The reflective vest is a good idea, but having a bunch of sun faded paperwork all over the dash really makes it look like a work van.

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

I often leave a fast food bag on the dash or passenger seat. :)

That back vent is pure genius!

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - it’s a bit risky though, as exhaust could come through, but I’m careful to keep it covered when I’m driving.

@mariad4183

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffwagg thank you for this detail :)

@barryjenkinson9152

2 жыл бұрын

Dont vehicles already have vents for circulation?

@Zerpersande

Жыл бұрын

The Uni-Strut or whatever that metal rail is on top… I put a Thule roof rack on my NV200 and then installed that rail on the cross bars. I did that bc the roof on my 2020 model is curved. Did you just crank down on those bolts and flatten it out? I put 3 solar panels on top of mine and laid width-wise that was 2.2m of roof space, the entire roof so that curvature prevented me from doing this.

@Zerpersande

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you should have skipped your electrical system.

This is one of the smartest small van stealth build I have seen! So simple but functional!

Nice job, always good to see how others have converted a NV200 "on the cheap", nothing wrong with using bits and pieces from Ikea :)

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍 Ikea has some good bits - I think custom cabinets would be better, but poorly done custom cabinets would not be. For my next build, I'll give custom a shot, but it's definitely out of my comfort zone.

@nv200camper4

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffwagg I built my cabinets using Ikea kitchen doors, good and cheap and no major joinery skills needed. When you come to do your next build maybe rope in a friend to give you a hand? Anyway, enjoy your van, safe travels (Y)

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

@@nv200camper4 This is a GREAT way to go. I redid a home with an Ikea kitchen and it's much better quality than the furniture. Not an allen wrench in sight! Also, you can find bits and pieces in the As Is section for really cheap. All my bamboo counter top came from there and it was like $15.

Best bed... It's keep it clean for bed time... Open it only when ready to sleep & all door is locked 😂

What an awesome build. I've watched a hundred build videos, but this has everything, and well organized. Great video- Thank you!

First of all, this is the funniest camper van tour I have seen. The fruit doesn't stick. haha. But secondly, some amazingly clever ideas I have definitely not seen elsewhere. I am gaga for the vanity with mirror, and would love the showerhead on a hook vs handheld so I can wash my hair easily. But also impressed by something as simple but important as a security peephole. And, I can not believe how you hid that toilet in such a small space! Thanks so much for this. Major props to a fellow Chicagoan!

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very kind words, Mary! Hoping to do some sort of Chicagoland van meetup after we're done with this pandemic.

The great part of using IKEA is the amount of spare parts and when there’s smaller changes you want to do through time in the van it’s is affordable and easy to do. It looks like home.

Nice to finally see you and your van build! Your podcast has been inspirational. I might just go out and buy a fire extinguisher as a symbolic token of my future van.

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Do! And I hope you never need it. Thanks for the kind words.

@crippyandkaatje

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I'm gonna do this weekend! Buy a cute red fire extinguisher for the van I will hopefully get in ,2021!

Man, the BEST NISSAN NV200 I ve ever seen!!!!! Congrats! The most beautiful minicamper! I love your hooks, the details and you are very practical. Exactly like I am. You've done this wonderfully, really. I bought one in red and soon I go in tour. Still in progress, 😄 Thank you for your inspiration! 🍀 🍄 🌈

That bed is just genius-level ingenuity!

It looks like Ikea has what smaller campers need. The cabinet and bed system look like they work GREAT with the size.

My favorite conversion so far. Great job. You've got many (fans) right here also. Thanks for sharing.

Loved the setup but Loved your sense of humor even more. So Great! 🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼💜 Nice job and Happy Travels!! 😁🙏🏼💜💖🎶🌞🌈🚙💨

That build and van tour was wonderful!! Enjoy and happy travels!

Excellent space planning. Love this stealthy build!

I like the vent behind license plate idea!

I really like it. I'm hoping to get a nissan van & convert it as well for 2 people.

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

They're great vans. For two folks, you'll want fewer cabinets, and maybe some roof storage. :) My wife can actually sleep across the front seats of mine.

I am just being busy to get mine built out. Thanks for all your clever ideas. You did a great Job. Well done. It’s the best, what I have found at the internet .

Steeling the back vent idea. So incredibly smart 🤩

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Just be sure it seals well and that you have a CO detector. I’ve had no problems, but Caution is warranted.

Orangey red lights are more conducive to a human's eye sight as it allows more to be seen than a glaring white/yellowish lighting effect, so good on you for choosing it.

@jeffwagg

Жыл бұрын

Having the red light option is great. Easier on the eyes, and if you’re stealth camping, much less noticeable to people on the outside. I attend astronomy events sometimes, so it’s a must.

Love the build . Some great and clever ideas. Thank you. the wobbly camera is giving me vertigo though😂

@jeffwagg

Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that - it was originally a Facebook Live.

I'm amazed! I just bought the same van in Cayenne Red 3 days ago, and didn't know how much stuff would be possible to get in there. I love the bed and the sink/shower deal especially. Great job!

i absolutely love the chair/bed combo

I've got to say your build has got to be the best I've seen in a nissan nv200 well done. You've thought of everything.

Creative and organized. Nice look. Thanks for the tour!

Beautiful! Can't believe there is an ideal system that will fit this 200 nv

That's a fantastic build. I love the fact that you used readily available IKEA stuff and that all was so well thought through.

Your van is amazing. I'm looking into NV200s to convert and yours is just what I was looking for.

one of the best small van designs I've seen. congrats!

Your vans conversion is amazing! I hope your doing great... i can really hear a man heavily breathing.. enjoy your travel and keep safe =) ciao!

@jeffwagg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and yep, I'm a heavy breather. Pulse Ox is good though. :)

Watched HUNDREDS and this is the BEST build!

Brilliant, what a great build. I got so many ideas and inspiration. Would like to see videos on your build itself, the walls and carpeted compartments are so well done. Great job 👍

@jeffwagg

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, I did not record as I built. :(

I love your build ... great ideas, great tour!

So many things I love about this build. Hot hands brings back memories, that's how I stayed warm in a tent.

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Hot Hands are like little packets of comfort. There are nights I just have one in the sleeping bag with me, kind of like a tiny little kitten.

I think your camper is amazing! Thanks for sharing your ingenious plans & gadgets.

I love this build! Especially cuz it used the Nissan.

Excellent job top to bottom. Great ideas everywhere in this little van. Safe travels.

i gotta nv200 too - i'm gonna copy a loooootta your stuff - thanks dude !

Thanks for sharing! Cool build! Love the bed

One of my favorite builds! Thanks for sharing

This is the van I want to travel in and build out. Fantastic build

this couch ikea pull out thing is brilliant ! its a great use of space in my opinion well done

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Louis! Every inch counts!

@powderedwiglouis1238

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffwagg yeah thats right which is why the double use of space you did is so smart

@grandmeaulne

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful van! I’m going to borrow from your design :) A few questions: those Ikea cubes. How to they handle the shaking nd climate variations in a hot or cold van? Also, did you insulate the van? And finally, that vent. I realized i couldn’t install a MaxxAir because the structure beams are too close for the 14 inch standard opening. I guess it was the only option?

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

@@grandmeaulne The cubes have done fine - they move a bit, but when attached to each other as a unit and to the side of the van in one place, they're pretty solid. The doors are the weak point - the magnetic catches do NOT hold the doors shut, hence the other things I used. The vent is a Vanair Ventline, and it's fine, but not as a good as Maxair. The folks who put a full sized 14x14 fan in these simply cut through one of though roof ribs. It's fine. The roof can only hold 100lbs anyway, so you really shouldn't be putting much up there. Solar is fine. As for insulation, yes, I did. Felt on the floor and walls, poly iso on the ceiling, rock wool in the crevices and closed cell spray foam in the ribs, back doors, etc.

@mrpheasant9174

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffwagg thats what she said🤣😂 couldnt help myself🤐 love the van man, imma get one of these nv200 aswell, they look great!

beautiful and functional NV200 van build

Awesome build! Very well planned out. Have a great time camping and traveling.

Super clever and thorough fit out. Thanks for sharing all those ideas

Like the hidden loo...& backdoor peep hole...& swivel tap u can attach shower hose. This is well designed - & u've thought of everything.

@maryp9466

3 жыл бұрын

Right? All those things! Plus a budget dog bowl sink.

@justsayin39

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the hidden toilet is lux!

Amazing van.. Have a safe and happy drive!

Nice build. I really like the way you have set her up. Plus you have everything you need inside. Now you have me checking out the IKEA beds.

WoW! Awesome setup!

You are AMAZING! I've never seen a license plate vent or PEEPHOLE! Pure genius! Thank you for sharing! xoxo

I'm inspired by your build. Thanks for sharing.

WOW! Great share, video and build! Yes I love the slide out Ikea BEd, and thank you for sharin the link! Hope to get another Van soon.... CHeers! :)

The peep hole you have on the back door is a great idea! thanks for sharing!

Awesome rig!! I love the plant lever (and a whole bunch of other features).

In the UK, Nissan used to sell electric version eNV200. About £26K for 40 kWh battery. No more. Factory moved from Spain to France.

Beautiful job

Great job you kept it simple .

The peep hole and the license plate vent ideas are great... nice work!

great job, what a beautiful tiny home! Love it!

What a terrific build and an even better video! I love all the products that you used being put up on the screen! Ty

Great all over! Have a good time in your little home!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing man. I’m looking to convert a NV200 myself come spring, and being Swedish a soft spot for IKEA kinda comes with the birth certificate.. 😊 This video was loads of inspiration for my build. 👍🏼👍🏼 Tanks again!

you have the most efficient awesome made van I have ever seen and I have watched for 2 years

Your van is very cool. I love how you have used IKEA furniture, especially the bed.

Excellent van build ! with some very unique ideas. 👍

You are living the dream! NV200 is probably something I'd buy if I did van life. Your setup is very similar to what I would consider doing, but I'd do composting toilet probably. It would be nice to be able to run of just solar power and live on BLM land or something like it for an extended period, keeping cost lower (in theory).

@jeffwagg

2 жыл бұрын

Tough to fit a composting toilet in a small van as they're so large, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. :)

@RiDankulous

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffwagg Ah, thanks for the info.

Nice thoughtful build! I believe the Ikea brand materials are very appropriate for this type of build due to lighter weight materials and flexible sizes. Easier hauling weight on the vehicle as well. So I don't think that apologies are necessary. Thanks for sharing!

It looks amazing. You have thought of everything, it looks really comfy too x

Love the van..so comfortable

Wow this is a very well done wan, everything in there built is very functional. Well done my friend. U r hell of a smart man.

That is incredible.

I love this build. Great use and stealthy

Nicely done!

What a fantastic set up Well done 👍

Very nice build! Thanks for sharing

Added 'Velcro Wall' to my van build must-haves. I might be biased as someone who just bought an e-NV200, but small van builds are the most satisfying to watch as they're often so inventive and smart with how space is used. Thanks for sharing.

Lots of good ideas. Thanks.

Great build ideas! Thanks for sharing.

BEST VIDEOS EVER!!✌ Thanks😊👍

Very cool build! So much in such a small space. I enjoyed your quick tour - even though I go a little dizzy at times😄You're funny! Safe travels!!

Love the build. So much inspo to get my 04 sienna van build going. Thanks!!!

Beautiful build !!

Really clever build!

Lots of good tips. Thanks!

Really nice van build! 👍👍 Thanks for sharing!

this is a really nice build,,he has everything in there.

Build to go :: this is great when ur working away from home, will save a bit on hotels. Wow u have a toilet, ace plus a cold shower, till u get home. Great van tour....thanq

Well done!

Wow...amazing!

I'm surprise with back vent , nice 👍

I like that you used ikea cabinets because I can’t customize my sienna as I’m a disabled 67 year old. Great ideas and organization. Love all of it. Your emergency food ideas too.

Nice. I cant wait to get myself a van!!

Very well.planned layout. I really enjoyed seeing this. 👍

I like it. I'm also in an NV200 camper. Let's enjoy each other!

Your build is actually really cool I wish you did a tutorial on everything in there I love how the bed is the roof the floor the whole shebang

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I should have filmed as I was building. I'm happy to answer any questions about anything. I'll be doing a new build next year that will document everything.

@donnaledbetter1571

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffwagg please show how you secured your furniture to the van

they have the cruise control kit for the S model, just have to unscrew and pull back the steering while along the air bag (carefull not to pull that too hard/off otherwise it will set off), there should be a small PCB already installed with the correct pinout and connections to install that kit, the way you can tell vehicles have this feature is the check for small right behind the while attached to the steering column right where you would think the cruise control would be on most vehicles

She's pretty darn nice!

Nice job! I really like the hidden compartment and the rear vent.

Great video, I’ve got a different layout in mind for my van but I’ve picked up some great Ideas from yours! Thanks!

@jeffwagg

3 жыл бұрын

Great! If anyone was going to copy mine, I'd want to talk them - I'm planning on a more detailed video in the future that will discuss some of the problems with this design. They all have pluses and minuses of course. Good luck with your build!