BUDGET BUILDOUT - $300 Camper Conversion for Sienna Minivan - TONS OF HIDDEN STORAGE

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Hey Everyone, this is my friend Josh. He just completed a cross country road trip in his Sienna that he built out for only $300 in construction materials. He decided to add a fridge and battery which cost an additional $1,700. I hope you enjoy this new series on my channel, I'll be featuring many more rigs built in a budget conscious manner. Thanks for tuning in! ~ Brian

[@whaterfoo]

My awd 2012 sienna was $11k. about $1900 was spent on struts, tires, transmission fluid drain and fill, and I change the oil religiously at 3000-5000 miles. full synthetic. runs amazing with (post trip 135k miles). in one year I went back and forth across the country 3 times one full on Miami to Santa Monica trip over 8 weeks. slept on the shores of both oceans, the gulf, and 3 great lakes and countless mountain vista.

[@Outdoor-Adventures]

What a great guy, I’m in my mid 50, i start to realize that the older you get the less material you need in life, is about finding yourself to make up everything pass you in the past and find harmony.

[@evanrupert8395]

As a former truck driver I can tell you this guy should be quite comfortable out on the road.

[@scbr0406]

So this is what Louis CK is doing these days.

[@pauldusa]

I slept in my minivan last summer 42 days when my landlord sold the house, Loved it, now I'm Temp. living on Pa. farm helping out at 67 yrs old retired.. Town & Country, heading out again in 2 weeks.

[@allisonboston5738]

I’m trying to decide what van would be best for me to travel solo in. I thought a minivan would be too small for me, until I watched this video. Great build!!

[@jwhetstone100]

"We are human beings. Not human doings"...... Beautiful philosophy, dope van. Happy travels ❤

[@PandY7190]

Are you retired?

[@charcoalelement6276]

Been racking my brain wether to buy minivan or cargo van or Honda element for my next camper vehicle. I've had 2 Dodge minivans and loved them, so probably going to stick with minivans.

[@julieevans6427]

Cool that you gave Eric credit. I also will be using his build. Like your version of it😊 Greetings from Germany!

[@tracym2164]

Josh seems like a stellar guy. While his set up is minimal, it is functional and comfortable and provides everything one needs to "be" in this world.

[@mariaparks4935]

Pro tip for cutting reflectix: go on the vertical vs horizontal.. they will stay in the windows better (not bunch up and slide out). Also, cut about 1/2 inch bigger than your template. It shrinks AND the extra can be used to push into the crack where the window meets the gasket.

[@Kyna94]

Nice take on Eric Enjoys Earth’s van build

[@hankcuccina5260]

Good on you for mentioning Eric.

[@lartrak]

Nice ride. Always like seeing another Eric Enjoys Earth based build. I think his general ideas and priorities are the best balanced in terms of skills/tools required, costs and functionality. For almost anyone looking to build a minivan out who isn't sure where to start, his design is what I'd point at. He even shows you how to build a MacGyver style tool to trace the interior outlines of the walls of a minivan for the side cabinets, something I'd kind of wondered how best to do.

[@danapuzzo2750]

This is my ideal renovation, thank you for sharing. I want to live in a Sienna for a few months before I move to a new city and this is inspiring to kick start the groundwork for a build.

[@dbsantanapr]

Now this I can imagine myself doing! The big fancy campers are gorgeous, but (besides being crazy expensive) I just can’t see myself driving such behemoths.

[@shannonmurphy9790]

Very nice build. Thanks for mentioning the person you got the plan idea from - I always like when people give credit where credit is due. Best wishes to you as you travel.

[@marlaf1545]

Hi Brian and Sierra , that was a pretty cool build he had. I love how Sierra just joined in , she is so pretty 😍

[@jackielewis8612]

Great build, Josh. I love your philosophy and attitude toward life. Kudos to Eric for inspiring so many people! Love your rosary and candle. Peace be with you and within you!