SolarVanQuest

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,… Read more: FOLDING TABLE for MINIVAN CAMPER

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… Read more: smart way to store bedding in campervan

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… Read more: winter is coming… time to remove my camping gear from sienna camper?

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… Read more: my favorite fridge for minivan camper

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… Read more: BED COMFORT IS PRIORITY!!!