate pop up shelter very useful. Side awnings are great when you can use them, though sometimes a parking spot may not have enough room, or be convenient for setting them up. Storage space is sure helpful for keeping things organized and accessible. I'll hope your build goes well ~ Peace

[@gov683]

thank you

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Smiles

[@sallym4149]

Looks nice❤

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you 😋

[@dianarodrigomarin5936]

Love your car set up!

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@deneseweatherby7378]

Wish there was no music. I want to enjoy the man talking and peace and quiet 🤫

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thanks for your thought.

[@flowergarden1426]

I agree, I feel the same when I’m pumping gas and they have music or advertisements at the pump. They now have music playing outside Walmart in the parking lot, if they only new what unnecessary noise it’s creating.

[@melrichardson2392]

Brother love your channel ,many great ideas fantastic thank you for sharing God bless.

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you very much ~ Peace

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 🙏😀✌️

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Awesome thank you!

[@JeffeysMom]

I would love to see links to the things you are using especially the folding charcoal grill!

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you kindly for your interest. I'd thought of offering a list, but products change. I've been assembling gear over time, and today there may be newer /better options available to items I'd bought awhile ago. However, I will create a blog list and link to it. It would be a pretty long list. The folding compact grill I have comes in two sizes, I use the smaller of the two, which would do well for 2 people:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZF9FMG/ref=dp_iou_view_item?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Here is a full gear list - I'll hope you find it helpful: www.dennisalexexpressions.com/post/minivan-campers-practical-tips

[@Phrenicglitter_Itsallinmyhead]

I just found your channel and loving it! We must meet on the road someday. Where do you stay mainly?

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Far North Midwest in Wisconsins Driftless country.

[@JeffeysMom]

I would love to see the links to some of those things especially the folding charcoal grill!

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

If there are any other items that caught your interest- your welcome to ask for more links. The grill can be found here:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZF9FMG/ref=dp_iou_view_item?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Here is a full gear list - I'll hope you find it helpful: www.dennisalexexpressions.com/post/minivan-campers-practical-tips

[@serenityjewel]

Hi, thanks for the video. The website you linked to is down.

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you for the heads up - I've updated the link.

[@serenityjewel]

@@CelebratingOutdoors Thank you! I'll check it out.

[@indigodande4345]

you need a car awning for shade. lol

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Lots of shade with the screenhouse setup. Not shown in the video - I carry a kayak on top for most of the camping season, so, no awning for me.

[@wendyorides8337]

Fellow cheese head, making my way around the state in a Dodge caravan. Hope to see you on the road.

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thanks Wendyo ... enjoy the journey ~ smiles

[@Phrenicglitter_Itsallinmyhead]

I definitely subbed! Good stuff

[@CelebratingOutdoors]

Thank you !