from Switzerland, thank you for the tips 🙏🏽

I’m from Texas, USA and enjoyed yourwindow cover video, I just made my own.

Hey Eric, it looks like you didn’t combat the sloping? Did I just miss how you made it level 🤔?

Does panel #1 open up for storage like panel #5? (I’m trying to determine how many hinges and panels I’ll need to have both sides open for storage.)

I love how sensible you are, after learning that some RV/rest areas require certain types of toilet systems prior to entry I thought it was absolutely necessary, but since I want to start stealth (in a Sienna just like you) I now know I don’t have to overthink it yet lol! Merci!

Hello @Eric, I watched your video and could see that on the inverter you did the right decision: You chose one with a pure sinus output. Unfortunately you did not mention this fact. People who are new to this topic will often buy a cheap inverter without pure sinus, which can damage some devices.

That's a great und cheap shower, thank you for showing. I like these modern high pop-up-tents. They're not much more expensive than your shower-cabinet, but they're build up very fast, and there's no need to take the shower directly beneeth your car, and you can use it for your toilett, too. And with the zipper-door there's no risk of opening by the wind. The only real downside is the package: One more peace of kit in the car with about 60cm (but relatively flat).

Merci 🎉 I think I have decided on going in this direction thanks to you! Safe Travels 🚙🧡

Hello Eric. Hope you are doing well. ❤

I don't like public restrooms and I don't like to be dependent on them. And doing business outside with a showel is very weather-depending, and you have to (sometimes fast) find a spot where you will not afterwards find yourself on any social media showing you doing business - everyone has a camera on his phone today. So I'm a fan of pee-bottles (which I clean out with water as often as I can) combined with a "bucket"-toilett for the bigger business. In the "bucket"-toilett I put a garbage-bag with A) some saw dust or B) some cat litter. After use the garbage bag goes into a standard public garbage can - that's the same way you would handle baby diapers. Easy garbage bag disposal, no dealing with disgusting liquids or searching for special disposal points. If you can't find a public garbage can immediately or if you're remote for some days, that's also no problem in my experiance: If you manage to put no (or only minimal drops of) pee in the bucket-toilett, and if you put some more saw dust/cat litter over your "business", you can close the lid and don't have disturbing smell. The moment you open the lid for the next use: yes, that's the moment you smell something, but that's ok, your gonna make your area smell anyway a minute later (that's why you opened the lid). The only downside is the space it takes, yes, I see that argument. But @Eric did you ever test your "emergency-foldable-sink-toilett"? I imagine two problems with it: 1.) You can't sit on it, there's nothing that supports you. 2.) If you try to use it while squat over it: Depending on how you feel and what you've eaten: There's not only the "easy sausage", but maybe - especially in a quick emergency situation - more of a "spray" (sorry if that's too much pictures in your head now). I don't think that your foldable sink is a "save" way for doing business.

Enjoying all the detailed contributions. I've been born and lived my entire 72 years in a 3rd world country. I want to add to the nice details, a common one that all dominicans would use if you don't have enough water and or pressure in the solar tank: a container of some 3-4 gallons and a jar. Always pleased with the chanel.

I have seen a great number of van for living design, I’d say your design is the best for living in a van very day. The bed is easy to use and practical. And you are making good use of limited space.

How do you mix hot and cold water for the shower, if the hot is too hot?

Super vidéo ! Merci

Love it, c’est malade 🤙🏾

It looks fantastic! I'm curious as to why you did not use floor to completely cover the floor and seat hardware? Could not wood 2x4s be added underneath to make it level?

Magnifique presentation! Je viens juste de vous découvrir!

I am very grateful to you for sharing your many years of experience. I have been saving for a Sienna. Can't wait to start my adventures. Muchas Gracias! ♥

great video sir 🎉

I'm in Toronto - LOVE this the most of all!! Your build is my goal right now!! thank you

BEST mini van conversion!! Wish you had plans for us! I would copy this 100%

I have stopped and thought through the layout and goals of my internal van space after watching your video. This has been so helpful. Eric you have clearly put in a lot of thought and effort into presenting such a clear, well spoken video. Thank you for your hard work!

I was watching your wonderful video when my darling wife walked in on me. She asked me: "How did he get Bruce Willis to be in his video?". I nearly choked on my dinner. ^_^ Thank you for making these wonderfully produced videos. This has been very helpful!

Bonsoir Éric! Je ne me souviens pas si je t’ai déjà posé la question, pour l’été quel côté doit être vers l’extérieur?

Perfect 👌

De Montréal 😘! Sur le point d'aménager une Yaris avec les informations trouvés ici.

Great job! Danville Illinois here.

Hi and thanks again Eric! I have another "level" question, this time about the kitchen cabinet: As I look closely at your video I believe you chose to build your kitchen counter top at a slope to match the top of the side door plastics (bottom of the window), rather than build the counter level. I have such a crazy slope in the van. The side door window, and my ply floor are sloped at about 4.5% with an unloaded van (so maybe 3.5% for a loaded van). So if I were to construct the counter matching the window, and then park the van on level ground for sleeping with the bed being level (0%), this would put the kitchen counter and table extension at 3.5%. Is this indeed what you have and is it no issue? Im considering constructing the counter top level, but I am thinking it might look odd relative to the window..

just about to jump into the Camper Van world,,, once apon a time,,, backpacker in backcountry or asian hostel, cyclist with panier for camping oregon rainforests, so now to enjoy the world of camper van,,, thanks so much for your helpful notes about van conversion designs..

Hi Eric, can you please provide dimensions of the bed frame and all the pieces, I have 2013 Sienna and all internal car dimensions are the same as yours, please.

Love this design, I am seriously tempted to use this for my sofa bed, although, I am only 1.73 M small so I think I can sleep across the van, which I think will work better for us, love this idea though

Very informative and well explained, thank you

Hi Éric ! Do you do the same for the Windshield ? It is so large ! Or simply put a blanket behind the front seats from Top to bottom ! ... Thanks for all your tips and excellent vidéos from Québec 👍👍💕💕

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Hi Eric, can you please provide dimensions specifically for #4 panel. I not a carpenter and trying my best to understand, greatly appreciate your input

Hi Eric, I’m also planning to convert my Sienna which is 2013 and same color as yours 😂 as per your suggestion I will start on windows first. After watching your video, I have a question might sound dumb but I glued or double sided tape the fabric on one side and also add coroplast on other side for rigidity then I will not be able to see the reflective side? What am I missing? Thank you for your time and guidance

Eric, many thanks for taking such care and time to share your well thought out designs. I've watched all of your videos and feel indebted to you! We bought a 2016 Sienna and I am right now mocking up the interior with painter's tape. Question: Is your bed at a fairly strong positive slope (head higher than foot) or did you try to level it when the van is parked on level ground?

Fascinated with your capacity of invention, but mostly of enjoying earth with less resources. I am 72 years old retired cardiac surgeon from Dominican Republic.

Hi Eric! Thanks so much for your videos, you are a gem. My question is about staining/painting the cabinets, plywood floor, wooden bed frame, etc. Do you find it necessary to stain/paint all of these surfaces to prevent mold growth in the minivan? I have a Sienna as well and am building tit out using your awesome designs right now. Thanks :)

Wow, thank you so much for sharing these priceless tips! I had multiple mistaken thoughts before watching your video. Really, really appreciated!

tthis guys a legend!

A shower bag and a pop up shower tent and off you go. Not expensive and simple.

Thanks for your videos Eric, your designs are brilliant! I applied almost all of your designs, tips, and tricks to my van build and can confirm it all works really well. There’s a van tour video on my channel if you wanted to see! I’m from Australia 🇦🇺

I would appreciate van life tips and DIY project stuff - great series BTW.

Hi Eric, I am from Germany and I love your build! However, it was not love on the first sight. As you know, there are hundreds of fancy looking builds out there. But you convinced me. Because you are right: I don't want to get out of my camper in bad cold weather, just because I don't have access from the inside. And I probably do not want to cook outside every day, especially not the first coffee. Not to mention that I always wanted a stealth camper which hopefully never sees a camp-site. Here in Germany, it is allowed to sleep a night in the car, but not more. I am not talking about several nights, but I am talking about camping: if you sit outside and cook and drink a beer and then go for sleep into the camper, this is not allowed. So, it is important to be to be stealth. Especially when I am let's say on a festival in an urban area. However, I recently bought a Nissan NV200 Evalia, which I want to convert into a stealth camper. At first, I wanted to keep the second seat-row, but I did not expect the height of 50 cm. If I add another 10 cm for the matress, there is not enough space to really sleep comfortable, as you cannot get up easily. So, yesterday, I finally decided that the second seat-row must go. If I really need it, I can still install it. Most of the time, I don't need to transport more than 2 persons, including myself. It is much more likely, that I will need space to transport something. So, I will make a build very similar to yours. I will adopt the bed, the cabinet and also the kitchen part. Not sure about the measurements, yet, but I will think about this evening and next week. And I still struggle where to put the power station (until now I don't have any, but of course I want one) and the fridge. Maybe you have a good idea or experience? I am going to find a power station which has all sockets on one side, to have access even if installed into the cabinet or somewhere. The fridge can maybe find a space under the bed or in the kitchen cabinet. I do not really need a fridge, at least not for cool drinks, but it would be convenient to keep vegetables or butter and milk in it. My problem is that everything would be on the driver side if put in the cabinet, but I want the heavy things on the other side. To not have most of the weight on the driver's side. And well, I think you should have a website :) As I read in the comments, some would like to publish their adapted builds, too. I think it would be cool to see your build in several different cars and maybe adaptions. Best, if also measurements would be included. But hey, what you maybe can do, is a video where you can present nice adaptions of your build, which have been sent to you. What do you think?

Love the velcro

I am from Vancouver Island Canada and loving these van conversion DIY videos. Thank you Eric !!!

Very straightforward and helpful explanation - thank you - merci!

I already found a ton of information about solar roof showers, but yours gave me new ideas. I thought of the challenge of how to stop the water from moving over the whole length when braking suddenly. I like your idea.

Bonjour Éric, mon set est exactement pareil! Il était déjà fixé dans la van quand j'ai acheté celle-ci. La van est maintenant bonne pour la scrap mais j'ai gardé le kit, je l'aime trop. J'ai acheté un Dodge Caravan stow 'go . As-tu laissé les bancs dans le plancher ou tu les as complètement enlevé piyr pouvoir mettre tout ton set? Je crois que c'est pratique d'avoir des endroits de rangement dans le plancher. J'aimerais savoir ce que tu as fait.