Simple DIY No Build Minivan Camper Conversion Tour! 🌞

Simple DIY No Build Minivan Camper Conversion Tour! 🌞 | August 2023 Update

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August 2023 update of my simple no-build minivan camper conversion.
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This is my 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan no-build minivan camper conversion. I travel with my Chihuahua, Wynston. We’ve visited 34 states together in the continental US, and our home base is in Arizona.
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@deeplansandbudgets 10 ай бұрын

I keep my Van very clean and tidy as well. I cannot handle clutter so everything has a place. I leave my Back Seat up, got the idea from you. I love it to sit in at night after dark and Journal and watch Netflix.

@billbraun6846 10 ай бұрын

It's fun watching how you do small and inexpensive things to make your van life more enjoyable for you and Wynston.

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Simple and on a budget! Van life doesn't have to be complicated or expensive.

@milliem5178 10 ай бұрын

The bed you have for Wynston on the passenger seat; you should flip it around as the backside is higher, and if you ever hit your breaks real hard, he will have the extra height of the soft bed when he goes flying forward.

@lanaadams7425 10 ай бұрын

I love the van tours most of all. Twice a year is not too much. Things change all the time. Thanks

@shamyshamuswow213 8 ай бұрын

Ok thats actually a GREAT idea putting wires in a cd case

@andelbee 10 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorite van-tours ever-thorough, efficient, informative, full of clever little innovations, inspiring and empowering! I’ve been traveling in my van a while now, and have watched countless van-videos, but this one’s worth hanging onto for reference. Thanks for all you do Amanda. Happy Travels!

@angelaschaefer5883 2 ай бұрын

I know this is about your build van. Your purse is so cute.

@belindaknowles7440 10 ай бұрын

I love your set up! Wynston Arther is the cutest little guy❤️❤️ Thanks for all the great info😊

@user-mj9hq6vm1g 10 ай бұрын

Your so Cleannnnnn love it your van looks great and homey just love the looks God Bless you and your beautiful little quiet Fur Baby

@mtaylor2901 9 ай бұрын

Wow! How have I missed the GREAT CD holder/cord hack in previous videos?? That’s brilliant girl!

@AdventuringWithAmanda 9 ай бұрын

Yes I've shared many times but try to share at least once a month. Been using the hack for 3 years!

@LibertyBradfordMitchell 9 ай бұрын

I showed this mindblower hack to my husband as an alternative to his backback of misfit chords! ;0)

@NancyMoody-ec7wt 2 ай бұрын

I have seen a lot of conversion vans, but I really like yours. I think the best it is more my style and everything is practical and has the purpose.!!!! I love the idea of the thing that you cook in. That is awesome. I’m going to get one of those myself. I like that you give us the name of things so we can buy them.

@AdventuringWithAmanda 2 ай бұрын

❤️❤️

@Joanna_L 10 ай бұрын

This is the most generous tour I’ve ever seen! Thank you! 😊

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

My pleasure!!

@chynasparks1 3 ай бұрын

I’m looking to get a minivan for my commute to work. Full time van life is something I’d like to do but isn’t practical for me at this point. But I commute to a job, I drive school bus. So I have a lot of time on my hands during the day between runs. I have all the basics, apicool refrigerator, a 700 blue etti, 500 jackry a heavy duty camping cot. I even have a nice dvd/tv combo player that is totally awesome. What I don’t have is the minivan. For just commuting I wouldn’t need much else. Toileting wouldn’t be necessary to start with. Something seems odd to think about going potty in the transportation parking lot. I love your setup.

@ladypaw189 10 ай бұрын

Just taking a break from yard work in time to catch this❤

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Hi Pam and Annie!

@lisaschippert9426 10 ай бұрын

Love the set up.. can’t wait to see the pros and cons of keeping/ removing seats

@paulamedlin9731 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed seeing the work you did to build this trailer camper go enjoy it!

@kelliesmith4068 9 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this van tour & appreciate how budget friendly your arrangement is! I am all about minimalist living both materially & financially! Thank you, Amanda! 😊

@terryshaw3493 10 ай бұрын

You are so totally organized, and take the time to handle all the necessities, such as hygiene, even though living in a van. Love how nicely kept and decorated your home on wheels is.

@MSWcryptoworker 3 ай бұрын

You are a MUST SEE for anybody in a suv

@carriemainquist757 10 ай бұрын

Been following you for a while now. Such a simple set up. Love how you are such a freespirit. Great video Amanda.

@k8k9vanlifeplus 10 ай бұрын

Excellent tour; well done❤ Your setup is wonderful❤

@bethsuter4637 9 ай бұрын

Great build. One winter, I did a no-build build in a Chrysler Town and Country minivan, which is the exact same van, but with more luxuries. I’m impressed with how tight and tidy you have everything. One warning, though, and I’m getting a bad intuition about it: Put that extra rear gallon of water, which is next to your electrical system, if possible in your collapsible bucket. Water and electricity are a bad mix.

@davidmurling4252 10 ай бұрын

A friend of mine has a minivan similar to yours and they've got those stretchable screens that go over the driver and passenger side doors and they discovered that the stuff is so stretchy it will actually stretch over the outside mirror so the screen will go all the way down over the window and not leave any gaps

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

I only roll my windows down 4 inches at most for safety purposes. So there isn't a gap.

@littlewarrior62 9 ай бұрын

🎂 🐶 Heeeyyy Wynston's a Virgo! Happy birthday little pup. And Thank you for showing your very practical home on wheels. Lovely. ❣️

@graciel3725 10 ай бұрын

Thx so much! Hope you are having a beautiful day!!

@blueskies00 9 ай бұрын

Awwww you're a wonderful animal person. The ramp is amazing.

@ttirella5608 10 ай бұрын

Impressive

@TerriVCordova 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Amanda, your tour is so helpful and organized. Your van always looks so inviting, workable and livable. I have a 2019 Caravan and even though I don't travel a lot, yet, I feel surrounded by too much stuff. Will definitely incorporate your layout in the future. I just don't have the rails for the rooftop box, but I am considering a swingaway hitch for a box.

@debbief2882 10 ай бұрын

Nice tour Amanda, Thanks!

@rosinaduran4471 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic !!!😊😊😊

@JennBX1 10 ай бұрын

Great setup!

@tomwall8403 10 ай бұрын

Informative video.

@wanderingsaradi 10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad Winston liked the bed as much as Bella does! They are so good!

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

I'm SO glad you introduced me to the bed!

@margewilson7048 5 ай бұрын

I luv the scrubzz also

@susanmorgan647 10 ай бұрын

Love the tour. Thank you so much ❤

@livinright1 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the longer vid and tour!

@thomassvec3771 4 ай бұрын

Bravo ! 🎉 Keep it up

@JennBX1 10 ай бұрын

Awwww, Winston is so sweet ❤

@TerryX2Explore 10 ай бұрын

Amazing how you can make such a small space so comfortable for day to day living! ;-) Enjoyed the tour! 💙Terry and Terri

@megantimbrook218 10 ай бұрын

Looove your set up! Have loved it since I saw it a year or so ago!

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Megan!

@user-fc7im5vf9z 5 ай бұрын

Your dog is adorable. I would like to have a kitty or 2 when I start traveling. I wouldn't mind a dog if it was mellow like yours

@sylviajones4907 10 ай бұрын

Love your van. Very organized. Thank you for this video.

@lindaintexas 10 ай бұрын

Great info Amanda. Thank you

@donnamartino469 10 ай бұрын

Really helpful video! On your next tour can you show how you secure your shelves to the van? And where do you keep trash so that critters are not attracted? Thanks for all your helpful videos!

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

They are secured with bungees and Velcro. I have a collapsible trash bin that I spray with rodent repellent.

@petergonshor5277 8 ай бұрын

THANKYOU! WELL DONE

@18eleanor 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! I can't wait to set up my Honda Odyssey!! Thank you. Subscribed!! My friend Chris recommended your videos.

@AdventuringWithAmanda 5 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@sharonleopard6776 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Amanda and Wynston for the tour. Very informative and inspiring. God bless and keep on traveling!!

@lindamorris9483 10 ай бұрын

Love your channel. I have a chihuahua too. He is 12 years old and loves sitting on my lap and in my bed. He's a mommy's boy. I have had other dogs in my life, which I loved very much, but he has been by far the most loving and can't get enough of mommy dog i have ever had..

@gnviev 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@scarletbegonia7782 5 ай бұрын

Love your van and the cd book cable organizer is such a great idea!!

@abcxyz3783 8 ай бұрын

Oh fun! I had the same 'bathroom in a box' 😂

@normaevett 9 ай бұрын

I wasn't expecting to learn something new, but you got me! Your sink! I love that simple, cheap idea!

@usaman7358 10 ай бұрын

Wow, I'm impressed by your organization. I just noticed your small safety cones. Ever had anyone "complain" about them out there? Do you highly recommend them as they give you peace of mind? Thanks!

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Nope. Got the idea from someone else. Using them is not uncommon.

@user-fc7im5vf9z 5 ай бұрын

I would need more floor space. You could try to make a tiny pallet platform for your shower

@tracyhardyjohnson1315 8 ай бұрын

I see on your bamboo table you have a sticker of Babe the Blue Ox, so you must have been to Minnesota at some point in your travels. Greetings from the land of 10,000 Lakes! 😃

@nubiasilva2449 7 ай бұрын

Súper súper ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i love your video

@leese.23 10 ай бұрын

Wynston Arthur? Love it! My kitty's name was Lizbeth (Lizzie) Jessica. 😊 I've had two hot Logics recently and I had to send them both back cuz after like 3 uses they wouldn't work anymore...

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Bummer! Mine's been great for 2 meals a day for at least a month now!

@Chatterboxis007 8 ай бұрын

Semper Fi Marine! Happy Birthday!

@juliehoot3916 10 ай бұрын

Love it! 🚘❤️

@nonya.bizness 10 ай бұрын

i use and ~love~ the gasone mini stove and the shower sprayer/pump you have. they're a couple of the best buys in my fulltime vanlife.

@lifeinthecountrysidehome 9 ай бұрын

I had fun watching your van tour. You gave me so many ideas that I can use in my own van. I also like how simple and clean you keep your van.

@chrisking3772 9 ай бұрын

Super chilled pooch 😀

@AdventuringWithAmanda 9 ай бұрын

He is!

@alanshaffer6724 10 ай бұрын

Hi Amanda

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Hi Alan!

@bonniepettersen4063 10 ай бұрын

Love the truck setup, it’s all nice🐾

@marciaharlan9271 9 ай бұрын

Love this sooo much!

@flyinhawaiian7226 8 ай бұрын

Love love your setup. For safety reasons, please try not to use sooo much fabric in rv, car or van, cuz of fire. Another thing is to cover your bed foam with a bed bug covering zipped tight. Mites and bed bugs love to feast on you. Lol great video, girl and your doggie is sooooo adorable.

@Momabearto4 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been following you for a little bit after Matty talked about you and Wynston. I have the same van. Do you think you could fit a husband and 15 year old son in there with you??? 😉 Just kidding! I have done van camping when going to and from vacation, but I’d love it if my little family could just hit the road like you and Matty do.

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Hahaha definitely too small for that!

@GaryNichols50 10 ай бұрын

Great to see an updated tour. Always fun to watch and see something and remember, "Oh, yeah. Amanda is where I got that idea." One question - do you remember where you got those 3 gallon square water jugs? They are not on your list and I cannot find them anywhere. But they are exactly what I want for a spare drinking water jug. The square footprint is much better for efficient space utilization.

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Walmart!

@GaryNichols50 10 ай бұрын

@@AdventuringWithAmanda Thanks, Amanda.

@karenhellier8790 10 ай бұрын

Love this, thanks. I will be checking out your other videos for more information.

@mariacristinacunha5789 9 ай бұрын

Amazing van!! Winston ❤❤❤

@margaretmartin3143 9 ай бұрын

this is great

@aliciabrown841 10 ай бұрын

Well organized video. Loved it!😊

@janicecameron3688 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful set up. Lovely and clean and organized.

@pamtilsonrodgers2825 9 ай бұрын

Lots of good information. Thank you for sharing.

@normaadkins6910 9 ай бұрын

Excellent tour. Found some new ideas. Enjoy and stay safe!!!🥰

@ElizabethSpyder 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@user-eo6bk9sg5y 9 ай бұрын

I love ❤️ your van 🚐 setup & your fur baby

@leilal8053 5 ай бұрын

Probably the best of your conversations. Have you concidered one of those Tailgate tents?

@AdventuringWithAmanda 5 ай бұрын

I used to have one but never used it.

@etiennehoarau8804 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Amanda, it is beautiful; Do you have a video where you explain how you build the floor of your van ? Thank you from Thailand :) :) :)

@AdventuringWithAmanda 6 ай бұрын

My floor is simply foam and a rug.

@junegraham5753 10 ай бұрын

Love your video Amanda, so informatived I have just subscribed today. Your hacks are great. So happy I found this on KZfaq .Please make more videos

@_DivineTruth_is_Home_ 10 ай бұрын

Thank you❤

@cheristrandberg4958 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@julesstone7990 9 ай бұрын

New sub here! From London UK. I too am a dog lover and your pup is adorable x

@pennyroe3717 9 ай бұрын

I love those pet playpens

@teresam6843 10 ай бұрын

Great minivan..hi from cork ireland.

@danapuzzo2750 5 ай бұрын

Hey Amanda, great set up and tour. Just curious, what happened to the other Dodge GC? I’ve been thinking about doing a similar build in a Toyota Sienna, I like the simplicity of your build and the fact that the bed is lower to the floor.

@AdventuringWithAmanda 5 ай бұрын

My old one? I sold it a year ago.

@maryanndrella6296 10 ай бұрын

❤LOVEYOURSETUP❤

@lamaggy0758 7 ай бұрын

Here I am 60 and getting ready for my new Van life in spring 2024 thanks for all ur ideas and links very helpful

@karenking2742 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!maybe we'll run into each other at quartzite!!

@AdventuringWithAmanda 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kmali54 10 ай бұрын

The rooftop box is great for so much more storage. How do you access it do you use a step ladder?

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

I'm tall so I just open my doors and stand on the side.

@danamariefinnegan7176 9 ай бұрын

Great info, thank you. Do you have any ideas where to stay on the coast that is budget friendly with a dog.

@lorisvanjourney 10 ай бұрын

What temp do u usually keep your fridge on when hooked up to your vtomon?

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

40°F

@lorisvanjourney 10 ай бұрын

@@AdventuringWithAmanda thankyou 🐶

@kmali54 10 ай бұрын

Do your shelf units stay secure while driving? I like the shelves in the back

@marywegrzyn506 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I love this Video. I was wondering, what do you do with your dog when you have to go grocery shopping and it's really hot outside?

@pennyrisner6973 9 ай бұрын

Ty. I am 66yrs old, got my sienna so i can visit grandkids more, calif colorado i live in az, just me & mt little rocky dog, how did u do your bed with the seats still in? Ty miss penny & roc🤱🐕

@AdventuringWithAmanda 9 ай бұрын

My seats are stowed in the floor so I have a wood bed platform.

@jadef6784 10 ай бұрын

Aloha Amanda and Winston 🐶❤️ I love your videos! All the details are so helpful! I hope to one day soon, to be able to do van life! Safe travels and god bless you both 🙏🏼 P.S, I did notice a creepy white van, parked next to your campsite 😮🙏🏼🤣🙌🏼I’m just paranoid!🫣

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Oh my word. That's my camping companion!

@jadef6784 10 ай бұрын

@@AdventuringWithAmanda 🤣🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🐶#paranoid🫣

@ESan-ix8gj 10 ай бұрын

Loved your setup. Did I hear you correctly? You carry a " mouse repellent " ?

@AdventuringWithAmanda 10 ай бұрын

Yes. A natural spray called Grandpa Gus. Link in the description.

@tracyhardyjohnson1315 8 ай бұрын

3:13 Do you not use floor heat in your van, then? I'm starting to put together ideas to turn my 2005 Sienna into a camper van, and I would not put anything electrical in the passenger foot well because it could overheat when running the heat in winter. Just curious. 😃

@AdventuringWithAmanda 8 ай бұрын

Nope!

@lovinglife4962 10 ай бұрын

🙋🏽‍♀️I’m new here darling and this was an awesome tour 👍🏽👍🏽. Question where did you get the map on your side door and can it be placed inside the van??

@dwhite3937 9 ай бұрын

I’m currently considering van life. I wish I had known it was possible- I also had a chihuahua, he was a rescue, he was with me on the road through homelessness and everything. We lived in a 2005 Ford Focus hatchback, but if only I had known about Vanlife. Rue was with me from the hatchback all the way to my 4 BR house, and he’s buried here 😭 seeing Winston reminds me of him. Treasure each day, they are such a gift.