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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I've seen hundreds of vans and van builds, but this is one of the most impressive and well-crafted of them.
@LensOfJames
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you like the build!
@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
Жыл бұрын
I agree 💯
@annelienv
Жыл бұрын
I have to agree! This is the best one yet
@JimmySmithYT
Жыл бұрын
This comment exists on every camper van video ever.
This is the perfect van for me
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
Жыл бұрын
That was very good idea.
@bitcoinstacker
11 ай бұрын
Same. I want to be able to revert to a full van ideally… to have options
Wow thats such a thorough way of insulating, carpeting and woodworking...im impressed with your patience and attention to detail
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.
It takes some work and creativity to do all that. Looks great 😊
You really know what your doing! What confidence and extra details .
One of the simplest, clean & practical builds I've seen!
@LensOfJames
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim!
@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
9.5 /10 - I love the simplicity while the build is still very neat with excellent functionality!
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
Love the use of the carpet and vinyl which cuts down the weight of the conversion and looks great. Your build was fantastic.
Practical and useful information... Here in tropical north Queensland Oz, living in my VW Crafter, much appreciation for your tips on vanlife...
You are so clever, my goodness what beautiful work. WISH YOU WERE MY neighbour's. Do you know how smart gifted you are. Thanks.
Amazing work James definitely inspired.
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.
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.
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 👍🏻
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.
Really impressed with your work. Quality van build 👌
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you like it!
@janetderose1672
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!!
This is as much effort, and neatness - with optionality as I was seeking. Spot on! Thank you!
What a great job you have done on this van conversion.
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
I'm so impressed by your thoroughness!! Nice job!! 🚐🇨🇦
It's fab. Love the finish in the wood. Lovely job
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric, glad you like the build - hope you're enjoying your van!
@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.
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 😊
Wow, I know you probably already know this, but you’re amazingly talented! Thanks for posting this!
@LensOfJames
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, that's very kind :)
@ceedub619cameraman3
3 ай бұрын
@@LensOfJames amazing! ...about to start my own NV buildout.....how long did the entire thing take ?
Wonderful build. Not too fancy but very efficient. Well done!
Picking up mine in a week, some really clever ideas. Can’t wait. Thank you.
Great build, impressive use of space with simple no fuss efficiency!
Nice job man ! that's a bunch of hard work , and now you have something very cool . Enjoy
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, best of luck with your build!
Wow. Very well crafted. Simple and creative solutions that totally transformed how the van looks like
Amazing use of the space. Given me some great ideas. Thank you for sharing, and great job 👊🏼.
I like the placement of the bed/couch behind the drive seat.its gonna be the center of my build
So excited to pick up my NV tomorrow! Love your set up! Wish I had your skills
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.
Brilliant job James!!!
Excellently done and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing this with us all!
Absolutely amazing job this guy did! Wow!!!
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! ❤️
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
7 күн бұрын
Thanks, good luck with your conversion!
Pure class build!
This is a beautiful build… I love the smaller van sizes. Thanks for sharing!
Wow. Amazing seeing this. Super good job making everything super nice.
Great Job! Thanks for this Video and for sharing your ideas! Keep going...
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!
beautiful. clean lines and clutter free. love it.
Thats an amazing build, well done mate
Great Job! I’m working on a 2016 Transit Connect and can really appreciate how well designed you made it.
@LensOfJames
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good luck with your conversion!
Yes!! Thank you I think I can try this on my own!!
wow the carpets look sooo good. extra points for the breathing protection
Amazing 🤩 nissan van build! That's the van of my dreams.. Thanks for sharing all your niffy tips.. Great filming 👌
Very talented. It helped me to decide how I'm going to insulate my van.
That is a really great job James! Well done! Cheers dx
Really it's a very good job, thank you so much for sharing and... enjoy it!
Great build and great vid! Lots of nifty ideas for others to adopt. Luv ya work!
Awesome. Well done. You make it look ever so easy!
Very nice work James.
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
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Excellent job Well done James
This is incredible! Amazing video and ingenious design. Thank you 👍
Excellent, practical build!
Great compilation of your numerous individual videos!
Awesome job James.
Nice job, the bed is really neat build!!!!
Folding table is inventive. Thanks
Great build m8. Absolutely love it has given me so many ideas.
Beautiful job, I I enjoy watching 😊 this as I can't do, so easy to just admire!
Great conversion! Everything seems practical and nice, I hope I will build similar one day!
Love it brother, great job.
You are very talented - creative design!
Great vid on your build very clear explanation and detailed keep up the great work
Superb video. Clear and precise and great to watch. Lovely van 👌👌
Great build with some really clever ideas. Well done!
best small van concept on youtube.
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
Very very good. Clever resourceful build.
Excellent build it’s tempting to have a go 👍
James you are gifted ,and a fast worker lol sub and greets from Ireland and Spain
Lovely camper build realy enjoyed thxs
Great job. Best wishes for your future
I really like the conversion in van.. simple and beautiful..
Well you sir are an artist! Well done 👏🏼
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it was a nightmare but thankfully it paid off
Very simple yet beautifully finished van. Love it
@LensOfJames
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wow great build. Have fun traveling and stay safe.
Nice Work Mate!!!
It's amazin what a raisin can do, brilliant and interesting.
Fair play mate that’s a work of art 👌
Wonderful video! One of the best van builds I have seen
@LensOfJames
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
I really like the window coverings but the entire build is brilliant
Very simple but sophisticated
Great video, no nonsense or nattering about nothing 👍 great job you did too. Thanks for sharing
What a very talented man! Lovely van!
Brilliant, exactly what I would like to do myself. I definitely will follow up on others things related to this video.
Impressive well thought out 👍
Great job, really well done. Congratulations. 👍👍
Outstanding Van Build 👏
Just came across your channel!! Amazing what you can do with such a small space!! Really impressed!! Just subscribed 🤗🤗