TINY CAMPER VAN Conversion, From Start To Finish | Nissan NV200 Small Van Build

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In this video, I'm showing my ENTIRE van build from start to finish; insulating & carpeting the van, as well as building furniture and adding tons of accessories to make it a unique build. I've turned my Nissan NV200 from a small, empty panel van into cosy, comfortable, affordable tiny camper conversion.
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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Insulating - • How To INSULATE A Van ...
1:34 - Carpeting the ceiling - • Insulating And Carpeti...
2:01 - Carpeting the walls - • CARPETING A VAN CONVER...
2:38 - Carpeting the doors - • How I Carpeted My Van ...
3:45 - Door pockets - • Making Van Door And Wa...
4:29 - The floor - • Installing A Vinyl Van...
5:46 - The van bed - • Unique DIY Pullout Van...
6:24 - Van bed storage - • Adding HIDDEN STORAGE ...
6:55 - Curtain - • Installing A Blackout ...
7:14 - Wheel arch storage box - • Building A Wheel Arch ...
7:58 - Seat storage cupboard - • Creating A HIDDEN Van ...
8:24 - Folding table storage unit - • Building A FOLDING VAN...
9:45 - Power for the van - • Installing Lighting, R...
10:08 - Thermal blackout window covers - • HOW TO Make DIY Therma...
11:01 - DIY door pole - • HOW TO Stop Van Doors ...
11:19 - Wind deflectors - • 10 ESSENTIAL Extras Fo...
11:30 - Fairy lights - • 10 ESSENTIAL Extras Fo...
11:46 - Ceiling net - • 10 ESSENTIAL Extras Fo...
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DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research and experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van and the way I intend to use it.

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  • @sandzhs
    @sandzhs Жыл бұрын

    I've seen hundreds of vans and van builds, but this is one of the most impressive and well-crafted of them.

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad you like the build!

  • @brianshefford2317

    @brianshefford2317

    Жыл бұрын

    I think this is one of the best van builds vids I have watched.This guy has made use of every nook and cranny very clever.😮

  • @brianshefford2317

    @brianshefford2317

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree 💯

  • @annelienv

    @annelienv

    Жыл бұрын

    I have to agree! This is the best one yet

  • @JimmySmithYT

    @JimmySmithYT

    Жыл бұрын

    This comment exists on every camper van video ever.

  • @dharma5774
    @dharma57742 жыл бұрын

    This is the perfect van for me

  • @garrykennedy5653
    @garrykennedy56532 жыл бұрын

    Nice build, I love the fact that the van can easily revert back to full size by removing components. Well done I will use some of your ideas as I build my new van.

  • @magnacarta9364

    @magnacarta9364

    Жыл бұрын

    That was very good idea.

  • @bitcoinstacker

    @bitcoinstacker

    11 ай бұрын

    Same. I want to be able to revert to a full van ideally… to have options

  • @samhelmer1978
    @samhelmer197811 ай бұрын

    Wow thats such a thorough way of insulating, carpeting and woodworking...im impressed with your patience and attention to detail

  • @cm2270
    @cm22702 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the best simple common sense van build ever. I'm moving out of a chevy astro to a nissan nv200 in a couple months and I'm going to build it out like yours. Thanks a lot for the video.

  • @GodskidUr1
    @GodskidUr12 ай бұрын

    It takes some work and creativity to do all that. Looks great 😊

  • @lorrainenicoletti6232
    @lorrainenicoletti62322 жыл бұрын

    You really know what your doing! What confidence and extra details .

  • @jimscheltema670
    @jimscheltema670 Жыл бұрын

    One of the simplest, clean & practical builds I've seen!

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jim!

  • @user-wi4bo6uf1w

    @user-wi4bo6uf1w

    5 ай бұрын

    if you're interest about these things, look at my camper, the smallest in the world kzread.info/dash/bejne/qouE1MGBlKawp8Y.htmlsi=z0tgOBEgBpThuxPj

  • @martinengelbrecht5384
    @martinengelbrecht5384 Жыл бұрын

    9.5 /10 - I love the simplicity while the build is still very neat with excellent functionality!

  • @bulkbrit
    @bulkbrit2 жыл бұрын

    What a great build, thank you for sharing. I’ve converted vans for years but you have used techniques and innovative methods in ways I’ve never seen, or considered, before. I look forward to putting some of them to use myself

  • @suearthur5129
    @suearthur5129 Жыл бұрын

    Love the use of the carpet and vinyl which cuts down the weight of the conversion and looks great. Your build was fantastic.

  • @michaelchiesa6142
    @michaelchiesa61429 ай бұрын

    Practical and useful information... Here in tropical north Queensland Oz, living in my VW Crafter, much appreciation for your tips on vanlife...

  • @angelaratzay9034
    @angelaratzay9034Ай бұрын

    You are so clever, my goodness what beautiful work. WISH YOU WERE MY neighbour's. Do you know how smart gifted you are. Thanks.

  • @butterygudness7577
    @butterygudness75772 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work James definitely inspired.

  • @1hjehje
    @1hjehje2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work. Great attention to detail and a conversion that can be completed at a reasonable cost. RV prices have gone through the roof lately. I have a travel trailer but I am considering a van sometime in the future for weekend camping. Thank you for the video.

  • @Celestein
    @Celestein Жыл бұрын

    I love that everything is so spartan, clever and practical; no unnecessary frills getting in the way. I admit at the first mention of carpet, I knee-jerk cringed a bit but it's done so well it looks clean and cozy.

  • @philipmyatt967
    @philipmyatt967 Жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous and ingenious van build, I had an nv200 4-5 years, I found them an utterly reliable if just a tad small. I am just buying a Vivaro, and fitting it out as a stealth camper/ mtb hauler. And I found your build inspiring, love the way you finished the carpeting on the doors. And the door pockets are ingenious.. very nice 👍🏻

  • @TT-js4jn
    @TT-js4jn Жыл бұрын

    Dang dude, your skills are off the chart and I love all the ideas that you had right down to the cover for your plugins. Very impressive indeed and what a comfy van you have made.

  • @jimadams6159
    @jimadams61592 жыл бұрын

    Really impressed with your work. Quality van build 👌

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you like it!

  • @janetderose1672

    @janetderose1672

    2 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree!!

  • @bitcoinstacker
    @bitcoinstacker11 ай бұрын

    This is as much effort, and neatness - with optionality as I was seeking. Spot on! Thank you!

  • @deanhumphries7878
    @deanhumphries78782 жыл бұрын

    What a great job you have done on this van conversion.

  • @UnaChefenlaCocina
    @UnaChefenlaCocina2 жыл бұрын

    A job very well done and very practical friend, I would like to know where you got the mats or what they are called and where you bought them, I liked them a lot and their size is perfect thank you very much and enjoy

  • @michellestratford9753
    @michellestratford9753 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so impressed by your thoroughness!! Nice job!! 🚐🇨🇦

  • @mckeon1960
    @mckeon19602 жыл бұрын

    It's fab. Love the finish in the wood. Lovely job

  • @EricGebhard
    @EricGebhard2 жыл бұрын

    Cool video. My wife and I watch several of your build videos and you did a fantastic job building out Yogi. You are obviously a very skilled woodworker. This recap is a great idea and really fun to watch. The Nissan NV200 makes a great camper van, we have one also.

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eric, glad you like the build - hope you're enjoying your van!

  • @DerVagabundli

    @DerVagabundli

    Жыл бұрын

    This is definitely the most well thought out and executed builds I’ve seen! Might take some inspiration for the 2nd iteration of my Dacia Dokker.

  • @wozmillar9118
    @wozmillar91187 ай бұрын

    Excellent video got me excited to buy my first van the nv200 and make my camper great ideas hope your still having fun in it 😊

  • @pastorchris5533
    @pastorchris55338 ай бұрын

    Wow, I know you probably already know this, but you’re amazingly talented! Thanks for posting this!

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you, that's very kind :)

  • @ceedub619cameraman3

    @ceedub619cameraman3

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@LensOfJames amazing! ...about to start my own NV buildout.....how long did the entire thing take ?

  • @fritz4345
    @fritz4345 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful build. Not too fancy but very efficient. Well done!

  • @lamaha564
    @lamaha5647 ай бұрын

    Picking up mine in a week, some really clever ideas. Can’t wait. Thank you.

  • @dawnsky999
    @dawnsky999 Жыл бұрын

    Great build, impressive use of space with simple no fuss efficiency!

  • @michaeldean8193
    @michaeldean81932 жыл бұрын

    Nice job man ! that's a bunch of hard work , and now you have something very cool . Enjoy

  • @BobMac
    @BobMac2 жыл бұрын

    Cracking work there mate. The little touches of routing the edging of the table/cabinet makes it look that good bit more professional. Getting my van end of the week to begin my build!

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, best of luck with your build!

  • @Destino_Desconhecido
    @Destino_Desconhecido3 ай бұрын

    Wow. Very well crafted. Simple and creative solutions that totally transformed how the van looks like

  • @JW-se1rk
    @JW-se1rk Жыл бұрын

    Amazing use of the space. Given me some great ideas. Thank you for sharing, and great job 👊🏼.

  • @petervellis4763
    @petervellis4763 Жыл бұрын

    I like the placement of the bed/couch behind the drive seat.its gonna be the center of my build

  • @briellemule8410
    @briellemule84102 жыл бұрын

    So excited to pick up my NV tomorrow! Love your set up! Wish I had your skills

  • @dg5175
    @dg5175 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing this in detail. I hate when i search for van builds and they only give minimal detail or video of the step by step process.

  • @ianrickey208
    @ianrickey2082 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant job James!!!

  • @paule3475
    @paule34754 ай бұрын

    Excellently done and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing this with us all!

  • @partyvr5053
    @partyvr5053 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing job this guy did! Wow!!!

  • @carolinecraighead9232
    @carolinecraighead9232 Жыл бұрын

    This is great, thanks for all the info. We have an NV200 that we want to convert for a trip across Europe but think I may need some carpentry skills to do anything like you have, Yogi is fab! ❤️

  • @stephendoherty981
    @stephendoherty9817 күн бұрын

    Brilliant job. I've just bought an Opel Combo panel van that's a similiar size to your NV200. Having watched many YT videos of conversions, I'm going to go with your build. It's really practical, simple and maximises space. Too many vans are cluttered with needless stuff. Some people want to replicate their home in their van. I still want to 'camp' in mine.

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    7 күн бұрын

    Thanks, good luck with your conversion!

  • @TOFFITOFFE
    @TOFFITOFFE2 жыл бұрын

    Pure class build!

  • @JohnvanGurp
    @JohnvanGurp9 ай бұрын

    This is a beautiful build… I love the smaller van sizes. Thanks for sharing!

  • @marcusmustard8285
    @marcusmustard8285 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Amazing seeing this. Super good job making everything super nice.

  • @axelseibert2422
    @axelseibert2422 Жыл бұрын

    Great Job! Thanks for this Video and for sharing your ideas! Keep going...

  • @davidprice1908
    @davidprice19085 ай бұрын

    Just got my 2010 NV200, and am looking at my rental work unit tomorrow, and then it's war! We're buying land in the Mediterranean, wo will be living in it this time next year.....thanks for this!

  • @wandarogers5769
    @wandarogers57698 ай бұрын

    beautiful. clean lines and clutter free. love it.

  • @80nodrog
    @80nodrog7 ай бұрын

    Thats an amazing build, well done mate

  • @blackmagic8115
    @blackmagic81152 жыл бұрын

    Great Job! I’m working on a 2016 Transit Connect and can really appreciate how well designed you made it.

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, good luck with your conversion!

  • @radley3519
    @radley3519 Жыл бұрын

    Yes!! Thank you I think I can try this on my own!!

  • @1GreatLake
    @1GreatLake2 жыл бұрын

    wow the carpets look sooo good. extra points for the breathing protection

  • @rebeccaabrey9526
    @rebeccaabrey95262 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 🤩 nissan van build! That's the van of my dreams.. Thanks for sharing all your niffy tips.. Great filming 👌

  • @DucPham-oy9uz
    @DucPham-oy9uz2 жыл бұрын

    Very talented. It helped me to decide how I'm going to insulate my van.

  • @davidwaterhouse2552
    @davidwaterhouse25522 жыл бұрын

    That is a really great job James! Well done! Cheers dx

  • @shamsshams20261
    @shamsshams202612 жыл бұрын

    Really it's a very good job, thank you so much for sharing and... enjoy it!

  • @coolbananas1803
    @coolbananas1803 Жыл бұрын

    Great build and great vid! Lots of nifty ideas for others to adopt. Luv ya work!

  • @sasman63
    @sasman63 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Well done. You make it look ever so easy!

  • @brenda4388
    @brenda4388 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice work James.

  • @nmartin5551
    @nmartin5551 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with the others! You have one of the best and easiest to watch van conversion videos I have seen. And I have watched a ton!

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @maddievids6533
    @maddievids6533 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent job Well done James

  • @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad
    @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad3 ай бұрын

    This is incredible! Amazing video and ingenious design. Thank you 👍

  • @sandyschneider6792
    @sandyschneider67924 ай бұрын

    Excellent, practical build!

  • @achim.t
    @achim.t2 жыл бұрын

    Great compilation of your numerous individual videos!

  • @LeeRatcliffe
    @LeeRatcliffe2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job James.

  • @Saltydog961
    @Saltydog9614 ай бұрын

    Nice job, the bed is really neat build!!!!

  • @Flash1857
    @Flash18572 жыл бұрын

    Folding table is inventive. Thanks

  • @allantodd7365
    @allantodd7365 Жыл бұрын

    Great build m8. Absolutely love it has given me so many ideas.

  • @christinaveale5258
    @christinaveale52584 ай бұрын

    Beautiful job, I I enjoy watching 😊 this as I can't do, so easy to just admire!

  • @piotrskowronski5238
    @piotrskowronski523810 ай бұрын

    Great conversion! Everything seems practical and nice, I hope I will build similar one day!

  • @daithi4
    @daithi4 Жыл бұрын

    Love it brother, great job.

  • @singingnomad5099
    @singingnomad509911 ай бұрын

    You are very talented - creative design!

  • @booboobambos7911
    @booboobambos79119 ай бұрын

    Great vid on your build very clear explanation and detailed keep up the great work

  • @Vengeance1978
    @Vengeance1978 Жыл бұрын

    Superb video. Clear and precise and great to watch. Lovely van 👌👌

  • @kerrytaylor589
    @kerrytaylor589 Жыл бұрын

    Great build with some really clever ideas. Well done!

  • @framberthuchtkerinterphoto3904
    @framberthuchtkerinterphoto3904 Жыл бұрын

    best small van concept on youtube.

  • @elleworkim3096
    @elleworkim3096 Жыл бұрын

    Really good work with an impressive result, also a great inspiration for finishing my camper van. The only challenge I have to deal with is that I wanna at least keep one passenger seat in the back of the van. In the end life is a compromise, no matter how u do it. Best regards from germany

  • @robinlatham7579
    @robinlatham7579 Жыл бұрын

    Very very good. Clever resourceful build.

  • @davidtaylor9562
    @davidtaylor95622 жыл бұрын

    Excellent build it’s tempting to have a go 👍

  • @rockyroadblues100
    @rockyroadblues1002 жыл бұрын

    James you are gifted ,and a fast worker lol sub and greets from Ireland and Spain

  • @briansutherland9457
    @briansutherland94572 ай бұрын

    Lovely camper build realy enjoyed thxs

  • @asifadeni
    @asifadeni Жыл бұрын

    Great job. Best wishes for your future

  • @kiransutar3108
    @kiransutar3108 Жыл бұрын

    I really like the conversion in van.. simple and beautiful..

  • @simplyso4363
    @simplyso4363 Жыл бұрын

    Well you sir are an artist! Well done 👏🏼

  • @russellrlf
    @russellrlf2 жыл бұрын

    I am going to finish the vid but I have to say, you did an amazing job on the carpet. I have tried to do some carpet in a van. It was hard and looked terrible. Yours is amazing.

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it was a nightmare but thankfully it paid off

  • @testingandtrackdays8651
    @testingandtrackdays8651 Жыл бұрын

    Very simple yet beautifully finished van. Love it

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @kennethwilson8633
    @kennethwilson86332 жыл бұрын

    Wow great build. Have fun traveling and stay safe.

  • @sailorsrpblc6625
    @sailorsrpblc6625 Жыл бұрын

    Nice Work Mate!!!

  • @steveffuksake
    @steveffuksake Жыл бұрын

    It's amazin what a raisin can do, brilliant and interesting.

  • @michaelwhitham4501
    @michaelwhitham45013 ай бұрын

    Fair play mate that’s a work of art 👌

  • @jessys9868
    @jessys9868 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! One of the best van builds I have seen

  • @LensOfJames

    @LensOfJames

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @GoTerry
    @GoTerry Жыл бұрын

    I really like the window coverings but the entire build is brilliant

  • @allanjonalisidro7007
    @allanjonalisidro70078 ай бұрын

    Very simple but sophisticated

  • @pauldawson2711
    @pauldawson2711 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, no nonsense or nattering about nothing 👍 great job you did too. Thanks for sharing

  • @louisetaylor7568
    @louisetaylor75682 жыл бұрын

    What a very talented man! Lovely van!

  • @robinjones6692
    @robinjones6692 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, exactly what I would like to do myself. I definitely will follow up on others things related to this video.

  • @paulbrown1017
    @paulbrown10174 ай бұрын

    Impressive well thought out 👍

  • @Wastelander13
    @Wastelander13 Жыл бұрын

    Great job, really well done. Congratulations. 👍👍

  • @sandrasandoval8111
    @sandrasandoval8111 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding Van Build 👏

  • @ShaneandAneVanLife
    @ShaneandAneVanLife2 жыл бұрын

    Just came across your channel!! Amazing what you can do with such a small space!! Really impressed!! Just subscribed 🤗🤗

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