I got a 1999 caravan for free. I made a simple setup and took it from California to martel beach back to california. It doesent matter what the train looks like what matters is if you get on.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome. Hope to do both coast soon. Cheers

@kittendancer

3 жыл бұрын

A 2003 version fell into my lap, I think I'm gonna go for it

@westhoop

3 жыл бұрын

That was gold!

@tinadunn8499

2 жыл бұрын

Thank PPP pp pop pop pop

@donnataliercio7080

2 жыл бұрын

Happy for you. I'm gonna try

This is one of the more reasonable designs for a regular van. I got some ideas from it and have some others for my own use. Most importantly, I like having a *real chair* in addition to the bed! Good job!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for watching. Yes the side chair is so nice. Glad the video helped out. Happy Build my friend. Cheers

@TraceyMush

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. l am always surprised that everyone takes *all* the seats out. lt's important to have a place to sit that's easy on the back and neck.

@Dodie2229

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. How did you connect pvc pipe to "wall"?

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dodie2229 Hello. Check out my video DIY van curtains. I explain it in depth. Cheers

This is a clever straight forward and inexpensive approach that would allow anyone to have a nomadic camping experience.

@ketoauntie7301

3 жыл бұрын

This is pretty straightforward, I love it👍👍👍

This is probably the most economical no-build I've seen. For those who are starting out with little money, this should encourage them that they can do it. It's also a practical way to start out on an adventure to see if it's something you would want to do permanently. I love the black out curtains too. Everything looks so cozy and having the seat makes it comfortable to work or read. Great job!

@KruisinKevin

Ай бұрын

Hello. Thanks. Glad you liked the video. Most of my material items came from yard sales. Yes, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get out and camp. Cheers

the PVC for curtains is a great idea... like the "stove dresser" too

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Glad you liked the video. Hope it helped. Cheers

Excellent job. I love it. Great idea for weekend trips. The toilet is adorable!!! These other van builds are too elaborate and expensive. I want to be able to switch back. Thx 4 sharing!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Glad you liked the video. More can vids to come. Cheers

You got my vote for minimalist, good organization, well done! Good tour. Thanks!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Dan. Glad you enjoyed the video.. Yes minimalist, without the price tag. Cheers!

@sk8ercaligirl

3 жыл бұрын

@ Kruisin Kevin you did a great job Kevin. How did you hook the pvc pipes to the roof? 🌺😊

Fantastic. Just what I need for quick weekend getaways without spending crazy money “building out” a van. Thanks for sharing.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Maloney. Hello. Glad you enjoyed. Have fun with your van build. 🚐

@kardoyle

3 жыл бұрын

Nice n’ simple! thanks

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

@@kardoyle Hello. And thanks. Hope video helped. Happy Camping

This is the best, simplest, most convenient “conversion” I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Glad to help. Thanks for watching. Cheers

@ssim0n

2 жыл бұрын

I second that

@sonyak9879

2 жыл бұрын

😊💜

@joanobrien722

2 жыл бұрын

I just showed my daughter. This is easy

I am impressed with how neat everything is.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. I guess I’m somewhat organized... lol.. Thanks for watching. Cheers

Throughly enjoyed this, just gotten a Caravan myself and been on the tube looking for ideas, the simpler the better. Thanks for the vid! Best wishes from South Carolina.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Glad to hear video helped out. Cheers

The toilet set up is great, you don’t need get out the car at night.

Amazing - easy way to start after I get evicted

Man I simply love this, loving the no build simple builds it proves that this is doable for anyone, THANKS

*Great set-up for a weekend warrior or occational camper! Thanks for sharing.* 👍🏾

I was gonna say this van is amazingly clean , has to be a southern vehicle. Then saw the plate sweet build 👍🏽👍🏽😎

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Yes, Tenn vehicle. Not much road salt here. Thanks for watching. Cheers

He says “speaking of curtains, this is all PCP pipe.” I think you mean PVC, made me laugh.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Glad you and others, noticed the blooper. Cheers

@jorgecastro4309

3 жыл бұрын

PCP 😂

@419iam

3 жыл бұрын

My sister corrects me on that one a lot and when I make the mistake of calling the narcotics cops the std's!!!

@nadinesmith6121

3 жыл бұрын

I love your setup and the simplicity of it. Great job!

@divinetiming8422

3 жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME! 😂👍

Love it, totally my style! Neat, clean, attractive. No junk, but enough to make it feel cozy.

I like the one chair left up next to the bed for sitting. Great job.

This makes me happy. Let me know a person can live in a mini van. And you're a big guy also and can do it.

Very straightforward build that anyone can do. Efficient and clean. Thanks for sharing.

I would totally do this in one with an entertainment system so I could watch movies on my trips too!

I love the curtains. Actually I love the whole set up. Good job.

Yes, those curtains! That's the simple solution I've been looking for. Thanks.

I like the pvc pipe curtain rod idea. I would use 90s at front, so curtain can wrap a bit, but great idea!

NICE! For my 2005 Caravan Im removing my rear folding bench seat and using a small roll top desk in the floor recess to use as a tear drop style kitchen and a fold out futon inside as seating and bedding.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Your build sounds cool. Share a photo. Cheers

Awesome build! I'm slowly but surely getting the Hubby into van life, wish me luck. Thanks for sharing.

@dhurley53

3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying with mine but no luck .☹☹☹☹

@salimael-amiin375

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhurley53 keep at em! 😃

Won't win you many points in the "vanlife" community with their endless builds an upgrades, but for something that just works and can be done asap for limited expense, it's perfection! Out of 300 KZread videos on the subject, you are the only one who have shown common sense....which isn't that common anymore, infact you may be the only one.

Simple and easy just like my build good job a little power on the side little fridge stove potty bed comfortable to lay on And good to go! Although I do have a portable shower as well... good job bro😎👍

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Yes. Made the van function able. I like the shower idea. Thanks for watching.

Love this idea no hassle just simple

I came across your video and WOW, straight forward with great ideas to get on the road. I have collected a gazillion youtube videos trying to finalize a design..... You have solved my problem in the short run. I am going to modify your design a wee bit just to get on the road when the weather turns a bit warmer (feb.14th in the NW burbs of chicago) and I will see just what my needs will be for my Ultimate Road Tour Odyssey. (no pun intended) You have given me the "practical" starting point. Thank You, Thank You.

@KruisinKevin

Жыл бұрын

Hello. Glad to hear the video helped out. Yes, lots of over build vans and cost. Doesn’t have to be that way. Have a great trip in your mini camper van. Cheers

You did an awesome job with this quick setup for your van. I hope get to enjoy many camping trips with it.

Beautiful and clean set-up!

Brilliant. Simple. Reasonable. Sweet!

Great video. Perfect for a newbie with a low budget.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Glad to help. Thanks for watching. Cheers

My son and I had dodge van in 2003 in Europe. He was 11 yrs.old and we traveled all over Europe along with our little yorkie. We traveled Italy, Swiss, Germany, France, Czeque Republic, Poland, Luxemburg, Netherland, and many other countries in the van. Most of time, we stayed in campground but we did some boondockings also. It was such a wonderful time and stays as the good memories.☺️☺️☺️☺️

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Wow! That a lot of places. How fun. Especially traveling with your son and dog. I’m hoping to do more traveling over the next few years. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

My man you rock! Now this was quick and nice! You Go Boy!

I think I’ll start calling it PCP pipe from now on. That is hilarious! Love the build (or lack thereof)! You have lots of storage space and probably music gear too! The cabinet at the back was a super fine find! You have proven that a van build can be done on a budget. Note: if you happen to decide to get rid of this van in the future I would encourage you to donate it to HOWA. It’s a non-profit, 501(c)3, org. They build out mostly minivans for displaced people (women mostly). HOWA stands for Homes on Wheels Alliance, I think.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Glad you like the video. Yes, took a lot of thinking on the build. And the pcp. Lol Cheers.

@wendyannh

3 жыл бұрын

HOWA is a great organization, and I second your recommendation.

@lassfaeedin

2 жыл бұрын

@@KruisinKevin I'm really curious how you mounted the pcp pipe? I couldn't tell how it is held in place. Great video!

Nice job. Clean, straightforward, and able to use in both iterations. I would love this.

Best budget build I have ever seen. Bravo!

This is an EXCELLENT camping setup. Well done.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy. Hope it can help others with some ideas. Cheers!

The fastest conversion. Simple and inexpensive. Congrats!

One of my favorite conversions!

Excellent budget transformation. Love it!

*this was super cool I love everything it was so easy and simple*

Thank you for this! I've been planning a similar setup for weekend camping, and seeing it work for you has given me the confidence to go for it.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello AE. Yes, go for it. I promise you won’t regret it. Happy Camping.

Great job and excellent for quick getaway vacations. Thanks for the simplicity of the ideas

Sir you have the most practical camper conversion..

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks. Yes I wanted an easy Functionable, inexpensive camper build. Hope the video helped out. Cheers

Like most here, loved the simple logical and practical approach. Well- done!!

nice work. Love that it is all convertible, nothing permanent.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Yes sir. Needed the van to function in both ways. Cheers

I live in my van have been looking for a simple idea myself. But I love what you did for your curtains. Thank you for that idea. That's what I'ma do

Simplicity is elegance! Great job!

You did a great job! I added this video to my favorites. Take care out there.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for liking the video. Hope it helps some. Cheers

Awesome setup! I have a 2007 Dodge. I also have had my trusty Schumacher for years. Stays in my minivan for power. I also have my bucket. I went with a Coleman cot. Still need a 12 volt fridge. Love your curtains with the pvc! I've been just using clothesline threaded through the hems of black sheets that I tie to the windshield visor and rear seatbelt and tuck up on the side fold down hooks. I did a trial stealth for a few days in my own town and found out that I am invisible in a minivan. Had vehicles drive past me, and park next to me. No one knew I was in the van. I felt very safe and so comfortable. Happy travels! Thanks for sharing your setup!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Lissa, Great to hear about your van camper. So many Similarities. Great minds think a like. lol. Yes, The mini vans are great for stealth. Happy Camping

so simple and clean. .. I really appreciate your buildout here.

Excellent, No mods, Simple and easy to go. Very practical.

I have a 1969 WV Kombi that I toured around in for years. It's been garaged since 1994, but I now drive a 2003 Dodge Grand caravan. This video gives me some good ideas. I also transport musical equipment so that's an issue as well. Great video!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Richard. Nice to know a fellow musician. Yeh I like these vans for that reason. Easy turn around. Glad the video helped. Have fun on your build. Cheers

Heads up, if your going to hot or desert locations, you might consider reflexite glued on gator board, with black out materials on the outside face, fit to your windows & roof, makes a big difference on heat build up inside the van. When camped, I make a 20’x20’ camp fly ( shade cloth ) that covers my van & table, leave canned groceries, water & stove on table, ( not in bear country tho!) I spend most time under the fly in shade , only sleep inside at night. Shalom!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks for the tip. Currently fitting reflectix for my other van. Should have a video on it next week. I like your shade idea. Cheers

@wendyannh

3 жыл бұрын

@@KruisinKevin You are doing the Reflectix yourself? There's a company that makes them specifically for various vehicle models, and I've been debating if it's worth the cost to just order them ready-made like that.

Awesome transformation

Great job! Very clever and simple yet very effective - this is what I am looking to do also! Great "no-build" minivan camper!!! Thanks, man!!!

Exactly what I've been looking for. Practical, economical, easy tear down and doable. Great video! 👍🏾

New Sub - Dude that was super cool, simple yet effective proves you don't need to spend a fortune to just get out there! - Bill

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thank you. Yes, easy, affordable ,and function-able. . Thanks for subscribing. Got a few more Van videos coming. Cheers

I love it!!Great job.Simple and comfortable

The curtains! Genius idea. I love the quick change from car to camper. Thanks for sharing.

Hey man, awesome video, simple, easy, quick, and like others having the seat left in is a cool idea also. Thanks for that man, all the best.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks. Glad to hear the video helped out. Safe travels

This is awesome, super functional and compact, I love it! Thumbs up :)

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thank you Angie. Glad the video was helpful. Cheers

Easy and practical. I have a 2005 Town & Country and will use some of these ideas. Thanks

Pretty simple, efficient and great. Good job! I'll get some ideas.

Thank you for sharing your great setup and ideas. I love the curtains. Seemed easy enough to do. I also liked the fact it could be converted back to a van, and everything was done on a cheap budget. Have a safe trip.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Yes. Made the van an easy functionable conversion. Mostly yard sale items. Besides the electronics. Thanks for watching.

Hey! That conversion is awesome! I suggest to custom make a shelf or pantry storage on top of the frigde space. Or may be install some small sink on the table of your kitchen furniture and install the drain pipes down to the drawer or down to the lower storage with gray water receiver containers, clean water container and the water pump.

Great job making things fit and work for you!

The way you did the curtains is a great idea!

Perfect! Low cost, use as much of what you have or buy 2nd hand. And thanks for the good description of the Schumacher power bank (?) And how you have it hooked up.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Marian. Glad to hear the video helped. Yes, the power bank has served well over the years. Cheers

Nicely done! maybe the bucket should go in a "crate" I do that with bbq propane tanks in the back of my p/ju so they don't roll around.

So organized and clean

You did a great job and I love your chill attitude and demeanor! Happy camping.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

ah shucks. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope it helped out. Cheers

Awesome, save it as my reference

This is great and simple. Great for someone that wants to start out with camping or trying to go full time to see if this is what they really want. Easy to convert back if they change their mind. Thank you for sharing. Be safe, stay well and God bless

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thank you. God bless you. Glad to hear the video helped. Yes go for it. You won’t be disappointed having freedom. If you go full-time you’ll save a whole Lotta money.

great job, and I love the simplicity! well done sir!

Great adaptation! So simple and accessible.

Looks good Replace that non foldable plywood bed with a good quality foldable cot and you have a winning setup! Cheers BB

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Yes. That’s a good idea. I was on a budget build. The wood was free. I’ll probably upgrade down the road. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

Very clean van but I think you need a new headliner.

Dude! This is so simple to start. I've been wrecking my brain with this. Yet you made it so simple. Thanks!

I really like your setup for its outstanding versatility. Haul lumber before lunch. Go camping after lunch!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Yes. That’s funny. Glad the video helped. Cheers

Yep. I recently bought a dodge caravan for camping, did basicly the same. I built a chuck box for the back. Very nice job sir. Nice to go fishing with. Have a snack on the road.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I like the chuck box idea. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers

@dandydear6418

3 жыл бұрын

Gabrielle, I hope this doesn't sound stupid, but what's a chuck box?

As someone from the upper midwest, it's alarming to see one of these without rust.

@mariedykeman5208

3 жыл бұрын

If you buy a southern van. They dont have rust because we dont salt our roads. FL Gal. Good video. I like the bed. I like car van camping.

Thank you! Love this design! Simple, very effective & still room to add in more items if someone wanted. Thank you for sharing! If you ever want some interesting shelving to add in there the origami 3 shelf would fit. We used one in our 09 Honda Odyssey for a recent trip & worked fabulously. If you ever need to leave the seats in we used one of those “dog seat” covers that go between the seats & padded w sleeping bag, sheets, pillow & had a super comfortable trip & u cant fall off if someone else is driving lol

Brilliant! Real simple conversion. It doesn't have to be complicated. I can't get over the condition of your van exterior.. it's stunning!

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Alana. Thanks for watching. Yes your van build doesn’t have to cost a Fortune. Cheers

Great non build build..I was looking for ideas for my grand caravan...new sub here...Take care..

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Hope the video helps in anyway. Hoping to camp soon. Cheers

That's perfect and just what I want. However I'm stuck with a truck with a utility shell over the bed. Been working on a design idea to allow for opening the side compartments and turning them into awning windows with magnetic screens inside. Still in the design phase but I will have my little truck camper ready to go camping soon.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Wendy. I like the truck conversions. I used to have an S10 at onetime. I like how you can open side windows while screened in. Great air flow. You’ll be able to go anywhere off road. Cheers

I love this so much!! Simple yet effective

Wow, awesome day fishing. You brought back fresh water reflections for me. My late husband and I spent hours on Dale Hallow chasing the small mouth bass. Great memories!

That is an unusually nice looking’06 Dodge Caravan. But, I see you’ve got that saggy headliner. You can use the little t-pins to hold it up way cheaper than a new headliner.

@MrPHart

3 жыл бұрын

use magnets!

PCP pipe!?! I wouldn’t drive around with a pcp pipe in my car, but if you think it’s worth the risk... 🤣

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Reuven Etzion. Every video is entitled to a blooper. lol. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers

@ReuvenEtzion

3 жыл бұрын

@@KruisinKevin I just couldn’t help commenting on your blooper. All in good fun. It made me laugh. Love the video and your camper conversion. Be well!

@wendyannh

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

I love this simple build I'm passing this onto my sister this is just what she's looking for. Thanks

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped out. Cheers

Love this simple idea

Great job, Kevin! I have a 2016 Town & Country, so this will be really helpful. My configuration is somewhat more limited because mine's a wheelchair conversion with a foldout ramp, I can only fold the rear seatback down to its seat, and with the wheelchair in there, it's tight. The lowered floor gives me more height to work with, though, the front seat comes out as easily as your middle seat, and there's no arm rest thingie, so I do actually have quite a bit of even floor space to work with. I'm trying to figure out how to keep my kitchen inside - and stable - though, because weather. And stealth. And safety as a woman alone on the road, when necessary. I just took a test run trip a week or so ago and learned a lot of things, but especially how great it is to have the Luggable Loo. I like that so much I'm going to just keep it in the van all the time, especially until the pandemic is over or safely contained. No more *having* to expose myself to people when out and about by *having* to use gas station restrooms! I can use it anywhere, really. I just pop a rain poncho over my head and make sure to drape it around the back of the bucket before I open the lid. Because I'm really short, it touches the floor while I'm sitting, and no one's the wiser. It's a little hard for me to get up from since it's so low and I'm not very strong, but I was really surprised at how comfortable it is. How did you secure the curtains to the roof? I like how you've got them connected to one another, but I can't really tell what's holding them in place.

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for watching. Sounds like you have a great setup.And yes, a camper van changes everything for the better. I just did a more in depth video on the curtains. Check it out. Cheers

Sweet and easy build! Cheap and it looks great. Thanks for sharing. How do you get the curtains to stay up? How did you attach them to curling?

@KruisinKevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. The PVC pipe is attached to two of the stocked hangers on each side of the van. Snaps in place. Thanks

Great job! Pcv is brilliant!

I got a sienna. I like the PC pipes for curtain rods. Thank you for sharing.