Minivan Camper Build, Start to Finish (2013 Toyota Sienna)

I walk through the process of building out my friend's 2013 Toyota Sienna into a livable stealth campervan.
#vanlife #vanbuild #camper #campervan #minivan #getoutside

[@dmiroy]

Wow! Impressive build!

[@alexsegal5653]

I've been watching Sienna build videos for months. This is the most appealing build I have seen.

[@ballislife5301]

I love this design, its not overwhelming ❤

[@silverscreencc]

Great build & good use of space.

[@Itried20takennames]

“This wasn’t a still photo.” As someone who likes DIY and trying new projects……I feel your pain with the “wait….what?” moments. Great video and build.

[@thenettenettenette]

Awesome job! Great work!

[@smollkitteh1337]

Entertaining to watch and something to learn from this video. This needs to have high number of views!

[@jonthebru]

So, you missed the "stupid look" part of shop class, but you obviously learned everything else, that was more important. Love your use of logic and humor.

[@joanibalognia8420]

Very nice job on the build. Also enjoyed the commentary.

[@TellerWhat]

Thanks! I had a lot of fun with it!

[@nathanmciver6496]

Lol, heres one for the comment section! I love seeing how they have the white vehicals sideway! Although when you experience life time and time again, you just know thats not what it is! And it does get old when you have people work thier ass off, meet every achievment and then back to non sence! No thank you! People don't build to be around bumm tool sets! Awesome build

[@kingsmustrise]

loving the dry humor, super thorough and more helpful then you think brotha!

[@touluevang3471]

i was wondering what u meant by dry humor, after watching the video I can see what u mean lol. I love it too.

[@jkabholat]

Please wear a mask when working with foam. I think you did a fantastic job. I’m a mom and can’t help worrying about safety, sorry.

[@miaaf753]

Fellow mom here & I had the same thought. Safety always!

[@irenesieckert334]

Wow, I am so impressed with your work. Nice job!!!

[@wellnative1]

Good craftsmanship! Folks like you are appreciated!

[@WigglesTheballpython]

Sooooo cool!!! I bet your customer LOVED it!!! 😍😍😍

[@TellerWhat]

Thanks, looking forward to getting the review after a couple months!

[@kcoppinger7836]

I would never have watched this if I didn't know you and your customer, but if I hadn't watched this, I would have totally missed out. Fantastic work: carpentry, design, commentary, videography, faces. Wow!

[@stacey9003]

I love the 'brain fart, slo mo' scene. I'm familiar with that stage and spend a lot of time there. Incredible minivan build!

[@wellnative1]

Lol

[@arthurrg4850]

One of the best simple sienna builds I have seen yet!

[@BBBYpsi]

Very well done young man you have some Craftsman skills

[@adamwalker7338]

Glad to see those lightening holes in the bed platform. Very good layout.

[@serenakoleno9338]

Very impressive. I hope the recipient enjoys it. TFS.

[@travisrose7164]

This looks amazing. Way cleaner than most builds I've seen, and it still gives the ability to revert it all back afterwards.

[@scottjoyce85]

Love your build, man. So much space when you only need a single bed.

[@rrhopewell]

I love that design. The video was not to long at all. It wasn’t long enough. You do good work so watching longer is easy.

[@j.maxwell8764]

Exceptional build. I loved the sink set up and you left some floor space.

[@nhung7592]

Omg! Thanks so much for the helpful visual on how to trace the contours of the side of the van. I have wondered about this!

[@wellnative1]

Yes! Me too!

[@501badgirl501]

Great build, and some of the best commentary ever !

[@TellerWhat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nomadicyoutube]

IMPRESSIVE build-out of an excellent design - THANKS for taking the time to document the entire construction process, adding your sense of humor to the final cut, and sharing the video.

[@JohnLee-ui5gd]

Absolute genius!!!! Thanks for the scribing of the cabinet template... Definitely using this A+++

[@kloikos]

I'm a long time close friend of Linda's. I absolutely LOVE what you created here! Is this what you do for a living? If not, you should - so many people converting vans to travel and even live in now. :) Well done mate, Keith

[@GreyRock100]

I'm thinking of doing some type of car/RV/camper living, too. I make pretty decent money, but I feel like it's just not enough anymore.

[@mariebaxter2089]

Absolutely...beings the cost of living is rising...I need a van conversion too.

[@patriciahager949]

A true craftsman and a great sense of humor, too. Well done!

[@redhedrachful]

Thank you for actually showing the process. I’m not a carpenter so I’m always curious how this stuff is done. Now I know and may be able to attempt it on my own!

[@pandapuggle]

This is one of the nicest minivan builds I’ve seen… You are obviously very skilled. Thanks for sharing!

[@robinburkey2466]

Great design and workmanship! Thankyou for sharing

[@TellerWhat]

Thanks for watching!

[@mjremy2605]

A very nice piece of work! Impressive. I think this minivan is one of the best. The 2023 model gives you 36 mpg! Older models from 2020 are 27 mpg. Nothing comes this close. Spacious inside, easy to drive, nice ergonomics and 36 mpg! If I were this owner, I would sell all the extra seats, tracks, everything. Keep it as a conversion and go all the way to making it a cute functional RV for short hauls. Add the overhead fan, extra house batteries, small inverter, gas stove, fridge, and exterior shower. The payload capacity for 2023 is 1330 lbs. Towing capacity is 3500 lbs. Truly a great vehicle. You did a very nice job on the floor and bed. They look superb. I wish you had spent a few more minutes on the finished tour. It was too short. Also please don't put links up on screen till video is over. Thanks for no music!

[@user-jc1ft7tq9j]

Excellent work, wish I had half your talent, bravo!!

[@CSmith-mm3kg]

Brilliant! I hope she loved it. I certainly would. You have taught me a lot just in this one video for when I get my van. I won't be living in it full time. I'll just be a snowbird to Arizona in the winter.

[@lizardlizarraga5984]

Nice job! I just took out the back seats put a couple of moving blankets down and put a twin memory foam mattress. I travel for work every month and my van is my home on wheels!

[@Katiedid1975]

You're amazing. Perfect build despite the angles and challenges. Genius with a jigsaw.

[@user-ks7pb5yj4n]

That's not a stupid look. Intelligence is not caring how you look or thinking about it when you're working. I know you were being funny, but we are infinite intelligence expressing in all these beautiful creative ways. I would love to know how to do this stuff. ❤

[@sparkie3231]

Thank You!!! Such a good job of explaining what you did and WHY! This helps me feel like I can do it too! 😊

[@JeffDaytonMusic]

Kudos for keeping it moving, keeping it light and not putting in ads and no goofy faced clickbait thumbnails. You're bucking the trend and I like it. I have two old siennas and you're making me inspired.

[@gypsyways203]

Amazing job! I like your thinking face. I think this is one of my top 3 minivan conversions I’ve seen on You tube. Well done.

[@TellerWhat]

Thanks, I had fun with it!

[@MarcillaSmith]

I heard Michelangelo made the same face when he was staring at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

[@wellnative1]

@@MarcillaSmith Lol

[@zannyorange]

Simple, effective, not over complicated. Thank you, I got lots of ideas from this.

[@VantasticPacifica]

Well done!

[@hzook580]

great build - very informative - and, BONUS, very entertaining commentary too - loved it

[@TellerWhat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamelagroves2142]

I want to see it after the resident actually moves in. So far, looks great 👍🏻

[@DawnFurness]

Really well thought out layout Well done!

[@ravenwolf79]

Nice layout and well done!

[@greywolfoutdoors]

Back storage area with the shelf that can lift is a smart move. Love the sink area as well. Great job!

[@benjaminfoell1342]

The best I've seen yet

[@TellerWhat]

Thanks!

[@sm3296]

Mad skills, wish I had a friend like you! This was entertaining, informative and at times funny too. Great job not just on the build but on your video.

[@TellerWhat]

I appreciate that!

[@nonya68]

@@TellerWhat would you consider outsourcing you skills to build me one plz

[@SuperClare]

Woodworking and design talent and funny too! Great work!!

[@jgm9927]

Well thought out and executed. Nice job, thanks

[@conradparker2156]

Great storytelling and a dope build. Nicely done. 👍🏻🔥

[@TellerWhat]

Thanks man!

[@nancygee3137]

I like this out of all that I have seen

[@charlied4850]

Very nice work! I ended up doing a “no build” build in my 2013 Sienna. Those seat trolleys are a major pain without floor plywood. You did it right!

[@vikkilawson27]

That was GREAT!! ☺️ Thanks, your build made this old lady's day. 😊

[@billg3356]

That came out really nice, man. Great job!

[@mrein8718]

Beautiful work! And I love your clamping system :-)

[@zxs7170]

This was a very clean, sturdy and nicely fitted build. Love it!👍🏼

[@TellerWhat]

Thanks!

[@piggy310]

A man that can still build in this America, how refreshing.🎉

[@witchstorm54]

Nice job! Love the style.

[@cam-bo11]

Wow. One of the best microcampers I've seen! Nice work. 👌

[@Moist_yet_Crispy]

Yo, dude, Audiobooks while you work for the absolute win. Such a hack. Great job on the build.

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

thanks for the visuals and narration. nice.

[@angelaratzay9034]

Not a long video , great stuff.love it. Never too long if one is learning.

[@estherstephens1858]

Wow!!! I checked your channel and see this is the only video you posted. I pray you’re well. This is the most beautiful build in a mini van I’ve seen.

[@TellerWhat]

Thank you! I'm well, working on a new build video soon!

[@cyndibrittain8147]

So awesome!!! You are great at what you do ~ carpentry & comedy ❣️👏😆

[@sparkie3231]

That was a really good video! And I sincerely thank you for not making me listen to your tools like so many do. I also appreciate the quality of your work! I get pretty upset when people are too far from the microphone and I can't hear anything they are saying. 👍💕🤗

[@bbieger2]

Legit build! Very nicely done

[@alexandrastevens8892]

I love to see these small van buildouts, especially when they turn out so well and give the user lots of room

[@piggy310]

These pigs weight over 4,500 LBS.

[@serenityjewel]

​@@piggy310 Wrong video. That build weighs less than the seats that were taken out.

[@piggy310]

@@serenityjewel I was talking about the factory weight. My 2015 sienna.

[@kevinhenry177]

Wow fantastic job! I’m getting ready to do a van build on my 2021 Toyota sienna XSE, yes I want to take my backseats out. Yes I’m aware that I’m going to have to get cheating device to deactivate the airbag warning light on the dash. Several videos showing how to do this. It is the perfect camper with the 1500 W inverter system, love using my Insta pot while camping or anything with electricity and not having to have a generator! Also the climate control is fantastic at night when it’s sticky outside! Left my van on for two nights of camping, about 9 1/2 hours each night, and I still averaged a 34 miles per gallon average for that tank!

[@TellerWhat]

Yeah, I'd love to work on one of those!

[@reesee6420]

Are you for hire?

[@K9_NINA]

That climate control is everything !💙

[@armandoramos1949]

Great job on the build, lots of tips we can use. You have amazing skills and talents, thanks for sharing.

[@TellerWhat]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@loriemurray160]

Outstanding!!! Love your tone, and commentary..you made it enjoyable to watch! Such talent and I hope you got paid well...very simple clean design. Love it!

[@campryman5971]

Really appreciate you documenting the process. Great inspiration!

[@wrylife57]

Fantastic build! Love your video style and humor.

[@billthompson7037]

This is the best I've seen for Sienna and ranks with best overall

[@JohnJohn-fx4ps]

Thank you for sharing the ideas.

[@robertwarwar4225]

This van turned out fantastic !! You did a great job.

[@TellerWhat]

Thanks! Fun project!

[@m.g.d4721]

You are funny, that’s not a stupid look on your face because I could feel the wheels turning and you coming up with the solution!👍🏽😜🥰great job!

[@mrshunt_thegoodsteward]

Wonderful work.

[@bonniepwtf]

You did a great job & explained it really well.

[@TellerWhat]

Thank you!

[@odiesclips7621]

Great job!!!

[@jancefullmer3646]

Love it love the Simplicity very clean

[@TellerWhat]

Glad you like it!

[@hectorsanchez954]

Great build, thank you for the inspiration.

[@christinehopkins7561]

What a great layout & build!!!

[@glennandvaleriedarrow4788]

So great! You did an amazing job!!!

[@TellerWhat]

Thank a lot, I appreciate it!

[@parkerchiudioni9981]

Awesome build!

[@nj4x4fever2]

Looks fantastic!

[@billbeck47]

Great ideas, liked the weighed items, will use your ideas in my 2012 Sienna

[@Albertwildhorseshoer]

Great job!

[@wsmaga]

Very cool build, thanks for sharing. I plan on making a build very similar to this. I’m also leaving the same 3rd row seat, but mine will be used to sit on, not folded down.

[@WatermanSurin]

awesome build. Super clean!

[@bethrand9292]

you did an excellent job building this!

[@believedreams1663]

You did such a creative job doing this build. This exactly what I'd love to have for my van.

[@angelinar.612]

Wow! I love it. I had my Floorplan all figured out thru Eric enjoys earth channel but now I fell in love with yours too!

[@sirmigurkanfel]

Don't know what's best the dry humor or the end product! Fantastic job and motivation! :)

[@elizabethgigi8911]

Give yourself a pat on the back because you did a fantastic job!

[@susansharp112]

Very nice build

[@evanm9026]

Work of art. Ive watched many builds and there bulky over done but this was smooth clean and simply amazing design

[@TellerWhat]

Wow, thank you!