Camper Van Build

[DIY]

Any U guys convert a van into a camper? If so was it a good experience

 

[Opah]

Depends on how elaborate you want it, I have converted many things and vehicles.
Always had a good time doing it. My present project is making plywood covers for the top of the bed of my truck, they will fold open to the sides enough to set up a Kodiak 10 X 10? 8 canvas tent on it. It should be great for the get out and about hunting.
Back in the day we would make carpeted slide in with bench seats that also were storage lockers. had Beverage holders and were nicely padded. when work was to be done you just pulled it out and went to work

 

[dtrkyman]

I have been considering a Sienna AWD mini van, a guy makes a 2 or 3 inch lift for it. look for it on you tube

 

[Apollo117]

I have been considering a Sienna AWD mini van, a guy makes a 2 or 3 inch lift for it. look for it on you tube

I think you just described my dream car.

I'd have to beat the ladies off with a stick.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I think you just described my dream car.

I'd have to beat the ladies off with a stick.

Your dream car huh? Interesting. Lol

 

[Apollo117]

Your dream car huh? Interesting. Lol

Oh yeah. Reminds me of my childhood.

Bonus points if I can find or fabricate a skid plate for it after it gets lifted.

 

[DESERT ED]

Got a buddy that’s been pimping out vans for a bit. It seems like a love/hate thing for him. They always snowball into more than originally planned. Very cool for a second adventure vehicle..
Been trying to talk my wife out of her Sienna for a little while. Definitely would benefit from a small lift... no more smashing the lower valence into concrete parking things. The only thing I hate about it is the gear hunting cruise control in the mountains ... It seems pretty common in the automatic transmission toyota truck world too. I just don’t use it.

 

[beachbunny]

expedition portal is a good source for that info

 

[ODB]

Man, I have seen so many of these around Boise. 100k+++ for a van is a little much. Bear in mind Bror Blixen crossed the Sahara twice in a touring car in the 30s.

 

[Bsd0323]

Any U guys convert a van into a camper? If so was it a good experience

We converted a short bus years ago. Was quite the experience. Now its parked and probably wont ever be moved again.