Stealth Nissan NV200 Camper Van Build on a Budget

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Pagurus now belongs to an adventurous new owner and her pup. We wish them many happy miles.
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I turned this old 2014 Nissan NV200 into a complete stealth camper for about $1500! Her name is "Pagurus," and she's been all over the US and much of Canada.
Complete with:
• Refrigerator
• Toilet
• Sink (Ikea Dogbowl)
• Shower - LINK* amzn.to/2PF9Vir
• Faucet - LINK* amzn.to/31L0kJo
• Heat
• Folding Bed VALLENTUNA www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vallentu...
• Table FLOTTEBO www.ikea.com/us/en/p/flottebo...
Using Ikea cabinets and furniture with four-way stretch carpet kept the the building to a minimum.
•••LOTS of comments on the bed. It's an Ikea Vallentuna sleeper from their sectional. Just the sleeper part, nothing else. www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vallentu...
Leave a comment below if you have any questions.
MUSIC
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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@maradall 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@xiaomengtang7465 2 жыл бұрын

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

@61Slughi 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nv200camper4 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ADVNomad 2 жыл бұрын

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

@IlusIl 3 жыл бұрын

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

@8paradoxful 3 жыл бұрын

That bed is just genius-level ingenuity!

@charismahornum-fries691 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@sheilajoseph9953 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@watson4683 3 жыл бұрын

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 .

@perdidonoglobo 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kauntroap6339 2 жыл бұрын

i absolutely love the chair/bed combo

@ohduana6746 2 жыл бұрын

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

@johanlindh 7 ай бұрын

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

@lindasanders6777 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@maryp9466 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@heldenhaut 3 жыл бұрын

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! 🍀 🍄 🌈

@Bestbirths 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@nwlady1844 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nancylynn7936 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent space planning. Love this stealthy build!

@MontenegroNoel 3 жыл бұрын

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

@speterbilt 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stevenchen1338 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@DivineMojo 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dees.4481 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jsvensson8234 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@priscillabohn4621 2 жыл бұрын

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

@crippyandkaatje 2 жыл бұрын

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. :(

@brenokobayashi7689 2 жыл бұрын

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

@christinacutlass1694 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lorrainenicoletti6232 2 жыл бұрын

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

@hollymacon8393 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Joyregimeband 3 ай бұрын

Loved! I have a 2019 NV200. No build build for now, but want to do something more like you in the some day

@glennk.7348 2 ай бұрын

I like the vent behind license plate idea!

@im9240 6 ай бұрын

Watched HUNDREDS and this is the BEST build!

@journeyhome98 Жыл бұрын

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

@Glitchgambit Жыл бұрын

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

@NicholsKT 3 жыл бұрын

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

@captainandrewcrabtree6535 Жыл бұрын

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

@jennyleef1775 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@athollmcnicoll1028 Жыл бұрын

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.

@thefinancialneurologist 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful and functional NV200 van build

@brown55061 Жыл бұрын

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

@IR088Y 3 жыл бұрын

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

@blackwhite9177 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@davidr7236 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ThePalFishCoach 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jennifergraham9679 11 ай бұрын

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

@cecileturner450 2 жыл бұрын

this is the best stealth van build i'have seen thus far

@caseylacasse6247 2 жыл бұрын

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

@684jewel 2 ай бұрын

One of my favorite builds! Thanks for sharing

@powderedwiglouis1238 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@shaunmckenna1923 3 жыл бұрын

Great job you kept it simple .

@faze_buendia9514 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jerry680 2 жыл бұрын

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

@OdysseyCamper 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dotsona07 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Cool build! Love the bed

@kimjones1848 3 жыл бұрын

Love the van..so comfortable

@Vantuary 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lynnescaddan8919 3 жыл бұрын

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

@77esto 2 жыл бұрын

BEST VIDEOS EVER!!✌ Thanks😊👍

@alyssareach5287 Жыл бұрын

I love this build. Great use and stealthy

@CBAmakingAusername 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Crus0e 3 жыл бұрын

Damn that's genius, perfect use of space and money

@arthurwieczorek4894 4 ай бұрын

A great van build--with stealth.

@ChrisMarcinik 2 жыл бұрын

Been listening (well I should say binging) to your podcast for a while at work, awesome to finally see your van! So awesome what you did with such little space definitely very inspirational. I never looked at the smaller vans like that to pursue my dream of van life but I would definitely consider it now!

@jeffwagg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris! That’s very kind of you. Should be heading off to its new owner on Friday. :( ,.,.,

@stephenrogers9664 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic set up Well done 👍

@aara0906 Жыл бұрын

Amazing van.. Have a safe and happy drive!

@mariad4183 2 жыл бұрын

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

@generally_good_guy 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-zg2lh3wb9z 11 ай бұрын

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

@jeffwagg 11 ай бұрын

Sorry about that - it was originally a Facebook Live.

@martykong3592 3 жыл бұрын

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! :)

@trillingnot 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Petelaosound 2 жыл бұрын

Watch the whole vdo. Love it make me wants to go get a van now lol

@jj8526 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best practical and concise interiors I've seen.. All well thought through. Well done Sir. Safe travelling...🚐👏👏☘

@YourName-mp8ch 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome dude. I hid my solar panels behind roof bars to make it even more stealthy. You can even add a ladder and pop some magnetic business logos on the side to blend in

@jeffwagg 2 жыл бұрын

I had always intended to put something over the angle iron. But now the new owner will do something cool with it.

@GeigenbauSchiffler 2 ай бұрын

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

@johno7808 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent van build ! with some very unique ideas. 👍

@marianlumictin2325 2 жыл бұрын

This is a clever built, love it 👏👏👏

@ben_snow4497 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@dmh11185 2 жыл бұрын

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

@walkforyou Жыл бұрын

Your van has a awesome idea~ Great!😊

@gordongrigsby5172 3 жыл бұрын

Love the van build I have the same van I bought the whole wall liner ceiling and door panels through US upfitters cost installed 1300.00 but well worth it getting the air vent next.

@jeffwagg 3 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of money, but man, I spent a LOT of time and grief putting in all that carpeting. :)

@sunnyla2835 2 жыл бұрын

WoW! Awesome setup!

@darrensmith3539 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! My fav part is the drone holder

@jeffwagg 2 жыл бұрын

And there it sat - not a very good drone. :)

@vivianramsay2527 Жыл бұрын

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!

@SteveHazel 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mymai2792 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@dvfreelancer 2 жыл бұрын

I think for camping and traveling that would be awesome. For full timing it might be a tad cramped. Brilliantly designed.

@jeffwagg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and I think it would be too small for me to full time in, but the person I sold it to IS full timing in it. With a dog!

@otownhilbilly 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Jeff. I was taking notes for my build 👍

@jeffwagg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy to answer any questions you might have.

@JHJohnson Жыл бұрын

Love that bed and they don’t sell it anymore. Genius

@blu5307 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice van build! 👍👍 Thanks for sharing!

@virginiamueller267 Жыл бұрын

Looks. GREST. YOU SEEM TO HAVE IT ALL.

@GAZBLIN 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid fella, inspiring, creative and do-able. Good man ☘️

@heinrichstreintz2852 7 ай бұрын

i am just converting my NV200, got a lot of great ideas.thank you!

@jeffwagg 7 ай бұрын

Best of luck in your project! They're great vans.

@heinrichstreintz2852 7 ай бұрын

Did your fix the eket to the ground, Wall? did you put an extra floor into the car? @@jeffwagg

@jeffwagg 7 ай бұрын

I did screw it into the support pillars on the side of the van, and I screwed the cubes into each other. I also put a couple of screws into the floor. I did NOT have a subfloor in this vehicle because ceiling height was critical - the floor was just a bit of masonite with vinyl tiles over it. This furniture if fairly fragile, so when you screw it in to things, use good washers because the screw heads will pull out. @@heinrichstreintz2852

@juanduque7983 2 жыл бұрын

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