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How do you make a tiny minivan camper feel more spacious? One trick is simple: make parts of the build disappear when you’re not using them. A good example is my folding table. When I need it, it takes about 2 seconds to lift it into place and I have extra space for cooking, eating,…
I’ve seen a lot of minivan camper beds where every morning you have to take the bed apart, move separate mattress pieces around to create a sofa, and then find somewhere to store all the bedding. In a tiny camper, I really didn’t want that daily routine. My tri-fold mattress stays attached to the bed…
We’ve had 5 trips in our Sienna minivan camper this summer — about 5 weeks on the road exploring British Columbia. Now it’s getting close to that time of year when the camper comes out and our Sienna becomes a regular passenger van again. That was actually one of my main goals when designing the…
Choosing a fridge for my Sienna camper wasn’t as simple as finding one that fits. It had to be accessible at night with our bed set up, since we sometimes need Toby’s homemade food for his nighttime snack. That made a top-opening fridge the obvious choice. I also wanted two independently controlled compartments that can…
One thing I really love about my Sienna camper is that I didn’t install any wall shelving along the full-size bed. In such a small space, every inch matters — and I wanted to keep the bed as wide and comfortable as possible for two people. Without cabinets hanging over you, the camper also feels…
I’ve had a few questions about the solar panels on my Sienna. Yes, they’re definitely not “stealth” 😄 They make it pretty obvious that this isn’t just a regular minivan. But stealth was never a big priority for my build. I knew we’d spend most nights at campgrounds, so I preferred having enough solar power…
One of my favorite little cooking gadgets in my Sienna camper is this George Foreman 2-Serving Panini Press. Sometimes I don’t want to pull out the full cooking setup — I just want something quick, hot, and easy. At only 760W, it’s very friendly to my power station, and it’s small enough that I actually…
I’m really glad I put a little extra effort into adding a “lounge mode” to my Sienna sofa/bed setup. The head section lifts up, so instead of sitting straight up or lying completely flat, I can comfortably lean back — perfect for reading, watching TV, or just relaxing in the evening. And of course, I…
I am always looking for simple camping gear that can do more than one job, and this inexpensive IKEA umbrella is a perfect example. It provides quick shade beside my van, and with an umbrella holder clamp I found on Amazon, I can also attach it to a picnic table. The clamp has a wide…
Camping season is here! 🚐☀️ Before heading out on new adventures, it was time to bring my Sienna camper setup back to life. I remove everything during winter and turn my van back into a normal passenger vehicle. Before reinstalling the camper modules this year, I wanted to finish a few upgrades on the floor:✔…
