Honda Odyssey Camper Van Conversion | DIY Full Build

[@richiepeacock8900]

I just purchased a 09 Honda odyssey for the sole purpose of doing this!! Thank you for the video!! It will help me tremendously with my build!!

[@nolangordin]

I love to hear that! I love my Odyssey, they are great cars. Make sure to keep the transmission serviced properly!!

[@philmissy1]

Wow finally an actual diy van build that didn't have either sponsor money or an entire catalogue of parts thrown at it. Good job mate. Enjoy

[@nolangordin]

Heck ya, thanks for the comment! Kept my bb nice and basic. haha Cheers!

[@elisa7joy9]

Also you did a nice job with the sound quality of your video... Mixing the music with the sounds of the build, not relying on music alone. I really appreciate that. It helps me. Lots of times when music is added people skip the talking. Anyway I'm sure it took some effort to mix properly, so i wanted to say it's appreciated!!

[@nolangordin]

Wow thank you for such a nice comment! I am glad the video was helpful for you. I also prefer when creators talk about their process during the build as well. Cheers!

[@JTTTTx]

If you don’t know already, please stay up on your transmission maintenance with regular fluid changes at 30000 miles. I have a 2003 and a 2017 Odyssey. Used the 03 until the transmission reminded me that I shouldn’t be more than AAA would tow me home. The 17 has been cross country ( from the east coast,USA) multiple times- car camping all the way-we are out for 2-3 months at a time. Great way to see things. Good job and good luck with your travels.

[@nolangordin]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment. Yes I’ve heard that the transmissions on these vehicles are usually the first to go. I keep it well maintained and this is kind of a trial run for the next camper, so if the transmission fails then it’s onto bigger and better things! 😅

[@randallcarroll7049]

@@nolangordin stay with oem fluid.

[@nolangordin]

@@randallcarroll7049 Solid callout, thanks for the reminder!!

[@AndreyVtec]

An interesting version of the camper, I really liked that the interesting seats are in place, technologically!

[@nolangordin]

Thank you! Pretty simple, but works perfectly for what I need!

[@DWayNana]

I have the exact van. So fun to see the custom builds. Have fun and log your adventures to share with us. Hoping for a good summer to use my Honda Odyssey camper van. 👍🏼🥰👍🏼

[@nolangordin]

Thanks for the comment! Yes I love this generation of Odyssey, I hope you are able to get outdoors with your van as well!

[@sgower414]

This build was not only pretty interesting, but it was very well presented.

[@nolangordin]

Thank you for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the build!

[@dbblues.9168]

I just picked up a 2010 Odyssey (gen 3) that I want to set up for a few month long road trip. Just living in it and touring the country. Great vid, good ideas

[@nolangordin]

Amazing to hear! They are great cars, just make sure you stay up to date with your transmission maintenance since they are notorious for having transmission issues.

[@susanbrown9998]

Your build is original and makes so much sense 😊

[@nolangordin]

Thank for the comment! Cheers

[@wahinepaddler4]

Love how well thought out your build is.. 🤗

[@nolangordin]

Thank you for the kind comment Leona!

[@LL-ue3ek]

I have the exact same van, although it's not yet turned into a camper, it's wonderful to see what it can potentially do. So far I have slept in the van many times on a 27" wide folding bed, and a regular twin mattress, it was a great experience! Thank you for the demo, I think I will do a same one day!

[@nolangordin]

That's amazing to hear! They are great cars, I've had mine since it was new in 04! Hopefully you have many more years and miles in yours!

[@aprilbaxter2578]

Very nice build! Thank you for referencing all your supplies.

[@nolangordin]

Cheers, thanks for the comment!

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Thanks for sharing your build. Great job!

[@nolangordin]

Cheers, thanks for the comment!

[@elisa7joy9]

Hey, thanks for this. I like that you show your work! I have a similar van an 07 that i have similar designs planned for a bed/couch. It's helpful to see someone actually building this thing out instead of showing only what's already done.

[@nolangordin]

That's amazing! I love this design, so I hope you are able to get your 07 up and running with the bed soon. Thanks for the comment!

[@SeaNicStudios]

Nicely thought out build. Thanks for the video.

[@nolangordin]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment!

[@kolayotadventures6789]

Great work, your setup is almost like my 2001 odyssey I used to have, I miss all the camping trips on my Odyssey 😂

[@nolangordin]

Awesome, a fellow odyssey owner! Ya they are the best

[@marybriseno436]

Great build. Enjoy your travels 😊

[@nolangordin]

Thank you Mary!

[@Mtnmanmike62]

Looks good. My only observation is that it's all very light duty. Interested to see how it holds up to use.

[@nolangordin]

Great callout! So far I did have one area that needed to be repaired, but that was because the wood shifted because of the gas strut. Otherwise it's holding up good!

[@jadoogarjadoogar5496]

Like your idea of convertible bed, great job!

[@nolangordin]

Thank you, I am happy with how it turned out!

[@cherylfarrell1638]

It looks like a good job coming along nicely. Good video.

[@nolangordin]

Thanks a bunch for the comment! Cheers

[@skeptical5803]

That was an awesome video! So many of them are pretty boring like where they keep the cans of beans and where they keep their books... I love the bungees, carribiners, self fashioned s hook, pvc, paracord! Just slick stuff dude!

[@nolangordin]

Wow thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! I'm glad you appreciated my attention to detail. It's fun to be able to make a design that's perfectly suited for your needs. Cheers friend!

[@skeptical5803]

@@nolangordin 😁👍

[@Danushia101]

I have a Honda Odyssey Camper I'm going to convert into a camper van . . . I'm wondering where you store a spare tire? I'm concerned about getting stuck out in the boonies somewhere without a spare? Awesome video, thanks so much for posting!

[@nolangordin]

Thanks for the comment! In my generation of Odyssey (2nd gen) the spare tire is stored in a compartment under the floor which can be accessed from inside just behind the front two seats. I've seen that space be repurposed for storage, but I opted to keep my spare there for the same reason as you! Good luck with your conversion!

[@elisa7joy9]

Mine(07 exl) bolts on to the side of the driver's side rear wall... Perfect location cuz it doesn't block line of vision whilst driving. It came that way, but I know others have it in the floor of the van... It should be easy enough to create a hole to bolt it into the wall even if it wasn't made that way.... I feel like it creates a unique sort of decorating....

[@wildcheekymonkey]

bruh that’s extremely practical double folds bed mode rear seat mode and middle seat mode WTF Brilliant !

[@nolangordin]

Thank you so much! Ya I was pretty happy with how that layout came together, I'm glad you to hear you dug it!

[@FlipTopTopper]

Cool build! Thanks for documenting as I may steal you wooden cutout hatch idea. Enjoy!

[@nolangordin]

Haha please do! I am planning on building a truck camper next

[@chrisdee7931]

The secret DOUBLE BACK bed sofa! Better than raiders of the lost ark. You have the option of sofa or lounge chair.

[@nolangordin]

Haha thanks for the comment! yes it's been super comfy.

[@joylee7274]

If it's not too much trouble for you would you kindly tell me the dimension of the inner space? I am talking about width and length and height (up to the window and also to the ceiling) from the back of the front seats so that I can figure out how much belongings I can carry. I am trying to buy a Honda Odyssey to live in a van. Thank you!

[@nolangordin]

Hey unfortunately I don't have those measurements off hand, but if I remember correctly, the storage height under the bed platform is between 7-10 inches and the top of the bed cushion to the roof is about 34". Also, my van's transmission recently gave out on me, so I am looking to sell the bed platform. Would you be interested in buying it? It will fit easily into any second generation Odyssey. I would also be happy to sell the car itself if you're willing to put in the time / money to get the repairs done. Let me know!

[@qqnqqpart]

@@nolangordin too bad that the transmission gave out; good luck for the bigger and better things you mentioned elsewhere in the comments! I'm north of the border and way off to the East so I'm not interested in either, but may I please know the approximate cost of materials on your build?

[@jimn4607]

Nice build. Some great ideas too. Thx

[@nolangordin]

Thanks for the comment! Cheers

[@kneebarx]

good to know a full size bed can fit

[@nolangordin]

Yes the bed is very comfy! It fits myself, my girlfriend and our small dog without any trouble!

[@indyoutsider]

I like the way you're trying. Of course the seat belts are illegal, no place for refrigerator? No electric? Basically this is a metal tent.

[@nolangordin]

Ya totally, I just needed a comfortable way to sleep while I camp. I am currently building out another camper on my Tacoma that will be much more in depth and have a lot more utility designed in.

[@Jason-md1bw]

Awesome build!

[@nolangordin]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment!

[@tammyrobinson1613]

I have a 2007 Odyssey that I just have the back seats folded down. I knew there had to be a way to get them out so I could have some more storage. I don't have the tools, nor the skill set, especially being disabled, to be able to do this work I'm forced to be living in my Odyssey van that I just was able to purchase at a cheap price, and needs a ton of work.

[@nolangordin]

That sounds like a difficult situation, I am sorry to hear! Hopefully my camper build will help give you some ideas to maximize space. Best of luck!

[@SilasHadlock]

Very cool build. Imagine getting rear ended while sitting in that back seat tho lmao. Those cords will snap. Better for chilling.

[@nolangordin]

Yes much better for chilling. I think the seatbelts would be pretty safe since they are attached to dyneema, but yes the paracord would likely break.

[@abrahammeulenberg5389]

Wow this is pretty smart how you did the bed in 3 parts instead of 4 parts, and even created 2 options to sit without much work, I was wondering, do you have the measurements of the 3 bed panels?

[@nolangordin]

Hey, thanks for the comment! I don't have measurements off hand since I just kind of measured as I went, but I was able to build it in such a way that all three panels of foam for the mattress were the same dimensions, and the mattress that I bought was a full that I cut about 6 inches off the side. I hope that helps!

[@abrahammeulenberg5389]

@@nolangordin Thank u so much, that is what I figured yes. But I was wondering about the 'Length' of each of the 4 wooden panel pieces. I understand that the total length of all of them together is 75 or 72 inches?

[@nolangordin]

@@abrahammeulenberg5389 Yes that's correct, the full length of the bed is 75". That said, each of the three wooden panels are slightly different lengths to allow for the three foam panels to overlay each other correctly when the different couch arrangements are set up. So each panel is roughly 25" x 48" or so.

[@dentray]

I cant believe your rear seatbelts at 13:33 lol they are actually more illegal than having none! The driver is responsible for all passengers safety and in an accident, they would possibly cause more or greater injuries than no seatbelts. You also cannot legally carry passengers on that home built hinged seat. Not trying to be a "Kill Joy" but I thought I might let you know this fact just in case you were not aware and before you go taking any rear seat passengers.

[@nolangordin]

Ah yes I definitely recognize that they are not ideal or as safe as the original seatbelts, but I hope they will prevent passengers from flying through the windshield if I get in an accident. More than anything actually, I’m worried about passengers being unable to get the seatbelts off if the car rolls! Hopefully it will never be a problem! 🤞

[@bmusing1956]

Really nice!! Thanks for sharing!

[@nolangordin]

Thank you so much for the comment!

[@annawajdy]

Nice & easy and seems cheap , comfortable & could done with small budget , Weldon ❤

[@nolangordin]

Thanks! Yes it is minimal but worked for my needs

[@seemamathew3494]

So much efforts. Appreciate

[@nolangordin]

Cheers friend, thanks for the comment!

[@DaveGibbs]

Terrific build! That must be a really comfortable bed. What strategy did you use for the mattress section covers?

[@nolangordin]

Thank you! Yes, it's probably more comfortable than my bed at home. I found some cushion covers on amazon and they worked great. The link is in the video description if you want to pick some up.

[@101meowkitty]

This is exactly what I’m trying to do to my 02 odyssey! Is there any way you could share what tools & parts I’d need so I have everything in one stop to home depot? I just need to know wood sizes, equipment needed and names of parts used to complete setup! 🙏

[@nolangordin]

So glad to hear that you're planning a similar build. I wish I had a cut list to share, but I ended up mostly measuring and cutting on the fly, so I wasn't as organized as I would like to be. Hopefully between a single sheet of ply, a couple 2x4s and some hardware, you should be able to replicate something similar. Best of luck!

[@OnerousEthic]

I’m preparing to remove the passenger seat from my Odyssey and I suggest you consider doing that. I expect to mount a custom rack that will hold my auxiliary power unit, 12V fridge, and maybe a microwave oven. That seat is useless and it occupies a ton of space…

[@nolangordin]

Thanks for the comment. Thats a great idea and I'm sure that will add a ton of extra room, but I don't think my girlfriend would appreciate it haha good luck with the build!

[@junekdial]

Where did you get your curtain rod? That’s real different and cool. Thank you, June

[@junekdial]

Never mind, you made it out of PVC pipes. Very cool. 10:20

[@nolangordin]

Thanks! Yes it wasn't too hard to manipulate with a heat gun

[@russellbshoes1470]

Great build..

[@nolangordin]

Thanks for the comment!

[@KattEyl]

Nice and simple. I like it

[@nolangordin]

Thanks! Glad to hear you dig it!

[@shamyshamuswow213]

That does look like the arturus navy blue military wool blanket with orange trim that i have 🤔

[@nolangordin]

Ya I am sure they are pretty similar, I got mine from Walmart and it works great!

[@DaWei-ry5lt]

So good 💯

[@nolangordin]

Ayyy thank you for the comment!

[@WanderingWithWanda]

Great build! I have a Honda Odyssey too.

[@nolangordin]

Thank you! They are cozy but just enough space!

[@handicamper101]

great looking build

[@nolangordin]

Thanks a bunch for the comment, cheers!

[@enhancedutility266]

I'm 6'3 would this van fit me to sleep in?​@@nolangordin

[@Therealjeepplug]

Good taste in vehicles I spot an xj in the drive 😎

[@nolangordin]

Right on! I love that thing, such a fun project vehicle!

[@DawnofRealms]

I was hoping to get a decent idea before just turning my center row of seats backward. Literally, I can do what you have now with the stock seats and just lay sideways. I guess back to hunting for a decent idea before I start tomorrow.

[@nolangordin]

Ah great to hear! Hopefully this helps get some ideas flowing

[@ElisaHall-v5m]

Are there no floor vents in your van?? Currently doing flooring on my 07 and am trying to figure out how to redirect...

[@nolangordin]

My generation Odyssey doesn't have floor vents, they all are through the roof. Good luck with your design!

[@kennethbailey9853]

Beautiful!😊

[@nolangordin]

Thank you for the comment!

[@kimberlychicago7608]

Great job!

[@nolangordin]

Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@patpierce4146]

Great job.

[@nolangordin]

Thank you Pat!

[@tonyjohnston9735]

How do you get your window covers to stay in place?

[@nolangordin]

I cut them just to the right size of the window so that they just slide into the trim of the windows and they hold themselves up. The back window ended up falling a bit, so I ended up adding some suction cups to that one. Here are the ones I used: amzn.to/3ZWzxak

[@โมโมทาโร่-ฬ8ถ]

The best camping ❤honda Odyssey.

[@nolangordin]

Yes I agree! Cheers!

[@sydneysinger2578]

Siiiiiiiiiiiick!!!

[@nolangordin]

Ayyyy thank you thank you ❤

[@LiteSkinLatinPoetic]

Do a nollie fs crook.

[@nolangordin]

I wish I could!

[@cynthiadelossantos984]

I have a van the same.how much to build mine I'll buy material 😊

[@nolangordin]

Hey are you interested in how much it this build cost me, or are you looking to chat about hiring me to build out your van? The materials (plywood, 2x4 and hardware) wasn't all that expensive. If you want to talk more about working together, please reach out via email at [e-mail].

[@TheCleveland1987]

im buying a odyssey this income tax to do this my cuz is master machinic so he can help me keep it running strong lol .. how many miles u have on yours?

[@nolangordin]

Ya they are great cars! Make sure to stay up to date on the transmission maintenance, that's apparently a common issue for these cars. Mine died at just over 200,000 miles. Best of luck!

[@Louie12673]

Pretty Cool!!!

[@nolangordin]

Thanks Luis! I'm very happy with the upgrade

[@phyllisorr162]

👋🤗 everyone ❤️

[@nolangordin]

👋👋👋

[@DA-vp3rq]

Nice

[@nolangordin]

Thanks

[@jamespain2138]

Bro where do you even learn how to do this stuff ?

[@nolangordin]

lots of youtube and thinking lol

[@suburbansteadsolutions]

WHERE is your spare tire?

[@nolangordin]

It has a little storage spot in the floor right behind the front seats

[@suburbansteadsolutions]

@@nolangordin doughnut spare or full size spare?

[@nolangordin]

@@suburbansteadsolutions It's just a donut spare, and that's been sufficient enough for me every time I've had a flat.

[@CristianRomero-in5cd]

No excusas to travel

[@nolangordin]

Exactly!! Get after it!

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

That seat belt would definitely not pass road safety tests.

[@nolangordin]

Haha definitely not. I'm more worried about being strapped in too tightly to where someone couldn't get out

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

@@nolangordinThat isn't how most injuries/deaths happen, though.

[@Truman1996Franklin]

Load bearing washers???? This guy does not construction.

[@nolangordin]

What does this mean? How are washers not load bearing?

[@ohizkimmie]

Great job!

[@nolangordin]

Thank you thank you!