MINI VAN to ADVENTURE VAN | 2017 Toyota Sienna

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Yay!! You Josh-ified a Sienna. This was really fun to see. I hope a future client is inspired to have you do a Sienna conversion with a bed and more storage. Your builds are so beautiful and practical that I'd love to see what you'd design to meet more elaborate needs with a lower roof. This is especially important given Ford and Nissan's discontinuing their minivans. RIP Transit Connect!

[@Josh_Oakes]

Appreciate it!

[@dogsigh]

Nice minimalist build! If you can fit everything you need in that storage area...your golden! storage nets on ceiling would work nice too

[@Amit_Kumar_Trivedi]

I see a wet bath where that last row of seats used to go in. Just imagination!!!

[@jedimaster6442]

yeah you seen it from another user that has converted a sienna, great attempt though

[@FreeWAY2019]

Anybody ever see wet bath in a kia sedona? Currently converting one and looking for ideas as it'll be my full time home.

[@rachelcharris]

This is the way to go now 👍 great job as ever Josh.

[@Josh_Oakes]

Appreciate it!

[@rachelcharris]

@@Josh_Oakes yes don't be discouraged by comments here you've a great talent and eye.

[@wanderlust62]

I hope you do follow-ups as the van continues to be built! Will you please leave a link to the flooring? I want to research it further it seems to be exactly what I may need to make the build easier. I have a 2012 SUV Tucson and I have to have access to the spare tire, I never have had to use it, but.. The space is a 33" x35" with a bifold lid, which is the entire cargo back! This seems a perfect solution. Thanks for showing, I nearly gasped when you lifted it.😹

[@Always_sojourning]

Is well thought out build Appreciate the simplicity of the couch / bed platform.

[@larryc1616]

I couldn't find a link to your flooring? Can you tell us where to buy the black rubber interlocking flooring? How did you keep it perfectly flat?

[@nicolaediaconu9715]

Yes please can you give or send info on the floor platform. I'd love to build the exact floor.

[@Louiepr60]

Im waiting on that floor too

[@AlphaGamingImpact]

I think it's custom made, he put some hard plastic flooring together and build a frame around it. looks easy to build.

[@tonyamara8445]

How did you handle the floor tracks/trollies.

[@urbancamperphoto]

Did you keep the carpet in? Are you worried about condensation and mold forming under the floor?

[@frostedbubble]

Really enjoy your snow skate parts and van builds!

[@Josh_Oakes]

Thanks Josh!

[@sherettasharif1358]

I can absolutely do alot with this van just as it is here 🤔 thank you for sharing 💯

[@mymai5859]

You have the best builds! You are way, way talented & have chosen work that really highlights your eye for detail. Thank you for the vid 👍

[@Josh_Oakes]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jetsethome]

great video. do you have one on how you built that platform?

[@mrein8718]

Would love to see the rest of this build since I’m in the Market for a van and I don’t know what kind…. Been in my Honda fit for almost 8 years I did a nice little build in here but want something a bit bigger! Love your work :)

[@Josh_Oakes]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@melrichardson2392]

Beautiful job thankyou nice and clean.

[@MrJaspermyboy]

Love it!!! This is the design that I have in mind

[@thedaddechannel]

like the floor build

[@michelleparker9591]

Really nice set up.

[@VocalVirgo]

The floor is great. Do you still do this for current Sienna’s?

[@HaroldLeeDye]

Good job ! Thoughts on removing plastic vinyl side trim panels. ?

[@josephpiskac2781]

Looks Great and your video is I believe more relaxed and entertaining. I am tonight in a winter desert windstorm. I've taken a bed sheet and placing the edge under the sun visors I have a vision and thermal block isolating the dash and windshield. Surprised again how much warmer and more comfortable the interior feels. Also I store food in the front foot wells and it provides additional chill for the food. If it were possible for me to commission interior carpentry I would have a full length wall partition built on the driver side of my RAM PROMASTER CITY such that I can continue to open the door and slide my solar panel and misc. storage in. On the passenger side full height thin cabinet that opens providing a snack coffee bar. Bridging with a finished ceiling would be great. I have this stuff now only it is fabric and insulation board.

[@billr4283]

Fantastic build. As I am preparing to purchase a van, I am very interested in what else the owner added to your build. THANKS!!!!

[@PeterP_777]

Love the platform 👏

[@kimberleeh4726]

I think this is the floor I would like to do in my 2015 Sienna. Do you have a video of how to do it? Thanks

[@daveholte7658]

I really enjoyed your start of construction of stealth can. The floor is perfect. Do you have any additional videos after this one? I looked in your video channel Maybe I missed it. Thanks

[@theplace4grace502]

Where did you get the material for the flooring? I can't find it in your description box. Thanks, nicely done!

[@paulh2108]

I've used that flooring in a trailer camper I built. It is workout mat. It can be bought at Walmart or other sport or gym supply stores.

[@cherylfarrell1638]

Very nice job excellent video

[@marcusholtzmann8387]

Was the van carpet removed to install the floor?

[@CyrusOfNaias]

Can you comment on what it cost the customer?

[@barry6768]

I know. I hate how they don’t mention prices. I just look for another builder. It speaks about their lack of integrity.

[@FreeSpiritMom]

@@barry6768they don’t mention price because it’s not a set price. Doesn’t mean that someone lacks integrity.

[@marcusholtzmann8387]

Look up how much skilled carpenters make hourly then add wood, nails, screws etc.

[@paulh2108]

Nice conversion. What is the length from front to back of the rubber mat you are using for the floor?

[@lori-annefay4138]

I have a couple of questions Bryan. I love all your builds and am in the process of choosing a van. With the process of doing the floor can you do one of 2 things I have in mind? #1 I would like Double slide outs below this type of flooring (but I actually want industrial carpet squares), I want the slideouts to have the hardware where I can just screw in two leggs on each side. This way I can stand in the middle and have one slide out for prep/cooking and the other for washing up etc. And if need be I can add a drop in attachment cutting board in the middle to connect both sides. I love to spend like a whole afternoon cooking for the week all at once that way there's no cook clean up daily. I don't want to cook in my van. Lifting up the hatch is good but if you want the kitchen at the back, then that is a space I'd reserve for the spare, jacks, flare gun, rope, machete, emergency can goods, stuff I hope not to have to get at. The kitchen stuff would be on twin canvas shelving units across the back that would be easy to remove if necessary. So pull out working surfaces would be great. Okay now a totally Different idea was this. Can you do the floor, but create easy access like plexiglass like window covers for the compartments where the floor is open when the seats are all removed. So you could simply remove the rubber matt and flip up a light weight see through hinged door? I want as little wood as possible. In the Sienna isn't it just two seats up in the middle and the 3rd row in the back? It can be hard to articulate what's in my brain. But when retrieving things from the floor, I want it to be easy on my back and hands. Certain leaning stretching, reaching motions are a no-no for my spine. if there was a way stuff organized down there could raise up at the push of a button, that would be fabulous. Anything for my miracle spine. Extra shocks, that lift, like on the Sienna. Well Mhalo and Aloha to you!😊

[@alecbotash2427]

✌️🙂Thanks for video!👍 How many inches a lift kit for your van ? Thank you!

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

Do yoy have plans on how you made the floor?

[@Pickle_Panther]

How is the AWD system on the sienna? Have you had a chance to test it much and have you found any limits? I'm used to the old toyota 50/50 split 4wd and subarus awd. I'm considering getting a sienna for my next build but I do question the AWD system

[@shawnmh91]

So cool ❤

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

do you have any measurements stuff for a 2010 FTC build? I'm at a loss when it comes to wood work. but my friend would do the cuts for me and i love your builds!

[@lesbennett5206]

Wow, pretty cool. Is the Toyota sienna a better option than a Honda Odyssey? Also, I wanted some more information on the flooring you put in there, like where did you get that rubber top? Thank you.

[@ComradeQuestion42069]

Did you remove the second row seat rails or did you build the floor around them?

[@vickilindberg6336]

Where is the spare tire/trunk stuff? Do you secure the fridge, power unit or etc to something to keep them from moving around when traveling? Like the flooring.

[@snipershot71]

Hey Josh...i have a 2017 Sienna as well...are the 2nd row sest trscks under the floor or did you take them out...if you took them out...how did you...thanks for any info

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

How much does something simple like that cost? I would like you to do that with my SUV

[@marcusholtzmann8387]

How did you level the floor?

[@daveholte7658]

Looking for the wattage of the Jackery is this? Curious if you know the amperage of the vehicle as alternator? Reason is besides not Fl can charging, when you add the Jackery and Fridge, is it putting additional load on the OEM alternator? Think a larger or HD alternators c add be added Well presented videos

[@klebberbezerra1610]

Hi Josh. do you do Metris? Are you taking orders now?

[@lweleven3423]

Simple perfect , to much goes into builds these days , you don’t need it . 👍

[@DiamondNYC]

What kind of flooring is that?

[@swogSNM1960]

How much does it cost to put floor in?

[@Solo-Road]

Very nice.

[@tonylu7970]

Anyone have info on that flooring?

[@miguelhernandez1288]

Where are you located? I luke to get this for my sienna business van.

[@Dawg-f1x]

What year is the van

[@bonniegreatorex72]

Looks like there's a lot of room in there.

[@briancarter9927]

what mpg does that car get

[@mertzmaher4911]

Beautiful work, great ideas. I wonder if you do entire van conversions on Siennas. I would like a 2024 converted. Could you give me a yes or no please? Or maybe one of your subscribers can direct me to someone who does if you don’t. Thank you for any or all help.

[@MoSportsUSA]

I'd buy in a nanosecond if Toyota and Honda offered high top vans for minimalist RV-ing. At 6'1" I'd like to be able to cook and just stand up w/o having to go outside, especially in threatening weather and temps.

[@tesselund]

👏👏👏

[@Josh_Oakes]

🖤🖤🖤

[@marcusholtzmann8387]

Cargo box should’ve been sanded, corners rounded and linseed oil applied.

[@MsTriniTrin93]

Hi how you doing do you think you can get a shower in there?

[@200Nora]

Nice! too bad I can not do that to mine. I am still paying for it, and I need to keep at least the back seats available, for the occasional family trip. Maybe in the future, I will come to terms with stripping all seats. It was hard just to remove the middle ones.

[@KL00100]

2016 AWD XLE here.

[@teknikel]

I'm not sure how useful the back test will be since you either have to move stuff off of the storage for are way the space and leave it empty.

[@angelabraggs7614]

Can I hire you to do my van

[@Louiepr60]

So many people asked about the flooring yet a year later no answer.

[@unlockmobility]

This is awesome, thank you for posting. Please note you are stressing the last few words of almost every sentence and it's driving me crazy. There is no need to do this thank you.

[@_SheriBen]

How much is that floor?