Mini-Van Camper Tour || Self Built || 2013 Town and Country

[@everymanforthemself]

For once a KZbin video that is sensibly presented w/reasonable music and intelligent commentary. Thanks

[@thanatoskatakrima5864]

All I need is a sink 😂 Mine has a cot for under bed storage and dresser for sleeping clothes and a window a/c on top of the dresser for summer nights. The back has a storage tote and a couple of duffel bags. Amazing how we all can live with so little 😊 I eventually plan to buy a bigger van to have more space and possibly stand up inside 👍

[@strawberryroad1347]

One of the better builds I have seen in a car like that.. So easy, yet so practical.

[@freedawatermelon]

I really love the bed design. And the desk. Beautiful.

[@Folksjustgottabelieve]

Love the simplicity and rational design

[@alexmodic9722]

Nice job - it's about time...LOL. You forgot to show where you stow your bear spray. But seriously I am sad to see it go, you did such a good job with it....nice seeing a camera guy as well on these "van walkabouts".. cheers and see you down the road.

[@IanODonnell]

Yeah, this video has been long due. Hahaha. I hate to see the van go too, but it opens up more opportunities this way. We'll see how things go from here, hahaha.

[@vickilindberg6336]

Thank you for a well done, efficient, practical tour. Wish other tours would kearn from you.

[@suvlife7187]

Awesome setup man, I love the hidden trap door! I bet it will sell fast, you have kept everything in great condition!

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you, I did try to baby it as much as I could hahaha 🤣

[@jillschneider2953]

I’m kinda of sad to see the mini van go as I remember watching you do the build and painting the “furniture” in your parents yard. But I am sure that what ever you move onto next will be awesome.

[@aubreyj.tennant1123]

Glad to see you go rid of the SnG’s for a lot of xtra space. Good job! 😊

[@knmonlinemedia]

i'm looking for vans to convert and this exact van is what i'm looking at. the listing didn't say the seats were removable so now i know. cool video, great breakdown. thank u!

[@croberts709]

I forgot some of the things you did with that van. The water mechanism is simple but effective...not to mention absolutely necessary. Best of luck.

[@IanODonnell]

Thanks. I'm all about simple but effective hahaha

[@roadtripmitch]

You don't "steel" you "take inspiration" LOL. That bed/seat-back is awesome, never have seen that. Good video, I like that you do't have drama, there's this one chick that almost dies in each video - careful what you wish for... Wonderful travels Ian!

[@shariburns6263]

So simple, yet it covers everything.

[@simpleme5719]

I love your set up,and the explanations and flow was amazing. I know its an old video, but I'm looking at a van like this.

[@RicG.]

Nice tour Ian - good to see a complete tour. You did a nice job with it. Hope that family buys it!

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you! I had to get a video on the record, hahaha. I hope it ends up with that family as well, it would be a good place for the Van I think.

[@posteroonie]

Nice build, thanks for the tour. I have a Grand Caravan with a fixed single bed and I too have had some wonderful trips. It's a very practical platform IMHO.

[@IanODonnell]

Thanks for checking the video out. I like the GC a lot hahaha. All the fancy electrical stuff in the T&C stresses me out because it’s just an other thing to brake hahahah. Good call on the fixed bed too. If you’re living in the van for an extended period of time it makes a big difference!

[@alisinwanderland]

Awww...sad to see the first build go, but it is paving the way for the future. Hopefully the next owner(s) will take it on as many adventures as you did and more.

[@IanODonnell]

It's like I'm sending my kid off to college 😂😂😂

[@alisinwanderland]

@@IanODonnell lol...awww...I bet! Well, at least that kid is gonna make you proud. ;)

[@hunterbergen]

just bought a mini van yesterday and this has given me so many ideas!! thanks for sharing!

[@werenotfree6412]

OMG. I've been looking for you for months after my phone went down. So glad to see you are still out there.

[@IanODonnell]

Hahaha, I’m back out on the road as of today actually!

[@werenotfree6412]

@@IanODonnell awesome

[@andrewgivens4503]

Glad your back!

[@IanODonnell]

Glad to be making some videos again!

[@cristinagoode8509]

Love it. I have a 2013 TnC. Thank you 😊

[@juliegolub2602]

So nice to see you again.

[@IanODonnell]

Thanks for checking in on these videos!

[@pplsophia1]

I'm surprised manufacturers aren't making vans that can covert to campers easily yet.

[@josephineoliver9499]

I have seen a lot of set up of vans on here but yours is the best I've seen yet, I love the bed idea how it sets into a seat 😊👍

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you! You should check out this video by Nick. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6CchIqIlt-Hoqc He's the one that designed the bed originally, then I modified it.

[@josephineoliver9499]

@@IanODonnell Thanks I will 😊

[@offairhead]

I love this. I wish you went into more details about that bed.

[@IanODonnell]

Hey, thanks for watching! If you’d like to see more about the bed design you can check out this video where I got the idea from… kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6CchIqIlt-Hoqc

[@VantasticPacifica]

Nice! If I needed a minivan camper, I would totally buy this one!

[@IanODonnell]

Hahaha, thank you! But I'm pretty sure you could build out another Pacifica no problem. 🤣 You did a great job with your minivan camper. You're a much better Craftsman than me!

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Thanks for the tour.

[@LoveDogs___3]

Make sure you do a video of your other build when you get done with it.!!!

[@IanODonnell]

Will do!!

[@gov683]

Looking forward to future adventures 👍🙂

[@IanODonnell]

Me too!

[@jaredjones7677]

You did a great job building out the mini van. I remember watching the videos as you were building it.

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you!! It was fun to build!

[@rachelmahan8425]

I just recently purchased a town and country which I would love to convert and travel in ! I’m Definitely going to do it one day hopefully soon. thanks for the great ideas your channel looks awesome and very innovative can’t wait to watch your new build Ian

[@IanODonnell]

The town and country is a great mini-van for camping in. I'm sure you'll love it!

[@loriemurray160]

Awesome job! Simple

[@ivymnh]

I hope someone buys it. I'm sure they will enjoy it. Can't wait to see how it goes for you in the new one.

[@IanODonnell]

A family is interested in buying it. I may be helping them extend the bed to a full size. Seams like a good place for the van, assuming things work out haha.

[@pennyh3101]

Great ending to the first of many future adventures.... in whatever comes.. bigger campers etc. hope you get a good buyer for this, someone who sees the value as you do. Excited to see the cube upgrade... and more travels .. take care.. God bless..

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you! I'm excited to see how things go too!

[@bettybrigance6784]

Really nice...👍👍

[@cammiehupp3049]

Very nice!!

[@andyschulgasser8694]

Can u discuss your floor & how it was built? And, in the back, it seemed like the floor went across the whole back partly? Did u have to adjust bed/floor legs to get it even? Most minivans are not level. Great design !!

[@AvaCarl99]

Looks like we have similar channels! I also camp/live in my car and make music. Love that!

[@myvanlife1]

That's a really cool idea!!!

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you!! I was happy with the van!

[@fabu2526]

Nice and neat

[@Lovinglifeinmy70s]

Great tour. Hope you got it sold.

[@posys5140]

I live in the same minivan that you have ... same make model and color but I use a cot where your wood platform bed is and 100 watt solar panel on my roof useing a jackery 1000 ... my windows are blacked out also

[@IanODonnell]

Yeah, solar would be nice hahahaha. For long term in particular. Just using a cot is also a good way to go. I only did the "fancy" interior because I was planning to sell it. Safe travels to you! Nothing beats being out on the road.

[@kennethfeist5504]

I have 2016 town and country still haven’t figured out how to pop out the center console

[@weekendnomad5038]

Wish I could find a premade van that wasn’t $25- over 100k. This is nice

[@gov683]

Hi, I followed your adventures and if I remember correctly your background is media so hope you will be able to help me with your knowledge. I'm about to take off on the road so looking for a camera and dashcam but not sure which brands would be best. Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated

[@LoveDogs___3]

*You did a great job!!** I'm saving it so I can have something to go off of. What kind of flooring is that?? It looks like it was a more of a sheet of some kind? I was trying to figure out how you did the cover in the floor?? 💚💚

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you!! I did a bunch of build videos last year on the van as I was putting the van together. Hears one on the floor in particular. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYGvdouElJijeqs

[@FlipMacz]

Good vid🌿so you're quitting van life?

[@smooth111012]

Great van, love the automatic doors Have u given up on living in a van or just upgrading your van?

[@IanODonnell]

Planning to upgrade at some point. I actually still have this one. Hahahaha I couldn’t sell it

[@harrypottah8889]

Damn I hope he posts again!

[@olddad67]

good video

[@stevenbarber2703]

i love my town and country i have a 2014 touring L 30th Ann 35k miles

[@kayepperson189]

What are the measurements of the van in the back and the year.

[@chunkchunk7679]

Nice!

[@ziaali5264]

Cool bed design .. ver much appreciated if youwould you write us the dimensions

[@GoTerry]

Nice job.. I'm doing a Volvo, are you going to video your Cube build, I'd love to see it.. oh yeah did you have any heater devices?

[@IanODonnell]

Yes, I am videoing the build. I have 2 videos up on it now. Should be the last too. I actually almost ended up with the Volvo instead of that Nissan Cube back when I was originally buying it 😂

[@GoTerry]

Too Funny.. I wound up buying 3 total, one was $400, bad motor but super clean and the other for $600, someone accidentally put water in the fuel can, and he put it in the car.. I drained the system and drive it today.. everyday because it's a sweet blue, the others are black and white, so if you see a Volvo in Sacramento that looks like a cop car... smile and wave

[@e_thegod5303]

I wanted to do the velcro with direct contact with window but wouldn't that damage the interior windows? not a big deal? I guess use glo residue removal to get the left over gunk off if you find another option ? and what about the passenger and driver windows? if you'd put velcro on them , rolling down the window they could get jammed or something .. ? just my thoughts on this ..

[@IanODonnell]

@@e_thegod5303 the windows in the back don’t roll down all the way, so I just put the Velcro higher up on the window and it wasn’t an issue. For the two windows in the front I never covered those because I just closed my curtain. I will say, though, Velcro on the windows wasn’t my best idea. It didn’t damage them or anything, but on really hot days it can melt the adhesive. So just something to consider. There’s probably better ways. Haha

[@MaryAmesMitchell]

Well done.

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you!

[@putteringaroundtheworld]

Hey Ian, loved your T&C tour mate, well done! 2 questions if we may- how long was your bed, and how much of a gap did you have between the folded down bed and front seats. Oh, and 1 more question- what were the dimensions of your counter top? Thanks!!

[@lucianachriz]

Amei o projeto da sua cama para uma pessoa, Ian! Acho melhor uma cama que durante o dia vire sofá, isso permite relaxar as costas, trabalhar confortavelmente no computador etc o que não é possível quando se tem uma cama fixa. Também gostei que você tirou os bancos para aproveitar o espaço de armazenamento no chão. Quantas milhas tinha seu carro quando começou sua viagem? Teve algum problema mecânico na estrada? Constantemente leio algumas críticas dos carros Chrysler e Dodge Caravan, as pessoas normalmente indicam Toyota Sienna para vanlife, para quem quer ficar vários meses na estrada, dirigindo constantemente. Porém Toyota (e Honda) não tem esse sistema da 2ª fileira de bancos no chão e eu considero esse espaço de armazenamento extra muito importante. Qual sua opinião? Até quantas milhas acha válido comprar um Town & Country ou Pacífica Chrysler e Grand Dodge Caravan? Sucesso nos próximos projetos!

[@19frog68]

you say that you would go with a fixed bed for a single traveler. Would you keep a sink and a desk area?

[@IanODonnell]

I would keep the desk for sure. Maybe add more. I probably wouldn’t do the sink again. Especially in something as small as a minivan.

[@paulsmithjr2305]

What size is your bed n can you give me the dimensions

[@Fintan33]

Thanks

[@jennyemory3431]

What year is that town an country van

[@IanODonnell]

2013

[@marirojas2484]

Saludos 🇨🇷

[@LisaBeatsCancer]

Phenomenal build! I love it

[@IanODonnell]

Thank you! I was happy with it.

[@SK-ki1te]

Wish I coulda bot it😖

[@jo-annewilkinson5663]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤

[@glennarussell4682]

😎

[@mailman8701]

Have you sold this yet? If not, let me know :)

[@IanODonnell]

Haha, I have not. I’m actually I’m on an other trip with it right now.

[@IanODonnell]

[e-mail] You can email me if you have any questions about it.

[@Pablo19625]

I’m gonna sell my 2014 Town and Country Touring Van if anyone’s looking for a great van to convert into a camper. Mechanically sound. 147,000 miles Runs great.