Maximizing Space in a Minivan: Tour of Super Organized Van Set Up!

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8 ай бұрын

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Join us for a a tour of Michael's incredible 2010 Toyota Sienna Minivan! His nephew's craftsmanship shines through with ingenious sliding drawers that maximize every inch of space. Michael's love for cooking inspired this setup, designed for preparing and enjoying healthy meals on the road. Organization is a breeze in this remarkable minivan build.
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@kristenvincent3622 8 ай бұрын

That nephew should consider doing mini conversions as a career. I love the lift up table top in the rear kitchen! End of video edit: So glad nephew is taking work on like this… and looking forward to an Van lid cooking channel, because small space cooking and good meal making in a van or RV is definitely a big learning curve!

@FeMiNem-Poet 8 ай бұрын

Yes, and being a chef, he could create a little Truck Stop - van/stop business selling his food!🪷

@seanh4841 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic and a really nice guy as well

@belindasalinas 8 ай бұрын

What an easy-going and delightful guy. Kudos to his talented nephew for helping him with his van build.

@kele1264 8 ай бұрын

Michael made the great point that there is diversity in the nomad community. I believe that means that there is less hate, less damaging judgement to fear. You can find reasonable safety and friendship, inclusion, help if you need it. Fantastic. Best wishes to Michael for his future. Kudos to his nephew for helping in a big way. Thank you Bob and Michael!

@NomadicApril 8 ай бұрын

We watch out for each other out here! I’ve made soooo many lifelong friends, it’s incredible how giving , kind and caring nomads are!!!!!

@user-bh3ew6ii4g 8 ай бұрын

What a sweetie Michael is, and I think he's got a winning idea in his cooking channel. His nephew did a stellar job! I love watching these videos because different people come up with some very creative solutions for the challenge of creating a comfy, livable home in a confined space which usually has a bunch of weird curves, angles and (at least in the case of my car) multiple levels of floor. I love the dark stained wood. I know a lot of people in cars choose light colors, but dark stained wood is my preference too. I need to be starting my build very soon, I'm glad I saw this video first.

@lindsaylivinlife6282 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic, build! And, I love your mission of teaching healthy eating as nomads! I’m primarily plant-based SOS-free and do most of my own cooking, so healthy eating as a nomad would be extremely important to me. I’ve been researching nomad van life living for some time (love this channel!) and waiting for my window of opportunity… I’ve already made two big steps (recently retired and moved to Arizona). I joined your “NotYourMomsVan” KZfaq channel and wishing it great success!

@normaevett 8 ай бұрын

You sound like me! Plant based, mostly sos free. Planning to move to Az near my grandson, but to be independent and have my own home on wheels.

@lindsaylivinlife6282 6 ай бұрын

@@normaevett that's fantastic! ...it'd be awesome to see ya down the road! 🚐

@GodiscomingBhappy 8 ай бұрын

Great conversion and i love his idea of cooking lessons for ppl on the road!! what a kind, soft spoken soul

@keyplayer5 8 ай бұрын

You are right about the talent of your nephew. So creative and he’s brought so much joy into his uncles life. I hope you have lots of success in your travels and social media cooking shows. 💕

@morphergaming0531 8 ай бұрын

I could hang with Mike, love his style and taste. Really appreciate the ability to change the bed area into a lounger, awesome design.

@WisconsinWanderer 8 ай бұрын

Nice rig and you can’t beat the Toyota reliability, and it takes skills to build out a system like that very cool. 😊thank you

@abeautifullife5303 8 ай бұрын

💯!

@SpicyGramCracker 8 ай бұрын

Very nice build! He clearly built around his priorities. Kudos ❤

@mfalcon1459 8 ай бұрын

Really cool build, even Bob went “oh, wow!” and “oh my goody!” 😃

@user-ey3fs2qu3v 4 ай бұрын

These van/rig tours are my favorite videos. Especially the minivans. We have a 2014 Dodge grand caravan that we rigged up with a bed for camping and road trips. Michael is a cool guy!

@janineivey03121 8 ай бұрын

I really like the build and the upcycling he used in building. Every video I watch, I find new things that I’d love to incorporate into my build! Safe travels, and it’s awesome to see someone cooking and eating healthier

@kenblum4840 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that you are relatable and care about the things that make us better people. That's what I, a 60+ former believer, husband, and father, am still finding to be most important.

@purplehorsechick9706 6 ай бұрын

Now that is storage perfection! Love this build ❤. Can't wait to check out your channel Michael you seem like such a nice guy. Thanks for sharing Michael and Bob! 💜

@StellaMaldo-gj6tz 8 ай бұрын

Enjoy all your videos Bob! Been watching you on tv first. Great ppl..you come across..with nice ideals.

@IvyRosethebus 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant nephew!!! Love the build!

@veldasellers4021 8 ай бұрын

YESSSSS!!! We definitely need more healthful cooking ideas while on the road. I will be looking forward to your videos!

@sharkcookie.YouTube 8 ай бұрын

What a great guy

@rustykatt3870 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Nice van build Michael and I've subscribed to your channel. It took me a bit- I finally left no spaces between words and it worked😊. Bob, as always, you are helping people to survive, and this is wonderful. Thank you so much, both of you!!

@billbuschgen520 Ай бұрын

After watching some of these mini van set ups I think one would work for me.

@ronmoore3987 8 ай бұрын

God bless you Michael for doing the healthy cooking thing.People always need options . Your also A very well spoken guy

@Prius.Glamping 6 сағат бұрын

Great use of space.

@corrie9912 4 ай бұрын

Aww Michael! I just love you!

@margieinavanparker1698 8 ай бұрын

Awesome build! Great job nephew! I definitely could use some help on my next build out after RTR. I hope you'll be at the RTR 2024 so we can meet and see the van in person! (Not against good food, either😂)

@cathynefzger8287 8 ай бұрын

Love your van compact and everything you need, your staining and your nephew's ingenuity great job, and perfect for a chef! Enjoy🌿

@jeremytorgersen 8 ай бұрын

Great build, very functional and custom, yet still simple enough!

@jessiehead6525 8 ай бұрын

Awe….what a sweetie. And a great build! I love these owner-built, owner-designed builds. (Or, with the help and skills of family members!)

@wanderinggypsydeb 8 ай бұрын

Best and most organized build I've seen! His nephew did a fantastic job 👏

@beyouvanlife 2 ай бұрын

What a great setup. Your nephew is talented. ❤HAPPY TRAVELS…..

@DuTubeable 8 ай бұрын

I love the kitchen and pantry!!

@carmenmartinez2882 8 ай бұрын

Wow, just wow. I’m so trying to get my van but I have to wait due to monetary and health issues. The van community seems so welcoming, I come from the mountain community which is also very friendly and tight and can’t see myself going back to the city. In the meantime I tent camp whenever I have the time and sometimes I get to meet the wonderful nomads, always so nice and down to earth.

@gailkellum832 8 ай бұрын

Very nice van. Can't wait for cooking videos!

@Zoet50 8 ай бұрын

Really appreciate bobs interviewing skills , doesn’t interrupt

@nancycain4434 8 ай бұрын

I love Michael's kitchen. His nephew is talented. Thank you for introducing us to him Bob,safe travels.

@championslayers 8 ай бұрын

Love this. Way to go Michael!

@jwulf 8 ай бұрын

He's so cool and an entire mood! Go Michael, go!

@allonesame6467 8 ай бұрын

Bravo! So glad you shared!

@OverlandOne 8 ай бұрын

Great efficient build. Safe travels.

@saturninc3786 4 ай бұрын

Great guy and very nice set up. The slide outs are amazing and very well organized. Think he did a great job. Lovely man - hope he can have many many wonderful experiences on the road. Inspiring video that shows that anyone can do this (when you have a drivers' license!) Thanks for sharing Michael and Bob - greetz, Jason

@NomadicApril 8 ай бұрын

I love my 2002 Toyota Sienna! 💕💕💕💕

@AhJodie 8 ай бұрын

Very nice man with a great van, thank you Bob!

@mikeranfurly1135 8 ай бұрын

Great guy. Wonderful story. Live life Full

@humptywaspushed3562 5 ай бұрын

What a great design 👍

@elisesterling9634 8 ай бұрын

Michael, I hope you really do that cooking channel- that’s a great goal! I only saw one video on your KZfaq, but I subscribed. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! Your nephew did a great job.

@oscarzepeda1558 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Michael and Bob !! I subscribed !

@EyeExposeThem 8 ай бұрын

Nice!

@terrapintravels3829 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful convenient cabinets for hide away storage.

@lolaoh2001 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely a great space! Take care Michael 🙏

@sylviajones4907 8 ай бұрын

Great build. Thank you for this video. Very nice guy!

@marvindockery-lo9cw 8 ай бұрын

Very nice van conversion

@graham974 8 ай бұрын

Really great design and organization. Very inspiring. Thanks for this interview Bob 👍

@janetg14 8 ай бұрын

My dream rig!! Michael is such a sweet soul ❤

@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic build.

@TimHayward 8 ай бұрын

Very nice build. I would do something to protect the headliner above the stove.

@blippacg 8 ай бұрын

And if I heard him right he’s running his stove at night for heat???

@EM-mi5yj 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael for sharing your home with us. I’m going to subscribe to you channel. You seem like such a nice person. I look forward to seeing some of your cooking videos. Thanks Bob. Take care.

@keemandikotravels 8 ай бұрын

Definitely BLUETTI! THE BEST😊

@karenspears1635 8 ай бұрын

Your nephew is very talented. Love the van.

@equality4all 8 ай бұрын

Love your kitchen

@keemandikotravels 8 ай бұрын

Love this especially AGAIN!! my first Q I took my camper its small toyota this year I am in my van and it's a crazy quick build but going to save so much money. And still eat healthy. This is the life😊

@miketursky1410 8 ай бұрын

My Honda Odyssey has been working great for my travels.

@angeladawn805 8 ай бұрын

To quote the great Bob Wells "Wow"...... anyone else here thinking of the scene from ToyStory2, where the Repair guy has that magical cabinet????? Love this man's energy & vibe, absolutely admire his setup ( I'm making notes for my Nissan Serena) and bravo to the nephew and his creative talents ❤️ Edit, I'm looking forward to the cooking videos, liked and joined the other 160 subs, I'm guessing you'll get a whole lot more - no pressure ( Bob covers video making somewhere back down the line). 😊

@debmagon2185 8 ай бұрын

I have built out a Nissan Serena in New Zealand. Are you in USA? Haven't seen any van builds in USA in the Serena.

@TheGoodlifeoffgrid 8 ай бұрын

Same car I have in U.K. I love mine I travel to Europe in mine 😊

@deborahlile3594 8 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to your cooking videos!

@RLeeVanCamps 8 ай бұрын

Luv the van build😊 Kudos to your nephew

@dinal389 8 ай бұрын

Love the set up in your van....your nephew is quite talented. . Good job 👍👍👍...safe travels.

@texcinlulu 8 ай бұрын

Great build! Looking forward to your cooking videos! Thanks Bob for another great video! Happy trails🌞🦋💖

@nubiasilva2449 7 ай бұрын

Guau genial, ame los muebles❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@angelacardella5967 8 ай бұрын

Very nice build Michael! You have one awesome nephew 😊

@CalFunInSun 8 ай бұрын

You reminded me why I like attending the RTR, feeling re-motivated to make it again this year despite obligations about selling the home base. Good video Michael!

@donwyates 8 ай бұрын

That's a really comfortable looking space, with a very functional kitchen. Plenty of storage, I think. 🤔 One can always use more of that. I love to watch cooking videos. I always helped Mom and sister-in-laws on the kitchen, and watched Julia Child and Justin Wilson after school. I rarely do more than heat up a can of soup for myself though. I'll have to check his channel out. Anybody that can cook a decent meal out of a vehicle gets my attention. Not only for the final product, but the process involved.

@soundslikesweeney 8 ай бұрын

This is one of my favourite videos so far - what a lovely and sweet man too! Looking forward to seeing the cooking videos one day. 🙂

@Officialmonicajohnson 8 ай бұрын

Amazing build. So organized!!

@rowanmulvey8632 8 ай бұрын

Love Michael's build and shirt!

@suzyhayden8643 8 ай бұрын

Amazing mini van build!!! Kudos to your nephew!!

@NomadicApril 8 ай бұрын

Subscribed! I look forward to the cooking! Always need new recipes ❤️

@RobEJC 8 ай бұрын

Another terrific build-out to not only use as much available space as possible, and to do so to make it fully functional and personalized. Great video - best of luck, Michael!

@TinySuzieAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Great build!

@cotter9751 8 ай бұрын

Great build! Wonderful spokesperson/advocate for life on the road. Thanks!

@user-hw9vf4pl9s 8 ай бұрын

What a fabulous build, your nephew should start a van build business! I wish you happy and safe travels in your new adventures! : )

@autoscanable 8 ай бұрын

Wow so cool!! Adorable man and nephew❤❤❤

@roundstone2020 8 ай бұрын

Cool guy great van, super video

@kendrasmith6637 8 ай бұрын

Love this van. How cool! 😊

@nancysweigart4123 8 ай бұрын

Great build. Nice man.

@christinaveale5258 8 ай бұрын

Really impressive

@cenedraleaheldra5275 8 ай бұрын

Unique and creative. May you find your bliss. Safe travels

@gailjohnson6670 8 ай бұрын

Awesome build. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

@ivyz2741 8 ай бұрын

nice and helpful video! Thanks

@msanabria8159 8 ай бұрын

THANK you..😊😊❤ THANK YOU.. A lot of Vanlifers need to learn how to cook and eat healthy. YEESS....BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR NEPHEW.

@johnwillard6198 8 ай бұрын

❤😊 so well done

@naturalcombinations 8 ай бұрын

Lovely built van good kitchen spaces

@mysimplevanlife 8 ай бұрын

Hi Bob, wow wow wow. What a nice practical build for the kitchen. Safe Travels be blessed

@barbara514 7 ай бұрын

Love it

@suzmaca650 8 ай бұрын

Great build

@scottmcfarland2149 8 ай бұрын

Frickin amazing build!

@stacyhackney6100 8 ай бұрын

Nice man, nice van.

@debbiewollard9056 8 ай бұрын

What a cool build!

@annag467 8 ай бұрын

I adore Michael's van 💖😃💖 great job getting all the right things where you need them to be, with options based on your circumstances👌 I hope to see this at the rtr 2024