3 different showers, 2 different flexible cooking stations, a 3 seater couch, big easy bed, everything relatively cheap, no drilling or cutting in the van, very stealthy. Impressive sir.

@Element_lifestyle

6 ай бұрын

So true!

@raymonddon8875

4 ай бұрын

love it... from cuba!

@marcbee1234

4 ай бұрын

His engine probably powers a corn grinding machine!!!

@garciaj466

Ай бұрын

Great ideas! Thank you for sharing your ideas.

@Nefftc0105

Ай бұрын

Where do u see 3 showers. ..

This man is a FREAKING GENUIS! His build is neat, complete &compact.Its INCREDIBLE!

@TinyCampersDIY

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This my favorite of all my different builds.

@gigigiseleworld

Жыл бұрын

"Took the word's right out of my.... Mouth ☀️🤗☀️

@Deborah986

Жыл бұрын

Truly genuis

@juliecurtis5122

Жыл бұрын

I agree & he remains so humble & likable too

@kaeirenaslp9154

Жыл бұрын

Agree

Love the extreme simplicity of common sense that he used on everything.

This man needs an award 🥇 Seriously, the best thing I’ve ever seen. I used to think that I could never live in a van- I would live in this van for sure! Magnificent!

@Element_lifestyle

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Humbirdhippo5475

4 ай бұрын

@SamAnderson-mw1qd This is only a feature on this channel. The page for the guy who did this actual buildout is youtube.com/@TinyCampersDIY Just thought you might like to know- I don’t think your question will get an answer here.

@ahhwe-any7434

3 ай бұрын

Type of dude that goes looking around at Lowe's & such, just for the fun of it. I watch so many of these type vids, I'll be looking at vehicles like yep, someone's hanging in there. Id never suspect all this going on in his van. That's the size of mine. I guess the first only catch is you can't be giraffe size.

@Humbirdhippo5475

2 ай бұрын

@@ahhwe-any7434 lol. Yep, giraffe-size would definitely not work, lol. 🦒

@HikerBikerMoter

Ай бұрын

an engineers efficient build (stealth too) 🥰

Just the hygiene area alone makes me know that Amazon, FedEx, UPS and USPS could have installed restrooms in their delivery vehicles for the driver's safety & comfort a long time ago.

@justgivemethetruth

18 сағат бұрын

Good point.

How nice he didn’t hesitate to show us all the process from everything he had built, even wetting the curtains to let us know how they shower. This guy is so intelligent and humble at the same time👍

Like everyone else has said, this is a very impressive build! But I would also like to mention that not only do you seem to be super smart but also just a nice, down to earth guy. I imagine many people will use some of these ideas. Happy travels & camping!

"You do what you gotta do" "Dual purpose" good philosophies. So many clever ideas here. Thanks for sharing.

This is the most beautiful and efficient minivan buildout I’ve seen. Engineers are awesome, what skills. This is inspiring that one can get on the road without the expense of a van.

@Element_lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

I'm a licensed professional engineer , but I bow to you!

@mystic-witch-moon-ms2bi

Ай бұрын

The guy in the video is the guy who built it. The guy posting this is making money from plagiarism. Reported! Why do people steal other people's content

You have definitely won an award for innovation in my mind. That shower blew my mind!

@akim2154

8 ай бұрын

Seriously, I haven’t seen that shower basin in any other mini van yet! 🤯

I've been inspired by minimalist living and watching various videos for about 10-12 years and this is the most inspiring one I've seen yet. I'm selling my car tomorrow to buy a Sienna and I will probably be jacking a lot of this dudes ideas. I LOVE THIS BUILD!!!

What I absolutely love about this is that all the things he created are cheap, available and very easy to manipulate. It's very doable to an ordinary unskilled person but still looks neat.

@Idolikethis

Жыл бұрын

There's a guy, if you haven't seen him who's done this in a smaller space. But it looks Like his ideas influenced this guy if not ...then fair game but...😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/anyAlrSKkpC4f6Q.html

@usatennisproff

5 ай бұрын

When someone is very good at something, they make it look easy. Most unskilled people would still not be able to put this together, not even close.

I'm only halfway through the video and this is hands-down the best flipping build I've ever seen! Genius 🙏

@lonestarlaurel

11 ай бұрын

I’ll second that! 👍👍🎉

Thank you for sharing all your ingenious ideas. With what us happening in the US right now, I may end up living in my sienna van. As a 67 yr old woman, with disabilities, your set up for the shower/bath/kitchen minimizes the amount of space needed for those necessities yet allows ample space for them. I especially love that shower curtain and wooden tub!

@Beautifuluproductions

3 ай бұрын

😂For Real tho

One less talked-about fact of the matter, here, is that this gentleman’s brilliance is multi-faceted. Beyond the obvious feats of engineering to achieve comfortability with modern conveniences, he considered it all a possibility, to begin with, when the rest of us ever looked at, or imagined a minivan being a habitable living space and thought, “hale to the naw.” The man is a visionary.

This is definitely the best and neatest build I have seen. Everything you could possibly need to camp/live comfortablely.

@julielea8344

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I absolutely love the shower & I've never seen one in all the many build's I've watched. The shower is the one thing I've really wanted.

@nadiaddis1145

Жыл бұрын

@@julielea8344 - Totes!! Sometimes you just want to get a whole body refresher, with some cool water.

@julielea8344

Жыл бұрын

@@nadiaddis1145For sure! I love camping, & don't mind some sacrifices, but it feels so good getting in bed all clean! Cool water on hot day....yeesss!

@TinyCampersDIY

Жыл бұрын

Going to bed clean is exactly what I had in mind. I always sleep better when I am not sweaty and dirty.

This is THE BEST mini van conversion I’ve ever seen! What a beautiful job

@Element_lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

We agree!

Love to see someone doing so much with a minivan. I roadtrip with my special son for a few weeks at a time. We are much safer when traveling in the minivan. No one pays attention to us. When I am in the campervan, I cannot even stop to get gas without people coming up to talk to us about it. Always enjoy the conversation but not the awareness I am traveling alone with my son. Getting ready to take a roadtrip to celebrate turning 300,000miles on the Oddy. Am debating on if I am going to sell the campervan and use towards getting another minivan. Thanks for sharing this design. Was one of the best I have ever seen. 💕

Building around what you need to store is key. I did the same in my apartment: after decluttering, I measured all the things I needed to store and built storage around them - which meant that all the storage & furniture was perfectly functional and minimalist. It never got messy because every item had a space customized to store/hold it. It makes a huge difference.

@Element_lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Great advice

Genius at work! Functional, comfortable, modular, affordable, and efficient. This van build hit the mark!

This is a ridiculous van build, and by ridiculous, I mean absolutely spectacular! WOW! My Toyota is sitting completely empty just screaming for this type of creativity. Great Job!!

Clean, neat, functional, I love the notion the build follows the size of the accessories, thought filled approach to engineering!

Now THIS is a true no build build! How you managed to get everything you would need to function as if you were in a house is absolutely genius! Sir, you are certainly no whimp! I'm in awe of your creativity! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

Very ingenious! Well done.

@Element_lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

A-MAZINGGG! It feels like he has thought of EVERYTHING. Ingenious!!

I appreciate his attention to every detail, and his taking time to explain and demonstrate it all. Excellent design!

His passion for this build really shows through his work. He even went the extra mile to make a functional toilet seat for both sexes. ☺️ I love that creativity

@scottt2012

5 ай бұрын

Happy wife happy life.

@VermaRajinder

5 ай бұрын

Sorry the Toilet facilities are practically NON EXISTENT --- It will not work in my part of the Country !!! Sorry !!! We need a PROPER TOILET !!! 😅😅😅

I once bought a huge RV used at a good price, and I thought I would travel. Then I realized I didn't want to drive a huge bus on vacation. Luckily, I sold it at a little profit. This setup, you can actually travel and go anywhere. The dual features are awesome. The solar panel, the bed with slide out, etc,

@rorychivers8769

7 ай бұрын

I think this level of optimisation, but on a small van with just about enough standing room, would be a perfect place to meet in the middle

Without question, this is the best built-up I have ever seen, and I have seen tons. I think a lot of seniors consider van living, at least part time, and this truly is a spacious tiny home on wheels. No huge camper or motor home to deal with. Brilliant.

@Element_lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

When I saw this was over 30 mins, my ADD was like, no way! Well, I was hooked and I watched every minute of it! Genius!! 😍😍

It make me feel sad to see someone having to live like this, but I admire your ingenuity and determination.

Hey! Three years ago, I thought of a very similar idea for a sit down shower in a minivan camper but never built it. So cool to see someone else thought of the same thing and actually did it!

SThis guy works wonders! Budget friendly and awesome! Every problem has a solution! Economical and nothing expense to change or replace. Very admirable! Thanks for sharing!

This man is a legend.

This is the best van modification video I have ever seen!

I like how all of the interior and textiles are light colors. It makes it seem open and larger. Great ideas for every component!

Have watched dozens of videos and this is the most different setup I have ever seen! Have never seen a bathing setup in a minivan or a toilet or a second outdoor shower. Personally a fan of less-is-more but this was very entertaining to watch and I had a lot of fun watching it, thank you!

@Element_lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Absolutely brilliant build! Efficient, minimalist, thoughtful, orderly, and affordable. Kudos!

This is a brilliant build! What a smart man. He has all the creature comforts within that space. The kitchen drawer is amazing! I love how practical and cost efficient it is. Thank you so much for the tour! 🎉

I got to say I’ve seen a lot of minivan rebuilds and yours is the best I’ve ever seen especially with that bath tub. What a great idea.😊

I would so pay someone to do this exact build in my car. This man is genius. Such a lovely clean and spacious set up. 👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿 🇬🇧 part-time car female camper

Best thought out build that uses the van's structure to create a no drill situation. It's one of the more comfy looking builds that I've seen. Well done!

The ABSELUTELY BEST camper solutions i have seen in a small car. Congratulations Mr. Genuis

Have never seen a camper of that size with a bath tub - Brilliant! I love the sink set up and the fact that it swivels. The kitchen that is convertible is a real winner. I love your 'compartment thinking'. Great job! G Ire

@Element_lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Wow! By far, this built has everything you need and in detail. Packed smart. Truly liked it. This made me subscribe to your channel.

@Element_lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. More builds coming up in my channel. 🙏

@avachannel4926

Жыл бұрын

Same!

This is nice. I always tell my friends all I need is a bed, bathroom and kitchen. I love this miniature build.❤

This is a tremendous achievement - the man clearly has the mind of a great engineer. Packed with brilliant solutions. Love it.

My favorite mini van build iv ever seen in years of watching.

👋I'm so happy I found your video! I saved it immediately because in this video you have answered every question I've put out to every vanlifer I have watched without any replies. My brother did something like this in the seventies but not quite as elaborate and compact. I'm now a sixty-year-old retired woman with no family left except for my fur babies 💖 thank you so much for all of this video. It's going to really make my future pop and now I feel ready to get moving with it.

@donna6376

Жыл бұрын

🌹thanks for posting my comment🙂

@LynetteShawMcKone

11 ай бұрын

We're in the same situation! All my life the retirement plan was to just travel and explore the UK, where I live, but it was kinda dependant on me being in good health: that ship has sailed, but I'm going ahead anyway! I've just bought a Bongo that I'm to start converting tomorrow! I hope to film it, but it won't be as elaborate as this lol. I have a very limited budget, but I'm confident I will be able to make a comfortable, good-looking mobile abode for me and my 2 little furry friends.

The more I watch these no build builds, I'm beginning to love the idea of smaller vehicles. Less is definitely more. I love how he builds for what he has in the kitchen drawer and the arm shaped cushion, genius! This is amazing! Nothing without purpose, dual purpose, frugality... All My love language! 😅 It's all so perfect... Except curtains don't make sense... They are floppy and in the way. And the back ones will hang down over the detachable shower curtain on the back door and get wet during a shower 🤔 Please tell me this is the Japanese art of deliberate imperfection 😬🥰

@TinyCampersDIY

10 ай бұрын

Curtains don't get wet since they hang up. I had reflectix in the past, but wanted quick and easy privacy for this build. I have a few Sienna versions. haha

This is what I need as a single man trying to save money in the U.S.

One of the most brilliant builds I have ever seen; genius!

Now that is genius. Well done. 😎😁👍👏 I was wondering where you store your clothes? But wow, brilliant. Everything you need, so well thought out. They should build cars like that. I think of all the driving I have done in my job, and travelling how much better it could have been having a home in my car. 😁 I think clever people who live inside their cars, vans or tiny homes create such unique spaces. Far more ingenious than brick and morter, expensive and ugly apartments. Hats off. I love it. 🎉

@TinyCampersDIY

Жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention that. On previous builds I had clothes storage. But I found I always pack my clothes in a backpack and brought into car. I never end up putting clothes in the storage. Just keep pack in front seat when camping.

@jamesbrook16

Жыл бұрын

@@TinyCampersDIY, you have missed a really useful storage option for clothes: you have cushions on your bed. Take the cushion out and stuff your clothes in there. 4 cushions were good for 16 nights this summer for two of us. I have two colours, one for clean, one for used.

He is beyond genius! Very refreshing to see a built from a unique perspective. Amazing work!

That’s fabulous! Everything fits so nicely and cleverly and it looks reasonably comfortable.

Such a smart gentleman I’m very impressed! You’ve thought of absolutely everything. Your build is so amazing and better than about anything I’ve viewed in several months. You could stay busy just making builds for others that would happily pay you for your assistance for sure. So glad I came across you!

I love this philosophy- keep it functional, comfortable and clean. Maximize your storage and build around what you have. Awesome!

After all the aesthetically pleasing van tours, this one is so functional and something that seems achievable yet well thought out!

this guy is a ROCK STAR!

This is definitely the best build I've seen for a minivan yet! Love love love it! 🙌🥰🥰🥰

Absolutely genius! My husband and I lived in our SUV while traveling to his different work places and I wish I would have seen this before our adventure lol. Easy, comfortable and REAL living!

@Element_lifestyle

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am majorly impressed with this build! You done a perfect job!

This rocks! I’ve seen so many high budget awesome vans and campers but this one is a true work of genius. It is unbelievable what a creative mind can do with simple materials.

This is genius. Working with what you have and covering ALL bases - for bathroom emergencies and everything! As long as a conversion fits your life, what more can you ask for!

This video is full of excellent ideas. Saved for further study and re-watching. Really nice! I'm impressed.

Most people who own this van have trouble building something like this, I think you need a good imagination like this guy and then the skills to do it. Good job.

The more I watched, i had to laugh -- and I mean in an admiring way. I couldn't believe each added feature. Wow, this guy's ingenuity has no limits!

Just a nice camper. Neat, clean and fully functional

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋how are you doing?

Hands down best build out ever! When I’m ready I’m gonna hire you dude!

This is an insane build when it comes to using space wow!! Better than a lot of bigger vans with more essentials 🙌🏻

@Element_lifestyle

9 ай бұрын

We agree!

This guy’s a genius! Made me have a big smile when the outdoor shower clicked in 🚿! Cool!

Great job, one of the best builds I've seen.

One of the best builds I've ever seen! Wow

This guy is a genius. The amount of people I’ve heard saying they don’t have room for a shower or toilet in their vans and this guy is proving that you can have those things in any sized van regardless of size. STOP making excuses van life people! 🚐 🚿 🚽

This man should be building all types of homes- I want this kind of efficiency!! Really incredible.

You are the neatest guy ever! Love it!❤️

Your van conversion is one of the best one I've ever seen! Thanks for sharing 😮

This has popped back up into my view....I really love this build. His fan has been really inspirational to me. I am currently documenting my journey on my own youtube channel. I appreciate you sharing.

This is the best tiny build camper I ever seen this far!!!👍😊💯

This has to be the most packed, compact fitout I've ever seen :) Particularly like the way things are fixed in place - until you don't want them to be - then they're mobile (eg - kitchen unit, carry to a bench - genius. Solar panels fixed down - until you need them to tilt in a particular direction, etc) Too much hassle for lazy me, but admirable 👍

Absolutely brilliant! You thoroughly thought through this project because you made everything fit so well while still maintaining the stealth. Happy Trails.

Wow! Now he can start of production of those perfectly manageable minivans, I would' like to have one and sure millions of people too.

Amazing ! I love how he says "Its really easy! Any one can do it." 😂 Oh boy, you have NO idea. He didn't show where their clothes go. Great video. Well done. Thanks Worth a Subscribe.

@Element_lifestyle

9 ай бұрын

🙏

I’ve been following this guy’s channel for a while. Always love what he’s done to his own vehicles for car camping. This was great to see him in this video 🙋🏾‍♀️

@DOGMAFREE1

Жыл бұрын

Whats his channel?

One of the best micros I’ve seen

So far you are best self camper designer,I learned a lot.thank you

Wow!! That’s one of the best build’s I have ever seen. The microwave was the only thing that I would not use. Wow!

This is one of the best van builds I've seen. He has everything and its clutter free which is great for me.

Really well thought out. Thanks. Jo in France 🇫🇷

This might be the most efficient minivan I’ve ever seen! Brilliant idea 👍🏼👍🏼

Δεν έχω δει καλύτερο!!! Το σπίτι των ονείρων μου!! 😍 Υπέροχο!!!

Fantastic video! Love his ideas, so very clever!!! Especially the water systems! I love that he "built around the stuff". Very efficient! This is a very good tour video of this man's build. Thank you!

😮🥴 wow! To say I am impressed is an UNDERSTATEMENT!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!! 😍

Hands down the BEST Van built EVER!

Good grief,your head must hurt with all those ideas rumbling around in there. That is terrific! I would love to have one just like that! Great job!

Very impressive build. Your ingenuity showcases your engineering background. I'm wondering what you can come up with if you used a slightly larger van, say a Sprinter Extended or a box truck. I'm sure you will mind blow everyone! Congrats on this incredible build and tour. Enjoyable indeed.

My mind is blown. This is so satisfying.

Genius. More good ideas in one build that I have seen to date. A++

Wow Amazing camping car! Congratulations It was built in a very smart way someday I would like a car like that!